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Tiernan

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Jan 13, 2014 6:07 PM
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?
Jan 13, 2014 6:07pm
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Jan 13, 2014 6:11 PM
Not surprised a deadbeat wouldn't give a shit about something being made in America.
Jan 13, 2014 6:11pm
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Jan 13, 2014 6:17 PM
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.
Jan 13, 2014 6:17pm
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gut

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Jan 13, 2014 6:21 PM
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.
Jan 13, 2014 6:21pm
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Tiernan

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Jan 13, 2014 6:28 PM
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.
Jan 13, 2014 6:28pm
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Automatik

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Jan 13, 2014 6:29 PM
The details are overwhelming...

What do you plan to do with this truck?
Jan 13, 2014 6:29pm
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Jan 13, 2014 6:31 PM
Automatik;1566759 wrote:The details are overwhelming...

What do you plan to do with this truck?
Probably an insurance scam.
Jan 13, 2014 6:31pm
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Jan 13, 2014 6:31 PM
Foreign cars domestic trucks
Jan 13, 2014 6:31pm
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Tiernan

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Jan 13, 2014 6:32 PM
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.
Jan 13, 2014 6:32pm
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Tiernan

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Jan 13, 2014 6:36 PM
Commander of Awesome;1566760 wrote:Probably an insurance scam.
Mostly I plan to run over Cleveland fans with it.
Jan 13, 2014 6:36pm
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cat_lover

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Jan 13, 2014 6:43 PM
I would prefer a domestic truck.
Jan 13, 2014 6:43pm
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Jan 13, 2014 6:44 PM
Tiernan;1566763 wrote:Mostly I plan to run over Cleveland fans with it.

Consider ground clearance because most from NEO are fat.
Jan 13, 2014 6:44pm
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Tiernan

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Jan 13, 2014 6:49 PM
Good call Said...I'd hate to get one of those rubber dog masks all caught up in the universal belt too.
Jan 13, 2014 6:49pm
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Con_Alma

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Jan 13, 2014 6:58 PM
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.
Jan 13, 2014 6:58pm
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Jan 13, 2014 7:12 PM
LJ;1566761 wrote: domestic trucks
Yep. Specifically, Ford trucks.
Jan 13, 2014 7:12pm
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slingshot4ever

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Jan 13, 2014 7:16 PM
Foreign across the board for me. More specifically, Japanese (Acura/Lexus).
Jan 13, 2014 7:16pm
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Jan 13, 2014 7:36 PM
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.
Jan 13, 2014 7:36pm
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Jan 13, 2014 8:17 PM
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.
Jan 13, 2014 8:17pm
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Jan 13, 2014 8:55 PM
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.
Jan 13, 2014 8:55pm
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Jan 13, 2014 9:03 PM
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
Jan 13, 2014 9:03pm
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Jan 13, 2014 9:11 PM
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
Jan 13, 2014 9:11pm
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Jan 14, 2014 6:43 AM
I've been driving Hondas for 15 years, with one of the best residual values out there.

Truck, though... I'd buy a ford.
Jan 14, 2014 6:43am
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Jan 14, 2014 7:29 AM
I'd go chevy avalanche - you seem like that kind of asshole.
Jan 14, 2014 7:29am
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Jan 14, 2014 7:52 AM
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.
Jan 14, 2014 7:52am
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bases_loaded

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Jan 14, 2014 7:58 AM
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.
Jan 14, 2014 7:58am