Cars.com American Made Index ranks Toyota Camry #1 again

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

So why don't people like the Malibu.. isn't it a better car

I'm curious, The LTZ is cheaper than the fully loaded Camry.. what gives ?

Malibu is a better car that's still burdened by people's perceptions about GM sedans as well as ideas about Toyota's vehicles, whether or not those ideas have any basis. What the Malibu has done is prove to Americans that GM can build a credible midsize sedan, now all we need are people willing to try it.

That said, Malibu still has some shortcomings that will luckily be addressed in the EpII model.

[rez333]

Originally Posted by 02 WS6 TA

What color is your Camry?

I don't have one. I like em as much as the next muscle car fan.

[rez333]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Tough. Malibu already has a 4-cylinder standard.

yes, but the "new" Sonata doesn't have anything other than a 4 banger. Thankfully the Malibu has a V6 option.

[HeHasReturned]

Originally Posted by rez333

yes, but the "new" Sonata doesn't have anything other than a 4 banger. Thankfully the Malibu has a V6 option.

I don't get it. What's your point? Does it matter if it's a 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder? Are you really that concerned about speed in a family midsize sedan? Not to mention that there is a turbo 4 banger sonata due out later this year, with 274hp that could probably run circles around the malibu v6.
Back on topic though; Your point about xenophobia here is true, and your point about biases against american made cars is also true. It's going to take time for both to dissipate (if ever).

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

The sad thing is that foreign companies will use more american parts and labor than domestic companies.

http://www.levelfieldinstitute.org/fact_kit.html

This statement is yet another example of Toyota's excellent marketing strategies!

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by a_Username

http://www.levelfieldinstitute.org/fact_kit.html

This statement is yet another example of Toyota's excellent marketing strategies!

It wasn't meant to be a blanket statement. Any time anyone does a test of what car has the most US parts and labor it should not even be in question that a domestic manufacturer leads the list every time.

[All-Or-Nothing]

Originally Posted by Stew

If the American lemmings hadn't all jumped off the cliff into Camries and Accords the american auto manufacturers wouldn't have been in such bad positions to begin with (still bad, but not AS bad). People have been brainwashd by the media to the point where they believe the Camry is the best and basically refuse to give great cars like the Malibu and Fusion a chance.

If the big 3 wasn't making rolling piles of crap thru the 80's and 90's then they would have never seen the Camry and Accord take over like they did.

[TAG UR IT]

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

MOVING FORWARD. UNCONTROLLABLY!!!

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

If the big 3 wasn't making rolling piles of crap thru the 80's and 90's then they would have never seen the Camry and Accord take over like they did.

Truth!

[Stew]

Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

If the big 3 wasn't making rolling piles of crap thru the 80's and 90's then they would have never seen the Camry and Accord take over like they did.

This I agree with, it is their own fault, but at this point they are on pretty even terms, but it is true habits and perceptions are hard to break.