So, I'm at work today and I meet this guy who's driving a Chevy Express Cargo Van. I took a picture of the sign that he put on the back of it. You may have to click on the picture to get the full size version and read what it says. The guy is self employed in the delivery business, delivering car parts all over the USA. He's very serious about the importance of buying "American." Truth is, when you buy an American car, some 40 different companies, mostly American, benefit from your business.
This is a touchy subject since we are living in a free country, and since Americans don't like to be told how to spend their money. Are the imports better in quality or value? I drive an imported car. My spouse drives a Chevy. I am around cars all day.
My opinion? Thanks for asking!
Most people know very little about cars. When comparing an import with a domestic passenger car there really is not a lot of difference. The cost is similar, the fuel economy is similar, the warranty coverage is similar. So what's the big thing about the imports?
I'll tell you what it is. In a word, it's insecurity. People are buying brands of automobiles to give the appearance of being "smart." It is fashionable to drive imported cars. Part of the blame is on the American car makers, but in today's car market you can find American cars to be every bit as stylish or non stylish as any of the imports.
Getting back to our friend who was driving the high mileage Express Van. He spoke with a heavy European accent...go figure...
