too hard on chevy?
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I've had a few GM products over the years. Pet peeve? I doesn't inspire confidence that every one has needed to have one or more door handles replaced because the pot-metal castings break................otherwise they've all taken a beating and kept running.
Buick Century, GMC 2500 custom van and an S10 off the top of my head.
Buick Century, GMC 2500 custom van and an S10 off the top of my head.
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Originally Posted by Beachboy
As far as quality, it all depends on the model. and Personally, as long as it's American, I'm all for it (except for Taurus)
So define American, please.
A car built in Mexico with 50% American parts or:
A car built in the U.S.A with 70%+ American content????
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My girlfriend has an '07 Chevy Malibu and for the most part its been a trouble-free car. A few weeks ago the latch for the rear passenger side door broke, but GM fixed that under warranty. Other than that, she hasnt had any issues with the car and really doesnt have anything bad to say about it.
Me personally, I grew up in a family who drove Fords but if Ford doesnt get their act together and come up with a fitting replacement for the Ranger, my next truck will be a Chevy Colorado. Id love to stick with Ford, but I dont want or need a fullsize truck, so if Ford doesnt offer a midsize I guess I will be switching to a bowtie.
As far as us being hard on Chevy on this forum, what do you expect? Im sure that if you went on a Chevy forum that you would find they rip on Ford, so whats the big deal?
As far as, "whats American" goes. To me, it has to be a company that is American-owned. I dont care how many vehicles Toyota or Honda builds here, they will NEVER be American companies.
Me personally, I grew up in a family who drove Fords but if Ford doesnt get their act together and come up with a fitting replacement for the Ranger, my next truck will be a Chevy Colorado. Id love to stick with Ford, but I dont want or need a fullsize truck, so if Ford doesnt offer a midsize I guess I will be switching to a bowtie.
As far as us being hard on Chevy on this forum, what do you expect? Im sure that if you went on a Chevy forum that you would find they rip on Ford, so whats the big deal?
As far as, "whats American" goes. To me, it has to be a company that is American-owned. I dont care how many vehicles Toyota or Honda builds here, they will NEVER be American companies.
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Originally Posted by Octane
As far as, "whats American" goes. To me, it has to be a company that is American-owned. I dont care how many vehicles Toyota or Honda builds here, they will NEVER be American companies.
But how is a company that is publicly traded "American owned"???
When an "American Company" has headquarters in Europe, Australia etc... is it truly All-American???
When the "American" company has factories in Mexico and is building them in China and India......does that dilute the pedigree???
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From: nortonville illinois
here is my opinion on chevy trucks....
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they are good for derbing purposes....after a cage and bumper swap
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they are good for derbing purposes....after a cage and bumper swap
Last edited by horsepuller; Mar 19, 2008 at 04:50 PM.
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From: In the SOUTH
Originally Posted by DOHCmarauder
So define American, please.
A car built in Mexico with 50% American parts or:
A car built in the U.S.A with 70%+ American content????
A car built in Mexico with 50% American parts or:
A car built in the U.S.A with 70%+ American content????
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Originally Posted by Beachboy
When was the last time you saw a 65 Honda Mustang , or a classic Toyota Impala? You know what American is...
Not the fact that the parts and assembly employ fellow Americans and the profits MIGHT stay in America?
When was the last time you saw a Chevy Camry or Ford Accord?
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American is not in the name. that wasn't my point anyway. Ford, Chevy, and Dodge were all founded by American men and were American companies. Now , of course , the economy , market , and culture have all chenged since then. in order to at least have a chance of staying competitive, the companies need to produce models in Mexico and move some offices or else we all will be driving ricers
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From: Where Critters Are Free
Originally Posted by Octane
. I dont care how many vehicles Toyota or Honda builds here, they will NEVER be American companies.
Wow now that is strait talk right there...
I agree with you..
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From: Edgerton, WI
Originally Posted by DOHCmarauder
But how is a company that is publicly traded "American owned"???
When an "American Company" has headquarters in Europe, Australia etc... is it truly All-American???
When the "American" company has factories in Mexico and is building them in China and India......does that dilute the pedigree???
When an "American Company" has headquarters in Europe, Australia etc... is it truly All-American???
When the "American" company has factories in Mexico and is building them in China and India......does that dilute the pedigree???
Even though the Ford is made in Mexico, it is still more American because the profits go to an American company instead of going back to Japan.
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Originally Posted by Octane
Basically you are asking if a Ford Fusion is more American than a Toyota Camry. The answer is, "yes".
Even though the Ford is made in Mexico, it is still more American because the profits go to an American company instead of going back to Japan.
Even though the Ford is made in Mexico, it is still more American because the profits go to an American company instead of going back to Japan.
Last I heard, the "Japanese" company was building plants and providing jobs in the US......
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From: Where Critters Are Free
Originally Posted by SMIGGS
Ok so here is another way to look at it. How much has that "American" company invested in "America" lately?
Last I heard, the "Japanese" company was building plants and providing jobs in the US......
Last I heard, the "Japanese" company was building plants and providing jobs in the US......
Did you see the last sentence with is one of the key things?