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Now, how many of you have import marque cars sitting in your garages?
How many of you can come up with "good" reasons why you passed on American cars and bought the import car now in your possession?
These are meant to be honest answers, not a diss.
Until recently I owned one Italian-ish (Pantera), two German (Porsche 996, VW Jetta) and one Japanese (Toyota Celica GTS) car. I sold the Celica because I want an Acura NSX or Nissan Skyline. So I am raising my hand...I have imports.
A good reason to pass on American cars? Simple, I didn't like them as much. I haven't liked their styling for a long time. I think American design stalled. Even now they are going backwards for their design, rather than forward.
Regarding patriotism and flags: We can't be capitalist AND protectionist. Capitalism made this country great. We just need to get back to making great products that we, and others, want to buy. And we can't refuse to buy products from other countries if we want them to buy from us. I want to buy my favorite cars, electronics and clothing from whomever makes them.
Despite everything I said above, Rever Clothing is made and printed in Los Angeles. The garments are American Apparel. I pay a premium for that, but I don't think anyone cares that they are "made in the USA." It makes me feel a little patriotic to do everything in the US, but I feel even better about it when I send shirts to car lovers in Canada, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Netherlands and other countries. Not only do I keep all my production money in the US, but I bring foreign money into the country as well. However, I am making money because people like the product, not because of where it is made.
- Robert