Sell Me A Car-What Should I Buy

saden1 · 05-10-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

no,i dont own a lexus,my daughter does.got it for school when i couldnt talk her into buying american.im proud to say i have never owned anything but american in my lifetime

If you paid for her college tuition you've owned it alright.

saden1 · 05-10-2006, 11:13 AM

I'm I the only one who thinks JD Powers is a big whore...they'll take your money in exchange for a shiny trophy.

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-10-2006, 11:12 AM

Hell, buy American. Buy a tank.

saden1 · 05-10-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Hell, buy American. Buy a tank.

Why stop there? Boeing Wants You, buy a 747!

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-10-2006, 11:17 AM

But I hear those 747s get HORRIBLE gas milesage.

FRPLG · 05-10-2006, 11:21 AM

Couple of things that makes me wonder a little about the JD stuff is the fact that the Mercury and Ford are rated slightly different. Correct me if I am wrong but aren't a lot of the Mercurys just reworked Fords? I know at last a few of the models are simply a Ford with a different body. Also the ommision of Hyundai is weird.

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-10-2006, 11:24 AM

I go on the reputation of the cars themselves, not the makers. If one model of the Geo Metro is supposedly superior to the Civic, I would get it (after LOTS of research).

Just because a car is American, Japanese or Hindii, doesn't mean it's going to be a bad car. A lot of parts come from different manufacturers. I have a Mazda3 and it most of the inside parts are Ford Focus, the transmission is Volvo and there's some random parts inside and out from other places.

Summo · 05-10-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I go on the reputation of the cars themselves, not the makers. If one model of the Geo Metro is supposedly superior to the Civic, I would get it (after LOTS of research).

Just because a car is American, Japanese or Hindii, doesn't mean it's going to be a bad car. A lot of parts come from different manufacturers. I have a Mazda3 and it most of the inside parts are Ford Focus, the transmission is Volvo and there's some random parts inside and out from other places.

That's because Ford owns all those companies.

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-10-2006, 11:32 AM

To be a further extension of MY dong piece, that is why I own the Mazda. It looks like a tadger!

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-10-2006, 11:32 AM

Subliminal messages ya'll, subliminal messages.

Daseal · 05-10-2006, 12:17 PM

I have a '97 Acura CL and I love it. I'm not going to argue foreign or domestic because honestly, I don't feel that it matters. I look at all the cars available to me in my price range and pick what I want. From what I've seen on a lot of similar American cars I don't like their look and how the interior is setup. That's not true for all American cars, but many.

I've had one problem with my car since I bought it (used) it has nearly 200K miles on it now, and I've had to replace the alternator.

My mother always had a Ford Explorer since right after they were released. She loved her first one which she drove into the ground over a 10-15 year period. So she decided to get another one, which has been nothing but constant trouble for her, she has since sworn off Ford and American cars in general.

I'm thrilled with the quality of my Acura, and my roommate loves his Saab. Toyota actually RAISED prices so that American companies could compete with them.

MTK · 05-10-2006, 12:17 PM

Man, cars are such a touchy subject with people.

I drive a Ford Focus. Why? Because my brother works at a Ford dealership and basically got me a deal that was insane... nearly 50% off the sticker price for a brand spanking new car.

Frankly I don't care much about what I drive, as long as it gets me from here to there, I'm good to go.

saden1 · 05-10-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Man, cars are such a touchy subject with people.

I drive a Ford Focus. Why? Because my brother works at a Ford dealership and basically got me a deal that was insane... nearly 50% off the sticker price for a brand spanking new car.

Frankly I don't care much about what I drive, as long as it gets me from here to there, I'm good to go.

Unlike you, my "Ford Dealer Experience" was quite crappy. Right out of college I wanted to splash on a new car so I went to a Ford dealership to check out what they have...lo and behold this sales person was pushing me, a 6'5" two hundred and forty pounder, to buy a Ford Focus for 18K. I think, he thought I was restarted or something.

PSUSkinsFan21 · 05-10-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Unlike you, my "Ford Dealer Experience" was quite crappy. Right out of college I wanted to splash on a new car so I went to a Ford dealership to check out what they have...lo and behold this sales person was pushing me, a 6'5" two hundred and forty pounder, to buy a Ford Focus for 18K. I think, he thought I was restarted or something.

LOL......you could always take out the front seat and sit in the back seat to drive it.

Schneed10 · 05-10-2006, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saden1

Unlike you, my "Ford Dealer Experience" was quite crappy. Right out of college I wanted to splash on a new car so I went to a Ford dealership to check out what they have...lo and behold this sales person was pushing me, a 6'5" two hundred and forty pounder, to buy a Ford Focus for 18K. I think, he thought I was restarted or something.

LOL

Do you find something comical about my appearance when I am driving my automobile? Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?

05-10-2006, 11:13 AM	#2
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 47 Posts: 10,069	Re: Sell Me A Car-What Should I Buy I'm I the only one who thinks JD Powers is a big whore...they'll take your money in exchange for a shiny trophy. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

05-10-2006, 11:12 AM	#3
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 19,272	Re: Sell Me A Car-What Should I Buy Hell, buy American. Buy a tank. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-10-2006, 11:17 AM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 19,272	Re: Sell Me A Car-What Should I Buy But I hear those 747s get HORRIBLE gas milesage. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-10-2006, 11:21 AM	#6
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 48 Posts: 10,164	Re: Sell Me A Car-What Should I Buy Couple of things that makes me wonder a little about the JD stuff is the fact that the Mercury and Ford are rated slightly different. Correct me if I am wrong but aren't a lot of the Mercurys just reworked Fords? I know at last a few of the models are simply a Ford with a different body. Also the ommision of Hyundai is weird.

05-10-2006, 11:24 AM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 19,272	Re: Sell Me A Car-What Should I Buy I go on the reputation of the cars themselves, not the makers. If one model of the Geo Metro is supposedly superior to the Civic, I would get it (after LOTS of research). Just because a car is American, Japanese or Hindii, doesn't mean it's going to be a bad car. A lot of parts come from different manufacturers. I have a Mazda3 and it most of the inside parts are Ford Focus, the transmission is Volvo and there's some random parts inside and out from other places. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-10-2006, 11:32 AM	#9
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 45 Posts: 19,272	Re: Sell Me A Car-What Should I Buy To be a further extension of MY dong piece, that is why I own the Mazda. It looks like a tadger! __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-10-2006, 12:17 PM	#11
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 8,341	Re: Sell Me A Car-What Should I Buy I have a '97 Acura CL and I love it. I'm not going to argue foreign or domestic because honestly, I don't feel that it matters. I look at all the cars available to me in my price range and pick what I want. From what I've seen on a lot of similar American cars I don't like their look and how the interior is setup. That's not true for all American cars, but many. I've had one problem with my car since I bought it (used) it has nearly 200K miles on it now, and I've had to replace the alternator. My mother always had a Ford Explorer since right after they were released. She loved her first one which she drove into the ground over a 10-15 year period. So she decided to get another one, which has been nothing but constant trouble for her, she has since sworn off Ford and American cars in general. I'm thrilled with the quality of my Acura, and my roommate loves his Saab. Toyota actually RAISED prices so that American companies could compete with them. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

05-10-2006, 12:17 PM	#12
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,121	Re: Sell Me A Car-What Should I Buy Man, cars are such a touchy subject with people. I drive a Ford Focus. Why? Because my brother works at a Ford dealership and basically got me a deal that was insane... nearly 50% off the sticker price for a brand spanking new car. Frankly I don't care much about what I drive, as long as it gets me from here to there, I'm good to go. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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