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Lex · 11-23-2008, 10:32 PM

Now before you start yelling at me read the post...

I was at home the other day and a friend of a friend was over. I have my computer hooked up to my tv and brought up the page. I asked him, "What do you think of this?" and showed him some pictures of the new Camaro. He looked at it, quickly looked away and said "I don't like domestic". He then walked out of the room.

HE DIDN'T EVEN GIVE IT A CHANCE! Personally I was pretty

but I'm never one to start conflict and politely turned it off. What do you guys this of this?

(For the record my family owns all GM right now and we allways try to buy domestic first.)

zebra · 11-23-2008, 10:33 PM

that guy needs to quit being a closed-minded douche. (to be blunt) if he won't consider something just because of whether it's made by this country or another, he's retarded.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-23-2008, 10:38 PM

Since he's your friend I'll keep my comments to myself...
Suffice to say, he wouldn't have left my house without getting an hour-long speech, and several screams...

I might suggest you try to change his mind.

zebra · 11-23-2008, 10:43 PM

i know he's your buddy & all, but you asked... so that's what i think. for a little clarification: i ain't trying to say he's a horrible person or anything. i'm sure he's a great guy- after all, he's your friend. that's just a bad mindset to have towards things that are out of your comfort zone. people should look at most things on an individual basis and get the facts before they make a blatant judgment like that. sorry if my first response was upsetting.

camaro5 · 11-23-2008, 11:09 PM

Maybe he got burned before. That can take years to recover from, I know.

FFMaro · 11-23-2008, 11:27 PM

I know a girl that used to owned a Chevy Vega years back, one day its alternator died, ever since then she has hated American cars and only drives Honda, she says that Hondas last forever and dont have problems. These types of people are closed minded, ignorant and pass judgement on all domestic cars just because of 1 incident 20-30years ago with 1 car, its insane to think that domestic cars have not improved since then and that they are inferior to forgein cars.

Congoman775 · 11-23-2008, 11:30 PM

you are always going to have the people who hate domestics, but those are the same people that have trouble reminding themselves why they paid as much as they did for an import when our cars are blowing their doors off.

Sierra · 11-24-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFMaro

I know a girl that used to owned a Chevy Vega years back, one day its alternator died, ever since then she has hated American cars and only drives Honda, she says that Hondas last forever and dont have problems. These types of people are closed minded, ignorant and pass judgement on all domestic cars just because of 1 incident 20-30years ago with 1 car, its insane to think that domestic cars have not improved since then and that they are inferior to forgein cars.

Because of an alternator? close minded.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-24-2008, 09:05 AM

Close minded. Moron. anything that i missed.

Moose · 11-24-2008, 09:11 AM

Unfortunately there are alot of people who are "close minded" when it comes to domestic automobiles.

IMO, they're just ignorant.

Georgie · 11-24-2008, 09:48 AM

domestic hate today is largely based on myth. the build quality and reliability of GM and Ford today are on par with their Japanese counterparts, which have seens their quality drop a bit recently (while domestic makers improved theirs).

*The_Blur* · 11-24-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

Unfortunately there are alot of people who are "close minded" when it comes to domestic automobiles.

IMO, they're just ignorant.

Now, he's screwed.

Matrix · 11-24-2008, 10:40 AM

Thats a stupid attitude, and if he applies that to all of his life he isnt going very far with that kind of inflexibility.

When I bought my Magnum, I was very loyal to Dodge, but I knew if there was anything that came out that took my fancy I wasnt gonna shun it just cos it wasnt a Dodge. Thats just retarded!!

Hope he sees the light.

*DGthe3* · 11-24-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lex

Now before you start yelling at me read the post...

I was at home the other day and a friend of a friend was over. I have my computer hooked up to my tv and brought up the page. I asked him, "What do you think of this?" and showed him some pictures of the new Camaro. He looked at it, quickly looked away and said "I don't like domestic". He then walked out of the room.

HE DIDN'T EVEN GIVE IT A CHANCE! Personally I was pretty

but I'm never one to start conflict and politely turned it off. What do you guys this of this?

(For the record my family owns all GM right now and we allways try to buy domestic first.)

then whats with the Jag?

11-23-2008, 10:32 PM	#1
Lex Drives: 1989 Jaguar XJS w/L98 swap Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 98	I don't like domestic... Now before you start yelling at me read the post... I was at home the other day and a friend of a friend was over. I have my computer hooked up to my tv and brought up the page. I asked him, "What do you think of this?" and showed him some pictures of the new Camaro. He looked at it, quickly looked away and said "I don't like domestic". He then walked out of the room. HE DIDN'T EVEN GIVE IT A CHANCE! Personally I was pretty but I'm never one to start conflict and politely turned it off. What do you guys this of this? (For the record my family owns all GM right now and we allways try to buy domestic first.) __________________ "I thought you didn't give cute girls speeding tickets?" "I don't..... here's your ticket..." 2 wrongs don't make a right... but 3 lefts do!

11-23-2008, 10:33 PM	#2
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	that guy needs to quit being a closed-minded douche. (to be blunt) if he won't consider something just because of whether it's made by this country or another, he's retarded. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408 Last edited by zebra; 11-23-2008 at 10:44 PM.

11-23-2008, 10:38 PM	#3
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Since he's your friend I'll keep my comments to myself... Suffice to say, he wouldn't have left my house without getting an hour-long speech, and several screams... I might suggest you try to change his mind. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-23-2008, 10:43 PM	#4
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	i know he's your buddy & all, but you asked... so that's what i think. for a little clarification: i ain't trying to say he's a horrible person or anything. i'm sure he's a great guy- after all, he's your friend. that's just a bad mindset to have towards things that are out of your comfort zone. people should look at most things on an individual basis and get the facts before they make a blatant judgment like that. sorry if my first response was upsetting. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

11-24-2008, 09:05 AM	#9
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Close minded. Moron. anything that i missed. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

11-23-2008, 11:09 PM	#5
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	Maybe he got burned before. That can take years to recover from, I know.

11-23-2008, 11:27 PM	#6
FFMaro Drives: 91' Chevy Truck K1500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37	I know a girl that used to owned a Chevy Vega years back, one day its alternator died, ever since then she has hated American cars and only drives Honda, she says that Hondas last forever and dont have problems. These types of people are closed minded, ignorant and pass judgement on all domestic cars just because of 1 incident 20-30years ago with 1 car, its insane to think that domestic cars have not improved since then and that they are inferior to forgein cars.

11-23-2008, 11:30 PM	#7
Congoman775 Drives: Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,315	you are always going to have the people who hate domestics, but those are the same people that have trouble reminding themselves why they paid as much as they did for an import when our cars are blowing their doors off.

11-24-2008, 09:11 AM	#10
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	Unfortunately there are alot of people who are "close minded" when it comes to domestic automobiles. IMO, they're just ignorant.

11-24-2008, 09:48 AM	#11
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	domestic hate today is largely based on myth. the build quality and reliability of GM and Ford today are on par with their Japanese counterparts, which have seens their quality drop a bit recently (while domestic makers improved theirs).

11-24-2008, 10:40 AM	#13
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	Thats a stupid attitude, and if he applies that to all of his life he isnt going very far with that kind of inflexibility. When I bought my Magnum, I was very loyal to Dodge, but I knew if there was anything that came out that took my fancy I wasnt gonna shun it just cos it wasnt a Dodge. Thats just retarded!! Hope he sees the light. __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

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