Help Me Buy American-- Just Say no to Honda!!

This is let's run. Ditch a car and run-commute.

Dodge is no longer American

GM is stinking lately according to reports

That leaves Ford. The Taurus is a great vehicle in your price range. A mustang convertible might be a blast too.

The Mexicans that make most of your car parts and assemble many of the American cars will appreciate your purchase. The few American factories and workers that still assemble cars also will appreciate your purchase.

All joking aside, I actually bought a car that was assembled in my state. In Indiana, we have assembly factories for the Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra, Subaru Legacy/Outback/Impreza/Crosstrek, Honda Civic(but not the hatchback), Toyota Highlander/Sienna. And that doesn't include all the major parts that are manufactured here (engines, transmissions, etc.).

So buy one of those and support my local economy.

The Forgotten Manchild in the Promised Land wrote:

I can probably afford something in the $35-45k range. Any suggestions for a fuel-efficient, durable, nice-looking American vehicle.

Suggestions?

How much seating/space do you need?

Tesla Model 3....easy choice.

Hondas are made in Marysville, Ohio and have been for over 30 years. I am sitting in a gym watching a basketball game in a small town 40 miles away that has a factory that makes Honda parts. Nothing More American than Ohio especially considering the 7 presidents that were born in this great state.

Just bought one of these. I paid 28k. Bonus is if you decide to move out of your parents basement, you can live in it!!

http://sherrychrysler.com/cars-for-sale/2017-ram-promaster-conversion-van-27867t/

vivalarepublica wrote:

The Forgotten Manchild in the Promised Land wrote:

I can probably afford something in the $35-45k range. Any suggestions for a fuel-efficient, durable, nice-looking American vehicle.

Suggestions?

How much seating/space do you need?

I need a 2-door, 4-seater type of car.

Ford Mustang GT

R u lost wrote:

This is let's run. Ditch a car and run-commute.

Strong point.

The Forgotten Manchild in the Promised Land wrote:

vivalarepublica wrote:

How much seating/space do you need?

I need a 2-door, 4-seater type of car.

It's a coupe. They types of cars are called coupes.

The Forgotten Manchild in the Promised Land wrote:

vivalarepublica wrote:

How much seating/space do you need?

I need a 2-door, 4-seater type of car.

So this is what you are asking for:

-AMERICAN

-max price $35k-$45k

-durable and reliable

-full efficient

-nice looking

-2-door, 4-seater coupe

Here's the deal: America is not good at these types of cars. America does trucks, SUVs, power, and maybe a decent sedan every now and then. American does not do full efficient, durable, reliable coupes.

But I think you should look at the Chevy Volt, Bolt, or Buicks. I can't speak of the reliability of the Chevy Volt or Bolt, but Buicks have been getting good marks. GM does a similar thing with Buick that Toyota does with Lexus, they use tried-and-true technology for their luxury lines, which makes them more reliable. The Regal or Cascadia could fit the bill for you.

With Ford, maybe a Ford Fusion, and look at the hybrid or Energi version if you want fuel efficiency.

Otherwise, get a Civic Coupe or Subaru Legacy and support my local economy.

Thanks, man. That's really helpful. I realize that America does trucks and other "power" vehicles well. Where I live, big city, lots of traffic, tight streets, that kind of car simply isn't efficient. I appreciate the suggestions for an American-made coupe.

Like I said, I'm not a car guy. I just want a good Christian American car-- I'm flexible on whether it's a proper coupe or not-- that supports our American workers instead of just any old border-hopping, ER-filling, ESL-talking thing on four wheels.

getamerican wrote:

Tesla Model 3....easy choice.

...and you might actually be able take delivery of it in 2029!!!

I’m going to be honest here: it doesn’t sound like you actually have a good reason for wanting to buy “American”. As someone already pointed out, some “American” cars are largely built overseas, while some “foreign” cars are built and assembled here in the US. Just get a good car, don’t mindlessly buy into the “buy American” marketing crap. The very fact that “buy American” is a thing is a reflection of the fact that for many years, American cars have struggled to sell themselves on their own merits.

Direct Guy wrote:

I’m going to be honest here: it doesn’t sound like you actually have a good reason for wanting to buy “American”. As someone already pointed out, some “American” cars are largely built overseas, while some “foreign” cars are built and assembled here in the US. Just get a good car, don’t mindlessly buy into the “buy American” marketing crap. The very fact that “buy American” is a thing is a reflection of the fact that for many years, American cars have struggled to sell themselves on their own merits.

Commie.

Most "foreign cars" in America are made by non union labor while UAW clings to life. It's so nice you mooched off your parents for over a decade. Any self respecting man buys a car by mid 20s.

Ignorant American wrote:

Most "foreign cars" in America are made by non union labor while UAW clings to life. It's so nice you mooched off your parents for over a decade. Any self respecting man buys a car by mid 20s.

Any self respecting American boy buys a car when he is 15 and fixes it up so he can drive it when he gets his license at 16.

If you could read...

I knew a lot of kids who bought cars in their mid teens. Most of them had trouble completing high school because they were working to pay off the car/truck or get parts.