Buy American

[Wykkidx]

Can someone please explain to me what exactly this phase means ??? For example I own a dodge ram1500, now while the truck is a Chrysler product it was assembled in Mexico. So would that be considered American or foreign ?? Does it matter where the home company is located or where the item is assembled ? Honestly I am not being a smartass but would like to know.

[cheddar bob]

For new vehicles, I base it on where the profits are going.

[Johnlodge]

The Dodge Ram is also built in Fenton, Missouri and Warren, Michigan. Are you sure you know which plant yours came from?

[Johnlodge]

According to Level Field Institute, the average Big 3 car uses more than twice as much domestic content as the average foreign car, including foreign cars built in the U.S.

They show GM at an average 70% domestic content, Ford at 75%, and Chrysler at about 68% for the 2008 model year. That's quite a bit more than the 49% cited above. Is there a source for that figure?

[Bearinabox]

When you buy a "foreign" car built down south, you're supporting assholes like Corker and Vitter, the people who elected them, and the worldview that caused them to suggest that we kindly drop dead. Frankly, I'd rather support autoworkers in Mexico, Canada, or even Europe or Japan.

[MoparDan]

When you buy a "foreign" car built down south, you're supporting assholes like Corker and Vitter, the people who elected them, and the worldview that caused them to suggest that we kindly drop dead. Frankly, I'd rather support autoworkers in Mexico, Canada, or even Europe or Japan.

I just love seeing this dumbass sticker down here:
Toyota Tundra: Born in Texas, Built by Texans
I have no problem whipping in front of these morons without using a turn signal.

PS: Don't forget about that troll Shelby in Alabama.

[Johnlodge]

The Dodge RAM built in the US doesn't have enough American parts to be considered domestic according to your criteria. Its below 68% American parts.

70% wasn't my criteria, that was something you said. I only gave industry averages between domestic and foreign.

[Wykkidx]

The Dodge Ram is also built in Fenton, Missouri and Warren, Michigan. Are you sure you know which plant yours came from?

Yep I am sure, when I ordered it from the dealership I was given a call every two days to let me know how far along it was, when it was done, and on what train and what state that train was in. Took them 4 months from the point of when I ordered it to completion and arrive in Michigan. When my sales person told me it was being assembled in Mexico I nearly told him to cancel my vehicle.

[ccbatson]

The profit...if there is any after taxation and ridiculous union/labor obligations, go to the parent company, no matter where the car is designed, assembled, parts are made, etc.

[Redford Kid]

I am trying desperately to buy American now and it is very difficult, if not impossible. For instance try to by a Electric Kettle. I end up having to buy Austrailian.......saying at least their allies and friendlies.