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garagelogic · 09-05-2009, 02:03 PM

...another American-made other than a GM in the past 5 years?

I see a lot of people on this board talking about the styling, quality, ride, handling, etc. of other American makes all the time, but how many of us have actually owned something built by Ford/Chrysler in the past five years?

ljustin293 · 09-05-2009, 02:05 PM

I have not

shank0668 · 09-05-2009, 03:12 PM

I have owned all, no more fords, chevy or dodges for me.

TaylorRyanSS · 09-05-2009, 05:33 PM

2005 mustang

Zabo · 09-05-2009, 05:48 PM

What do you think?

2001 Ford Explorer Sport "Christine Edition"
105,089mi
4.0Lol SOHC Cologne V6
4x4
Owned since 2005, Purchased with 49,550ish on the Odometer.

Rockytophummer · 09-05-2009, 05:52 PM

I'm strictly GM. Except 2 years ago my X and my Daughter moved to Nashville which is roughly a little over 200 miles away and I purchased a 1998 Lincoln Continenal to drive back & forth every weekend to pick daughter up to spend weekends with her. At time only vehicle I owned was a 2006 H2 Hummer and it just not a practicle car for these weekly trips. But I have to give Ford props it was a well built and super nice ride. Especially for those road trips! But thank god my daughter& X moved back from Nashville so I sold the Licoln to have more money to put on the Camaro. But it's only ford I've ever owned and will probably ever own.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-05-2009, 06:32 PM

Only non-American vehicle our family has owned was a Mercedes back in the late 80s/early 90s...sunroof leaked, frame rusted...

Other than that, my dad owned an F-150 and a Mustang II way back when, but switched to GM after a string of lemons from Ford and when he started at Norwood.

gtwss · 09-05-2009, 07:37 PM

As for brand new, GM for many years

However, I do drive a 2000 Cherokee in bad weather

MRK III Z28 · 09-05-2009, 07:57 PM

My dad had a 1967 Impala and sold it before i was born

because my mom did not like it

. My dad bought my sister a 2002 Dodge Durango new from the dealer and I recently got a 1968 mustang coupe for school and work that I'm paying back. Haven't had a single problem with my Mustang other than a flat going to work a couple of days ago. But the Durango has had many fuses go bad, the heater core broke, the motors for the windows don't work sometimes the power locks don't work from time to time, and it makes a horrible noise when you try to lock the car with the key chain fob, so my faith in Chrysler and Dodge isn't really that good. I'm trying to convince my dad to buy a Chevy Malibu since he wants/needs a new car, although he's had his eye on some classic corvettes which makes my mom go crazy

So if I were to buy a car in the future it would be a GM or Ford car.

patriotpa · 09-05-2009, 08:05 PM

We've owned a LOT of different brands, American and import over the decades, and none have been as good as the GMs We're now buying. Silverado, Saturn L200, Vue, and now 2010 Camaro. GM ROCKS!

*mlee* · 09-05-2009, 08:06 PM

I have owed a car from all the American Auto makers and their respective divisions except Ford. Just never have been a Ford guy.

Own a Dodge now and it's been pretty solid. Hopefully it will go for a CTS-V someday.

Massman151 · 09-05-2009, 08:07 PM

Well since my parents own a used car lot, i will never enjoy driving anything but GM, but fords are decent, and so is the new challenger, but only GM for me.

garagelogic · 09-05-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shank0668

I have owned all, no more fords, chevy or dodges for me.

Built in the last 5 years?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

2001 Ford Explorer Sport

Not built in the last 5 years, so despite the experience, it does not apply in this poll.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockytophummer

I'm strictly GM. Except 2 years ago my X and my Daughter moved to Nashville which is roughly a little over 200 miles away and I purchased a 1998 Lincoln Continenal ...

Again, not built in the last 5 years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Only non-American vehicle our family has owned was a Mercedes back in the late 80s/early 90s...sunroof leaked, frame rusted...

Other than that, my dad owned an F-150 and a Mustang II way back when, but switched to GM after a string of lemons from Ford and when he started at Norwood.

Ditto.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtwss

As for brand new, GM for many years

However, I do drive a 2000 Cherokee in bad weather

Double ditto.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRK III Z28

My dad had a 1967 Impala and sold it before i was born

because my mom did not like it

. My dad bought my sister a 2002 Dodge Durango new from the dealer and I recently got a 1968 mustang coupe for school and work that I'm paying back. Haven't had a single problem with my Mustang other than a flat going to work a couple of days ago. But the Durango has had many fuses go bad, the heater core broke, the motors for the windows don't work sometimes the power locks don't work from time to time, and it makes a horrible noise when you try to lock the car with the key chain fob, so my faith in Chrysler and Dodge isn't really that good. I'm trying to convince my dad to buy a Chevy Malibu since he wants/needs a new car, although he's had his eye on some classic corvettes which makes my mom go crazy

So if I were to buy a car in the future it would be a GM or Ford car.

Nice story, but like the others, you examples were not built in the last five years.

See, I was wanting to see if the opinions of the brand-loyalists (GM, Ford or Chrysler) on this site that like to make comments regarding cars other than their prefered brand are making those statements based on actual experience with the other brands or just heresay from someone else.

See, I tend to think that a lot of people choose the brand they do not based on their own driving experience or research, but by what they have either been led to believe by their environment (i.e. my dad was a die-hard [insert brand here] guy) or simply by information they get from anything other than a first-hand experience. (Not unlike how so many people in our country decide what political party they vote for.)

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-05-2009, 08:51 PM

08 Chevy Silverado, 09 Dodge Ram, 08 Exploder, however, all but the silvy are gone now. gotta make room for faster toys

View Poll Results: Driven owned a Ford/Chrysler in the past 5 years?
Hell no, I'm GM or die	37	54.41%
Yes, I have owned a 2005+ Chrysler product	11	16.18%
Yes, I have owned a 2005+ Ford product	11	16.18%
I have owned all three American brands in the last 5 years	9	13.24%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

09-05-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	How many have owned/driven... ...another American-made other than a GM in the past 5 years? I see a lot of people on this board talking about the styling, quality, ride, handling, etc. of other American makes all the time, but how many of us have actually owned something built by Ford/Chrysler in the past five years?

09-05-2009, 05:33 PM	#4
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09-05-2009, 06:32 PM	#7
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Only non-American vehicle our family has owned was a Mercedes back in the late 80s/early 90s...sunroof leaked, frame rusted... Other than that, my dad owned an F-150 and a Mustang II way back when, but switched to GM after a string of lemons from Ford and when he started at Norwood. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

09-05-2009, 07:37 PM	#8
gtwss Time To Hammer Down Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 02 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,534 View My Garage	As for brand new, GM for many years However, I do drive a 2000 Cherokee in bad weather __________________ 2SS, CGM, M6, Polished Wheels 6000 8/13/09

09-05-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	I have not

09-05-2009, 03:12 PM	#3
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	I have owned all, no more fords, chevy or dodges for me.

09-05-2009, 05:48 PM	#5
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	What do you think? 2001 Ford Explorer Sport "Christine Edition" 105,089mi 4.0Lol SOHC Cologne V6 4x4 Owned since 2005, Purchased with 49,550ish on the Odometer.

09-05-2009, 05:52 PM	#6
Rockytophummer Drives: 2006 Hummer H2 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryville tn. Posts: 586	I'm strictly GM. Except 2 years ago my X and my Daughter moved to Nashville which is roughly a little over 200 miles away and I purchased a 1998 Lincoln Continenal to drive back & forth every weekend to pick daughter up to spend weekends with her. At time only vehicle I owned was a 2006 H2 Hummer and it just not a practicle car for these weekly trips. But I have to give Ford props it was a well built and super nice ride. Especially for those road trips! But thank god my daughter& X moved back from Nashville so I sold the Licoln to have more money to put on the Camaro. But it's only ford I've ever owned and will probably ever own.

09-05-2009, 07:57 PM	#9
MRK III Z28 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 1968 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Ana, California Posts: 199	My dad had a 1967 Impala and sold it before i was born because my mom did not like it . My dad bought my sister a 2002 Dodge Durango new from the dealer and I recently got a 1968 mustang coupe for school and work that I'm paying back. Haven't had a single problem with my Mustang other than a flat going to work a couple of days ago. But the Durango has had many fuses go bad, the heater core broke, the motors for the windows don't work sometimes the power locks don't work from time to time, and it makes a horrible noise when you try to lock the car with the key chain fob, so my faith in Chrysler and Dodge isn't really that good. I'm trying to convince my dad to buy a Chevy Malibu since he wants/needs a new car, although he's had his eye on some classic corvettes which makes my mom go crazy So if I were to buy a car in the future it would be a GM or Ford car. __________________ My baby Jane! I still love the Camaro

09-05-2009, 08:05 PM	#10
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	We've owned a LOT of different brands, American and import over the decades, and none have been as good as the GMs We're now buying. Silverado, Saturn L200, Vue, and now 2010 Camaro. GM ROCKS!

09-05-2009, 08:06 PM	#11
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	I have owed a car from all the American Auto makers and their respective divisions except Ford. Just never have been a Ford guy. Own a Dodge now and it's been pretty solid. Hopefully it will go for a CTS-V someday. __________________

09-05-2009, 08:07 PM	#12
Massman151 Chevy Fanatic Drives: 2010 RS/SS CAMARO RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 330 View My Garage	Well since my parents own a used car lot, i will never enjoy driving anything but GM, but fords are decent, and so is the new challenger, but only GM for me. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS L99 Camaro RJT, Ground Effects, Black Hockey Stripes, 21" Rims. - 2G1FK1EJ4A9108441 "Sam Witwicky: Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?" "Sam Witwicky: Um yeah, Satan's Camaro? It's stalking me!"