Posted on 06/20/2013 9:03:53 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Audi and Hyundai seem most popular in my town right now.
My extended family, we drive Hondas and Mustangs.
CC
A couple years ago, a Toyota pickup was the “most American car” based on the percentages of American parts and labor used- beating the “domestic” automakers. I’d be curious to see what currently claims that title.
This is what I have. I went from a Jag to an Elantra. I call the Elantra my “plastic” car. Most of the outside is plastic. I get probably close to 30 miles a gallon in town. It is a delight to drive. It looks like every other boxy car on the road and all boxy cars are ugly. After having my sleek Jag for 16 years, that beautiful outside then is now also a box. No difference in the look of a boxy new Jag and my boxy plastic Hyundai Elantra car.
Camry guy.
I have a '10 Camry and the dealer claimed over 90% content and labor on it. (Of course he was selling it!) Toyota pickups are made in Princeton, IN. The Camry is made in Alabama I believe.
We have a Subaru cause it is easy and light to tow behind the R.V.
Though I have an 11 year old Chevy step side Pickem up I’d NEVER purchase a gub mint motors chevy or Chrysler,
Hell with em./
“....but they drove with pride....”
Why does everyone rag on Subaru ? It’s a great car, always has been. I’m fixing to get a new Forester and I’m neither queer or a leftie.
A lot of coming out of the closet?”
My son bought a new Subaru last year. It does, however, sport a bumper sticker that says “Owned and operated by a Bible thumpin’ gun totin’ Texan”
if you really’don’t want cars to rust out,...
move to Texas.
Had to laugh - they’re doing major widening on part of the Beltway going around Houston. Someone had put road signs on top of all the orange barrels which say “Watch for Ice on Bridges” - it was only 98 degrees that day with a heat index of 105.
I think it’s more of a Southern thing (Northern climes need the AWD), and dates back to when VWs were also favorites of counterculture types. Subie, years ago, had Martina Navratilova as a spokesperson.
Both brands, but especially Subaru, are stylish, safe, efficient and comfortable. Subaru sedans are hard to pick out in a lineup without badges.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505123_162-43140309/gay-friendly-cars-is-subaru-number-one/
... Lesbians are 11 times more likely to own a Saab.
The brand preferences diverge after Saab. For lesbians, the number two brand in terms of over-representation is Scion, followed by Jeep, Subaru and Saturn...
BTW, my wife just rented a Focus...
I rented a Focus last week when my car was being repaired. Just a pure pile of garbage. Took it back after a couple of hours and got a Taurus. The Focus reminded me of a Ford Falcon we bought new years ago and traded in after we only had it for a week. Didn’t like the Taurus much better but it has a huge trunk which is awesome.
Have an older Expedition. If it ever bites the dust I’m in real trouble.
“A lot of coming out of the closet?”
Driving a Subaru no more indicates the driver has a “limp wrist” than driving a Silverado pickup with dualies and a set for blue plastic bull testicles hanging from the trailer hitch makes you a “stud”.
Mazda Miatas get labeled “Secretary cars”, yet they are one of the most enjoyable sports cars ever made.
Don’t overlook some very good cars just because some wit has placed a label on them.
(BTW, I’ve owned three Subarus. The only incriminating thing in my closet is my 12ga pump shotgun. I’m the husband on one wife for these past 42 years, with whom I’ve produced 4 kids.)
[If you make any “rainbow” accusations at me, I’ll hit you with my purse] /s
Have a nice day. :-)
lol - bttt
We have a ‘98 Accord (168K miles) and a ‘99 Sienna (198K miles). Both are approaching replacement time. I dread that prospect, but want to pick up something before the government mandated “black boxes” become standard equipment.
I wonder if she comes with four on the floor?
;)
It’s kinda funny how after reading the reviews the Focus sounded hot, hot, hot! Then we drove it and hated it. My wife even pointed out that you can see the body color in the door jamb inside when the doors are closed.
I REALLY like my FRS. It’s like driving a comfortable and quiet go-cart to work every day. And I can even get my bass and amp and speaker into it for rehearsals and gigs. :-)
Notice all today’s cars look like bugs
No way would I ever buy another GM product. IN fact, the only American car I buy is Ford. Outside Fords, mainly to avoid supporting Unions, I buy Maximas made in Japan.
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