Cars Getting a Boost From the Recession

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The reason James of OK has had no issues with his Jeep's is because they use antiquated 1940's technology in their cars. When you have a 4.0 liter engine in a Wrangler and only make 180hp while getting about 15 mpg that's pretty lame. To top it off, the solid front and rear axles haven't changed since the original Jeep of the 1940's. Of course the Jeep is going to be reliable. Chrysler's had over 70 years to get it right. The question is,"Who would want to buy one?"

Seb of OK 10:50AM May 12, 2011

i've never owned an "import" but have had Ford's and Chevy's mainly and never had a problem out of them. Like people have said if you take care of them they will last.
Which brings me to my point. The car nobody's talking about is Jeep. I've got a 97 Cheerokee and an 02 Wrangler and have had no problems out of them at all. It's the only car I've had that the resell is still good on them. It's one of the only few makes out there where the resell value is still very good. Sure my gas milage sucks but hey at least my car runs and I don't have to worry about it.

James of OK 9:22AM August 28, 2009

we've owned mostly american cars up until about ten years ago. New or used, i got tired of paying to have them fixed. American cars aren't actually made in America. Example: look at a plymouth acclaim and you will see thwe parts are made in Canada and Mexico.
Own Nissans cause the quality is there and i'm not paying a mechanic to fix it every other day. We own a Maxima, Altima and an Exterra. I go where the quality is. Price is secondary.

vince petty of GA 7:16AM August 23, 2009

Youre yet another example of the reasons I stay W Honda. I'd recommend, Honda Toyota or Nissan to prospective buyer, what they spend their money on is their prerogative. A Car is more of a "needed" liability than an asset, so research B4 You "Save Big" on a new vehicle.

Samuel of TX 12:19PM August 21, 2009

dont buy american garbage with dope addicts and drunks on the line making your cares you got to be craaazzzzzy!!!!

joe jackson of NY 6:57AM August 20, 2009

just looked it up-consumer reports-german cars are made in mexico and less reliable than other cars. did not know the ford was made in mexico. looking it up now. thanks

johnny y of AZ 7:11PM August 19, 2009

The last American truck I owned was a $40,000 Ford diesel which was the biggest pile of s**t I have ever owned. It spent more time in the shop and on a flatbed than on the road. All Ford did was repair it and then the warranty expired and they told me to get lost. It went from $40k new to $9k trade in in 4 years. Greta investment huh???

R Brewer of FL 6:16PM August 19, 2009

People who buy Imported cars should stop and think. They have helped cause the downfall of American Auto Mfgs. They all have the same defense for the buying imports. (foreign cars are built better) All I can say is B.S- I recently traded my ChevroletAstro van for another Astro Van because my tade in was over 1/2 worn out. It only lacked a few more miles before it hit the half a million miles on it. the odometer had passed the one hundred thousand mile mark four times and showed another 79,000 miles When I traded it. the secret of keeping a vehicle runing is service it regularly. I wish every one had the same feelings that i do, Which is (USA, RIGHT OR WRONG, STILL MY COUNTRY)

Robert E Brown of FL 3:36PM August 19, 2009

Not only foreign auto makers have factories in the states employing americans but you also need to consider how many supposely American cars are made in other countries such as in mexico.
Many people buy American cars thinking that they are being a patriot not knowing where it really is made from. The Ford Focus, cash for clunkers best selling car, it's made in Mexico and that's just a small example.

steve of CA 3:30PM August 19, 2009

Yes! Me too I have owned both Fords and GM's and in MY experiance with both manufactures. My 1985 GMC Sierra pick-up has been "hands down" when it come to "costs" in ownership and maintance cost. This truck is the BEST ONE I HAVE EVER OWNED! This truck has given me "quality service" for the last 8 years and has NEVER, NEVER let me down at all. I plan on keeping this truck until one of us goes to our "graves". It's like a "marriage" till death do you part.
It's too bad and a shame that "today's" trucks can NOT even "par-up" in quality and reliability, let alone the savings on materials used to manufacture a pick-up.To much "electronic B.S" and plastics. As far as Chrysler/Dodge is concerned. I could care less and my father would turn in his grave if I ever owned on.
P.S. Some of the Fords might look "nice", but you know the saying Found On Road Dead.

Ted H. GarlickIII of TX 3:07PM August 19, 2009