ORIGINAL: PSEarcher149
I've kept out of this argument but I just have to ask something. So, if we don't like a certain truck, then we're supposed to buy it just because it'll help out someone else? If you want to help someone else in your country, then give to some charities. Personally, I don't really like the look of a lot of the trucks out there today. However, I do like the Tacoma and Tundra. Plus, I've been in quite a few and I like the Tacomas the best. So am I a traitor too just because I bought something that I liked instead of something else that I didn't?
IMHO personal taste is an important factor in buying a vehicle. No question about it. I guess I have more of an issue with people who stray for less legitimate reasons like "Toyota has never had a recall" or "All GM vehicles will blow up at 50,000 miles", etc etc etc. If you've done your homework, know the facts, test drove several makes and still chose an import then so be it. That's the nature of a competitive economy.
As far as the hunting trucks on this thread go, there are some beauties. I really like the old chevy's that keep on running.
By the way, I have never owned anything but a GM vehicle. They have all lasted over 200,000 miles. An 88 Lesabre made it to 350,000 before selling it to my aunt. She's still driving it. The plant that built that car in Flint MI is closed today. I also own a '04 Grand Prix that drives like a dream.It's got a3800 engine that rocks but unfortunately that plant is closing too. My wife drives a GMC Envoy. Never had a problem with it except hitting a deer. That one was made in Oklahoma City which was announced to close earlier this year as well. Am I sensing a trend here? Hopefully I'm not the curse!