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I just bought an American carWell, classic Murphy's Law: I paid off my '02 Bonneville in August and, last Monday, the engine locks up - it's a goner. Now, isn't that par for the course? I got estimates on a new engine, and best deal was $4000 (w/ labor) for a rebuilt engine with 50K miles. The question then becomes - do I continue throwing money at a car that's not even worth $4 grand, especially when I also need a new cad. converter, intake manifold thingy, and transmission. Of course not, even Clark Howard wouldn't do that. So, I went shopping for a new car. Like a good American, I looked at the American car companies first - excluding Pontiac (you know, screw me once shame on you...). I liked the Ford Fusion. Nice body style, reasonably priced - built in Mexico. Now, my WWII veteran grandfather would roll over in his grave to know that what I drove home was an '09 Honda Accord. It's beautiful! 2-door (the kids are pretty much out of car seats now), dark grey, 100,000 mile warranty, great gas millage, and will flat fly for a 4-cylinder. Country of origin for the engine - USA, Country of origin for the transmission - Japan, final point of assembly - Ohio = American jobs! Now, I could absolutely vomit at the thought of taking on a car note at this time; however, I am in love with my new American made Honda. It's nice to have a heater that works, a gas gauge that works, and a car that I can rely on. Sorry, grandaddy, if you can hear me: This is not the same economy you knew, the market is global and there is no such thing as the 'American' automobile of your generation. P.S. Classic Murphy's Law
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