Dave in Lake Villa wrote:
> I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
> on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
> has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
> current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
> that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
> is affordable ?

I used to give people flack about buying foreign cars until I bought
one.

- Mooron

 

On Sat, 1 Jul 2006 21:38:33 -0500, DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net (Dave in Lake
Villa) wrote:

>I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
>on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
>has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
>current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
>that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
>is affordable ?

I still prefer American. I would like nothing better than to buy my next car
from a pure American name plate. Unfortunately, they need to win me back as
a customer. The Ford Fusion and clones are a step in the right direction.
Too bad it's not quite good enough, and is assembled in Mexico, which I
consider a hostile nation.
--
Bob

 

On Sat, 1 Jul 2006 21:38:33 -0500, DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net (Dave in Lake
Villa) wrote:

>I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
>on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
>has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
>current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
>that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
>is affordable ?

I still prefer American. I would like nothing better than to buy my next car
from a pure American name plate. Unfortunately, they need to win me back as
a customer. The Ford Fusion and clones are a step in the right direction.
Too bad it's not quite good enough, and is assembled in Mexico, which I
consider a hostile nation.
--
Bob

 

On Sat, 1 Jul 2006 21:38:33 -0500, DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net (Dave in Lake
Villa) wrote:

>I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
>on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
>has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
>current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
>that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
>is affordable ?

I still prefer American. I would like nothing better than to buy my next car
from a pure American name plate. Unfortunately, they need to win me back as
a customer. The Ford Fusion and clones are a step in the right direction.
Too bad it's not quite good enough, and is assembled in Mexico, which I
consider a hostile nation.
--
Bob

 

Yeah I caught a little flack from relatives and friends for buying my
XG350L, But when I explained to them that I really wanted a new Chrysler 300
C and when I looked around and priced what I wanted it was gonna cost me
almost $43K !!!!!! I looked at the Hyundai XG350L and found more than was
even offered on the Chrysler as STANDARD equipment, I was almost sold, I
then drove the XG and was sold, drove one home 2 hours later and for $21K
LESS than the 300C !!!!!I realize that its almost 150 HP less and its only a
6 cylinder instead of an 8... But I am extreamely happy that I did it and
have not looked back or doubted my decision one time in a year. My local gas
station is mad at me at my insureance man is mad but HEY who cares and
besides theres other gas sations and other insureance companys just like in
the end there was another car dealer. Will be looking forward to a real
fullsize luxury car from Hyundai and I mean Bigger and nicer than the XG350
or the Azera.

Tunez


"Dave in Lake Villa" <DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10259-44A731A9-333@storefull-3238.bay.webtv.net...
>I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
> on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
> has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
> current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
> that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
> is affordable ?
>
>

 

Yeah I caught a little flack from relatives and friends for buying my
XG350L, But when I explained to them that I really wanted a new Chrysler 300
C and when I looked around and priced what I wanted it was gonna cost me
almost $43K !!!!!! I looked at the Hyundai XG350L and found more than was
even offered on the Chrysler as STANDARD equipment, I was almost sold, I
then drove the XG and was sold, drove one home 2 hours later and for $21K
LESS than the 300C !!!!!I realize that its almost 150 HP less and its only a
6 cylinder instead of an 8... But I am extreamely happy that I did it and
have not looked back or doubted my decision one time in a year. My local gas
station is mad at me at my insureance man is mad but HEY who cares and
besides theres other gas sations and other insureance companys just like in
the end there was another car dealer. Will be looking forward to a real
fullsize luxury car from Hyundai and I mean Bigger and nicer than the XG350
or the Azera.

Tunez


"Dave in Lake Villa" <DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10259-44A731A9-333@storefull-3238.bay.webtv.net...
>I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
> on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
> has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
> current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
> that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
> is affordable ?
>
>

 

Yeah I caught a little flack from relatives and friends for buying my
XG350L, But when I explained to them that I really wanted a new Chrysler 300
C and when I looked around and priced what I wanted it was gonna cost me
almost $43K !!!!!! I looked at the Hyundai XG350L and found more than was
even offered on the Chrysler as STANDARD equipment, I was almost sold, I
then drove the XG and was sold, drove one home 2 hours later and for $21K
LESS than the 300C !!!!!I realize that its almost 150 HP less and its only a
6 cylinder instead of an 8... But I am extreamely happy that I did it and
have not looked back or doubted my decision one time in a year. My local gas
station is mad at me at my insureance man is mad but HEY who cares and
besides theres other gas sations and other insureance companys just like in
the end there was another car dealer. Will be looking forward to a real
fullsize luxury car from Hyundai and I mean Bigger and nicer than the XG350
or the Azera.

Tunez


"Dave in Lake Villa" <DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10259-44A731A9-333@storefull-3238.bay.webtv.net...
>I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
> on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
> has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
> current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
> that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
> is affordable ?
>
>

 

theres much conflict
before ppl thought about not buying NON AMERICAN cars...

not ppl think about not buying AMERICAN cars...

and now people are getting afraid of CHINESE cars befre they are
here...
but hopefully people will like them.

http://www.chinacarforums.com

chinese cars will rule the world.....1 day
ash
Tunez wrote:
> Yeah I caught a little flack from relatives and friends for buying my
> XG350L, But when I explained to them that I really wanted a new Chrysler 300
> C and when I looked around and priced what I wanted it was gonna cost me
> almost $43K !!!!!! I looked at the Hyundai XG350L and found more than was
> even offered on the Chrysler as STANDARD equipment, I was almost sold, I
> then drove the XG and was sold, drove one home 2 hours later and for $21K
> LESS than the 300C !!!!!I realize that its almost 150 HP less and its only a
> 6 cylinder instead of an 8... But I am extreamely happy that I did it and
> have not looked back or doubted my decision one time in a year. My local gas
> station is mad at me at my insureance man is mad but HEY who cares and
> besides theres other gas sations and other insureance companys just like in
> the end there was another car dealer. Will be looking forward to a real
> fullsize luxury car from Hyundai and I mean Bigger and nicer than the XG350
> or the Azera.
>
> Tunez
>
>
> "Dave in Lake Villa" <DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:10259-44A731A9-333@storefull-3238.bay.webtv.net...
> >I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
> > on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
> > has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
> > current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
> > that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
> > is affordable ?
> >
> >

 

theres much conflict
before ppl thought about not buying NON AMERICAN cars...

not ppl think about not buying AMERICAN cars...

and now people are getting afraid of CHINESE cars befre they are
here...
but hopefully people will like them.

http://www.chinacarforums.com

chinese cars will rule the world.....1 day
ash
Tunez wrote:
> Yeah I caught a little flack from relatives and friends for buying my
> XG350L, But when I explained to them that I really wanted a new Chrysler 300
> C and when I looked around and priced what I wanted it was gonna cost me
> almost $43K !!!!!! I looked at the Hyundai XG350L and found more than was
> even offered on the Chrysler as STANDARD equipment, I was almost sold, I
> then drove the XG and was sold, drove one home 2 hours later and for $21K
> LESS than the 300C !!!!!I realize that its almost 150 HP less and its only a
> 6 cylinder instead of an 8... But I am extreamely happy that I did it and
> have not looked back or doubted my decision one time in a year. My local gas
> station is mad at me at my insureance man is mad but HEY who cares and
> besides theres other gas sations and other insureance companys just like in
> the end there was another car dealer. Will be looking forward to a real
> fullsize luxury car from Hyundai and I mean Bigger and nicer than the XG350
> or the Azera.
>
> Tunez
>
>
> "Dave in Lake Villa" <DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:10259-44A731A9-333@storefull-3238.bay.webtv.net...
> >I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
> > on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
> > has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
> > current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
> > that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
> > is affordable ?
> >
> >

 

theres much conflict
before ppl thought about not buying NON AMERICAN cars...

not ppl think about not buying AMERICAN cars...

and now people are getting afraid of CHINESE cars befre they are
here...
but hopefully people will like them.

http://www.chinacarforums.com

chinese cars will rule the world.....1 day
ash
Tunez wrote:
> Yeah I caught a little flack from relatives and friends for buying my
> XG350L, But when I explained to them that I really wanted a new Chrysler 300
> C and when I looked around and priced what I wanted it was gonna cost me
> almost $43K !!!!!! I looked at the Hyundai XG350L and found more than was
> even offered on the Chrysler as STANDARD equipment, I was almost sold, I
> then drove the XG and was sold, drove one home 2 hours later and for $21K
> LESS than the 300C !!!!!I realize that its almost 150 HP less and its only a
> 6 cylinder instead of an 8... But I am extreamely happy that I did it and
> have not looked back or doubted my decision one time in a year. My local gas
> station is mad at me at my insureance man is mad but HEY who cares and
> besides theres other gas sations and other insureance companys just like in
> the end there was another car dealer. Will be looking forward to a real
> fullsize luxury car from Hyundai and I mean Bigger and nicer than the XG350
> or the Azera.
>
> Tunez
>
>
> "Dave in Lake Villa" <DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:10259-44A731A9-333@storefull-3238.bay.webtv.net...
> >I used to , but now there are such an enormous amount of foreign cars
> > on American roads , it has dissipated. Obviously, consumer confidence
> > has waned toward American Car Manufacturers which is the reason for GM's
> > current woes. Can u blame the average American for wanting a product
> > that is highly reliable, has an extraordinary warranty, looks great, and
> > is affordable ?
> >
> >

 

I used to get some guff from relatives and some friends who've been
kinda brainwashed into the all-things-foreign made are bad. Never mind
their SONY TVs, or Samsung LCD computer monitors. They'll be looking
for their next car while mine is still under warranty.

Fact is, the ratio of "basic" useful things still made in a America is
pretty high but a lot of the major consumer goods are from outside the
US, or made by non-US entities IN the US. My cousin, who's a Union
sparky, likes his Ford F-150 pick-up. That's fine and well. He's the
stereotypical "won't buy it unless it's totally made in America /
support the American economy" argument type but he's left to ponder
what it means when I tell him my Hyundai was made in Alabama or
Georgia. Does it mean it's still "foreign" if it's made here? If my
wife and I gave birth in a Japanese hospital while on vacation would
my child still be American (nope, sorry, Japanese National)?

What I personally feel is if the quality of so-called American made
cars had the same warranties as my Hyundai and could match price
points---even by a $1,000---, have the same features, etc., I would
probably be inclined to buy one. But if US car companies can't compete
that way, they'll need a new strategy and quick. There's no such thing
as a 100% totally American made car as many components and parts come
from outside the US. The only things American about "American" cars
are usually their drivers. Just my 2 cents.


- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

I used to get some guff from relatives and some friends who've been
kinda brainwashed into the all-things-foreign made are bad. Never mind
their SONY TVs, or Samsung LCD computer monitors. They'll be looking
for their next car while mine is still under warranty.

Fact is, the ratio of "basic" useful things still made in a America is
pretty high but a lot of the major consumer goods are from outside the
US, or made by non-US entities IN the US. My cousin, who's a Union
sparky, likes his Ford F-150 pick-up. That's fine and well. He's the
stereotypical "won't buy it unless it's totally made in America /
support the American economy" argument type but he's left to ponder
what it means when I tell him my Hyundai was made in Alabama or
Georgia. Does it mean it's still "foreign" if it's made here? If my
wife and I gave birth in a Japanese hospital while on vacation would
my child still be American (nope, sorry, Japanese National)?

What I personally feel is if the quality of so-called American made
cars had the same warranties as my Hyundai and could match price
points---even by a $1,000---, have the same features, etc., I would
probably be inclined to buy one. But if US car companies can't compete
that way, they'll need a new strategy and quick. There's no such thing
as a 100% totally American made car as many components and parts come
from outside the US. The only things American about "American" cars
are usually their drivers. Just my 2 cents.


- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

I used to get some guff from relatives and some friends who've been
kinda brainwashed into the all-things-foreign made are bad. Never mind
their SONY TVs, or Samsung LCD computer monitors. They'll be looking
for their next car while mine is still under warranty.

Fact is, the ratio of "basic" useful things still made in a America is
pretty high but a lot of the major consumer goods are from outside the
US, or made by non-US entities IN the US. My cousin, who's a Union
sparky, likes his Ford F-150 pick-up. That's fine and well. He's the
stereotypical "won't buy it unless it's totally made in America /
support the American economy" argument type but he's left to ponder
what it means when I tell him my Hyundai was made in Alabama or
Georgia. Does it mean it's still "foreign" if it's made here? If my
wife and I gave birth in a Japanese hospital while on vacation would
my child still be American (nope, sorry, Japanese National)?

What I personally feel is if the quality of so-called American made
cars had the same warranties as my Hyundai and could match price
points---even by a $1,000---, have the same features, etc., I would
probably be inclined to buy one. But if US car companies can't compete
that way, they'll need a new strategy and quick. There's no such thing
as a 100% totally American made car as many components and parts come
from outside the US. The only things American about "American" cars
are usually their drivers. Just my 2 cents.


- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

'What I personally feel is if the quality of so-called American made
cars had the same warranties as my Hyundai and could match price
points---even by a $1,000---, have the same features, etc., I would
probably be inclined to buy one. But if US car companies can't compete
that way, they'll need a new strategy and quick'

REPLY: I completely agree with you. Its up to American Car Makers to
now win-back the Consumer ; but its not going to be easy if it happens
at all.

 

'What I personally feel is if the quality of so-called American made
cars had the same warranties as my Hyundai and could match price
points---even by a $1,000---, have the same features, etc., I would
probably be inclined to buy one. But if US car companies can't compete
that way, they'll need a new strategy and quick'

REPLY: I completely agree with you. Its up to American Car Makers to
now win-back the Consumer ; but its not going to be easy if it happens
at all.