Comments on: Why do Americans Prefer Foreign Automobiles?

By: Brendan

Brendan — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:20 +0000

Well, honestly, from my knowledge, American cars; regardless of the maker, were made out for power and not of longivity. Probably that is the reason why American cars tend to break so easily. just like everyone says, "American cars are muscle cars", which partially explains why the engine gives out a lot sooner than foreign cars. And NEVER trust mechanics. Like anything else, they WILL rig you for your money, even if it means purposely breaking parts. So LEARN how to fix parts or even have a friend that can help you.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:36:25 +0000

Excellent reply… I totally agree… I've owned cars and trucks from every automaker and basically all the American made brands fell apart while the foreign brands lasted 3 to 4 times longer and retained their resale value longer too… As a proud American I can can I'm not proud of our cars and Detroit is a microeconomic prelude to the true macroeconomic state of the union…Right now I own Jeep wrangler for my winter 4×4, BMW M3 convertible for my summer ride, and Honda 900rr for economical quick trips… I hope to get another Acura, Lexus, or Honda for a daily commuter to rag on daily since they've proven to me they can take it… Chrysler / Dodge makes some descent cars like Jeeps but for the most part my experience has been bad with Chevy and Ford… Someday I'd love to have a Ferrari though as it is truly rolling perfection after years of comparing them to other exotics… minus the new Italia's problem of bursting into flames while rolling down the road … lmao!

By: Someone with a brain

Someone with a brain — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:38:57 +0000

Honda was founded in 1948.

Toyota was founded in 1937.

Volkswagen was founded in 1937..

Chevrolet was founded in 1911.

Ford was founded in 1903.

All of these companies have a long history. So tell me, how many people have gone to a car show and seen a 1957 Honda? How bout a Toyota? A 57' Hyundai maybe? Raise your hand. Anyone?

Pretty interesting since foreign vehicles are better quality, eh?

By: Derrick

Derrick — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:44:55 +0000

Wenchypoo: One reason:marketing.They like the ads, they listen to owners, and they like the styling.I own 2 Buicks, and would never trade them for a foreign car ever–foreign cars come with import prices (high) on all their parts, and finding experienced, qualified mechanics (unless you go back to the expensive dealer) is always a chore.Then we have the car manufacturers buying each other out, so foreign models get completely remodeled (involving new parts and new mechanic training), or models die off altogether, making parts a required junk yard search, and repairs a Chilton manual project (if you can find a manual for your car–some cars don’t have one).Chevy has been around forever, and if you can work on a Chevy, you can work on a Buick–no parts importation necessary.Junk yard searches optional.

Since you are knowledgeable about the junkyards, which types of cars do you see most frequently in the junkyards – American.

And you do not have as many second rate mechanics for foreign cars because there is not as large of demand for it. On the flip side, thousands of American cars need work daily, hence the need for the mechanics.

And you're so worried about Foreign company buyouts, but you're not worried about the American companies dropping off car lines and requesting 4 bailouts from the government? Last I checked, foreign companies were buying some of the American failures.

By: Wenchypoo

Wenchypoo — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:26:50 +0000

One reason: marketing. They like the ads, they listen to owners, and they like the styling.

I own 2 Buicks, and would never trade them for a foreign car ever–foreign cars come with import prices (high) on all their parts, and finding experienced, qualified mechanics (unless you go back to the expensive dealer) is always a chore.

Then we have the car manufacturers buying each other out, so foreign models get completely remodeled (involving new parts and new mechanic training), or models die off altogether, making parts a required junk yard search, and repairs a Chilton manual project (if you can find a manual for your car–some cars don’t have one).

Chevy has been around forever, and if you can work on a Chevy, you can work on a Buick–no parts importation necessary. Junk yard searches optional.

By: Derrick

Derrick — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:54:29 +0000

Emcee: WHA?

I think the BMW was a new look for luxury interiors. i.e. moving the air controls to the center console.

By: Emcee

Emcee — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:18:12 +0000

Derrick: The dashes in the beamers were a bad attempt to do something other than what the other luxury car providers were doing.

WHA?

By: Derrick

Derrick — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:37:33 +0000

Burmonster: While I do agree that the Corvette’s interior is lacking, take a look at the current BMW 3-series interior.It looks like it was lifted out of a late 90’s Ford Taurus.Simply horrible.

I think the 3 series is designed to make you want to grow up to the 5 or 7 series. The dashes in the beamers were a bad attempt to do something other than what the other luxury car providers were doing.

By: Derrick

Derrick — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:56:58 +0000

BigAl:

I will agree that the corvette interior is not far falling from the cobalt.I was surprised the Dodge Challenger shared the same interior as the magnum and charger.Like I said before, compare apples to apples.Go take a look at the Nissan GTR interior.The Vette was built to go fast, not to afford you the luxuries of a 75K sedan.

GTR

By: Marcus

Marcus — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:48:56 +0000

I’ve owned one American vehicle. It was a 1996 Cadillac Deville. I purchased the car in 2002. As soon as I drove it off the lot the “Service Engine Soon” light came on. That car was taken to the shop about 10 times before someone finally told me that it was a minor problem that no one could identify or fix.

Their proposed solution was to buy a new engine. I decided to buy a foreign car. I’ve had that car for 4 plus years and my engine works just fine.