DOMESTIC vs IMPORT?

[Polygon]

Originally posted by RACER D12


You had to go do it didnt you:o Mods keep this thread open why? just cause eveyone els wants it closed so I feel like being different

Were keeping our eyes on it. If it gets out of hand we will end it. So people, lets keep it civil. Most of you have done a great job so far.

I must say that everyone makes crap, domestic and import. It is impossible to make a perfect product. My family and I have never had problems with the Chrysler car that we've owned.

Originally posted by fatninja19
How about a Dodge Omni GLH? HAR HAR HARRR!!!:twoguns: That car is ready to destroy!!! If you can find one, that is.

All I can say is: RIGHT ON! FWD turbo Mopars kick ass!!!! :smoker2:

[Cbass]

Originally posted by Polygon


I must say that everyone makes crap, domestic and import. It is impossible to make a perfect product. My family and I have never had problems with the Chrysler car that we've owned.

You've never driven a Porsche, have you?

[Polygon]

Originally posted by Cbass


You've never driven a Porsche, have you?

Actually, I drove a fiends once. The thing had no shocks and the tire blew tearing apart the wheel well and the rear qaurter panel.

Also the engine needed an overhaul after 127,000 original miles.

[jon@af]

I honestly dont see the big fight with Imports V. Domestics. Everyone has their own preference. Each one has their really good cars and their really crappy cars. Each one has their Fast cars, and each one has their luxury cars. I like most cars, import or domestic, Im really not that picky.

[tomlong]

You too guys just could not helped yourselves from biching and flaming in this thread. How come all the other people can bring valuable input or at least their oppinions and you guys have to flame.

Cars I have owned:

1992 Nissan Pathfinder put 85k miles on it never a problem
1976 Ford Bronco replaced at least 1 part per day
1993 Ford Taurus 3 transmissions in first 17k miles another 5 transmissions before 60k miles had breaks replaced they caught on fire before I got home.
1994 Chevy S-10 PU blew the clutch and transfer case at 26k miles
1996 Chevy Blazer the radiator says not to service for 100K at 49K it dissolved and ruined the motor, GM tried to put it to me for 4 grand
1995 Oldsmobile Acheiva 50K miles wont go in reverse
1997 Honda Accord put 168,000 miles in 4 years and only changed the battery and timing belt(because it has to be done at 90K)
1999 Honda Oddesey has 60K on it and never had a problem
2000 BMW 540I 48K no problems yet

This just endorses my point that american cars suck compared to imports.

And in regards to Flaming :finger:

[tomlong]

My family and I have never had problems with the Chrysler car that we've owned.

I remember my father having a 1983 New Yorker Turbo. I think it was an 83. The car was cool at first because it talked to you, but that got annoying after awhile. Well anyways in 1986 the Turbo Blew up, the airconditioner overheated the car all the time to the point you could not turn the AC on. I was born and raised in america and would die for my country if asked to, but that does not mean they make good cars. I would take an import any day over an american car. That is my opinion.

[Polygon]

Originally posted by tomlong


I remember my father having a 1983 New Yorker Turbo. I think it was an 83. The car was cool at first because it talked to you, but that got annoying after awhile. Well anyways in 1986 the Turbo Blew up, the airconditioner overheated the car all the time to the point you could not turn the AC on. I was born and raised in america and would die for my country if asked to, but that does not mean they make good cars. I would take an import any day over an american car. That is my opinion.

Yes, you owned one Dodge that had a problem, they must all be shitty.

Yes, that is your opinion, not fact!

[tomlong]

Apples dont fall to far from the tree. I am extremely happy for anyone who has a car they truly like and dont have any problems with after being put through there paces. I have had very bad experiences and will never let it happen again. Better to be safe than sorry.

[DeViL]

This just endorses my point that american cars suck compared to imports.

And this endorses my agreement to close this topic, or ask to have you banned.

Parents:
1995, 1998, 2002 Grand Am GTs, no problems mechanical wise. 95 and 98 however before trading in had 3rd brake light bulb out. That has nothing to do with build quality, just crappy bulbs.
Ford Bronco - now this I know they had problems with such as rust after 5 or 6 years. Other mechanical things that I don't remember but they got rid of that truck.
god knows how old, Chevy Celebrity, 70k dirt slow but no problems.
2001 Chevy Silverado - no problems

Me:
1988 Firebird GTA - 65k only problem - holes in mufflers, thats my fault though its just sat in the garage for years now. Last year I actually cleaned it up for once.
2001 S-10 Xtreme - no problems so far.

Not every car America makes is junk.

[tomlong]

I think closing the topic would be good. You talk about having someone banned because they dont agree with you. Grow up!

[Self]

Cars owned in the family and their problems...

-Mercedes Benz S55AMG - No problems whatsoever
-Mercedes Benz CLK320 - No problems whatsoever(except I'm and idiot and broke the key, $650 to have a new one sent from Europe, whoops )
-Corvette C5 - No problems whatsoever
-'95 Camaro Z28 - no problems while it was stock...since it's been modded, rear end was breaking gears(my fault), clutch burnt away(due to 500rwhp ), abs system was faulty, shift knob threads stripped away for no apparent reason
-'96 Camaro Z28 - no problems whatsoever
-'97 Dodge Neon - door locks broke and wouldn't unlock from the outside
-Jetta - No problems whatsoever
-95 Civic EX - Heat decided it didn't need to work anymore after 40k miles
-89 Mazda Mx6 Turbo - Leaked oil pretty bad at 100k
-95 Volvo 960 - Something was wrong with it, can't remember what, lol

My experiences with our cars

[tomlong]

Ah the S55 AMG Sweeeeeeeet car. You have been very lucky not to have any real major mechanical problems with the cars you have owned. Again I must say the S55AMG is a great car. Now I am jealous.

[DeViL]

It's not because you disagreed with me thats fine. But you had to flame and say American cars suck. Enough though, I admit it was too harsh saying to have you banned.

[tomlong]

Fair Enough!

[Self]

Originally posted by tomlong
Ah the S55 AMG Sweeeeeeeet car. You have been very lucky not to have any real major mechanical problems with the cars you have owned. Again I must say the S55AMG is a great car. Now I am jealous.

Yes, agreed it is




I guess I'm kind of lucky, I don't know. I don't think any cars are supposed to have any major mechanical problems. So maybe you're just UNLUCKY