TweetAS FOR ME AND MINE,,WE BUY AMERICAN.. MOSTLY FORDS AND CHEVYS..
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Originally Posted by Faller

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Obama advisors says he wont respect half of his promises, that what was told to Primer Minister Harper.

also, if they cut NAFTA and protect, we Sell the oil to china instead it was made clear.

Protectionism only reduced economy, weird when border were open the economy boomed


it was just to pleased some powered tripping old union leaders and get their votes.

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Originally Posted by daved150

oh...not a "working" truck, huh? i dont really know anybody that could honestly say that any foriegn manufacture built a better pick up truck than detroit...your the first. i dont think they are having any issues keeping it in stock and i dont think it will over take ford or gm's light duty truck sale's numbers...until they fold i guess. toyota wont be able to produce a more functional truck for the $ than the ford f150. gm's been trying for years and, only in recent years, have they brought their "a" game to the table. sacrafice utility, engine power, mpg's, payload, whatever, but they will always have to sacrafice things to come over the top in other things...they cannot produce an equal truck for the money (i actually thaught they were 4-6k more than the f150 to begin with...maybe more?)

very true. The workhorses of the utility companies, municipalities, and such use domestic. And not without good reason. One quick example. You look under the F150, and you'll see a 9.75 rear-end. You look under the 'full size' Japanese competitor such as the Nissan Titan and I don't even think it's an 8.8. The whole rear end is dinky. Very Japaneseish.

Tweetjapenese trucks are a rip off...more for a tacoma than a ram1500...you cant haul or tow anything significant with a tacoma, so why have a truck

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Originally Posted by pigmeat

japenese trucks are a rip off...more for a tacoma than a ram1500...you cant haul or tow anything significant with a tacoma, so why have a truck

one of my points!!!

TweetIm glad ai drive a GMC Yukon

Tweeta Tacoma has a reliability of one star out of 5.

but for the big japs, attacking the Pickups were just a message to the big three telling them, hey we can shake your nest anytime.

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Originally Posted by pigmeat

...more for a tacoma than a ram1500...

Hey i heard that the Ram trucks were no longer going to be built, is that true??

Tweet07 Chevy Trailblazer SS here. Couldnt be happier

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Originally Posted by Faller

Hey i heard that the Ram trucks were no longer going to be built, is that true??

when gm was looking to merge with chrysler, it was true. the merger fell apart, so....

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Originally Posted by MAK2102

07 Chevy Trailblazer SS here. Couldnt be happier

badass truck right there!!! fast mofo!

TweetThe auto industry from manufacturing to sales must come to the realization that the period of easy credit and buy now, pay later is over. Blaming americans for purchasing a vehicle of their choice will not solve any problems. American manufacturers need to put a vehicle out there that is in higher demand then their competition. Burying their head in the sand and going to the government for a hand out will only hurt them long term.

Things that need to be done:
1. The UAW needs to make major concessions and renegotiate these ridiculous packages they have.
2. The big 3 need to lay off a significant part of their workforce in anticipation of slower auto sales which is inevitable.
3. Get back to basics. Producing products that the market can't afford is silly. Produce what the market needs without having to offer money back, free finanacing...

I know you might not want to hear this but the industry, foreign and domestic is in for a tough period ahead. Be smart with what you can controland you will land on your feet.

TweetMy ram 2500 cummins is the best truck i ever had....dont have all the bells and whistles as my last truck, but i didnt need that shit anyways