6spdg37s Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) first off the barstool is extremely funny lol There isn't much sold in the retail outlets, or anywhere for that matter, that is made in America. It's sickening if you ask me. 2ndly we were discussing the whole GM chrysler thing in class yesterday and its funny cause my teacher is a car guy n alota my friends in the class..we decided that GM especially needs to restructure and make cadillac seen as an extreme high end that will beat the crap out of mercedes bmw etc; as well as axe some other lines and roll some into others... but the point is..American products jsut dont seem to have the quality or dispaly it like they used to IMO. Edited April 1, 2009 by 6spdg37s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) :lol::lol::lol: That's fast for a bar stool! Edited April 1, 2009 by Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6spdg37s Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 :lol::lol::lol: That's fast for a bar stool! plus your guaranteed a seat at ur fav bar...no stools left? just pull it up and put it in park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 ... but the point is..american products jsut dont seem to have the quality or dispaly it like they used to IMO. You have the right to the opinion that American products are not as good as they used to be. We might need to address some outstanding issues, like the unfortunate status of the Labor Unions, which make our cars cost too much without the added benefit of materials, technology, etc. Still, John, PLEASE show some respect! PLEASE: CAPITALIZE "American" when on our forum. (Our country is worth holding down the "Shift" key for, at least.) Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6spdg37s Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) ^ sorry i was typing with food on my lap/keyboard at work...so i missed the cap button. i love America dont get me wrong! edit: i should b working but i am thinking instead.. i wish i could go back to the 60s-70s and buy up a whole bunch of true muscle cars and then come back to present with all of them in mint condition with no milage... taht would be one amazing car collection sidesidenote: do any of you guys like the deTomasso Pantera? i think there pretty cool and believe they have a GM 350? in them? Edited April 1, 2009 by 6spdg37s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 American cars built today are better in quality then they have EVER been -- hands down. The problem is that from about 1970 to 2000, the US automakers couldn't or wouldn't keep up with the competition. During that time a whole generation of Americans grew up on quality foreign cars, and now the US automakers are paying the price because opinions and perceptions are very hard to change. Switching gears, The DeTomaso Pantera is powered by a Ford V8. It was built in Italy and sold through Lincoln Mercury dealerships in the early 1970s. From what I've read they had a lot of early problems with drivability and overheating, so they got a bad rep and never really took off. I'm sure they cost a lot more than a contemporary Corvette, too, so that probably didn't help. The later model years were better in quality, but they got sunk -- along virtually every other performance car -- when government-mandated emissions and oil shortages choked the life out of muscle cars in the mid-19070s. Personally, I think those are kick-*** cars -- I'd love the opportunity to take one for a spin sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6spdg37s Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 ^ i agree with pretty much everything you wrote lol...uhh almost outa work for the day my boss just bounced which means im out soon too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'd like to throw my copy machine out the door... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 My new puppy is in this picture somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Whoever invented Microsoft Publisher should be shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estecoca Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Whoever invented Microsoft Publisher should be shot. +1 for SharePoint...I would really like to slap that program manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzdimond Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Why do people talk or text on the phone while they're driving? I drive a truck and guess what I saw today going down I-16? Yup! a woman BREASTFEEDING @ 70MPH!! As a side note..... reminded me that it was lunchtime....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I drive a truck and guess what I saw today going down I-16? Yup! a woman BREASTFEEDING @ 70MPH!! As a side note..... reminded me that it was lunchtime....... Now thats what I call fast food:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I really didn't enjoy myself today. It was just one of those days. Today will go down in history as an extremely forgettable day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMADreamer Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 American cars built today are better in quality then they have EVER been -- hands down. The problem is that from about 1970 to 2000, the US automakers couldn't or wouldn't keep up with the competition. During that time a whole generation of Americans grew up on quality foreign cars, and now the US automakers are paying the price because opinions and perceptions are very hard to change. I couldn't agree more and I'm not exactly an American car guy, just a car guy. When friends of mine go car shopping I always try to steer them towards some of the good American cars out there. I particularly like the G8, and new Malibu. I've driven both on a fairly long trip and both impressed me. Plus I love my Cobalt. Quartermile in the low 13 and 35mpgs. Can't beat it. Speaking of Cobalt, some of my fellow Cobalt owners bug the crap out of me. I think it's immaturity maybe but many of them have chips on their shoulders and for some reason they feel the need to try and bring down the good knowledgeable members of the community and it's run many of them off. It's so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicHD Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Everyone in my family has foreign cars except me, my fiance, and my grandma. (granny grew up with her pops swearing by Fords) It really bugs me though. And all they talk about is how my Ford is a POS. My POS Ford would kick any one of their foreign arses any day! And win a show over any one of them as well. Go AMERICA!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMADreamer Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I get it alot too from my family and friends. My ex drove a 335i and she thumbed her nose at my little Chevy all the time. Her car was a great drive and comfy and all, but it better be for the money she spent. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Why do Americans support China by purchasing cheap, low-quality goods from Wal-Mart and other stores, when America needs the business more than ever? I agree. But it's not just consumers: many, MANY companies look overseas to cut costs as well. A Dell computer is purchased by an American consumer: Built in Mexico with parts from China, Japan, & Korea. When it breaks, you call a support line in Canada and eventually get transferred to India or Pakistan and then get an automated follow-up e-mail that originated from China. That's cheaper than doing it all right here in the U.S.A. for some reason. :confused:Which means to me: companies skirting environmental law & grossly exploiting cheap, foreign labor. It's a grip on reality & morals loosened by finding ways to boost the bottom line. Most consumers will only see the price tag, unfortunately and are ultimately the victims of corporate greed. Edited April 2, 2009 by Baron_Von_Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estecoca Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I always love to hear that a company has received enough backlash for outsourcing work to India/etc that they begin to bring those jobs back to the US. Consumers are starting to speak out against crappy support from India and demand US-based support. We need a lot more of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicHD Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 ^^ Thats for sure! If for nothing else, so we can understand the support when we call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdutytd Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 As for the quality of American Cars I beleive that all the new Ford's have excellent quality and are now on par with Toyota at JD powers now? Like the new Taurus? 365 horsepower or something and a 6 speed auto with paddle shifters and a kick *** interior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6spdg37s Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 im nice and buzzed rih tnoww.went out drinkin wit jj1087 fun times are normal weds nite routine..one of us is DD iw asnt tonite as u can tell! !! goodnite guys talk to use in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estecoca Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 haha... ^^ is awesome. I had my first beer in years last night at an office get-together. Negra Modelo. Sure was good! Also, not sure how well-known it is, but http://www.woot.com is a cool place for junk you dont need. they have an iPod speaker dock on there today that I am seriously considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I hate Vista:help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 im nice and buzzed rih tnoww.went out drinkin wit jj1087 fun times are normal weds nite routine..one of us is DD iw asnt tonite as u can tell! !! goodnite guys talk to use in the morning Are we having fun yet??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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