by
pzini
Apr 02, 2009
Well said, FordF2502001. Buy the American car- it is your best bet for $ now, and for our future:
2009 Focus, 24 city, 35 highway, 28 combined, Avg low price new- $14,000
2009 Cobalt, 25 city, 37 highway, 30 combined, Avg low price new- $14,000
2009 Caliber, 24 city, 30 highway, 27 combined, Avg low price new- $15,000
2010 Insight, 40 city, 43 highway, 41 combined, Avg low price new- $21,000
2009 Prius, 48 city, 45 highway, 46 combined, Avg low price new- $26,000
At a $5,000 - $12,000 premium for the Japanese hybrids over the American economy cars, it's easy to see it will take a very long time to break even. Longer still if you figure the cost of financing into the difference, and longer still if you consider the cost of service.
Then, if you still have any doubt how to spend your American dollars, consider: would you rather buy a car built by your neighbor, who will spend his wages where you work, here in the U.S., or a car built in Japan, by a guy who will spend his wages in Suzu