American cars are more popular outside the US than in some places like California, where most people prefer imports. In Asia, they like Caddys, Buicks and the Vette
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You do realize that some of us have traveled extensively in Asia?
I don't remember seeing any Caddys, Buicks or Vettes while I was in Japan.
Originally Posted By: javacontour
But that Focus isn't an American Focus. Sure Ford is there. But they are not selling the "American" cars.
The Focus was "Americanized" for sale here. The one we get is similar but not the same as the European Focus.
I see. So we're talking about NA models? There were NA cars there too but the majority of American cars were Euro only models. On top of that, cars there used 1.3 and 1.4L engines and as far as I'm aware we don't make anything that small. Taxis consisted mostly of Mercedes with some BMWs. That was Tripoli. Athens was more LA- like.
But that Focus isn't an American Focus. Sure Ford is there. But they are not selling the "American" cars.
The Focus was "Americanized" for sale here. The one we get is similar but not the same as the European Focus.
I see. So we're talking about NA models? There were NA cars there too but the majority of American cars were Euro only models. On top of that, cars there used 1.3 and 1.4L engines and as far as I'm aware we don't make anything that small. Taxis consisted mostly of Mercedes with some BMWs. That was Tripoli. Athens was more LA- like.
Originally Posted By: tonycarguy
American cars are more popular outside the US than in some places like California, where most people prefer imports. In Asia, they like Caddys, Buicks and the Vette
I've been to Germany a number of times, and while the vast majority of cars there are European, I noticed there were more Jeep Grand Cherokee's (all Diesel's...do they even sell the gas model there?) than there were Toyota's of any model. I think there is actually a separate European factory that builds JGC's for 'domestic' sale.
I also enjoyed seeing the here-prestigious E-class doing front-line taxi duty over there.
American cars are more popular outside the US than in some places like California, where most people prefer imports. In Asia, they like Caddys, Buicks and the Vette
I've been to Germany a number of times, and while the vast majority of cars there are European, I noticed there were more Jeep Grand Cherokee's (all Diesel's...do they even sell the gas model there?) than there were Toyota's of any model. I think there is actually a separate European factory that builds JGC's for 'domestic' sale.
I also enjoyed seeing the here-prestigious E-class doing front-line taxi duty over there.
We we talking about American cars as opposed to European cars designed and built by the European part of an international corporation.
Originally Posted By: XS650
We we talking about American cars as opposed to European cars designed and built by the European part of an international corporation.
I consider the JGC an American car.
We we talking about American cars as opposed to European cars designed and built by the European part of an international corporation.
I consider the JGC an American car.
Originally Posted By: mstrjon32
I've been to Germany a number of times, and while the vast majority of cars there are European, I noticed there were more Jeep Grand Cherokee's (all Diesel's...do they even sell the gas model there?) than there were Toyota's of any model. I think there is actually a separate European factory that builds JGC's for 'domestic' sale.
They have (had?) a plant in Austria that assembles 300s, Grand Cherokees and PT cruisers. I usually see a few PT cruisers a week when I travel in Europe. It's the most common American car in Europe. I've see a some diesel 300s.
I've been to Germany a number of times, and while the vast majority of cars there are European, I noticed there were more Jeep Grand Cherokee's (all Diesel's...do they even sell the gas model there?) than there were Toyota's of any model. I think there is actually a separate European factory that builds JGC's for 'domestic' sale.
They have (had?) a plant in Austria that assembles 300s, Grand Cherokees and PT cruisers. I usually see a few PT cruisers a week when I travel in Europe. It's the most common American car in Europe. I've see a some diesel 300s.
Originally Posted By: mstrjon32
Originally Posted By: XS650
We we talking about American cars as opposed to European cars designed and built by the European part of an international corporation.
I consider the JGC an American car.
They are unusual enough in europe as to be statistically insignificant. All American cars together make up far less than 1% of cars in Europe.
Here's the assinine statement I was responding to.
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American cars are more popular outside the US than in some places like California
Originally Posted By: XS650
We we talking about American cars as opposed to European cars designed and built by the European part of an international corporation.
I consider the JGC an American car.
They are unusual enough in europe as to be statistically insignificant. All American cars together make up far less than 1% of cars in Europe.
Here's the assinine statement I was responding to.
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American cars are more popular outside the US than in some places like California
Think Mexico and South America not so much Asia.
HA! No joke. Where is that from?
Originally Posted By: XS650
Originally Posted By: mstrjon32
Originally Posted By: XS650
We we talking about American cars as opposed to European cars designed and built by the European part of an international corporation.
I consider the JGC an American car.
They are unusual enough in europe as to be statistically insignificant. All American cars together make up far less than 1% of cars in Europe.
Here's the assinine statement I was responding to.
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American cars are more popular outside the US than in some places like California
Actually, American cars are more popular in Canada than some places in the USA.
Originally Posted By: mstrjon32
Originally Posted By: XS650
We we talking about American cars as opposed to European cars designed and built by the European part of an international corporation.
I consider the JGC an American car.
They are unusual enough in europe as to be statistically insignificant. All American cars together make up far less than 1% of cars in Europe.
Here's the assinine statement I was responding to.
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American cars are more popular outside the US than in some places like California
Actually, American cars are more popular in Canada than some places in the USA.
Originally Posted By: cousincletus
Originally Posted By: XS650
Originally Posted By: mstrjon32
Originally Posted By: XS650
We we talking about American cars as opposed to European cars designed and built by the European part of an international corporation.
I consider the JGC an American car.
They are unusual enough in europe as to be statistically insignificant. All American cars together make up far less than 1% of cars in Europe.
Here's the assinine statement I was responding to.
Yep. But not for long....
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American cars are more popular outside the US than in some places like California
Actually, American cars are more popular in Canada than some places in the USA.
Originally Posted By: XS650
Originally Posted By: mstrjon32
Originally Posted By: XS650
We we talking about American cars as opposed to European cars designed and built by the European part of an international corporation.
I consider the JGC an American car.
They are unusual enough in europe as to be statistically insignificant. All American cars together make up far less than 1% of cars in Europe.
Here's the assinine statement I was responding to.
Yep. But not for long....
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American cars are more popular outside the US than in some places like California
Actually, American cars are more popular in Canada than some places in the USA.
Even a former GOP Senate majority leader took advantage of the clunker program. He traded in a 1991 Chevy Suburban (which he claims was his only vehicle) that he had to jump start every 3-4 days for a 2009 Toyota Prius!! I just don't get it, this guy is a multimillionaire, his family owns the HCA hospitals in Nashville, and he's a heart transplant surgeon! I would have thought he would be driving cars that would put Dr. Haas to shame!
http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=10955633
http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=10955633
Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
Even a former GOP Senate majority leader took advantage of the clunker program. He traded in a 1991 Chevy Suburban (which he claims was his only vehicle) that he had to jump start every 3-4 days for a 2009 Toyota Prius!! I just don't get it, this guy is a multimillionaire, his family owns the HCA hospitals in Nashville, and he's a heart transplant surgeon! I would have thought he would be driving cars that would put Dr. Haas to shame!
http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=10955633
Wow!
Even a former GOP Senate majority leader took advantage of the clunker program. He traded in a 1991 Chevy Suburban (which he claims was his only vehicle) that he had to jump start every 3-4 days for a 2009 Toyota Prius!! I just don't get it, this guy is a multimillionaire, his family owns the HCA hospitals in Nashville, and he's a heart transplant surgeon! I would have thought he would be driving cars that would put Dr. Haas to shame!
http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=10955633
Wow!
Originally Posted By: CivicFan
He is against it but he is for it. Hypocrites.
Sounds about right!!
He is against it but he is for it. Hypocrites.
Sounds about right!!
Had a few minutes to burn this morning sitting at my Mazda dealership service department, so took a stroll around their back lot. Then I happened upon a line of 25 - 30 cars all backed up to the edge of the lot. It reminded me of the wall at a firing squad. All older Ford & Chevy SUVs & Pickups, with one fairly new looking Jag XJ inserted in the lineup. How sad. It looked beautifully kept, but lord knows what kind of running problems it may have. Still such a shame to see such a beautiful car sitting on death row.
I'm glad its over. The death, destruction and the TV ads can come to an end now.
I'm glad its over. The death, destruction and the TV ads can come to an end now.
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