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I doubt many of those sell at all, it's fast - but just a little odd, and isn't ostentatious.
Those "jobs" are subsidized by the taxpayer (aka debt and deficit) and exist only because of our idiotic foreign policy. They most certainly are not legitimate free market jobs. Rand and Mises and the rest of the dreamers would not approve.
If there are lower taxes then I'm sure it's a bananna republic overrun with executive criminals. :P
When one lacks the cojones to name the tax shelter, I guess it is moot
Aren't we talking England here? I guess we all have different definitions of legitimacy.
If I had 7 figures to blow - Pagani Huayra. Ugly as sin, but amazing engineering, amazing interior, Mercedes-AMG heart.
Now we're talking bloody? I thought this was about American cars. :P
There certainly are no (real) British cars left.
Like this guy?
http://youtu.be/3t_1f0SXBsI
No 100% British mass market car, but there are still some small volume hangers-on.
Or you could run a 24 hour format. Probably would not have a single break down or anyone running out of diesel.
I'll say my old car is more fun to actually drive than the AMG - as it takes more work, planning, skill. Conserving momentum and making the most of the transmission isn't the same as simply aiming and flooring it.
My first (used) car was a '66 Beetle. Talk about sporting! I needed tons of work planning, skill, and especially conservation of momentum to drive that car!
Something even the worst American cars haven't had to deal with in a long time.
This is the same sort of question that faces us regarding Chevys built in Canada and Fords built in Mexico. How (United States of) American are they?
Anyway, that Venom GT is most definitely NOT "Made in the USA."
The Fusion will be made in the 'States soon, which is only a good thing (and for those who'll say Mexican assembly quality is better, CR had some issues with that in the March issue).
'Buy American' isn't as easy as it used to be. Then there's also the 'buy right-to-work state' urge (WSJ)
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Laws+&+Regulations/Part+583+American+Automobile+Labeling+Ac- t+%28AALA%29+Reports
Looks like for 2013 most of the Chrysler Mini Vans are Canadian made.
It did summarize most of the arguments. The sidebar about having kids doesn't have anything to do with buying an American car and I don't know why she went there.
The 2013 GC is 68% US content. Not sure about the 2014. Cannot find any data on new models. Engine from Italy and transmission from Germany. Has to be about a 3rd of the content.
There you go again. I can understand most of the pros and cons and have lived in both kinds of states and have even been a union member (briefly in TN, of all places). My "position" hasn't changed in many decades - I don't want to be forced to join one. But seeing how far the pendulum has swung toward corporate rights, I may just change my mind.
My UAW built Nissan assembled in Ohio has been a gem.
American workers are as good as anywhere else if properly motivated to do a good job. That is the job of management. That pendulum swing was a result of lousy management that slopped over onto the trades. Big corporations do what they have to do to compete. The fat cats found it was much easier to get rich contracting with foreign factories than building their own with all the regulations and crap inherent in our devolving society. Without government subsidies the D3 would be building far less vehicles using UAW labor. Even the Foreign autos built here get subsidies of one sort or another. In the end the consumer and tax payer get screwed.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sjb4photos/6988205662/in/set-72157629908925901
The lettering are restored letters from the Newman and Altman dealership in town. This is a vestibule in the center of the building.
I get a little frustrated when they bring other cars in, and other South Bend artifacts into display, but then I realize it's not guys like me they need to woo back in for repeat visits, but local people and others who aren't just Studey buffs like me.
I doubt many would claim that.
I mentioned that my brother's 2010 Fusion sport has fit-n-finish quality that simply in another league compared to my wife's 2011 Taurus which was built in Chicago. But who knows, maybe the Fusion that came of the lot before or after his was horrible, and we got the odd Taurus that has odd gaps and poor panel alignment.
My wife also had to duck to get in the back seat, but MANY big sedans have this issue nowadays.
In comparison, I think the Malibu is a beauty queen, and I think it looks less 'foreign' than the Fusion (but being from Kansas City instread of Mexico, I guess it is!). I think I'd be compelled to choose the '14 Impala though.
My wife also had to duck to get in the back seat, but MANY big sedans have this issue nowadays.
For whatever reason, Ford has gotten into style over function. The Taurus is a prime example. It takes up nearly as much garage space as my Expedition, yet it feels cramped. It's awkward to get in and out of and it's just not very roomy considering how big the car is.
I liked the C-Max, too, but I took the family to the auto show and all 3 of them said "No" the back seat is so poor. I couldn't disagree. But it's a shame because the front is comfy, it looks good, it's efficient and a good value, too.
And Ford sells a Panoramic moonroof as a stand-alone $1150 option. Brilliant. I wish others would follow suit!
None of us liked the Dart. 200 is seven hundred years old and needs a refresh. Fiat 500 was too small. I didn't see a canvas roof on the 500L, but an Italian car made in Mexico? How soon before parts just start falling off by themselves?
GM doesn't have a panoramic moonroof option in my price range.
I'm not buying anything until I find exactly what I want.
I can say the same with the Cruze and Malibu. Exterior styling of the Malibu is boring and generic to me.
The Impala has the potential to be a very nice car. My main beef with it is the base engine. My wife will be getting a new company car in a year or two. She can only get base cars, meaning a base engine. We'll see what happens, GM hasn't been on the list of cars her employer buys in several years.
We can agree to disagree, but I think the rear of the Malibu is distinctive (and nothing remotely like the Cruze).
Absolutely.
Honestly, I can tell a Fusion from a Focus faster than a Malibu from a Cruze. But I still don't see many Fusions running around yet or new Malibus for that matter.
Ironically, I find the front of the fusion to be quite a bit different than that of the Focus, but the rear of the Fusion and Focus appear similar. With the Cruze, I think from the front they are very similar. But in general every manufacture maintains a certain type of look through the lineup.
That's a rare case of it looks worse in person.
I wonder if the original Italian hatchback it's based on is any better?
Malibu should look like the Cruze's big brother, so when that owner has their 2nd child they move up.
When they have their 3rd a Traverse should also look fairly familiar.
Cool thing about the place is that a lot of the cars are unrestored or driver quality, not trailer queens.