Question

Why do some people choose American cars despite their reputation for breaking down?

Answer 1

That may have been true in the past, but American car companies are slowly but surely improving their cars. In the next 5 years or so, I probably wouldn't mind buying an American-made car.. . And I believe Nissan is Japanese, not American.

Answer 2

I had a honda civic replace (2) motor within 2 years, the Ford FALCON 1965 still running drove it still and before High school.

Answer 3

let me ask you this . what car that you know of wont break down? buying a car is a matter of choice.

Answer 4

who says they break down? you? who are you? regular maintenance on any car and the thing doesnt break down .besides they profits of foreign companies go there. so when you need a job move to japan cuz there arent none here. piss on you

Answer 5

What is American? Honda MB Beemers Toyuta Datson. are bllt in US. Mex. and Canada make many prts for US cars

Answer 6

American cars have gotten much more reliable over the past 10 years. Aesthetically, surface quality and design is not always so good (think Dodge Neon, Chevy Malibu), but they don't generally "break down" like they were known for back in the 80s. And I could name several manufacturers, non-American, that had the reputation for hiring a mechanic whenever you bought one of their cars (Jag, Triumph, Peugeot, Renault, Fiat all come to mind).. . I have bought 2 new cars since 1992--1 Japanese and 1 American. The Japanese car was actually assembled in Canada using UAW labor. The American car was manufactured in Mexico. Both were good, but in 8 years with the Honda, it stranded me about 4 times. In 6 years with the Ford, it's never stranded me. After year 5 with the Honda, expensive annual repairs started appearing like clockwork--timing chain ($1000), axle and CV joints ($800), etc. With the Ford, I've had 4 O2 sensors, each time under warranty. The part costs $5. Price of the Honda in 1992: $11000. Price of the Ford in 2000: $14000. Very happy with both.. . I bought an American car because of the value (quality/price), and because it's a "top of the economic food chain" purchase that trickles down to benefit lots of my fellow countrymen when I buy one. Plus I really like the Focus's styling.

Answer 7

because with foreign cars the parts are more expensive

Answer 8

yeah, I can see you haven't really done any homework. Shockingly Nissan's are giving Toyota a run for their money. Instead of Toyota spurging on the research, they are being limp and repackaging the same 'ole shit with new colors.

Answer 9

I am a finance manager at a Ford dealership on a boulevard of cars, and let me tell you, all the other dealerships have just as many vehicles towed into their service departments as we do. It doesn't matter where your car was made. If foreign cars are so perfect, why do they still sell extended warranties? Did you ever think about that? Probably not. The service departments make more money than the sales departments at every dealership.

Answer 10

Because they're loyal to and support their own.Who made you an authority on the quality of american cars?Chew you rice and make yourself believe it tastes good,something like driving foreign cars.