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Originally posted by 911nut
Seems as though everyone that I talk to that's got something nasty to say about American cars has either never owned one or last owned one 20 years ago. Usually they are the type of people who would rather let Consumers' Reports do their thinking for them.
Well, here's a news flash: American cars are now as good as any Jap car you can buy. Furthermore, there's an added bonus when you buy an American car - it's good for the Amreican economy and may very likely impact your own financial well-being.
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I agree, American cars probably are as reliable as Japanese cars, but I wouldn't buy a Japanese car either. I don't read CR, and my family has several cars, all American, so I've driven/rode in my share. It's more of a style thing. A $10 casio keeps better time than a Rolex, but I wouldn't be caught dead with a Casio on my arm. Yes, I'm a style-conscious, label-whore yuppie, so sue me. I'm assuming we are talking about used cars, so it shouldn't affect the economy much except maybe when buying parts.
Don't we live in a global economy anyway? I might up and decide to move to Japan or England next week. Then I guess I'd wish I had been buying English or Japanese products instead of American ones, right?
Yeah, I agree there's nothing really wrong with American cars. No offence intended. I have to watch myself with the American car bashing, it's upset people before. Outside of this board, the only people I know who like Porsches hate American cars with a passion, almost like the way people here feel about Hondas with coffee can exhaust, giant wings and "Weapon R" stickers. So I'm just not used to it rubbing people the wrong way. I guess it's good for me to be exposed to different view points.
Back to the thread topic, unless you drive a ton of miles, I'd drive the 911 for a while and see if it ends up costing you too much. Sounds like it probably won't.