Support American made, buy a Toyota?
05-17-2006, 02:28 AM
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Support American made, buy a Toyota?
I came accross an article in Wall Street Journal which showed a picture of Our new Mustang and Toyota Siena right next to it. The article talks about how people are purchasing American made cars to support American production, but this is very misleading since our Mustangs are only 60% American/Canadian made and the rest of the parts come from all over (our V6 is made in Germany by the way). Siena, on the other hand, is 90% American. They also list Nissan and Honda making most of their car parts here in USA.
This is just a note and not a personal opinion....... I love my Mustang and it was my decision over all other cars. By the way, one of the articles I came accross mentioned that early 2000's Mustangs are just as reliable as Hondas and such since our cars are made just as well as theirs, or should I say its all the same now.
This is just a note and not a personal opinion....... I love my Mustang and it was my decision over all other cars. By the way, one of the articles I came accross mentioned that early 2000's Mustangs are just as reliable as Hondas and such since our cars are made just as well as theirs, or should I say its all the same now.
05-17-2006, 02:49 AM
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RE: Support American made, buy a Toyota?
the only non ford car i have owned is a nissan 350's and my sisters scion (made by toyota)...Nissan and ford will be the only companies i see buying cars from. Nissan and ford both make quality. Toyota and all others are just inferior. I was in shock just hte fact that toyota is now calling themselves more domestic then ford!!!! That put me in shock. Its like a penguine moving to florida saying he belongs here more then the parates!!!!
05-17-2006, 03:19 AM
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RE: Support American made, buy a Toyota?
ORIGINAL: thatstang
I came accross an article in Wall Street Journal which showed a picture of Our new Mustang and Toyota Siena right next to it. The article talks about how people are purchasing American made cars to support American production, but this is very misleading since our Mustangs are only 60% American/Canadian made and the rest of the parts come from all over (our V6 is made in Germany by the way). Siena, on the other hand, is 90% American. They also list Nissan and Honda making most of their car parts here in USA.
This is just a note and not a personal opinion....... I love my Mustang and it was my decision over all other cars. By the way, one of the articles I came accross mentioned that early 2000's Mustangs are just as reliable as Hondas and such since our cars are made just as well as theirs, or should I say its all the same now.
I came accross an article in Wall Street Journal which showed a picture of Our new Mustang and Toyota Siena right next to it. The article talks about how people are purchasing American made cars to support American production, but this is very misleading since our Mustangs are only 60% American/Canadian made and the rest of the parts come from all over (our V6 is made in Germany by the way). Siena, on the other hand, is 90% American. They also list Nissan and Honda making most of their car parts here in USA.
This is just a note and not a personal opinion....... I love my Mustang and it was my decision over all other cars. By the way, one of the articles I came accross mentioned that early 2000's Mustangs are just as reliable as Hondas and such since our cars are made just as well as theirs, or should I say its all the same now.
BTW, is this measured by weight, cost, volume, number or what?
05-17-2006, 04:30 PM
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RE: Support American made, buy a Toyota?
I'm gonna get in trouble here, I know it. But...this is my first Ford in a long time. I have been a Toyota owner for the last 10 years and I was a little nervous going to a Ford. Don't get me wrong, I love my 2006 Mustang! I just fear that in a few years stuff will be breaking down. I literally never paid one cent to repair my camry, besides the usual wear and tear, and I had 120,000 miles on it. I can tell that little things like the seals, interior materials, electronics, ergonomics, are all a little better in the toyotas. Those cars feel sturdier, better made.
But, I switched because my camry was sooo well made that it was designed for someone who doesn't want to think about their car. They just want to get in, start it up, and get to where they're going as quietly and inconspicuously as possible. It was literally too reliable to the point of boring. Does that make sense? I remember once not being able to find my camry in a parking lot because it looked soooo much like every other car out there. For me, who loves to drive, the Mustang is the complete opposite. It gets alot of compliments, it looks different, I can feel the road, and I love to drive it.
My wife's car is a Sienna (safe and reliable).
But, I switched because my camry was sooo well made that it was designed for someone who doesn't want to think about their car. They just want to get in, start it up, and get to where they're going as quietly and inconspicuously as possible. It was literally too reliable to the point of boring. Does that make sense? I remember once not being able to find my camry in a parking lot because it looked soooo much like every other car out there. For me, who loves to drive, the Mustang is the complete opposite. It gets alot of compliments, it looks different, I can feel the road, and I love to drive it.
My wife's car is a Sienna (safe and reliable).
05-17-2006, 05:02 PM
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RE: Support American made, buy a Toyota?
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I remember once not being able to find my camry in a parking lot because it looked soooo much like every other car out there.
I remember once not being able to find my camry in a parking lot because it looked soooo much like every other car out there.
05-17-2006, 05:15 PM
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RE: Support American made, buy a Toyota?
I owned many Toyotas and Hondas since I used to be a mechanic in my younger days and this cars are the most reliable, at least they used to be. Today, american cars are just as reliable. I have a Honda Odyssey and already had failed EGR valve, Trany failed at 59K, doors constantly stick, dashboard light bulbs burn up, brake pads worn every 18K. I am hoping my Mustang will be more reliable than that :-)
My wife drives a 2002 4cyl accord and its the slowest car I've driven. Rated at 150hp/150tq and on dyno it only registered 108hp with automatic trany. She likes the car and I get to annoyed trying to pass other cars in it.......
My wife drives a 2002 4cyl accord and its the slowest car I've driven. Rated at 150hp/150tq and on dyno it only registered 108hp with automatic trany. She likes the car and I get to annoyed trying to pass other cars in it.......
05-17-2006, 06:14 PM
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RE: Support American made, buy a Toyota?
I'd rather burn my Mustang than drive ANY asian car, truck or crap minivan.
I'm 46 and my family and freinds always drove American. My 1981 F-100 I still drive 3 days a week has 268,000 miles, never rebuilt and doesnt even burn oil. the new F-150's 250's and 350's are the best trucks ever built. (Triton engine) AMEN.
Tom
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I'm 46 and my family and freinds always drove American. My 1981 F-100 I still drive 3 days a week has 268,000 miles, never rebuilt and doesnt even burn oil. the new F-150's 250's and 350's are the best trucks ever built. (Triton engine) AMEN.
Tom
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