Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests Things not looking good for US car industry....

I would like to post a couple of interesting things.

First off, I didn't even go to a domestic car dealer to look for a new car. I don't like anything they have to offer in the smaller car segment.

Secondly, here at school almost no one drives a Ford , GM, or Chrysler. People are embarassed to say I drive a Chevy, but they'll say I drive a Hyundai with no hesitation. There is a certain sense of superiority that comes with owning a import name plate car for a lot of people.

Thirdly, when I recently went and ordered my new Toyota, the sticker that lists the car's place of assembly as well as percentage of US content was still on the car. Do you know what it said?

This Toyota Corolla was assembled at the NUMMI plant in Freemont Cali. It was assembled by American auto workers with over 70 perecnt American made componets.

The only thing in this car that isn't American built is the engine and transmission. Compare that to the Ford Focus.

It seems to me that we are supporting America by buying Japanese cars. They employ a lot of workers here, both of my Uncles included. I'd rather spend my money on my Toyota or a Honda, and keep my Uncles employed than to buy a Focus and employing more Mexicans.