Is "Buy American" a factor in your purchase decision? - Page 3

*GTAHVIT* · 01-23-2009, 02:59 PM

I'm normally a domestic only buyer. But for the first time I bought a foreign car. At the time Mazda was owned by Ford. But there wasn't another car on the market that gave me what I wanted for the price. But in most cases I will alway buy American and even more so GM

Rallysport · 01-23-2009, 04:17 PM

I have always owned GM, and always will. I am an American and I want to support American industry. Buying a foreign car "made in America" may make some people legitimize their choice,(Kool-Aid drinkers) but not as far as I am concerned. Yes, this is still a free country, and you can buy your foreign car if you like, but don't be upset if I happen to spit on it.

*DGthe3* · 01-24-2009, 11:20 AM

No, its a side benefit. Its the car that I want, and the fact that the engines (V8's anyway) are being built 1/2 an hour from my house and the car assembled 1 1/2 hours away is a bonus.

ArcAngel · 01-24-2009, 11:28 AM

In the end yes because as GM goes so does the US economy its pretty much proven if you look at the past 50 years when GM is up so is the USA when there down so are we. Case in point look at now!

jeffny09 · 01-24-2009, 11:35 AM

if the camaro was made by nissan sorry im buying a nissan

FenwickHockey65 · 01-24-2009, 11:45 AM

Absolutely.

A) My dad worked for GM for 30 years. I am immensely loyal to the company that gave my dad a good paying job.
B) GM builds the best cars, trucks, and SUVs in the world.
C) I want the money I spend on new cars to stay in the US, not shipped overseas to Japan.

The only non-American car we have ever owned was a Mercedes...suffered from a leaking sunroof, rusting body panels, insanely expensive maintenance costs...we have never bought an import ever again.

ArcAngel · 01-24-2009, 11:47 AM

Amen Fenwick!!! ps the only non american car I would ever buy has a prancing horse on it!

TheMadHatter99 · 01-24-2009, 12:09 PM

With the exception of an M3 or an Aston Martin, I will always own domestic vehicles. Thus far US companies have done a good job of supplying exactly what I want at a competitive price, so its never been a very difficult decision for me. If this trend were to fail though, I'd like to think that I could still compromise and support my national economy rather than contributing to its deterioration.

Of course, if I ever win the lottery, all bets are off and I'm walking straight to an Aston Martin dealership with a suitcase full of cash.

Kyle2k · 01-24-2009, 12:09 PM

This is a completely non-issue for me. Almost every new car that's coming out that looks good IS American. So...duh!

jlnx2 LS3 · 01-24-2009, 12:13 PM

It is a factor. My relationship with Chevrolet started with a 1954 Chevy straight six (210) ,then 1956 2 dr hardtop bored 265 ci, then 1959 Impala 348 ci, then the real one, 1962 300HP Roman red Vette w/black top (convertible) then off the bow tie with 1966 GTO, then married with 1966 biscayne wagon (family truckster), then 1969 Kingswood Estate with big block 427/335 hp (scared a few with that one), 1974 TTop Vette built engine (still have) Then a series of Japan built..current Toyota Highlander, wife has 2003 Silverado 1500HD (Great truck) The choices are many, but I believe this Camaro represents a great opportunity to show what GM and our industrial force can do. I am confident of the choice. Go USA! (I am a senior turn 65 this spring)

liquidfire350 · 01-24-2009, 12:21 PM

ive always like american cars. foriegn cars have never even been an option for me, i dont think most of them are even any good looking

so yes, im buying american, but not solely because it is american, but because american is what i like

DeathChill · 01-24-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rallysport

I have always owned GM, and always will. I am an American and I want to support American industry. Buying a foreign car "made in America" may make some people legitimize their choice,(Kool-Aid drinkers) but not as far as I am concerned. Yes, this is still a free country, and you can buy your foreign car if you like, but don't be upset if I happen to spit on it.

I'd really like to hope you're kidding because that's an extremely poor attitude to have.

I am Canadian but I would base my car buying decisions on the features, functions and price of the car rather then who makes it.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-24-2009, 02:18 PM

Minus the spitting part....It's same attitude I have......

DeathChill · 01-24-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Minus the spitting part....It's same attitude I have......

The spitting part is really the only problem with the attitude.

01-23-2009, 02:59 PM	#29
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	I'm normally a domestic only buyer. But for the first time I bought a foreign car. At the time Mazda was owned by Ford. But there wasn't another car on the market that gave me what I wanted for the price. But in most cases I will alway buy American and even more so GM __________________ 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."

01-24-2009, 11:20 AM	#31
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	No, its a side benefit. Its the car that I want, and the fact that the engines (V8's anyway) are being built 1/2 an hour from my house and the car assembled 1 1/2 hours away is a bonus. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-24-2009, 11:28 AM	#32
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	In the end yes because as GM goes so does the US economy its pretty much proven if you look at the past 50 years when GM is up so is the USA when there down so are we. Case in point look at now! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-24-2009, 11:35 AM	#33
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	if the camaro was made by nissan sorry im buying a nissan __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

01-24-2009, 11:45 AM	#34
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Absolutely. A) My dad worked for GM for 30 years. I am immensely loyal to the company that gave my dad a good paying job. B) GM builds the best cars, trucks, and SUVs in the world. C) I want the money I spend on new cars to stay in the US, not shipped overseas to Japan. The only non-American car we have ever owned was a Mercedes...suffered from a leaking sunroof, rusting body panels, insanely expensive maintenance costs...we have never bought an import ever again. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

01-23-2009, 04:17 PM	#30
Rallysport Go Cardinals! Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 6-speed #1879 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 856 View My Garage	I have always owned GM, and always will. I am an American and I want to support American industry. Buying a foreign car "made in America" may make some people legitimize their choice,(Kool-Aid drinkers) but not as far as I am concerned. Yes, this is still a free country, and you can buy your foreign car if you like, but don't be upset if I happen to spit on it.

01-24-2009, 11:47 AM	#35
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Amen Fenwick!!! ps the only non american car I would ever buy has a prancing horse on it! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

01-24-2009, 12:09 PM	#36
TheMadHatter99 Kept the Faith Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 721 View My Garage	With the exception of an M3 or an Aston Martin, I will always own domestic vehicles. Thus far US companies have done a good job of supplying exactly what I want at a competitive price, so its never been a very difficult decision for me. If this trend were to fail though, I'd like to think that I could still compromise and support my national economy rather than contributing to its deterioration. Of course, if I ever win the lottery, all bets are off and I'm walking straight to an Aston Martin dealership with a suitcase full of cash. __________________

01-24-2009, 12:09 PM	#37
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	This is a completely non-issue for me. Almost every new car that's coming out that looks good IS American. So...duh! __________________

01-24-2009, 12:13 PM	#38
jlnx2 LS3 Drives: Black/Black M6 LS3 Delivered Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 17	It is a factor. My relationship with Chevrolet started with a 1954 Chevy straight six (210) ,then 1956 2 dr hardtop bored 265 ci, then 1959 Impala 348 ci, then the real one, 1962 300HP Roman red Vette w/black top (convertible) then off the bow tie with 1966 GTO, then married with 1966 biscayne wagon (family truckster), then 1969 Kingswood Estate with big block 427/335 hp (scared a few with that one), 1974 TTop Vette built engine (still have) Then a series of Japan built..current Toyota Highlander, wife has 2003 Silverado 1500HD (Great truck) The choices are many, but I believe this Camaro represents a great opportunity to show what GM and our industrial force can do. I am confident of the choice. Go USA! (I am a senior turn 65 this spring)

01-24-2009, 12:21 PM	#39
liquidfire350 Drives: 2010 Black SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 295	ive always like american cars. foriegn cars have never even been an option for me, i dont think most of them are even any good looking so yes, im buying american, but not solely because it is american, but because american is what i like

01-24-2009, 02:18 PM	#41
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Minus the spitting part....It's same attitude I have...... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather