tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268468693840523552.post2224605622533416464..comments2023-06-08T04:32:10.989-07:00Comments on Upham Manor: Bail Out or Wash Out?Glenohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00136566571723615119noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268468693840523552.post-88493579794799913282009-01-06T12:22:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:22:00.000-08:00I have never owned an import such as Subaru, Nissa...<I>I have never owned an import such as Subaru, Nissan etc, however, I have heard nothing but good things about them from friends that worship the ground their tires drive on!<BR/><BR/>I am a Chevy girl myself, and find that my Cavalier has been very good to me so far *knocks on wood*<BR/><BR/>However, being that I am not originally from this side of the pond, I have always been a fan of European made machines. <BR/><BR/>Note that some of the worlds most powerful, expensive and stunning vehicles are made in Europe...Give me a Ferrari, a Lamborghini, a Maserati any day...leave the Aston Martin, the Land Rover, and the TVR tucked away in the garage unless incurring endless repair costs is a past time of yours.<BR/><BR/>My mum had a Volvo before we moved to Canada - the thing was built like a tank! My first car was a Fiat - also built like a tank with no sign of rust on its 20 year old paintwork. My dad STILL owns a BMW 8-series, which is in MINT conditon considering it's a 1990 model.<BR/><BR/>MY issue is with British made vehicles not the American brands. The British models stink, break down constantly, are always needing repairs...and seem to be an endless money pit. Cheap to buy, cheaply made....<BR/><BR/>...and no, I DONT include the UK as part of Europe - if you ask me why, that will start a whole new topic! =P </I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268468693840523552.post-89410815979146290452009-01-06T10:05:00.000-08:002009-01-06T10:05:00.000-08:00ALL of the financial BS that the country is facing...ALL of the financial BS that the country is facing right now is just like this. Crappy brands, bad business practices, horrible products are all failing under the forces of the market, even in its propped-up state. And now, the government wants to take my tax dollars and pay these people even more for the mistakes and irresponsibility that got them here?<BR/><BR/>Sorry. FAIL.<BR/><BR/>For me? I'm so tired of cars. Someone get me a horse. =\Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268468693840523552.post-25117559705983099122009-01-05T14:38:00.000-08:002009-01-05T14:38:00.000-08:00It can happen to foreign brands too. I loved my 85...It can happen to foreign brands too. I loved my 85 VW Jetta, had it for 18 years, even though in the last 6 years of it's life I wouldn't have driven it on the highway. It has around 150,000 miles on it I think. I didn't drive far with it, which probably contributed to it's early demise. It should have been taken out more. <BR/>The 01 Jetta we bought has cost us I think around $5000., probably more actually. The brakes went at I think 15,000 miles, the coil pack has been replaced twice, the water pump impeller blew apart (plastic) and other things I cant recall. Plus it smells like melted crayons (and no, no one has ever melted crayons in the car, nor lost them in it) the alarm system is messed up, factory, not after market, it SUCKS in the snow, even though it's front wheel drive and my '85 was great in the snow. And I cant' find anyone with a VW Jetta who has had anything good to day about them. How sad is that? Other than it's a pretty car. <BR/>That's why I now own a Subaru Forester. I like it, it goes well. But honestly, my loyalty to brands is nil now. I'll just hope and pray that the next time I get a car, the car I get is not a lemon. Really sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268468693840523552.post-56652476532758443652009-01-05T13:00:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:00:00.000-08:00By the way, did you know that "a man's home is a c...By the way, did you know that "a man's home is a castle...until the queen arrives"? ;)<BR/><BR/>JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268468693840523552.post-15179444109207758132009-01-05T12:52:00.000-08:002009-01-05T12:52:00.000-08:00If the government takes control of the US auto ind...If the government takes control of the US auto industry, and people still do not buy them, the government will make it very difficult to buy any other brand.Gary Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685095765537204872noreply@blogger.com