Why I'll Never Buy an Import Again. - Page 4

ROD1 · 03-31-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Master

Since you put 5 grand into the hatchback, you should keep it untill it conks out again then buy an aveo or somethin

DO NOT EVER BUY AN AVEO. THEY ARE THE JUNK OF THE JUNK MADE BY DAEWOO. MINE SITS IN THE DRIVEWAY WAITING ON A NEW HEAD DUE TO A BROKEN TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY. THEY ARE SO BAD THAT THE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT KIT INCLUDES A NEW IDLER AND TENSION PULLEY. I HATE THIS PIECE A CRAP! I used to be a die hard toyota fan for DDs but that is gradually changing as well. You have to buy one a few years old now to get that Toyota quality. Sux Mazda isn,t covering your claim. I know I would never consider a Mazda here on out as a result of you posting this.

Blade · 03-31-2010, 09:03 AM

The Malibu's seemed to be really awesome, a new one is about as much as a used Accord or TSX.

My advice, if you are hell bent on getting a domestic get that Malibu, if you can find it used. Or in my experience Honda has always kicked ass. I had the TSX before, wonderful car, my dad is driving it now. My dad also has had a CRV for years now, no issues.

Good luck!

2001ragtop · 03-31-2010, 09:35 AM

I HAD A NEW HONDA ONCE. I Accidently dropped the clutch and the car stalled. after that, the engine buzzed/vibrated. BUZZED the steering and gas pedal. No one at honda could figure out what was wrong. BUT I DID THAT SAME THING IN A MUSTANG with a V8 and NOTHING broke on the car. MOST OF THE FOREIGN cars are STILL very fragile. YOU CAN'T JUST accidently drop the clutch or something like that. this is why I STAY FAR AWAY FROM foreign cars now (unless i plan in advance to drive it gently like any single thing will break it.)

theres a REASON chevy small blocks are still in production. they are reliable and easy to fix or replace.

Sorry about what happened to your Mazda engine.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-31-2010, 09:50 AM

Wow,

The day after I get my camaro and get rid of the Mazda this thread is resurected...

purplhaizcraz3 · 03-31-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Wow,

The day after I get my camaro and get rid of the Mazda this thread is resurected...

Talk about good timing lol

kdbolt70 · 03-31-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro guy

what??? the camaro is near 100% import

I think you're missing the point of this thread...

Way to necro!

Brokinarrow · 03-31-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro guy

what??? the camaro is near 100% import

:troll:

camaro guy · 03-31-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

:troll:

im a troll?? This thread is full of people whining about import cars when the camaro is actually.....an import. so dont go calling me names. get your facts straight.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-31-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro guy

im a troll?? This thread is full of people whining about import cars when the camaro is actually.....an import. so dont go calling me names. get your facts straight.

Are you guys kidding me????

The camaro is built in CA. Designed in AU. All of which are owned and operated by GM in the USA. GM is an American Company and hence so is the camaro.

I have no problem saying the Camaro is imported into this country... My point was that I won't give a foreign car maker any more of my money because of the way I was treated by Mazda. I've been a life long American car owner until I bought the Mazda... I've since reverted back to only owning American cars.

You can argue the semantics of the word imported... It's still an American car brought to market my an American company.

Now in honesty this all works out nicely cus I just happened to want a camaro at the time I was ready to throw my mazda through the front window of MAZDA USA Headquarters....

Brokinarrow · 03-31-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro guy

im a troll?? This thread is full of people whining about import cars when the camaro is actually.....an import. so dont go calling me names. get your facts straight.

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Are you guys kidding me????

The camaro is built in CA. Designed in AU. All of which are owned and operated by GM in the USA. GM is an American Company and hence so is the camaro.

I have no problem saying the Camaro is imported into this country... My point was that I won't give a foreign car maker any more of my money because of the way I was treated by Mazda. I've been a life long American car owner until I bought the Mazda... I've since reverted back to only owning American cars.

You can argue the semantics of the word imported... It's still an American car brought to market my an American company.

Now in honesty this all works out nicely cus I just happened to want a camaro at the time I was ready to throw my mazda through the front window of MAZDA USA Headquarters....

^ This. Doesn't matter where the car is built, ask yourself this: Where do the profits go?? Get your facts straight.

TheCaptain · 03-31-2010, 01:10 PM

These two fella's have it straight! ^^

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-31-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Now in honesty this all works out nicely cus I just happened to want a camaro at the time I was ready to throw my mazda through the front window of MAZDA USA Headquarters....

This isn't a remark on quality or anything....

....but you probably could have.

motorhead · 03-31-2010, 02:18 PM

I would never and have never bought a foreign made car ,but I wouldn't say they are the only ones to pull this crap. I had a chevy truck many years ago that had a 305 in it. It spun a bearing with about 1000miles left on the warranty and GM would not cover it because I had changed the oil myself. So from now on I get the dealership (no matter what brand) that I bought it from to service it until it's out of warranty. That way they can't use that BS to get out of fixing it should something happen. This didn't cause me to stop buying chevy's because really it was my fault for not reading the fine print. I now make sure I do what I need to,to maintain the warranty.

Edit: Saying the Camaro is an import is about the biggest bs I've every heard. You guys that said that need to pick an argument worth discussing.

SleepWarz · 03-31-2010, 02:19 PM

I always thought americans considered canada an unoffical state anyways =p

03-31-2010, 09:03 AM	#44
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	The Malibu's seemed to be really awesome, a new one is about as much as a used Accord or TSX. My advice, if you are hell bent on getting a domestic get that Malibu, if you can find it used. Or in my experience Honda has always kicked ass. I had the TSX before, wonderful car, my dad is driving it now. My dad also has had a CRV for years now, no issues. Good luck! __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

03-31-2010, 09:35 AM	#45
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,417	I HAD A NEW HONDA ONCE. I Accidently dropped the clutch and the car stalled. after that, the engine buzzed/vibrated. BUZZED the steering and gas pedal. No one at honda could figure out what was wrong. BUT I DID THAT SAME THING IN A MUSTANG with a V8 and NOTHING broke on the car. MOST OF THE FOREIGN cars are STILL very fragile. YOU CAN'T JUST accidently drop the clutch or something like that. this is why I STAY FAR AWAY FROM foreign cars now (unless i plan in advance to drive it gently like any single thing will break it.) theres a REASON chevy small blocks are still in production. they are reliable and easy to fix or replace. Sorry about what happened to your Mazda engine. Last edited by 2001ragtop; 03-31-2010 at 09:49 AM.

03-31-2010, 09:50 AM	#46
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Wow, The day after I get my camaro and get rid of the Mazda this thread is resurected... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

03-31-2010, 01:10 PM	#53
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	These two fella's have it straight! ^^ __________________

03-31-2010, 02:18 PM	#55
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	I would never and have never bought a foreign made car ,but I wouldn't say they are the only ones to pull this crap. I had a chevy truck many years ago that had a 305 in it. It spun a bearing with about 1000miles left on the warranty and GM would not cover it because I had changed the oil myself. So from now on I get the dealership (no matter what brand) that I bought it from to service it until it's out of warranty. That way they can't use that BS to get out of fixing it should something happen. This didn't cause me to stop buying chevy's because really it was my fault for not reading the fine print. I now make sure I do what I need to,to maintain the warranty. Edit: Saying the Camaro is an import is about the biggest bs I've every heard. You guys that said that need to pick an argument worth discussing.

03-31-2010, 02:19 PM	#56
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	I always thought americans considered canada an unoffical state anyways =p