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Some just want their cheap goods, no matter the externalities or consequences.
Toyota's SUA looks pretty tame in comparison.
I find the recent VW vehicles almost all uninspring anyway, unlike a decade ago.
I know I get some resistance on these boards for saying it, but my belief is that every Neon sold was fraud perpetrated on the buying public. Disposable, temporary vehicle (like a BIC Razor) sold as a real durable vehicle. Imagine if BIC started charging $50 for a disposable razor.
Just enjoy what you drive is my take on the ownership experience. I made the big mistake of getting a vehicle I settled for and it was a mistake, a big somewhat expensive one which I hope to never repeat again. With just over a year of ownership, I had to cut it loose from the herd and ended up with something that puts a grin on my face whenever I look at it. Sure it was illogical, expensive, dumb...use any adjective you'd like but once I did it, I never looked back and to this day, have no regret. So my message is this, buy and drive what you really like and you will smile every mile down the road!!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I had an Exploder that I dumped after 10 months because the 4WD locking hubs would only partially engage and then fully engage with a car shaking thud after taking a left turn from a complete stop. Then a bad O2 sensor and a rear wheel bearing at about 7k miles and I gave up. Traded it in at a loss for a Honda Accord...
But this was the only time I have ever had buyers remorse with a new car.
Cheers and Happy New year to everybody
GM bets Americans will buy cars made in China
We've speculated about this for many years on these boards. While GM has had Chinese engines brought into the US (a first for any maker), now they are planning on going further. With all of the talk about "What is an American Car" and "I'm glad I'm buying a car made near me", what does this mean when our "most American of all" automakers is becoming (at least with some vehicles) the "most foreign of all"? Is the fact that "profits go to the US" enough?
Discuss...
Some similarities, but in general, apples to oranges. Besides the 5-6 digit dollar investment one makes in a car vs. the three digit dollar investment in an iPhone, smartphones have not had a long tradition and heritage of being an American made product. Although the Amer. automotive industry has undergone a decline, there is a resurgence of quality. Chinese made goods have a prevailing opinion that they do not hold up well, which will have to be overcome.
The mileage difference between both vehicles became the deciding factor in my decision since I have a part time gig which I work 3 days/week with a 60 mile round trip. Went into the dealership and after some back and forth, made the decision and never looked back. After driving a few '15 models this past week, I work for a Hertz HLE, it just reinforced that I had made the right decision to trade out the Tucson. First time I've ever done something like this, and definitely the last...I've finally found a vehicle, vehicles, I absolutely love and plan to stay the course in the future. Figure at my age, there's not going to be many more vehicles in my future so plan on going with those that make me smile each time I walk in the garage!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The company says it is the largest manufacturer in the world of auto interiors, with 22 plants in the U.S. and 100 worldwide. In Chattanooga, it will supply interior components including floor consoles, instrument panels and trunk trim for future VW models."
City Council approves tax break for Chinese auto parts firm (timesfreepress.com)
But it is the culmination of a long-promised, never-fulfilled vision, and their introduction stands in stark contrast to 2007, when Chinese automakers stormed auto shows in America, making bold promises that they would soon open showrooms here."
Chinese-Made Cars Arrive in U.S. Showrooms (New York Times)
Still haven't seen one of those LWB S60s, and I live in a market where Volvo has a presence, and there are lots of proud expats (just ask any realtor).
A number of high spec Genesis and even Equus around here are driven by Koreans, I assume the pride would translate.
sandan, lol, I don't recall ever hearing of car interiors referred to as "guts."
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
I wonder if those were domestic content cows?
Americans Embrace a Made-in-China Buick SUV (WSJ - probably a registration link)
And yes, a "5" VIN is a USA-built car.
Even my E-class is only about 75% German content. 100% local content is impossible with so many electronics in cars.
I'm not on board with regarding globalization as some horrifying menace. The overview of the whole process is extremely complex and there are some distinct benefits that are reaped everyday by American citizens.
I just read where Ford execs pretty much went ballistic over remarks that building cars in Mexico was some sort of dastardly unpatriotic act.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is an interesting place to get some idea of what's going on in the U.S. auto industry.