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actually I looked into. Buying a car made by an American company but built in Mexico does overall, employ more Americans when you take research, development, parts etc. And the profits stay in the United States. Definitely better for the economy. Buying a Toyota Camry made in Kentucky...true that parts are made here, but profits go to Japan...worse for our economy. And the Foreign manufacturers do not employ nearly as many Americans as do the Domestics...thanks
just buy what car you like better. there are so many more important factors that come into play when shopping for a car (reliability, build quality, cost of ownership, etc.) that country of manufacture/origin becomes a non-issue.
I am indifferent on this. We have a Mexican built Ford (Fusion) and American-made Hondas. I bought them because they were the right vehicle for the right price with the quality I wanted. The fact they were all built by non-union labor made me happy.
I am indifferent on this. We have a Mexican built Ford (Fusion) and American-made Hondas. I bought them because they were the right vehicle for the right price with the quality I wanted. The fact they were all built by non-union labor made me happy.
If there's one labor group I can support, it's definitely American non-union labor
Points of 'assembly' should not be confused with points of 'manufacture' or origin..
the real money is always in manufacturing, not in assembly...Design and manufacturing are
paramount...
Many of the so-called US made foreign cars are nothing but assembly lines with engone blocks, drivetrains, computers etc manufactured outside the US...
I want to see a Mercedes Benz engine or a Porsche engine MANUFACTURED in the US...from casting to the heads in toto....ditto Toyota.Lexus
My 2010 Toyota Camry built in The United States Of America. Produced in Indiana and Kentucky, and has 80% domestic part content. Also based on a study by cars.com is the #1 most American vehilce. Per origin of production, domestic parts content, and sales numbers. Conversely the new 2011 Ford Fiesta is produced completely in Mexico. Engine is made there, and the vehicle is assembled in Mexico as well. So if I am going to pay hard earned money for a vehicle, I personally go for best quality, most domestic part content, and last but not least built here in the good ole US of A. Putting, and keeping Americans at work. The domestic car companies can go to Mexico or where ever, but they won't get my money.
I put a question like this out on the Detroit thread and have drawn a variety of responses. It seems there would be a definite answer as to which choice would have a better impact on the American economy; buying foreign and keeping Americans working or, buy American that was produced in Mexico with profits to the domestic auto company? Anyone ever look at this situation?
If there's one labor group I can support, it's definitely American non-union labor
What a very un-American sentiment.
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To buy or not to buy
