Guest pod Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 I'd beg to differ. That was somewhat true in the late 80s - early 90s. My family pretty much exclusively drives American vehicles, and keeps them for at least 6 or more years. Not to say Japanese vehicles are bad, but American ones are no longer the tin cans you think they are. An extreme example was my mother's 1990 Oldsmobile which had 400,000 miles on it by the time she got rid of it in 2000, and only then because she was tired of driving it and wanted a new one. 400,000 miles with only minor repairs aside from scheduled maintenance. Oh, and that Honda you drive was probably made in here in the US, or worse yet parts of it are "Hecho en Mexico"! That being said, there's really no such thing anymore as an American or Japanese car. Both sides utilize plants in other nations to make for cheaper vehicles. Hell, Mercedes is building a plant in Alabama of all places, and Ford owns most of Mazda and practically all of the British automotive industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ImAlwaysDancing Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 I'd beg to differ. That was somewhat true in the late 80s - early 90s. My family pretty much exclusively drives American vehicles, and keeps them for at least 6 or more years. Not to say Japanese vehicles are bad, but American ones are no longer the tin cans you think they are. An extreme example was my mother's 1990 Oldsmobile which had 400,000 miles on it by the time she got rid of it in 2000, and only then because she was tired of driving it and wanted a new one. 400,000 miles with only minor repairs aside from scheduled maintenance. Oh, and that Honda you drive was probably made in here in the US, or worse yet parts of it are "Hecho en Mexico"! That being said, there's really no such thing anymore as an American or Japanese car. Both sides utilize plants in other nations to make for cheaper vehicles. Hell, Mercedes is building a plant in Alabama of all places, and Ford owns most of Mazda and practically all of the British automotive industry. I can't compete with that answer I don't really know much about car production but im sure most of what you said has a lot of truth. However, even on just a visual standpoint i tend to like the look of foreign luxury cars better...i guess any car is good if you take care of it the right way. Hell...my mother swears by Hyndai Elantra's...i mean that's worse than a Saturn...but she loves them. When i drive her car i feel like its gonna break in half...and that's not American so your point is right. I also had a Grand Prix as my first car which i loved more than my Nissan now..but im hoping my next will be a step up lol. As long as it gets me from point a to b and i feel safe and that it wont break down on me...i dont car where it is from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest web_norah Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 "if you own a Jaguar, you might as well have two, cos one will more than likely be on the shop, while you drive the 2nd one".during my mis-spent youth, i turned wrenches on a variety of finicky vehicles, and british-built cars were the worst (if you think jags are bad, try keeping a vintage austin healey running as a daily driver). still, despite their temperamental nature, i'm perversely attracted to british vehicles. i guess i'm a masochistic mechanic.well when commuting and having to deal with breakdowns, i just wouldnt have the patience...........i'd basically prefer German cars for that reason - reliable and high end....if one can afford a visit to the mechanic and the oil changes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 I'd beg to differ. That was somewhat true in the late 80s - early 90s. My family pretty much exclusively drives American vehicles, and keeps them for at least 6 or more years. Not to say Japanese vehicles are bad, but American ones are no longer the tin cans you think they are. An extreme example was my mother's 1990 Oldsmobile which had 400,000 miles on it by the time she got rid of it in 2000, and only then because she was tired of driving it and wanted a new one. 400,000 miles with only minor repairs aside from scheduled maintenance. Oh, and that Honda you drive was probably made in here in the US, or worse yet parts of it are "Hecho en Mexico"! That being said, there's really no such thing anymore as an American or Japanese car. Both sides utilize plants in other nations to make for cheaper vehicles. Hell, Mercedes is building a plant in Alabama of all places, and Ford owns most of Mazda and practically all of the British automotive industry. Very good statement brother, all I buy is SUV's or trucks, and chevy, dodge, ford, and hummer make the best, just my opinion, American way baby, even though I prefer latina girls ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guyman1966 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 instead of the Jaguar "insert ______"mine would probably be a 725 BMW or vintage Alfa Romeo.All, including the Jag are EuroTrash! I'd take a good American Muscle car over any of the import garbage out there.But I have no idea how you can put an Alfa Romeo and a BMW in the same league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest web_norah Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 oh please take your American car comment to the trash bin ... : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guyman1966 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 oh please take your American car comment to the trash bin ... :Back it up! I'd take a Mustang Cobra, Vette, Ford GT, or high end Caddy over any import that mirrors these cars niche in the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest web_norah Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 yeah they're all surely fuel efficient and nice to look at ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guyman1966 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 yeah they're all surely fuel efficient and nice to look at ...You are making it to easy to bash you today...Whats the gas milage on the BMW you talked about? Get your facts straight before you make comments that will make you look silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest web_norah Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 yeah they're all surely fuel efficient and nice to look at ...You are making it to easy to bash you today...Whats the gas milage on the BMW you talked about? Get your facts straight before you make comments that will make you look silly.Guyman go back to driving your Ford Pinto and leave me alone...American cars are not fuel efficient .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guyman1966 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 yeah they're all surely fuel efficient and nice to look at ...You are making it to easy to bash you today...Whats the gas milage on the BMW you talked about? Get your facts straight before you make comments that will make you look silly.Guyman go back to driving your Ford Pinto and leave me alone...American cars are not fuel efficient ....Instead of sounding like a rejected cleaning lady, get your facts in order:BMW 745i - 18 city / 26 HwyCaddy STS v8 - 18 city / 24 HwyNot enough difference between these two cars milage to make a difference. So your gas hog comment is hogwash. Performance rides, even the EuroTrash cars drink gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guyman1966 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 yeah they're all surely fuel efficient and nice to look at ...and someone please post a pic of a Ford GT...Tell me that is not the nicest car out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest web_norah Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 Guyman please go to this website and eat *** you're at it............[ftp=ftp://http://www.richsalter.btinternet.co.uk/cks2/index2.html]http://www.richsalter.btinternet.co.uk/cks2/index2.html[/ftp] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guyman1966 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 Guyman please go to this website and eat *** you're at it............[ftp=ftp://http://www.richsalter.btinternet.co.uk/cks2/index2.html]http://www.richsalter.btinternet.co.uk/cks2/index2.html[/ftp]Sorry. Its a uk web site and I will not visit EuroTrash web sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest web_norah Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 eat shit.thank you and have a nice day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guyman1966 Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 eat shit.thank you and have a nice dayI should expect a foolish comment like that from you. You just continue to prove what a low life you are. You owe The Saleen (and I'm sure others) money, you pretend to be married to DJ's and Board personalities, you don't know dick about cars or politics, and you can't mop a floor for shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest web_norah Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 eat shit.thank you and have a nice dayI should expect a foolish comment like that from you. You just continue to prove what a low life you are. You owe The Saleen (and I'm sure others) money, you pretend to be married to DJ's and Board personalities, you don't know dick about cars or politics, and you can't mop a floor for shit.fyi it is not a DJ - - i dont go out with the help, it is a club owner in NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 Anyways American Trucks rock!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 i got my civic i lovez it....... funny joke btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest web_norah Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 Bling knows. a fuel efficient car, headache free car - a Honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 i had an acura (honda), great reliable car. only problem was the brake rotors warped way too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bcnjunkie Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 not many people would take a BMW 725 over a Jag.then they have poor taste (referring to a 7 series) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 You want real fuel efficiency either get a hybrid or a motorcycle. Civics scare me, there's not much between me and the hulking SUV that just cut me off. Besides, everyone else has a Civic, and they are the preferred vehicle of riceboys.Better yet, switch over to an AFV. Ford makes plenty of vehicles fueled by propane, natural gas, or methane. Even full electric conversions are availabe. GM needs to get on the ball though. A few years ago they had an EV1 break 180 MPH on the track, but never followed up on the concept. Though the sick twisted person in me wants a plain white late-model Crown Vic. I'll just sit on the side of the road and watch everyone slow down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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