American Cars and Meeting Clients

[GoCubsGo]

My wife had a 2000 ML 55 AMG, brand new. It was built in Alabama. Biggest piece of **** that was ever built. She sank over 20k in repairs into it. Then she turns around and gets a brand new one. The dealer did give her the extended warranty for free and a few other things in an attempt to make things right. ---------- He is super reliable, has a clean operation and has never failed my wife. So getting another supplier is out of the question. We are going back this Monday (in her German car). I will attempt to talk to him while I am there. ---------- Hey Axeman, I get your point. My Toyota is American. It was manufactured in Georgetown, Kentucky, by Toyota American Manufacturing, a Delaware corporation. It is owned by shareholders allover the world, just like Ford and Government Motors are (or were in the case of GM). I recently purchased a new Whirlpool washing machine, made in Marion, Ohio! Then I found out, they are all part-time temp labor at the plant. No benefits at all. Had I known that, I would have bought an LG washer that was made in South Korea by a Chaebol. There they have unions, benefits, and decent pay. Yes, in South Korea. I buy Chimay, Duvel, Orval and other fine Belgian beers. Love Trappist ale. The soap I buy is by Geo Trumper, made in England. My vegetables are from Whole Foods and local farmer markets. I can agree with you on the Ford. I am leaning towards the Taurus SHO. I am scared that the Cadillac CTS is too flashy. And yes, Remington is a fine brand for shotguns. My sidearm is a Glock though.

Next time out why not rent a good ole Chevy, better yet a Chevy truck! ha

 

[nfl72]

I currently drive a Porsche 911 and a 740IL BMW. The Porsche is very reliable just like consumers report say. The BMW is a very fun car to drive but when it breaks which is far too often don't bother bringing cash bring a check book with a hefty bottom line. Consumers is dead on with both cars.

 

[Norwayguy]

I know when some has lost the argument when they make it personal. You lost from your first reply.

Only on an insurance forum could someone be attacked for buying American.

How about your foods? Do you guys have your food importated too? Are you also against the American farmer?

Especially when said insurance agent has sold insurance policies for foriegn companies....Forests anyone?

 

[goillini52]

Especially when said insurance agent has sold insurance policies for foriegn companies....Forests anyone?

Add Gerber to that list...can you say Nestle(Swiss)?

 

[WinoBlues]

Just wondering if any other agents had a similar experience. I know better than to drive a Japanese car up to a meeting in Northern Ohio or even Michigan. I have no problem buying American. It is just that I drive so much and really need a hybrid. My Camry Hybrid is getting 43mpg combined. I am not buying some death trap like a Toyota Prius or Chevy Aveo or any other compact car to save on gas.

As far as JD...I totally understand where he is coming from and am not offended at all.

I have not had someone run me off like that. However, I have felt that I was shut down due to race. Sometimes it just is what it is. Make another run at him. If it works great. Not sure how a German car is different than a Japanese car though.

I drove a Cadillac for years and never felt it was to flashy. I came into this business from construction and was was driving a Ford Pickup. That was the least "insurance agent" vehicle I have driven and I did OK. But the Caddy was much more professional. IMHO.

 

[gordon112]

The Top 10 most American Cars you can buy.

GMC Acadia
Buick Enclave
Chevrolet Traverse
Dodge Avenger
Ford F150
Chrysler 200
Jeep Wranger
Jeep Patriot
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Corvette

This takes into account several factors that go into making a car including: engine, transmissions, body, R&D, profits, inventory, and labor. The study was done by Kogod Business University in Washington.

 

[xrac]

The Top 10 most American Cars you can buy.

GMC Acadia
Buick Enclave
Chevrolet Traverse
Dodge Avenger
Ford F150
Chrysler 200
Jeep Wranger
Jeep Patriot
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Corvette

This takes into account several factors that go into making a car including: engine, transmissions, body, R&D, profits, inventory, and labor. The study was done by Kogod Business University in Washington.

I will pass on the Avenger or 200. the rest are o.k.

 

[BWB]

Next time out why not rent a good ole Chevy, better yet a Chevy truck! ha

Well because my wife and I have always taken her Mercedes SUV down. Been doing that for 5 years. He never said a word about it. When she got her new one, he didn't believe that it had 585bhp so we let him drive it. He had nothing but compliments.

I am torn between the Taurus SHO and Cadillac CTS.

 

[rousemark]

Would this qualify as American made?

 

[Norwayguy]

Well because my wife and I have always taken her Mercedes SUV down. Been doing that for 5 years. He never said a word about it. When she got her new one, he didn't believe that it had 585bhp so we let him drive it. He had nothing but compliments.

I am torn between the Taurus SHO and Cadillac CTS.

You were a customer up to that point...Now viewed as a salesman that he can reject or accept.