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... ...3/4 ton, A/C still blows cold, It's my Father's, but my Mother doesn't want him driving it anymore, he's 81, so he gave it to me on the condition that it's there in case he needs it, still turn key, American longevity, not the greatest milage, but will pull the house off the foundation,... ... |
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We drive Toyota cars. Ford trucks. And John Deere tractors.
 "They love our milk and honey but they preach about some other way of living When you’re running down my country, Hoss you’re walking on the fighting side of me" - - Merle Haggard |
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You can tell a democrat by the car they drive.
That's why I'm a Republican. Democrats only get one car and they have to share it. As long as they can afford it every Republican can purchase the car of their choice!   Al Gore's |
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Well, I (an Independent) drive a 2003 Ford Focus, my wife (a Democrat) drives a 2003 Mercury Sable. Prior to those we shared a 2001 Saturn SL1, before that a 1993 Chevy Cavalier, before that I had a Schwinn.
I'm still waiting for the great announcement about the 2010 model line-up, showing GM's complete conversion to producing micro-hybrids. I figure so many people on here have been predicting it that someone must have an inside line... |
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Yeah...[snark]might as well scrap the SUVs--there'll be no parts, service, or fuel for them under the Neo-Marxist Demosociofascilibitard collectivist manifesto currently awaiting Comrade Obama's signature and Royal Blessing.[/snark] Now go a-way or I shall taunt you a second time! |
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1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
2009 Honda Accord 2008 Tesla Roadster 2008 Kia Rio I am a Libertarian in philosophy, Independent in application. |
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OK, I will let you all read this article I found and make your own opinions. Those of us that are educated know that this article does not hold true but I live on the East Coast and I do drive a Toyota. However, I am not a Democrat. I was going to wait another day or two to let others respond but I thought Prog Mog whould have a shiiiiit fit.
In the '80s, it was the politics of dancing. In the '90s, the politics of caring. Today, in bailout nation, we have the politics of driving. The Volvo-driving liberal and the redneck in a Chevy pickup are long-held stereotypes. But a map of car ownership - produced by R.L. Polk & Co. - overlaid on the electoral map reveals the surprising extent to which how we vote corresponds with what we drive. Blue-staters on each coast, from Los Angeles to Seattle and from Boston to the District, are the most likely to drive foreign cars. Domestic brands have their highest levels of market share in the mostly conservative interior of the country. In some blue states - where a Democrat has won at least three of the last four presidential contests - foreign cars have as much as 60 percent of the market, as measured by vehicle registrations. It is mostly in red states - Republican strongholds - where domestic cars have 74 percent of the market or more. This pattern holds in 36 states and the District. The three politically purple states - those that have evenly split the last four elections - strongly prefer domestic cars. Be careful with that party label, though - and check out the union label. Its true that liberal Democrats are the least likely group to consider an American car, according to a recent Gallup poll. And conservative Republicans clearly prefer domestic cars. But one species turns the car-buying political spectrum inside out: conservative Democrats. The commitment of this group to buy American cars is so strong that conservative Republicans look downright bicoastal by comparison. Fourteen states depart from the pattern, and five of them are in the Midwest. Michigan likes its politics just like its football: deep blue. But the seat of the domestic auto industry sees red about foreign cars. Import-driving visitors should consider renting a Big Three model at the state line. Wisconsin also votes staunchly blue and drives dark red. A lot of Green Bay Packers fans work in the auto industry. |
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"Triumph over bygone sorrow, can in unity be won." |
And with the blessings of the Council of Peoples Deputies of the Supreme Soviet. Comrade Yooper, do you have any hammer & sickle bumper stickers to spare.? My BMW is yearning for one...........  No one starts a war--or rather, no one in his senses ought to do so--without first being clear in his mind what he intends to achieve by that war and how he intends to conduct it. Carl von Clausewitz |
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"Triumph over bygone sorrow, can in unity be won." |
Howdy Jimmy.......E70.......  No one starts a war--or rather, no one in his senses ought to do so--without first being clear in his mind what he intends to achieve by that war and how he intends to conduct it. Carl von Clausewitz |
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1997 red Chevy Camaro.
What's that make me? (A "redneck", so say my work buddies!) |
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Can you tell a liberal by the car they drive?
I suppose the answer is "sometimes, but only the really douchey ones". |
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Chrysler 300c 5.7 Hemi
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You know, ever since I was old enough to buy my own car, I have bought foreign brand...
In the 70's, it was VW: Super beetle and Karmen Ghia; in the 80's, it was Toyota: Celica Supra, Camrie, Corolla; in the 90's and present, it was and is Honda: Accord, Accord and Ridgeline. Loved them all! Sorry, had nothing but trouble with Ford, GM, AMC, etc that I gave up on them. Oh, BTW, I am an Independent with libertarian leanings and truly believes in the Constitution as was written and interpreted by our founding fathers. JMHO, I could be wrong... |
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That's old news and incorrect. The days of torching foreign cars and pistol whipping the driver are long gone. Nobody is even going to key your foreign car anymore. The only time one gets nasty looks is if they have Ohio plates and drive 50 in the fast lane. Can't we all just get along? |
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"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" - Gordon Lightfoot |
Ford F-150 and a Yamaha Star Raider.
Hmmmmm. Don |
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I drive Fords...always have. Today we have a 1992 Mustang rag-top, a 1997 Thunderbird, and a 2007 F-150.
REAL Texans do NOT drive Tundras...They drive American brands.  |
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Assembled in Mexico... with parts made in China. |
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Actually, all 3 are US assembled with most parts from Canada and Mexico. |
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Now: Ford Explorer and Chrystler Sebring Platinum.
Before 2005 (My Military Discharge) Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac Sunbird (5.0), both convertables and a Ford Explorer. Most of my Military Career: I had a Chevy Blazer (hated it) and Jeep Cherokee, loved it. Before the Military I had a Ford LTD, 8 cylinder. Before that a bike. Todays politics remind me of an old saying. - "Ideas are more powerful than guns. We would not let our enemies have guns, why should we let them have ideas?" - Joseph Stalin |
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What's the first digit of your VIN? Because that's what will tell you where it was really assembled. You might be surprised. ++http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/12/12/american.cars/++ "Fewer than half of all parts are American made on most American models" |
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I really don't have to check...I am particular about trying to buy American when I can...keeps American workers employed and it keeps the money at home...
What I have known from the day I purchased them is that all of our Fords are assembled in the USA. Our 1992 Mustang was assembled in Michigan, the 1997 Thunderbird was assembled in Ohio, and the 2007 F-150 was assembled in Norfolk, Virginia... Buy American, keep Americans employed...and keep the money at home...and buy Ford. The only one of the Big 3 auto manufacturers that did not take a government handout to stay in business. Ford builds a good product and sells it at a good price...maybe that is the key. |
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And it isn't owned by the government! "They love our milk and honey but they preach about some other way of living When you’re running down my country, Hoss you’re walking on the fighting side of me" - - Merle Haggard |
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X5? Very good one. I am more on speed than torque, and a balance with needs and price. |
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"Triumph over bygone sorrow, can in unity be won." |
Yes Jimmy, X5...I am more on sheer performance than on speed. But as you know, BMW's are what sheer performance are all about. Oh and speed! These kind of cars (as you well know) if maintained properly will last a lifetime. German engineering; simply the best in the world!No one starts a war--or rather, no one in his senses ought to do so--without first being clear in his mind what he intends to achieve by that war and how he intends to conduct it. Carl von Clausewitz |
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The standard issue vehicle for a "panty waste liberal tree hugger environmentalist" is the Honda Element with the "tent" option and a bike rack, and a glove box full of granola!
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Unfortunately the Japs still make the most reliable cars...
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Hondas are very reliable cars. And Americans do a great job building them.  I would have said "Japanese." "http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2009/02/consumer-reports-most-reliable-used-cars-for-2009.html" "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Honda_assembly_plants" |
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Currently I have a 2000 Silverado 4X4 regular cab and a 1992 YJ Wrangler. You can bet when it comes time to replace the truck, my next will be a Ford. As for the Jeep, it will fall apart before I decide to replace it! Currently thinking of dropping a Ford 302 in it to replace the underpowered 4 banger.  |
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