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Old 07-27-2013, 11:18 AM
 
Location: Midwestern Dystopia
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The Top 10 Most "All-American" Cars Are Shockingly Japanese (F, GM)


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I've been saying this for years, and this has been going on for decades , there is really no such thing as an "American" or ''Japanese" car. Glad I drive the second most "American" car out there.
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Old 07-27-2013, 02:26 PM
 
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rationalization much?
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Old 07-27-2013, 02:31 PM
 
Location: NJ
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This is not shocking.
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Old 07-27-2013, 02:33 PM
 
Location: Here
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This is not shocking.
Agreed. Old news.
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Old 07-27-2013, 02:37 PM
 
Location: Birmingham
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I don't put much stock in these types of lists and it is old news. I think people who buy imports and hate Detroit and its unions and its politics just need another reason to feel right and good about their beliefs. I saw another one of these lists that places certain D3 trucks and SuVs at the top of the list but it was made by the Detroit news. And I'm sure no one would believe them.

Bottom line is: A Ford is still American. A Honda is still Japanese. A BMW is still German. No matter where final assembly is.
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Old 07-27-2013, 03:02 PM
 
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That and profit always goes to HQ, not the manufacturing plant where the car is made.


Also the lines are blurring now too with so much more collaborating and joint ventures.
Fiat-chrysler
Renault-Nissan(same ceo)
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Old 07-27-2013, 03:05 PM
 
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Profits go to shareholders, regardless of where they live.
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Old 07-27-2013, 03:33 PM
 
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10 million dollar salary CEO??
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Old 07-27-2013, 04:53 PM
 
Location: Cold Springs, NV
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5 out of the top 10 are American is what your argument fails to admit. Also, the profits from foreign cars go to foreign countries and don't help Americans. If they're so great, go move their with your passion for this econobox crap.

http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story....referer=advice
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Old 07-27-2013, 04:59 PM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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My Ford has an engine built in Germany and a transmission built in France, but it was assembled by American workers in Minnesota.
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