Hmmm.. Why would you do this???

[flybynite]

I noticed something here, the 2 that seem to bash the union boys, like buying from the foreign car makers. Just goes to show you where their heads are, the very thing they claim on post they do on another. I know that there are some vehicles made by the Asian, German, and English companies that are good cars, but I would rather have my money go to the American companies, rather than overseas. I buy Ford, and I make sure that they were built and assembled in the U.S., by UAW workers. I guess I can sleep at night knowing that I'm supporting a family here in the United States. Something else, I rarely shop Wal-Mart, why, because I don't want to buy crap made in China, or some country that I have to go home and lookup on the map. It takes longer to shop, and sometimes it might be a farther drive and alittle more money, but I try to always buy made in the USA. But I guess some people don't give a rip, they'll buy anything from anywhere, at the cheapest price. I would rather invest my money back into my country.

[flybynite]

Hey, Puffboy and Braceface be careful what you wish for............you might get it. You new boss might like eating sushi instead of hamburgers. I work for a non union company, but I don't get up on a soap box and bash other people or who represents them, if it wasn't for the unions in the past we or maybe I would not be able to enjoy my current lifestyle. You asked in another post about layoffs, keep buying foreign products, you are just undermining the American worker, the American Dream, and our children the right to enjoy the freedom that we have now. Just think if things get bad, you don't think that Toyota or whoever, will pull up roots and move back to their own country. Look, do some research, investigate a little.

[flybynite]

Oh, I forgot, I do own a foreign car, made in England, but the company is owned by Ford, it is my 3rd car, you know the Sunday drive in the country car.

On the last post, I forgot to explain the reason behind the title, it seems like Puff and Brace are joined at the hip. Both put out the same rhetoric, both are negative reputation, both respond without thinking or researching a logical answer. You need to think, it is awesome that we can post our opinions here, but work that thing between your ears.

[a9faninnc]

Originally Posted by flybynite

I noticed something here, the 2 that seem to bash the union boys, like buying from the foreign car makers. Just goes to show you where their heads are, the very thing they claim on post they do on another. I know that there are some vehicles made by the Asian, German, and English companies that are good cars, but I would rather have my money go to the American companies, rather than overseas. I buy Ford, and I make sure that they were built and assembled in the U.S., by UAW workers. I guess I can sleep at night knowing that I'm supporting a family here in the United States. Something else, I rarely shop Wal-Mart, why, because I don't want to buy crap made in China, or some country that I have to go home and lookup on the map. It takes longer to shop, and sometimes it might be a farther drive and alittle more money, but I try to always buy made in the USA. But I guess some people don't give a rip, they'll buy anything from anywhere, at the cheapest price. I would rather invest my money back into my country.

Yea,I hate supporting them gooks that stock the aisles and work the registers at Walmart,while trying to make a supplemental income for their families,who would support that


The UAW is running the American car industry overseas and across the border.If you buy an "American" car,you must definitely better check the assembly plant.Hell,the only American made car in Nascar is Toyota...Go figure??

[braceface]

Originally Posted by flybynite

Hey, Puffboy and Braceface be careful what you wish for............you might get it. You new boss might like eating sushi instead of hamburgers. I work for a non union company, but I don't get up on a soap box and bash other people or who represents them, if it wasn't for the unions in the past we or maybe I would not be able to enjoy my current lifestyle. You asked in another post about layoffs, keep buying foreign products, you are just undermining the American worker, the American Dream, and our children the right to enjoy the freedom that we have now. Just think if things get bad, you don't think that Toyota or whoever, will pull up roots and move back to their own country. Look, do some research, investigate a little.

If the American companies weren't bogged down by the unions, I would buy their products. I would never buy a car made with labor by the UAW. To expensive and cheaply made... Compared to Honda,Toyota, Nissan, etc, Fords, Chevys, and Dodge make junk... You may want to be stranded whatever UAW junk you buy, I'll stick with who makes the best vehicles. And use the brain between your ears, most of the foreign made cars and trucks are made in Amercia, with American labor... Not UAW labor..

[Animo916]

Originally Posted by braceface

If the American companies weren't bogged down by the unions, I would buy their products. I would never buy a car made with labor by the UAW. To expensive and cheaply made... Compared to Honda,Toyota, Nissan, etc, Fords, Chevys, and Dodge make junk... You may want to be stranded whatever UAW junk you buy, I'll stick with who makes the best vehicles. And use the brain between your ears, most of the foreign made cars and trucks are made in Amercia, with American labor... Not UAW labor..

Just like Puff, I have to refute your statements with facts.

For the record, I have always bought American made vehicles. My last 2 were Ford conversion vans. My 1989 lasted until 2002 when it was totalled in a read end collision, with 202,000 miles on it. My present van is a 96 that I bought used in 2002, it is mint, it is perfect, it has never given me a major problem and it presently has 189,643 miles on the clock. A little common sense and TLC will make any vehicle last a long time.


Below is a list of cars, trucks, vans, and suv's made by UAW & CAW labor.
Of the non UAW cars you mention "Honda, Toyota, Nissan, etc" only Honda and Nissan seem to be off the list. Look closely below, you will see that besides the American 3, Union made vehicles include Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, and Mazda.

This list comes from the UAW website

This guide is prepared by the UAW to provide information for consumers who want to purchase vehicles produced by workers who enjoy the benefits and protections of a union contract.

All these vehicles are made in the United States or Canada by members of the United Auto Workers (UAW), Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) or International Union of Electrical Workers-Communications Workers of America (IUE).

Because of the integration of U.S. and Canadian vehicle production, all these vehicles include significant UAW-made content and support the jobs of UAW members.

However, those marked with an asterisk (*) are sourced from the United States and another country.

When purchasing one of these models, check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

A VIN beginning with "1", "4" or "5" identifies a U.S.-made vehicle; "'2:' identifies a Canadian-made vehicle.

Not all vehicles made in the United States or Canada are built by union-represented workers. The Toyota Corolla, for example, is made in the United States by UAW members, but the Canadian model is made in a nonunion plant and other models are imported from a third country.

*Vehicles marked with an asterisk are produced in more than one country, but all models made in the United States are assembled by UAW members.

2008 VEHICLES BUILT BY UNION MEMBERS
IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA



UAW CARS
Buick Lucerne
Cadillac CTS
Cadillac DTS
Cadillac STS
Cadillac XLR
Chevrolet Cobalt
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Malibu/Malibu Hybrid
Chrysler Sebring
Dodge Avenger
Dodge Caliber
Dodge Viper
Ford Focus
Ford Mustang Ford Taurus
Lincoln MKS
Mazda 6
Mercury Sable
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Mitsubishi Galant
Pontiac G5
Pontiac G6
Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac Vibe
Saturn Aura/Aura Hybrid
Saturn Sky
Toyota Corolla*

UAW PICKUPS
Chevrolet Colorado
Dodge Dakota
Dodge Ram Pickup*
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Ford F-Series*
Ford Ranger GMC Canyon
Isuzu i-Series
Lincoln Mark LT
Mazda B-series
Mitsubishi Raider
Toyota Tacoma*

UAW SUVs/CUVs
Buick Enclave
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Cadillac SRX
Chevrolet Suburban*
Chevrolet Tahoe/
Tahoe Hybrid
Chrysler Aspen
Dodge Durango
Dodge Nitro
Ford Escape/Escape Hybrid
Ford Expedition
Ford Explorer
Ford Taurus X
GMC Acadia
GMC Yukon/Yukon Hybrid GMC Yukon Denali
Hummer H1
Hummer H2
Hummer H3
Jeep Commander
Jeep Compass
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Liberty
Jeep Patriot
Jeep Wrangler
Lincoln Navigator
Mazda Tribute/Tribute Hybrid
Mercury Mariner/Mariner Hybrid
Mercury Mountaineer
Mitsubishi Endeavor
Saturn Outlook

UAW VANS
Ford E-series
Chevrolet Express Chevrolet Uplander
GMC Savana

CAW CARS
Buick Lacrosse
Chevrolet Impala
Chrysler 300
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Charger Ford Crown Victoria
Lincoln Town Car
Mercury Grand Marquis
Pontiac Grand Prix

CAW SUVs/CUVs
Chevrolet Equinox
Chrysler Pacifica
Dodge Magnum
Ford Edge Lincoln MKX
Pontiac Torrent
Suzuki XL7

UAW/CAW PICKUPS
Chevrolet Silverado* GMC Sierra*

UAW/CAW Vans
Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Caravan