FORD & GM MERGER????
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Originally Posted by ram09
I for one would jump ship and go to Dodge and buy most of my vehicles, cant stand the thought of owning a FORD unless someone gives it to me and I would feel very betrade, Im a die hard GM fan and dont like Ford at all.
Just curious though, we know how you feel about Ford and that's fine but how would you if GM and Toyota or GM and Honda merged? Would you NOT jump ship (as I would) then?
In other words I'm just curious if good, honest Americans can actually dislike Ford more than they dislike an import nameplate brand.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I for one am a fan of BOTH of these great domestic nameplates (and own stock in both as well) so I would have almost NO problem with it at all.
Just curious though, we know how you feel about Ford and that's fine but how would you if GM and Toyota or GM and Honda merged? Would you NOT jump ship (as I would) then?
In other words I'm just curious if good, honest Americans can actually dislike Ford more than they dislike an import nameplate brand.
Just curious though, we know how you feel about Ford and that's fine but how would you if GM and Toyota or GM and Honda merged? Would you NOT jump ship (as I would) then?
In other words I'm just curious if good, honest Americans can actually dislike Ford more than they dislike an import nameplate brand.
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Ironically enough it almost happened in the 20s, when Billy Durant was buying up all the nameplates (Chevrolet, Cadillac, etc) to add to his General Motors company. He offered to buy Ford, and Henry was interested. However Durant would only offer GM stock for the company, Henry Ford insisted it be cash, Durant refused, and the deal fell through. Imagine if that had gone through! Would've missed out on years of a rivalry.
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I dont see it happening, but i definately wouldnt jump ship if it did. I for one will never own a dodge if it weighs more than 3600lbs,and thats close to the limit as is.
I would however never buy any vehicle that is an import. If any of these companies where to merge with an import company, i would write them off instantly. I dont care if they came out with a 600hp Camaro SS for $20k.
Lastly i think the answer to ending this damn foreign car makers from selling there cars so cheap is to raise the cost of importing. Due to the fact that it creates an unfair market for companies like Ford and GM that have to pay for health benefits, labor unions, and such. I would also raise the cost of importing parts, so they have to start making them here in the US more.
I am ofcourse 100% buy U.S only. Now i am not going to lie and say i dont own anything that is from a foreign maker, because lets be honest, in todays day that is nearly impossible. But i try my best to find something else comparable or better, and am willing to pay more if its made in America.
I would however never buy any vehicle that is an import. If any of these companies where to merge with an import company, i would write them off instantly. I dont care if they came out with a 600hp Camaro SS for $20k.
Lastly i think the answer to ending this damn foreign car makers from selling there cars so cheap is to raise the cost of importing. Due to the fact that it creates an unfair market for companies like Ford and GM that have to pay for health benefits, labor unions, and such. I would also raise the cost of importing parts, so they have to start making them here in the US more.
I am ofcourse 100% buy U.S only. Now i am not going to lie and say i dont own anything that is from a foreign maker, because lets be honest, in todays day that is nearly impossible. But i try my best to find something else comparable or better, and am willing to pay more if its made in America.
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Originally Posted by PewterWSSicc
I dont see it happening, but i definately wouldnt jump ship if it did. I for one will never own a dodge if it weighs more than 3600lbs,and thats close to the limit as is.
I would however never buy any vehicle that is an import. If any of these companies where to merge with an import company, i would write them off instantly. I dont care if they came out with a 600hp Camaro SS for $20k.
Lastly i think the answer to ending this damn foreign car makers from selling there cars so cheap is to raise the cost of importing. Due to the fact that it creates an unfair market for companies like Ford and GM that have to pay for health benefits, labor unions, and such. I would also raise the cost of importing parts, so they have to start making them here in the US more.
I am ofcourse 100% buy U.S only. Now i am not going to lie and say i dont own anything that is from a foreign maker, because lets be honest, in todays day that is nearly impossible. But i try my best to find something else comparable or better, and am willing to pay more if its made in America.
I would however never buy any vehicle that is an import. If any of these companies where to merge with an import company, i would write them off instantly. I dont care if they came out with a 600hp Camaro SS for $20k.
Lastly i think the answer to ending this damn foreign car makers from selling there cars so cheap is to raise the cost of importing. Due to the fact that it creates an unfair market for companies like Ford and GM that have to pay for health benefits, labor unions, and such. I would also raise the cost of importing parts, so they have to start making them here in the US more.
I am ofcourse 100% buy U.S only. Now i am not going to lie and say i dont own anything that is from a foreign maker, because lets be honest, in todays day that is nearly impossible. But i try my best to find something else comparable or better, and am willing to pay more if its made in America.
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its all about $$$$$$$$$$$$..
Sprint/ NEXTEL, Compaq / HP
for example just to name a few
It would suck but if the ride is kick *** Id buy it MAYBE
Sprint/ NEXTEL, Compaq / HP
for example just to name a few
It would suck but if the ride is kick *** Id buy it MAYBE
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Originally Posted by PewterWSSicc
I dont see it happening, but i definately wouldnt jump ship if it did. I for one will never own a dodge if it weighs more than 3600lbs,and thats close to the limit as is.
I would however never buy any vehicle that is an import. If any of these companies where to merge with an import company, i would write them off instantly. I dont care if they came out with a 600hp Camaro SS for $20k.
Lastly i think the answer to ending this damn foreign car makers from selling there cars so cheap is to raise the cost of importing. Due to the fact that it creates an unfair market for companies like Ford and GM that have to pay for health benefits, labor unions, and such. I would also raise the cost of importing parts, so they have to start making them here in the US more.
I am ofcourse 100% buy U.S only. Now i am not going to lie and say i dont own anything that is from a foreign maker, because lets be honest, in todays day that is nearly impossible. But i try my best to find something else comparable or better, and am willing to pay more if its made in America.
I would however never buy any vehicle that is an import. If any of these companies where to merge with an import company, i would write them off instantly. I dont care if they came out with a 600hp Camaro SS for $20k.
Lastly i think the answer to ending this damn foreign car makers from selling there cars so cheap is to raise the cost of importing. Due to the fact that it creates an unfair market for companies like Ford and GM that have to pay for health benefits, labor unions, and such. I would also raise the cost of importing parts, so they have to start making them here in the US more.
I am ofcourse 100% buy U.S only. Now i am not going to lie and say i dont own anything that is from a foreign maker, because lets be honest, in todays day that is nearly impossible. But i try my best to find something else comparable or better, and am willing to pay more if its made in America.
wow 600hp Camaro SS for 20k and u wouldnt buy it.. WTF r u smoking? I'll take 2!!!!!
Granted as much as a lot of us want to support homeland build stuff but we all got tons of stuff made over seas.. Look at ur NIKE shoes, Sony DVD player, etc
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Originally Posted by ram09
You just made my stomach hurt. Im sorry I ever brought this up. Hey imagine a Ford with a small block chevy in it. Oh wait that already happens with 30's Ford Hot Rods. Never mind I feel better knowing there are more Ford's with Chevy power than Chevy's with Ford power
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Originally Posted by WECIV
We should shut the Chinese out of our market. We will have to pay more, but we would not be buying weapons to use against ourselves.
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my point is that dont shut the competition out! compete with them! it great that there are sold 10K cars it makes autos posible for the poorer people. lets look at the facts. no one wuld buy a china made car if they can afford something else
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Never happen. F-bodys would have a strong diff, Mustangs would come with some displacement for once, No more pushrods, It's armageddon I tell ya, armageddon!
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