Foreign or Domestic?

• Tiernan

  Shopping for a new vehicle (truck) well new to me anyway, something btwn 2008 - 2013 with less than 75k. Anyway had a salesperson today really pushing the fact his models are "made on the USA". Well I'm a value shopper and the USA thing doesn't cut jack-shit with me. Question do many of you still only buy USA when it comes to vehicles?
• Commander of Awesome

  

  Not surprised a deadbeat wouldn't give a shit about something being made in America.
• Automatik

  

  Depends on the type of vehicle. I like Tacoma's for mid-sized trucks, Ford for full-size.
  
  The whole "Made in America" tag regarding vehicles doesn't mean jack shit these days.
  
  Some "Foreign" cars are made here, while "Domestics" can be produced abroad.
• gut

  Automatik;1566751 wrote:Depends on the type of vehicle. I like Tacoma's for mid-sized trucks, Ford for full-size.
  
  The whole "Made in America" tag regarding vehicles doesn't mean jack shit these days.
  
  Some "Foreign" cars are made here, while "Domestics" can be produced abroad.

  True, but if you buy Toyota or Honda (or Chrysler, for that matter) the profits from your purchase go overseas. On a Ford or GM, those profits go back into our economy.
• Tiernan

  How many foreign made plastic components do you think there are on a domestically made vehicle? And I'm way more concerned about keeping money in my wallet than I am about where the profit is going.
• Automatik

  

  The details are overwhelming...
  
  What do you plan to do with this truck?
• Commander of Awesome

  

  Automatik;1566759 wrote:The details are overwhelming...
  
  What do you plan to do with this truck?

  Probably an insurance scam.
• LJ

  

  Foreign cars domestic trucks
• Tiernan

  Commander of Awesome;1566748 wrote:Not surprised a deadbeat wouldn't give a shit about something being made in America.

  I know you third shift fuckers at the shock factory are all about buyin Mercan so you can spend it on your Luckies and PBRs.
• Tiernan

  Commander of Awesome;1566760 wrote:Probably an insurance scam.

  Mostly I plan to run over Cleveland fans with it.
• cat_lover

  I would prefer a domestic truck.
• said_aouita

  

  Tiernan;1566763 wrote:Mostly I plan to run over Cleveland fans with it.

  
  Consider ground clearance because most from NEO are fat.
• Tiernan

  Good call Said...I'd hate to get one of those rubber dog masks all caught up in the universal belt too.
• Con_Alma

  Tiernan;1566744 wrote:Shopping for a new vehicle (truck) well new to me anyway, something btwn 2008 - 2013 with less than 75k. Anyway had a salesperson today really pushing the fact his models are "made on the USA". Well I'm a value shopper and the USA thing doesn't cut jack-shit with me. Question do many of you still only buy USA when it comes to vehicles?

  I have a Porsche Cayenne, a Mercedes E Class and a Cadillac SLS. Only one one was made in the U.S.
• GoChiefs

  

  LJ;1566761 wrote: domestic trucks

  Yep. Specifically, Ford trucks.
• slingshot4ever

  Foreign across the board for me. More specifically, Japanese (Acura/Lexus).
• GOONx19

  

  I have a Camry. I'll test drive a few options when I get my next car, but I like it. Has been trustworthy so far.
• Ironman92

  

  They cost a fortune....get what feels good and catches your eye. Not sure I could ever get myself to buy a newer truck. I've driven a car forever and am so used to it a truck and a $700 payment wouldn't feel right.
• se-alum

  

  I drive whatever I can get the best deal on, including the long term maintenance costs. Almost bought a Cadillac CTS last time I bought a car, but hated the prospects of paying way more for maintenance than with other cars. Kept looking and ended up with a really good deal on my Monte Carlo. I'm not loyal to any make or model, let the money pick your vehicle.
• Belly35

  

  I alway been a Chevy fan, built many street rod when in high school 53, 55, 57, 64. However until GM pay back the tax payer of America I'm not buying Chevy and that breaks my heart.
  
  i buy what I like and I think is classic and cool
• iclfan2

  

  gut;1566752 wrote:True, but if you buy Toyota or Honda (or Chrysler, for that matter) the profits from your purchase go overseas. On a Ford or GM, those profits go back into our economy.

  The profits on a used car wouldn't go overseas. Plus mr CEO isn't putting the profits in the economy regardless. If a car is built in America, that's how you keep the money in Americans hands. List of most american made cars... Lots of Honda and Toyota on the list...
  http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/10-most-american-made-vehicles-for-2014.html/?a=viewall
• ernest_t_bass

  

  I've been driving Hondas for 15 years, with one of the best residual values out there.
  
  Truck, though... I'd buy a ford.
• Raw Dawgin' it

  

  I'd go chevy avalanche - you seem like that kind of asshole.
• like_that

  

  Commander of Awesome;1566748 wrote:Not surprised a deadbeat wouldn't give a shit about something being made in America.

  Especially considering he is the same deadbeat who coined the term "USA American." Just fails galore with him.
• bases_loaded

  

  The Tundra's a bad ass truck. I was all set to sign the papers on a Rock Warrior package when a 2006 Nissan Titan with only 28,000 miles on it came up for sale. Was really going to like the Tundra, but don't regret my decision saving about $30,000 and buying the Titan.