Why should I buy an American car?

[bigslim]

I just recieved a card from Ford that went to all of it's employeess. It is asking ideas to help the company. Also in the that card was info that show some of the support that Ford has maid to various things. You ask why we should buy American cars, this is why:

1. Donated $6 million dollars to the victims of Katrina and sent mobile Incident Communications centers to serve as local Sheriff's offices and donated the use of 275 vehicles to military relief teams.

2. The Ford Fund donated nearly $80 million dollars to the United Way, American Red Cross, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, United Negro College Fund, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and many more.

3. 80 year association with the Disabled American Veterans, donating thousands of cars, trucks and vans, specially designed to help those who protected our freedom.

There are so many other ways that these American car makers help our communities. This is something I have been saying all along. Can Honda, Nissan and Toyota say the same.

The question has been asked "Why should I buy an American car". This is why.

[bigdogdad]

Toyota Contributions to Hurricane Relief Top $7.5 Million


September 28, 2005 - New York, NY Toyota companies today announced additional support for victims of the Gulf Coast hurricanes. To date, 2005 hurricane relief pledges from Toyota and its 38,000 employees in North America exceed $7.5 million, including in-kind donations.

For starters:

Toyota's efforts toward hurricane relief include:
• More than $6.5 million in corporate contributions, the majority of which went to the American Red Cross
• A total of $800,000 in company-matched employee donations
• A donation of five Hino trucks, worth an estimated $200,000, to the American Red Cross
• Return transportation for a team of medical personnel who were assisting in American Red Cross relief efforts
• Assistance by Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services to affected customers including a 90-day extension on payments and suspension of credit bureau reporting and collection
• Shipment of supplies, food and clothing donated by Toyota employees across North America

To stimulate further giving, employee contributions to the American Red Cross and other relief organizations will be extended through the end of October.

Toyota established operations in the US in 1957 and currently operates eight US manufacturing plants, with two more under construction. There are over 1,400 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships located in 50 US states. Selling over 2 million vehicles in the US in 2004, Toyota has a direct US investment of over $13 billion and direct US employment of over 31,000. According to a 2005 Center for Automotive Research study, Toyota, along with its dealers and suppliers, has generated over 386,000 U.S. jobs - including jobs created through spending by direct, dealer and supplier employees.

And another:

Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia in Buffalo and the company's North American operations are matching contributions from employees and associations to tsunami relief funds.
Toyota's North American operations will match up to $1 million in contributions to the International Response Fund of the American Red Cross and UNICEF.

The North American operation believes its contributions, plus those from other Toyota affiliates worldwide will be more than $4 million.

Toyota Motor Corporation announced Friday it would donate $3 million to tsunami relief organizations.

"The team members at TMMWV join the world in sending condolences to those families and individuals impacted by the recent tragic events," said David Copenhaver, vice president for administration at the Putnam County facility.

"In an effort to make a difference, a matching donation program has been created to provide an opportunity for our team members to demonstrate their support for those affected."

As you can see, Ford isn't alone. I'm sure the others have done basically the same. So "Why we should buy American"[:I]

[rszappa1]

[:I]Why? Good question....anrd there reason is not good enough for me...Build them better and people will buy them....period...

[thegoldpt]

Me, i am not biased in any way. I would buy whatever car has the style, price, options e.t.c for what i am looking for. And of course who is most reliable.

[bobs turbo pt]

same here that gold pt said !!

[Wally]

WHY ask that question here when WE ALL DRIVE imported cars. Please do explain why you feel the PT Cruiser is an "American Car"?

[fritz_t_coyote]

quote:Originally posted by Wally

WHY ask that question here when WE ALL DRIVE imported cars. Please do explain why you feel the PT Cruiser is an "American Car"?

Because last time I looked at a map Mexico was still part of North America?

[Wally]

quote:Originally posted by fritz_t_coyote

Because last time I looked at a map Mexico was still part of North America?

That's a stretch. So what do you know of NAFTA?

[fritz_t_coyote]

quote:Originally posted by Wally
That's a stretch. So what do you know of NAFTA?

One thing I know for sure about NAFTA is it is far too complex and emotional an issue for rational debate in this forum.

It is the law. If you don't like it write to your congresscritter.

As for the stretch:
Despite popular usage: The United States is still only a political subdivision of the North American continent.

Is a Honda built in the US a Japanese car?
Is a Jeep built in Canada a German Car?
Is a Saab built in Japan an American car?