btw, thanks to everyone who is making legitimate, helpful posts. i didn't start this thread to get anyone's opinion on the patriotic merits of owning a car made in the US or analyze the effects my purchase would have on our economy (which are huge, i know). i just wanted some advice on finding decent American made cars.
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A Good, Used, American Made Car Under $15k
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heh, I hope you're kidding.. it's one of the most reliable cars made in North America... (I mean by one of the big 3)
I have had mine for almost 5 years, and have only done the brakes once, and changed the oil. completely flawless service... passed E-test with flying colors, still drives almost like new.
don't speak if you don't know.
I hope you feel like a big man - insulting me over a little joke, I personally see no point in it. I would argue (some of) those cars are nice pieces of art, but I still think they are crap cars in terms of performance. Most could be beaten round a track by a stock civic.
cavemanmoron
Lifer
http://ww2.collectorcartraderonline.com/search.php
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Imperial,not Impala
YEAR 1964 CLASS Classic / Antique
MAKE CHRYSLER MILEAGE 35000
MODEL IMPALA CROWN EXTERIOR COLOR green
PRICE $8,450.00 STOCK NUMBER 3453
LOCATION Staunton, IL
CALL TOLL FREE: (877) 448-5316
DESCRIPTION
1964 CHRYSLER IMPerial CROWN, 4dr ht,rare factory tilt whl,cold air,35,xxxmi,nice chrm,rns/drvs like nw
Yup, if it had a 3800 it was pretty much bulletproof. 🙂
I don't know about you, but a Civic is unconfortable at any speed, and loud when push hard. It's an economy car that's reliable and has good fuel economy. Over all, just like any other Honda, much overrated. I used to have a Civic until this year, my mom has an Accord, both of them do break down, and expensive to fix. I thought the Civic was much better than my prior car, a 97 Dogde Neon, but it didn't require less maintenance, and way more expensive at the shop.
thedarkwolf
Diamond Member
You would think people would know better by now then to ask about american cars on this forum. The people that know anything about cars are in the minority while the other 80% just want to spout off BS.
FrustratedUser
Lifer
Horribel car. But it is probably as reliable as anything else.
FrustratedUser
Lifer
Late model Olds 88/Regency (GM 3800 Series II V6).
Got a '97 and it just works. Loaded and a great factory sound system! Sure, it doesn't look as cool but damn it's comfy on long rides. 20/29 mpg.
Got a '97 and it just works. Loaded and a great factory sound system! Sure, it doesn't look as cool but damn it's comfy on long rides. 20/29 mpg.
mercanucaribe
Banned
Maybe, but with the money you save over buying a Camry or something, you can afford to fix it.
cavemanmoron
Lifer
Hey Sirspotti, Check out the auto auctions that are sometimes held by your local county. In the bay area where I live there is an auto auction the first sat every month. And I tells ya, American cars can be had for a a fraction of their price. Last year I saw a new 2004 Chevy trailblazer go for 9k. Brand new Grand Prix with 5k on it for 4200. I saw prices pretty darn low for pretty good cars. I didnt get one since I was in the market for a specific vehicle.
But good luck to you. Hope you get a fine one soon.
But good luck to you. Hope you get a fine one soon.
Malibu is reliable but not that good looking. Focus are good, cavalier is crap, Neon is still not as good as the competition. Taurus is not that reliable still (even in gen4 the tranny still wears out quick, and brown coolant, sagging rear spring, etc).
I would stay away from any V6 Accord due to auto tranny issue. Camrys are always good and made in US also, but more expensive. If you want only reliability and nothing else, like others said a crown vic is very good as the police and taxi use them all the time.
$15k is good enough to get you a less than 1 year old mid size american branded car from off lease or previous rental, almost new and smell like a new car.
I would stay away from any V6 Accord due to auto tranny issue. Camrys are always good and made in US also, but more expensive. If you want only reliability and nothing else, like others said a crown vic is very good as the police and taxi use them all the time.
$15k is good enough to get you a less than 1 year old mid size american branded car from off lease or previous rental, almost new and smell like a new car.
halik
Lifer
Focus was the best american car i've had actually - tough the interior/ seats are crap and the build quality is so-so. I'd shoot for an SVT focus though, at least that one would be fun to drive. That or a Civic SI - my friend just got one and the interior is better and the seats are totally awesome.
My Taurus was a complete POS, we had an 03 and the tranny sensor went at 5000 miles (had to take it in twice... the first time it didn't change anything) . At 8K the heat/ac fan started to make noise and at 10K it was dead.
I currently drive an A4 and that one is so so. The maintenance is not cheap (especially if you don't do it... you'll end up paying more), but the build quality is superb, the interior is well made and most importantly the car doesn't rust. Just about everything is zinc plated, so you don't have to deal with seized screws and bolts.
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