When you buy a vehichle, do you buy... (44)
lalasierra: Do you buy it because of it's performance or because you want to support your own country?
performance and quality
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There really is no such thing as an American car now. My 2012 Toyota Avalon sticker said it has 85% North American content. That is one of the highest of any vehicle sold in the USA. Still many people consider it foreign.
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lalasierra: Do you buy it because of it's performance or because you want to support your own country?
I usually buy what I like, don't really care where it was made. My Hyundai Tiburon is a South Korea vehicle but might be manufactured elsewhere, I think in the US. My Toyota Tacoma is Japanese but it was made in the US. When I bought my truck a few people told me I shouldn't have bought foreign. I told them I didn't care because I helped someone keep a job in the US. I work for a manufacturer of carriers for transmissions that go to the US. It all helps someone somewhere.
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I have always bought French or other Europeans, and always been content and happy with them.
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Always Euros. And in the last few years always VW
But i have my eye on a Peugot Convertible at the moment so this may change
But i have my eye on a Peugot Convertible at the moment so this may change
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i buy because i like despite the ridiculous import taxes we pay here. Could never buy local sorry not my style
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AustralianGirlAU: i buy because i like despite the ridiculous import taxes we pay here. Could never buy local sorry not my style
My transport is of the two wheeled variety, I have a Yamaha for distance runs, but use a scooter for bombing around town, it's amazing how far a 100cc will go on a litre of petrol.
A few of my friends have American Harleys, they are in a class of their own and the owners are quite fanatical having all the Harley paraphernalia and of course their own club
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lalasierra: Do you buy it because of it's performance or because you want to support your own country?
i guess,u r an american by giving those options.I prefer german or japaneese cars.
But would love to have one of those classic american cars.they r huge.
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tomcatwarne: My transport is of the two wheeled variety, I have a Yamaha for distance runs, but use a scooter for bombing around town, it's amazing how far a 100cc will go on a litre of petrol.
A few of my friends have American Harleys, they are in a class of their own and the owners are quite fanatical having all the Harley paraphernalia and of course their own club
A few of my friends have American Harleys, they are in a class of their own and the owners are quite fanatical having all the Harley paraphernalia and of course their own club
Here guys in their 50s buy Harleys. Generally solicitors, accountants. Part of Harley's marketing strategy...they are selling the ability to make these guys look tough/cool scare people ;-)
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i dislike American bulky designs think they are ugly
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lalasierra: Do you buy it because of it's performance or because you want to support your own country?
Since I live in Eastern Europe,American cars are not that popular.
German cars are much easier to maintenance and sell
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Boban1: Since I live in Eastern Europe,American cars are not that popular.
German cars are much easier to maintenance and sell
how about russian volga,Bo?German cars are much easier to maintenance and sell
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Trabant? 
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I have a mental image of Boban in Mexicali bullet belts crossed over chest, two kalishvakovs, bottle of arachia or slivovits, yeee haaaa ing and firing whislt driving a hum vee
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AustralianGirlAU: I have a mental image of Boban in Mexicali bullet belts crossed over chest, two kalishvakovs, bottle of arachia or slivovits, yeee haaaa ing and firing whislt driving a hum vee
well if u r driving a russian car then of course u have to be drunk and have kalashnikovs beside u for more comfort and fun.
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Whatever you do, dont buy British or Italian
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Adalstef: Whatever you do, dont buy British or Italian
Agreed. Lucas electrics ...terrible. Italian tutto e bella figura!
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I buy ferrari,bmw,mercedez toy car in china town every month i need a new one:-)
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mini smart car 2 seater, since im only short :P it sud be fun...but one day maybe when if im not scare to drive
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AustralianGirlAU: I dont know whether to laugh or cry at that pix
imagine its 80-ies design prodused untill 2011.no airbags no abc system.70% of car accidents in here happenes with this cars.
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I dunno
Truly ghastly I would say;
Leyland P76
& Pinto 'fireballs'
some of the old soviet clunkers were not pretty but at least they keep going
Truly ghastly I would say;
Leyland P76
& Pinto 'fireballs'
some of the old soviet clunkers were not pretty but at least they keep going
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AustralianGirlAU: I dunno
Truly ghastly I would say;
Leyland P76
& Pinto 'fireballs'
some of the old soviet clunkers were not pretty but at least they keep going
Truly ghastly I would say;
Leyland P76
& Pinto 'fireballs'
some of the old soviet clunkers were not pretty but at least they keep going
Yeh they had no brakes
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lalasierra: Do you buy it because of it's performance or because you want to support your own country?
I wish I was German, then I could say both. I drive an AUDI A1.
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Leo_7: i guess,u r an american by giving those options.
I prefer german or japaneese cars.
But would love to have one of those classic american cars.they r huge.
I prefer german or japaneese cars.
But would love to have one of those classic american cars.they r huge.
Leo, I am an American and I own a Lexus, whatever that means. I like it because it drives well and it is low on maintenance. I also own a Pontiac Firebird.
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lalasierra: Leo, I am an American and I own a Lexus, whatever that means. I like it because it drives well and it is low on maintenance. I also own a Pontiac Firebird.
firebird looks great.what year do u have?as i said i d love to have one.but it would cost me a fortune to bring one here.and we dont have services for american classic cars.
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lalasierra: Do you buy it because of it's performance or because you want to support your own country?
As it happens, I just did buy a car, two months ago. A 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. As it also happens, that's the only car in its class (subcompact) that is manufactured in the US. But that's not why I bought it.
I thought it wise to consider my own needs first. I wanted a small, economical car, as I do most of my driving locally, commuting to work or shopping. I've no family, so I don't need a rear seat, ever. But I wanted a hatchback, for the ease of loading groceries and other such minor cargo.
I looked at similar models from Toyota, Hyundai, VW, Honda, Ford, and Mazda. Most any would have suited my needs. (The only one that really 'turned me on' was the Fiat 500, but there is no Fiat dealer here.)
So with all things being equal, it was about price. And if price were equal, I'd be driving a Ford Fiesta. But as it also happens, I had a $3000 GM credit to use. So the Chevy Sonic was $3000 cheaper than the Ford, and a good deal cheaper than all the others.
I do feel good about driving a "US made" car, but I also know the only reason it is US-made is, the unions agreed to take a pay cut in order to keep its manufacture here. That means, depressing wages and compensation for the working guy, in the long run. I'm a working guy. So I don't feel too good about it.
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rider4u: performance and quality
I raced on the 1/4 mile at mere mere 74 dodge challenger, big block, I drive personally a Honda S2000.
All cool to me
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Obstinance_Works: I wish I was German, then I could say both. I drive an AUDI A1.
yeah,Germans r better in car making and in football.but England pay better for the useless players.
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I always buy a Ford. Right now I have a 2007 Ford Fusion that I bought in 2009 with only 19,000 miles on it. I don't drive much and have put only 20,000 miles on it in five years. It still looks like a new car. I know it's old school thinking but I change the oil every 3,000 miles.
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