Who's your favorite CAR MAKER???? [Archive]

Chase

07-23-2003, 01:26 PM

Deep down I want to say that GM rules...but everyone has their preference and they all make good ones and bad so who can say...

HCS

07-23-2003, 01:33 PM

I like Chevy's but drive a Yugo.

Boozer

07-23-2003, 01:59 PM

It's odd that when you see polls and statistics you would think the Chevy would have the number 1 selling truck since everybody says they love chevys. But y isnt chevy number 1 selling truck?
I am a Dodge Man. I'd roll a Ford before a Chevy but I'll stick to my Dodges.

NOTALENT

07-23-2003, 02:05 PM

Carol Shelby!!! Yeah he did good but I would rather go with Steve Yenko. He made some bad ass cars...For some reason when it comes to speed, Street or Strip Chevy rules...And Chevy has the highest resale value! Chevy Man for Life.

MagicMtnDan

07-23-2003, 02:08 PM

Boozer:
It's odd that when you see polls and statistics you would think the Chevy would have the number 1 selling truck since everybody says they love chevys. But y isnt chevy number 1 selling truck?
I am a Dodge Man. I'd roll a Ford before a Chevy but I'll stick to my Dodges. GM has at least two brands in the same space: Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. When they add the sales of those two together they're usually neck-and-neck with Ford.
Same with SUVs from GM, etc. Ford only sells Ford and doesn't have a competing brand.

25 Eagle

07-23-2003, 05:37 PM

DCB
[ July 23, 2003, 06:38 PM: Message edited by: 25 Eagle ]

RiverToysJas

07-23-2003, 05:40 PM

Honda Cars and Chevy Trucks!

Jbb

07-23-2003, 05:47 PM

Amphicar!
http://www.havasubarney.com/iB_html/uploads/post-45-09963-splash.jpg
[ July 23, 2003, 06:51 PM: Message edited by: JETBOAT BRIAN ]

little rowe boat

07-23-2003, 06:13 PM

Ford because they build the best trucks. period :cool:

Havasu Hangin'

07-23-2003, 06:44 PM

25 Eagle:
DCB Eliminator!
https://webf33a4-tabnet.securesites.com/secure/shoppro/mcixoc020.jpg

Seadog

07-23-2003, 07:09 PM

MMD, you're wrong. F150 is a separate animal than the SD and I think the GM are considered the same. As for SUVs, the Expedition is the same as the Navigator. The Explorer, Mountaineer, Aviator and Mazda Navajo are all variations of the Explorer. The Escape and Mazda Tribute are the same.

BADAXE

07-23-2003, 07:52 PM

lower priced = Honda
mid priced = Acura
higher priced = BMW
trucks = Ford
Dream set up would a BMW M3 conv. for me a BMW X5 4.6 for the wife and a crew cab dually 4x4 diesel Ford for the boat.

NEW 2 RIVER

07-23-2003, 08:21 PM

For me I have the most faith in Ford Motors,problem is after owning 4 or 5 the inside sort of looks the same on all of them.After getting burned out on them I know own my second Chevy HD2500 and still have no faith in there motors.Thank god for leasing and warrantys.
For cars its Honda all the way. :D

rivercrazy

07-23-2003, 08:48 PM

Daily driver - Honda or Toyota
1/2 ton gas truck - Toyota V8
3/4 ton diesel truck - Chevy
Sports car - Acura NSX

Havasu Hangin'

07-23-2003, 08:53 PM

I kinda like my Swedish meatball...
http://www.highperformancecars.com/hhangin/saab.jpg
Although an M5 would be nice...

Mrs.909er

07-23-2003, 10:46 PM

Chevy or Ford.....we pick Ford because Ford is cheaper ( in price ), and because Chevy does not make/ or plan to make a Suburban Diesel.....so we went with the Ford Excursion 7.3. Dodge makes ugly ass lookin' trucks...( Sorry Dodge lovers :rolleyes: )
[ July 23, 2003, 11:47 PM: Message edited by: Mrs.909er ]

future boater

07-23-2003, 10:55 PM

the sad thing is in this day and age it doesnt really matter. just buy what looks the best to you. you will only get out of a vehicle what you put into it. yes there are lemons out there but bottom line you take care of your vehicle and it will take care of you! btw i didnt vote!

Seadog

07-24-2003, 05:21 AM

Every truck built today is miles better than its counterpart of twenty years ago. Any manufacturer has its lemons, so I go by what I have had good luck with. I have found Fords to be unbreakable and Dodge to be pretty reliable mechanically. I will never own another GM period. As far as the Japanese manufacturers, their vehicle philosophies do not suit my needs.

Posey

07-24-2003, 05:38 AM

If it ain't GM it ain't shit :D I have owned a few fords and wouldn't cross the street for one, needless to say a mopar either. I might consider a honda as far as a import. I think there quality is superior :cool: Those new mopar trucks look like they have had a ugly stick used on them :p

Waldo

07-24-2003, 08:37 AM

It's kind of funny that I consider our family a "FORD" family. I drive an F-150 and just picked up the Mrs. a new Expedition.
However, our boat has a Chevy motor??? WTF yuk yuk yuk
As long as it is American.
BTW...For those of you that don't know, Chevrolet is NOT American!!! Louis Chevrolet was from Switzerland.
Henry Ford is from Michigan and is truly American!!!

eliminatedsprinter

07-24-2003, 08:46 AM

rivercrazy:
Daily driver - Honda or Toyota
1/2 ton gas truck - Toyota V8
3/4 ton diesel truck - Chevy
Sports car - Acura NSX These are also my picks.
P.S. I drive an Acura integra, my wife has a Honda civic and my motorhome's based on a Chevy (that I wish was a diesel).

Boozer

07-24-2003, 09:05 AM

As far as sports cars go there are 2 that come into mind.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Toyota Supra TT
This winter I am going to start a drag car project and debating between those 2 cars and a 68 Camaro. I love the Camaros but to find one at an affordable enough price to build up into a drag beast will require me to spend like 2-3 years just restoring the thing. Plus, if I get either of those cars mentioned above I can be the first "resident" to run a 10 second 1/4 mile.
For daily driven car I have to give my vote to Honda and Toyota. If I could afford to I'd daily drive a Lexus but my toys come before a Lexus does.

NOTALENT

07-24-2003, 09:23 AM

When it comes to the Cars Chevy is unstoppable. I love chevy truks as well but there built for cruisers. Still I would never buy a ford!!

burbanite

07-24-2003, 09:26 AM

Mercedes.
Very well engineered.

MRS FLYIN VEE

07-24-2003, 09:30 AM

We have a GM HD 2500 We wouldn't buy any other than GM and Chevy We are Chevy people Never experienced anything bad with one. There like a timex they keep on tickin. :D

WILDERTHANU54

07-24-2003, 08:29 PM

HANDS DOWN THE BEST....
http://web.wanadoo.be/frans.bekaert/ferrari2_Icon.gif
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/253000-253999/253116_10_full.jpg
RACE PROVEN.....
http://f1ferrari.xs4all.nl/f1results.nsf/0/f2fdb2b632ee8901c1256cc60068cc65/Body/0.7C?OpenElement&FieldElemFormat=jpg
http://ferrari.com/cmc_upload/1/610/911/018/GRB28_780.jpg
http://www.ferrari.com/cmc_upload/1/610/910/545/GRB15_780.jpg

future boater

07-24-2003, 09:21 PM

those headers are beautiful....
[ July 24, 2003, 10:23 PM: Message edited by: future boater ]

dmontzsta

07-24-2003, 09:45 PM

Nissan...they are VERY reliable and WELL built.
I have 268k on my Maxima (daily driver) it is fast enough to hang with stock stang GT's, but has 4 doors, luxury, comfort, handling...just perfect :)
For speed, Mustang 5.0 or Twin Turbo Z
Skyline owns too...

future boater

07-24-2003, 09:55 PM

btw if we are dreaming....the new m5 with the 500 horse v-10......

lbzboyhb

07-25-2003, 03:20 PM

chevy
and as long as it has a big block

SBullet

07-25-2003, 03:29 PM

There is nothing better then a Chevy Truck! I own a nice 2500 HD 4x4! I love it!!!!

npb4me

07-25-2003, 03:32 PM

http://community.webshots.com/s/image5/9/62/52/68296252TzyWvg_ph.jpg
http://community.webshots.com/s/image2/8/66/20/81686620DLyQew_ph.jpg
Need I say more....

VillainDave

07-25-2003, 03:32 PM

I guess Ford and GMC since there's one of each in the driveway

VillainDave

07-25-2003, 03:34 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by WILDERTHANU54:
[QB] HANDS DOWN THE BEST....
http://f1ferrari.xs4all.nl/f1results.nsf/0/f2fdb2b632ee8901c1256cc60068cc65/Body/0.7C?OpenElement&FieldElemFormat=jpg
Will it fit in the boat????
[ July 25, 2003, 04:36 PM: Message edited by: VillainDave ]

Ziggy

07-25-2003, 03:49 PM

BADAXE:
higher priced = BMW
trucks = Ford
Dream set up would a BMW M3 conv. for me a BMW X5 4.6 for the wife and a crew cab dually 4x4 diesel Ford for the boat. I like your thinking here BADAXE...then of course I am a BMW dealer so I'm a bit bias :D

Ziggy

07-25-2003, 03:53 PM

Havasu Hangin':
I kinda like my Swedish meatball...
http://www.highperformancecars.com/hhangin/saab.jpg
Although an M5 would be nice... And I like your thinking too HH...then of course I am a SAAB dealer also so I'm a bit bias. :D :D
(see my above post for M5 needs)

Mrs. WetDream

07-25-2003, 04:03 PM

my ford has 188,000 and the suberu xt6 over 200,000 it quit on me. But Fords hands down! :D

CAHotRodBoy

07-25-2003, 04:13 PM

Nothing like an old Ford......
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/750P9160036-med.JPG
.....with Chevy power, of course!!!! :D :D :D

HammerDown

07-25-2003, 04:43 PM

My Favorite...American.

blownmoney

07-25-2003, 05:50 PM

MRS 909ER YOUR KILLING ME WITH THAT DODGE COMMENT, MY BABY IS DAMN GOOD LOOKIN!! !!!LOL web page (http://www.v-driveboat.com/images/gallery/photos/221_DSCN0134.jpg)

Jrocket

07-25-2003, 05:53 PM

BMW :D

BADAXE

07-25-2003, 05:56 PM

Ziggy:
I like your thinking here BADAXE...then of course I am a BMW dealer so I'm a bit bias :D Which BMW dealership do you own?
We might be able to do a little business together.

blownmoney

07-25-2003, 05:56 PM

COURSE MY FORD IS KINDA PRETTY TO..LOL ROADSTER (http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/6d9a5b15/bc/Yahoo!+Photo+Album/roadster/Mvc-001f.jpg?)

blownmoney

07-25-2003, 06:00 PM

HMMM ..FORD DOESEN'T WANT TO SHOW ITSELF

blownmoney

07-25-2003, 06:00 PM

HMMM ..FORD DOESEN'T WANT TO SHOW ITSELF :mad:

Jrocket

07-25-2003, 06:00 PM

BADAXE:
Ziggy:
I like your thinking here BADAXE...then of course I am a BMW dealer so I'm a bit bias :D Which BMW dealership do you own?
We might be able to do a little business together. What exactly does an Automotive management consultant do? Are you the guy that yells from the main office "Get your ass's back to work" :D

Boatcop

07-25-2003, 06:04 PM

Who's your favorite CAR MAKER???? Hitler!
http://www.boatcop.com/tizzy5.jpg
:D

BADAXE

07-25-2003, 06:18 PM

Jrocket:
[What exactly does an Automotive management consultant do? Are you the guy that yells from the main office "Get your ass's back to work" :D No, not really.
I work for a company that does fixed operations (parts & service) training and consulting. We have a handfull of import manufacturers that offer their dealers financial incentives to hire us to help them with profitability and customer statisfaction improvements.

Havasu Hangin'

07-25-2003, 06:27 PM

BADAXE:
We have a handfull of import manufacturers that offer their dealers financial incentives to hire us to help them with profitability and customer statisfaction improvements. Translation:
I get paid to tell people they suck, and that's why they're broke.

BADAXE

07-25-2003, 06:31 PM

Havasu Hangin':
BADAXE:
We have a handfull of import manufacturers that offer their dealers financial incentives to hire us to help them with profitability and customer statisfaction improvements. Translation:
I get paid to tell people they suck, and that's why they're broke. BINGO!