I read these threads for amusement.
There might be something worthwhile come out of them,
maybe,
except, guys can't have a factual conversation about.
stuff like this.
Their self worth is so tied to a stupid ass pickup, that to
be honest about their brand, would be like cutting off their balls.
Ford was building stuff in Mexico when I worked at the local dealer.
1987! Oh, they also benefited from bailouts!
ChuckKy mentions Toyota charging the same as GM.
Yet we hear of unions and legacy costs adding around $3k to a GM.
What gives there?
Gotta love the Toyota American Plant arguments.
Chrysler/Benz/Fiat? Are they American?
GM getting a pass, since this thread is their Ox Goring.
Right now there is Chevy, Dodge and Ford in our driveway.
Used to be a Subaru. Only POS I've ever owned was a T-bird.
By a 100k i had the heads done and a tranny in it.
A Hyundai was close but it left quick.
Ain't nobody building something like a car in the US. Period.
Hell, not even all parts of chainsaws!
That's a huge issue and a dam shame.
Something that needs fixed.
But not by a bunch of dimwits, busy beating up on some brand.
Just to feel better about the pile of imported parts in their drivway.