Don't forget the shareholders. They are the ones that the profits go to. (unless you are Chrysler, who is now privately held, but not for much longer)
Overall, buy the car that not only offers the highest resale value but lowest cost of ownership. Add to that the car that appeals to you the most. In some cases, the car will end up foreign. But it is because of this that domestic quality rose in the first place. People had an option and voted with their paycheck. To buy just because the manufacturer is domestic is while patriotic, not necessarily the best use of your money.
I also have quite the mixed bag and one thing that impresses me to no end is how my 14year old BMWs still drive better, get great gas mileage, are solid, and fun to drive than most other 14 year old cars. But, they fail to impress like a classic Mustang will......
Mahalo!!
Jim Ohrt
----- Original Message -----From: DennisSent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 2:38 PMSubject: [Classic Mustang] Purchase ConundrumHere's a real conundum...
If you were buying a new car would you buy one from a US based manufacturer that was made overseas (i.e. Ford Fusion in Mexico) or would you by one that is virtually all made in the US but the company is foreign (i.e. Toyota Camry made in KY)?
My wife and I drove a 2010 Fusion hybrid and the car is absolutely amazing, but I have relatives who work for Toyota in the US.
Let the debate begin...
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