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WASHINGTON (AFP) – US drivers who own a car made overseas are more likely to be satisfied with their purchase than domestic car owners, a poll showed on Tuesday.
Seventy-seven percent of poll respondents who own a foreign car said they were happy with it versus 69 percent of American car owners.
Owners of US-made cars were also less likely than those who own imported vehicles to think the manufacturer of their car will still be in business in three to five years.
Almost nine in 10 -- 87 percent -- of foreign car owners who responded to the poll by Harris Interactive said they thought the company that makes the vehicle they drive will still be in business in three to five years, while among owners of US cars, only 70 percent thought so, the poll showed.
Harris Interactive surveyed 2,401 US adults between April 13-21 for the poll and made the results public on the eve of a bankruptcy court hearing for Chrysler, one of the big three American car dealers together with General Motors and Ford.
posted by Gordon Glantz at
10:55 AM
8 Comments:
So sad, so true. How and why did this all happen?
I drove a Volvo because it is the safest car and my children are precious cargo. If the Big Three automakers don't like it, tough! And no, we're not rich. My husband and I both work. We just make driving a safe and dependable care a priority. We're not doing it for show. We just want to be alive when we arrive.
Congrats on the latest award, Gordon.
What type of cars do our leaders in Washington and Harrisburg drive. I do believe our auto industry would thrive if each state required USA made cars (medium size). The contracts would be up for bid, just like any state/Federal purchase/rental. A 4 Wheeler is not one that would be the type OK'd for rental, even if the Rep. or Senator lived in the hills. He/she would need to plan ahead for bad weather. Most working class people do this without a problem.
Foreign cars "may" be more reliable, but they cost more to purchase and more to maintain than most of the U.S. labeled cars. I've owned both, but when it gets to replacing a "lens" on a foreign car that costs over $100, that's when it's time to call it quits. I gave away a used Volvo and heard that the engine light keeps going on and to repair it, they need a filter that costs several HUNDRED dollars! I can still work on my U.S. vehicle, and can still pay for gas even when it was over $4 a gallon. BTW, I'm a Woman... I have an SUV, but it makes a difference getting on the road in the winter time, without shoveling snow or breaking up ice. 4x4 low gets me going while others are trying to get a tow.
Foreign Car Owners know the cost of their car of choice. One of our neighbors has an attitude problem - she is unemployeed and he is trying to find his way in a new position. Guess what type of cars they have? You got that right. Appearance first, children and home last. Makes you wonder what is upstairs!
Those sure were the days...I mean after the WWII. How in the world did we do without a car on demand. We had a salesperson with his demonstrator from a Chevy Company convince us that this was the way to go...so our first NEW CAR was a Chevy. Can you imagine young people having to wait for a new car?? Yes it was over a month before the delivery and the color was exactly what we requested. The on demand generation has a lot to learn - patience!
Now we have cars that are not gas-a-holics or they will soon be on horizon.
Just think about why you would purchase such a car and the price tag that goes with it.
Now, look back at the housing market when so many people purchased homes that were not within their price range because some one from a finance company said I have a plan that will suit your situation, etc, etc.....
A little common sense really goes a long way. Just say NO! I can wait! It is nice feeling when you have a few extra bucks in your pocket that does not have an earmark.
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