Posted on 05/16/2004 8:03:00 AM PDT by Dog Gone
Ping to #59
I have the rendezvous which has US engineering(unless that got outsourced to india, I don't know), profits GM which mostly goes to fund it 11 billion dollar pension fund deficit and is made in mexico. I looked at the Ranier (made near dayton I think) , but it was too expensive, got worse gas, had smaller space, was about 10k more and did not handle as well (it's a truck, the vous is more like a car). The ranier does have better off road abiltiy, but I don't go off road.
Great observation!
right! thanks, i caught that.....time will tell if theyre as foolish to use poor quality alloy in their engines (otoh, detroit's doing it.....)
I've been seeing a Yugo on my way to work each day. Yes, it's moving. No rust, no smoke and it keeps up with the traffic. I was just amazed.
Chicago Tribune | Foreign automakers drive jobs back to U.S.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/chi-0403020224mar02,1,1157717.story?coll=chi-navrailbusiness-nav
"Nissan's Smyrna, Tenn., plant was the most productive, requiring 17 labor hours per vehicle. Toyota averaged 22 hours per vehicle, with Honda close behind. GM averaged 24 hours, Ford 26 and Chrysler 28."
We may pay more to the EPA, OHSA, and other government mandates then labor in the cost of a US made car.
LoL!
Nope, everything in the world that's bad is because of union workers...< /sarcasm >
Duh.....let me think. Could it possibly be because my taxes pay their salaries????
Inquiring minds want to know.
"These chi-comobiles will cost more than financing in repairs and towing. Not to mention safety issues."
Think again, almost every car repair part I buy is made in China. Before they were made in the USA, then Mexico, today China, and these parts are excellent being made on automated computer controlled tooling.
In my opinion these will sell very well indeed, China has too much riding on their reputation to put out crap. The SUV will from their military linage of vehicles, and it will be good.
I remember the 50's when the V W was ridiculed and scoffed at, I remember the 60's when it was said, "those little toys will never go over well here", Japanese vehicles were treated with the same doubt, no different then these.
And with Toyota now the # uno selling carmaker in the US of A, we all know the result of those know nothing little Nips trying to sell cars here.
"I have to agree here... american companies are hamstrung by the unions into being less than competetive. Now competition from foreign automakers is driving their unemployment rates like a skyrocket, and they are shocked.
Im not."
Me neither...Nissan beats the Union...looks like another is coming...look out Unions..you might have to start working for you money!
Planned obsolescence is as alive and well in the U.S. today as when you first learned about it in school.
Anything is possible, but with financing as low as it is, and the economy doing as well as it is, there's less incentive than ever to get a cheapie.
'spodefly' ?
It is an urban sport car. Its pure ardor appears before you boldly. With perfect and smooth lines, it looks wild and sexy. The decorating tail wing and the integrated crystal headlamp, all match your enthusiasm and ardor. Dancing and exciting air contains your romantic disposition, your wisdom and your elegance.
The infinite vital force and the excellent driving feeling heats up your endless enthusiasm in your blood vessels. It adopts MR479QA inline four-cylinder engine, manual 5-shift transmission, as well as hydraulic power steering unit, letting you enjoy quicker acceleration and accurate steering.
We make every effort to create the fine product, and what you need to do is to feel it with your heart. The double-color luxury instrument panel, adjustable genuine leather power seat, high quality sound system, beautiful dance and wonderful music will accompany you while you are driving on the road.
We integrate the freedom and security in the sport car. The braking system is composed of front braking discs and rear braking drums. It also has ABS system to make brake more quick and stable with good effect. Safety airbag is in front of the driver; the reverse radar and side bumpers let you demonstrate your individuality easily.
People tend to forget that when Toyota first came to the USA, the car, called the Toyopet, was so bad it had to be withdrawn from the market and Toyota did not sell cars in American until years later.
What a country. The GM/Ford/Chrysler accountants and management are doing us dirty and the poor saps that get hired to assemble the crappy, deliberately deficient components into the finished product that's sold get all the blame. Go figure.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.