Are they really American? - Page 2

djinva · 02-16-2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFord

honda=acura headquarters: 1500 Hirakawa, Ozu-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto
(within the current site of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Kumamoto factory)

toyota=lexus=scion headquarters: Toyota-cho Toyota City Aichi Prefecture Japan

infinity=nissan(renault possibly) headquarters: Ginza 6-chrome, Chou-ku, Tokyo Japan

does't sound American to me!

FenwickHockey65 · 02-16-2009, 08:55 AM

The Japanese "luxury" brands pretty much represent the hypocritical nature of Americans.

Rebadging a nissan armada as the infiniti QX56 is perfectly fine, but rebadging the Silverado as the Sierra is a horrible idea.

djinva · 02-16-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

The Japanese "luxury" brands pretty much represent the hypocritical nature of Americans.

Rebadging a nissan armada as the infiniti QX56 is perfectly fine, but rebadging the Silverado as the Sierra is a horrible idea.

Ain't that the truth.

Zabo · 02-16-2009, 09:00 AM

Hey, if the GMC fanboys want it, they can have it. It's more money in the bank for GM. But if they added a few more options, even beefed up the GMC more than the Silverado..

I'd hit it..

PQ · 02-16-2009, 09:41 AM

You can't refer to them as ricers and then call them American.

I was born in Germany 38 yrs ago, but I'm not German. My roots are American and so I am.

I am also Irish and Native American. When asked what Nationality I am, I say Irish. Mainly because I don't look indian at all. My brother on the other hand took all of our fathers characteristics. When he's asked, he says Sioux Indian.

The point being, You can still tell a distinct difference bewtween the foreign and domestic autos. And they still have a base origine or roots. You're usually refered to as is your outward appearance and common knowledge.

Iroczlover · 02-16-2009, 12:47 PM

Acura (Japanese: アキュラ, Akyura) is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura

*The_Blur* · 02-16-2009, 01:02 PM

Mazda was owned by Ford, but the only thing Ford did was make trucks with Ford motors in them. They were still engineered by a Japanese company.

Acura is a Honda brand. Have you ever noticed the old Integras riding around with flipped over Acura emblems. It's supposed to symbolize that the brand is really a Honda marque.

I swear that Infiniti is a brand that wants to look like Porsche with with more Japanese influence. It is the luxury branch of Nissan and therefore an import.

Scion and Lexus are both owned by Toyota. Like all of the other names listed, their money goes back to Japan for R&D, investment, and JDM taxes.

The moral of the story is that something may say "Made in America" on it, but the lettering is Japanese, and the money isn't dollars. Somewhere inside every import building, they have imported leadership who bears pride in their own flag, speaks English as a second language, and either secretly or publicly wishes they were "home." If home for them isn't America, then they aren't American, and the same is true of the brands that have come from overseas.

GrnMchin · 02-16-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFord

honda=acura headquarters: 1500 Hirakawa, Ozu-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto
(within the current site of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Kumamoto factory)

toyota=lexus=scion headquarters: Toyota-cho Toyota City Aichi Prefecture Japan

infinity=nissan(renault possibly) headquarters: Ginza 6-chrome, Chou-ku, Tokyo Japan

Being built in North America is only half of it, the other in where your roots are.

Rallysport · 02-16-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Maybe I'm just really wierd. I thought all this was common knowledge.

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY. No wonder this country is in trouble.

TheCaptain · 02-16-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Maybe I'm just really wierd. I thought all this was common knowledge.

HA! Common knowledge isn't all that common any more!

Keedy · 02-16-2009, 03:28 PM

IMO, if you hire an American work force, and buy American products, and use American supply chains... you're helping us more than most American held companies are...

No comment as to what that says for your relative level of Americanism.

*DGthe3* · 02-16-2009, 04:29 PM

Hell, some people don't realize that GM owns GMC.

These are the current major US brands:

Ford Motor Company
Ford
Lincoln
Mercury

Crysler LLC
Dodge
Chrysler
Jeep

General Motors
Chevrolet
Buick
GMC
Cadillac
Hummer
Saturn
Pontiac

Other brands owned by the big three (like Volvo and Daewoo) are foreign based and mostly designed and/or manufactured outside of North America.

Tactical Z · 02-16-2009, 09:06 PM

Didnt you forget SAAB?

chadrcr · 02-16-2009, 09:08 PM

hasnt everyone forgotten SOB?

View Poll Results: Acura, Scion and Infinity....
Yes, they're American by 100%	1	1.49%
No, they're Japanese imports with different names...	66	98.51%
Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

02-16-2009, 08:55 AM	#16
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	The Japanese "luxury" brands pretty much represent the hypocritical nature of Americans. Rebadging a nissan armada as the infiniti QX56 is perfectly fine, but rebadging the Silverado as the Sierra is a horrible idea. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

02-16-2009, 09:41 AM	#19
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	You can't refer to them as ricers and then call them American. I was born in Germany 38 yrs ago, but I'm not German. My roots are American and so I am. I am also Irish and Native American. When asked what Nationality I am, I say Irish. Mainly because I don't look indian at all. My brother on the other hand took all of our fathers characteristics. When he's asked, he says Sioux Indian. The point being, You can still tell a distinct difference bewtween the foreign and domestic autos. And they still have a base origine or roots. You're usually refered to as is your outward appearance and common knowledge. __________________

02-16-2009, 12:47 PM	#20
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,918	Acura (Japanese: アキュラ, Akyura) is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Company. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acura __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

02-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#21
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	Mazda was owned by Ford, but the only thing Ford did was make trucks with Ford motors in them. They were still engineered by a Japanese company. Acura is a Honda brand. Have you ever noticed the old Integras riding around with flipped over Acura emblems. It's supposed to symbolize that the brand is really a Honda marque. I swear that Infiniti is a brand that wants to look like Porsche with with more Japanese influence. It is the luxury branch of Nissan and therefore an import. Scion and Lexus are both owned by Toyota. Like all of the other names listed, their money goes back to Japan for R&D, investment, and JDM taxes. The moral of the story is that something may say "Made in America" on it, but the lettering is Japanese, and the money isn't dollars. Somewhere inside every import building, they have imported leadership who bears pride in their own flag, speaks English as a second language, and either secretly or publicly wishes they were "home." If home for them isn't America, then they aren't American, and the same is true of the brands that have come from overseas. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

02-16-2009, 09:00 AM	#18
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Hey, if the GMC fanboys want it, they can have it. It's more money in the bank for GM. But if they added a few more options, even beefed up the GMC more than the Silverado.. I'd hit it..

02-16-2009, 03:28 PM	#25
Keedy Should have waited... Drives: 2004 Mazda RX8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Posts: 226	IMO, if you hire an American work force, and buy American products, and use American supply chains... you're helping us more than most American held companies are... No comment as to what that says for your relative level of Americanism.

02-16-2009, 04:29 PM	#26
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Hell, some people don't realize that GM owns GMC. These are the current major US brands: Ford Motor Company Ford Lincoln Mercury Crysler LLC Dodge Chrysler Jeep General Motors Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Hummer Saturn Pontiac Other brands owned by the big three (like Volvo and Daewoo) are foreign based and mostly designed and/or manufactured outside of North America. __________________ 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

02-16-2009, 09:06 PM	#27
Tactical Z Banned Drives: Nissan Titan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,490	Didnt you forget SAAB?

02-16-2009, 09:08 PM	#28
chadrcr to Z or not to Z Drives: 99 S10 ZR2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fallon NV Posts: 722 View My Garage	hasnt everyone forgotten SOB? __________________ 99 S-10 ZR2 06 GMC Z71 - - - sold... getting ready for my Camaro 02 Z28 - - - sold :( miss it!

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