Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Why Americans should buy AMERICAN Cars!

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • #16
    I agree with what you say wholeheartedly Wiz!
    However I would like to point out the following - which I blatantly stole directly from a page at the Honda site;

    Honda and our associates and dealers offer our sincere condolences and respect to the victims and families involved in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We also offer our deep appreciation and support for the inspiring efforts of the thousands of American heroes involved in rescue and recovery during this time of national need.

    - The Honda Family of Companies


    Together with our associates, Honda is working to support assistance programs designed to help cope with these devastating losses.

    Direct associate contributions have raised $448,534 from thousands of Honda associates, contractors and retirees from every Honda company in North America.

    In addition, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda of America Mfg., Inc. and other sister companies in North America have contributed a total of $1,100,534, including company matching funds and direct cash contributions.

    These combined efforts total $1,549,068. The bulk of these funds have been earmarked to the United Way of New York "September 11 Fund," and the American Red Cross.

    As an immediate step, Honda donated all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to help rescue workers quickly navigate the difficult terrain around the World Trade Center. These vehicles provide immediate aid to speed recovery efforts and cleanup in the area. Other material contributions include water pumps and generators to assist City of New York Fire Department crews with cleanup and repair efforts. We remain in touch with New York authorities to determine their need for additional equipment. Honda had previously donated commercial generators to the American Red Cross for use in disaster-relief efforts such as this.

    Comment


    • #17
      yes, that was me in that post.
      Teach me to arrive here the roundabout way:D


      As a courtesy to all (and particularly to CNN - Being a Time-Warner enterprise, and therefore a subsidiary of AOL ::: Therefore I am certain they are completely clueless as to how to get around on the internet) I shall provide a link to the above information, so you may view it for yourself.



      I was going to spread the news around that you had posted Wizard, but I wanted to do a bit of fact checking first:)

      As is typical since Ted Turner sold the network;
      CNN can't hit their arse with both hands

      A true shame, because I remember well when they were the leader in the industry. Back in those days, they were always out in front by a country-mile!
      The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

      Comment


      • #18
        [deep, deep patriotism]
        bah, honda still sucks. aaaarrrrrrgggghhhhh!!!!!
        [/ddp]
        [space saving sig]
        AMD 0wn3z j00!
        [/space saving sig]

        Comment


        • #19
          Hey Wiz....Do you guys have Chev Luminas over there?
          and if so,.what do ya think of em?

          Comment


          • #20
            LOL @ Wiz
            At least Honda still manufactures cars in the USA, as opposed to assembling them, like GM, Chrysler, Dodge, and yes even Ford.

            Won't knock you for patriotism though dude - just a shame that an American name can't be American made.
            Perhaps you could share some of your patriotism with the auto companies - it would sure do this country good if they had some.
            The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

            Comment


            • #21
              1. true the are assembled here, by NON-UNION workers that make less and have less benefits than their UAW counterparts. also, the average auto worker in the US makes less per hour than do japanese workers, so we are essentially cheap labor for them, as mexico is for us.

              2. It costs less for them to make a car here than in japan as they dont have to ship raw steel/iron to japan, make a car out of it and ship it back.

              3. since the cars are made here, they dont pay import taxes, again saving them money.

              4. the income taxes japanese companies pay goes (guess where)
              thats right, japan, as their corporations are based there, so the US only sees money from sales tax on the car when it is sold.

              the japanese are using us, take an economics class, its plain and simple. true ford cars are assembled here and all that, but thats as American as i can buy.
              [space saving sig]
              AMD 0wn3z j00!
              [/space saving sig]

              Comment


              • #22
                Originally posted by The Wizard
                the japanese are using us, take an economics class, its plain and simple. true ford cars are assembled here and all that, but thats as American as i can buy.

                Same happens with the U.S. - every year billions of $$$ go offshore from Australia to the U.S. in the same fashion - and they are still taking over our Australian companies in a hostile manner
                What came first - Insanity or Society?

                Comment


                • #23
                  Originally posted by The Wizard
                  but thats as American as i can buy.
                  That my friend is a sad - yet all too true statement.
                  The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

                  Comment


                  • #24
                    lemme break it down. ford is losing feild in the car industry not because of poor advertising or a national emergency. ford is losing ground for one plain simple stares you in the face fact. FORD CARS ARE INFERIOR. gee they breakdown more get less gas mileage and cost more. why would i buy a 30,000 doller hunk of crap that wasnt even made in america. i would rather buy a quality product that is actually made in america. and youre wrong about honda being a japanese company. does HONDA OF AMERICA mean anything to you.ITS A COMPLETELY DIFFERNT COMPANY. just face it ford is losing because ford sux. the beauty of america is that if your product sux you go out of bussiness. so keep supporting mexican workers and buying big gas guzzling fords. thanx but ill keep my honda. i project ford wont last another 10 years(without drastic restructuring). as long as ford trys to keep cost down instead of spending to make a quality product theyll never last. by the way heres a list of the problems with my sisters 95 mercury(ford) mystique.
                    1 recall on entire wiring harness(we were already replacing it cause it was broke)
                    2 gee the wiring harness broke again
                    3timing belt breaks at 35,000 miles(complete valve job)
                    4wow another wiring harness
                    5 serious tranny and ecu problems(car is down for about 2 months)
                    6 lastly but not least the timing belt breaks again( the cars is still down after a month having a valve job)
                    GOTTA LOVE THAT FORD QUALITY

                    Comment


                    • #25
                      Originally posted by The Wizard


                      4. the income taxes japanese companies pay goes (guess where)
                      thats right, japan, as their corporations are based there, so the US only sees money from sales tax on the car when it is sold.

                      the japanese are using us, take an economics class, its plain and simple. true ford cars are assembled here and all that, but thats as American as i can buy.
                      ....you are talking like America is going broke or somthing, America spends most of it's money on bombing and pissing off other countrys, and you can't tell me that Ford make better cars than say, Toyota or Honda, they just can't do it, and If I was going to buy a Ford I would buy an Aussie ford,

                      Comment


                      • #26
                        Originally posted by japcarsrule
                        by the way heres a list of the problems with my sisters 95 mercury(ford) mystique.
                        1 recall on entire wiring harness(we were already replacing it cause it was broke)
                        2 gee the wiring harness broke again
                        3timing belt breaks at 35,000 miles(complete valve job)
                        4wow another wiring harness
                        5 serious tranny and ecu problems(car is down for about 2 months)
                        6 lastly but not least the timing belt breaks again( the cars is still down after a month having a valve job)
                        GOTTA LOVE THAT FORD QUALITY
                        did you skip my post above entirely? here it is again in case you cant read:

                        Ford's market is big trucks. plain and simple. nobody can touch a full-size F350 turbo-diesel truck. they 0wn. cars, (even the Mustang to some extent) are there just to round out the company, they arent the bread and butter of the company. why focus on making a highly advanced escort that sells for 22k, topped out, or a truck that brings in 45k easy for a nice one?? the math speaks for itself, considering Ford has had the best selling series of trucks (the F-Series) since like 1980. that says something right there. what can i say, i love Ford, but I would support Chevy and *ugh* Dodge too over a damn rice burner. (Even tho the skyline, supra and RX-7 0wn me )
                        as far as your car, so what? so you got one that has wiring harness problems. for a car (besides a Mustang) i would buy a Volkswagen. For a truck, its all about Ford. Or you could get a honda/toyota/mitsubishi/nissan, oh wait a second, they only make compact trucks. hahaha. even the toyota tundra thats supposed to be a "full size truck" is about as big as a freakin ranger or s10. thats pathetic. all honda makes is cars, (and lawnmowers, which is where they get their engines from). so if they couldnt do that right, thats pretty pathetic. and as far as the honda of america, thats plain ****ing bull****, they are the same company. you think they would allow another company to do business with the honda name making the same exact cars?? oh thats right, they wouldn't, and they dont, as the two are the same company. take an economics class genius, might make you think twice about where your hard earned mcdonald's paycheck goes.
                        [space saving sig]
                        AMD 0wn3z j00!
                        [/space saving sig]

                        Comment


                        • #27
                          Hee hee -- when your Ford truck is as old as mine, bring it by -- we'll race:thumb:


                          <IMG SRC="http://www.iw.net/~sunshine/uot/lfct.jpg">
                          The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

                          Comment


                          • #28
                            right on Mr. C!! Ford r0x!!
                            [space saving sig]
                            AMD 0wn3z j00!
                            [/space saving sig]

                            Comment


                            • #29
                              MMMmmm
                              OK, not the best picture, but that is clearly a "bowtie" on the front of that truck I posted. LOL
                              The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

                              Comment


                              • #30
                                oh ok, when you said your ford truck is as old as mine, i just glanced down and assumed it was a Ford, didnt pay much attention to it lol!!:eek:
                                [space saving sig]
                                AMD 0wn3z j00!
                                [/space saving sig]

                                Comment

                                Working...
                                X