bpwallace49 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 At least ONE reason to buy American . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 At least ONE reason to buy American . . . . Because TimC actually works for a living? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Because TimC actually works for a living? does he work for Toyota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mucca Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Or this Chevy recall list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 This recall is a big deal. Anyone remember Audi when they had the same problem? It almost devastated the company. But they came back, albeit to a lesser level. Let's not forget whether your a fan of "rice burners" or not....They employ a lot of Americans. I hope they resolve this quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Anyone remember Audi when they had the same problem? It almost devastated the company. But they came back, albeit to a lesser level. A lesser level? Audi is kicking ass. Its revamped its product line to compete with BMW. Its sales are up significantly. It increases its market share every year. Arguably, its the most successful automobile manufacturer in the world over the last five years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 This recall is a big deal. Anyone remember Audi when they had the same problem? It almost devastated the company. But they came back, albeit to a lesser level. Let's not forget whether your a fan of "rice burners" or not....They employ a lot of Americans.I hope they resolve this quick. I seem to recall that Audi problem in the 80's was actually a lot to do about nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 This recall is a big deal. Anyone remember Audi when they had the same problem? It almost devastated the company. But they came back, albeit to a lesser level. Let's not forget whether your a fan of "rice burners" or not....They employ a lot of Americans.I hope they resolve this quick. Very true . . a lot of Toyota's get built in the US now . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Very true . . a lot of Toyota's get built in the US now . . . Yeah, but I wonder how many of them are engineered here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Because TimC actually works for a living? Troof! January is waaay too busy for me to come here and engage in any real conversations proving I've been correct all along to the traitors driving their POS foreign junk. You have to be really stupid to still be surprised that the Japs and Germans want to kill us all and take over. Oh well, back to work paying for those same little poor people that choose the totally wrong way and still wonder why this country is falling apart and they need constant help suckling from the Gubment teet. I'll be back the second week of February or so to show you all the errors of your ways. For now, keep running around clueless and waiting for help everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Stopped at Kroger on the way to work this morning and as soon as I got out of my car a lady approached me and asked if I could jump start her car. I said sure and as my Accord was giving her Taurus a jump (which almost didn't happen because her hood was stuck and didn't want to open) I immediately thought of TimC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 This is the American car I want to own: http://karma.fiskerautomotive.com/gallery/index Can't wait for them to roll out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 This is the American car I want to own:http://karma.fiskerautomotive.com/gallery/index Can't wait for them to roll out. Base model is $87,900 and it does 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. Way too little performance for that kind of scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Base model is $87,900 and it does 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. Way too little performance for that kind of scratch. Did you see MPG? The Karma uses Q-DRIVE plug-in hybrid technology, developed exclusively for Fisker Automotive by Quantum Technologies. A fully-charged Karma burns no fuel for the first 50 miles. Venture further and the gasoline engine turns a generator to charge the lithium ion battery. Once the 50-mile electric range has been exceeded, the car operates as a normal hybrid vehicle. This balance of electric and gas range makes it entirely possible that Karma drivers who charge their car overnight and commute less than 50 miles a day will achieve an average fuel economy of 100 mpg (2.4L/100km) per year. Edited January 28, 2010 by MrTed46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 A lesser level? Audi is kicking ass. Its revamped its product line to compete with BMW. Its sales are up significantly. It increases its market share every year. Arguably, its the most successful automobile manufacturer in the world over the last five years. Well you are right they are selling more now (~+10%) than their peak in 1985, but it took over 10 years to get there, but they lost 6% from last year. 2 good articles: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/2...-us-audi-sales/ http://thestar.blogs.com/crank/2010/01/can...ation-woes.html I seem to recall that Audi problem in the 80's was actually a lot to do about nothing. The first article points to the fact that is WAS a lot to do about nothing, actually CBS fabricating the facts. I don't recall that being publicized as much as the "initial findings". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 This is the American car I want to own:http://karma.fiskerautomotive.com/gallery/index Can't wait for them to roll out. I sat in one of those at the NAAS 2 years ago. I thought that it was impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I immediately thought of TimC. Why? Because she immediately begged you to have sex with her on the hood of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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