Survey: 80% of public considering American brand for next car purchase [w/POLL]
It seems like only yesterday we brought you news that Consumer Reports recommends the Mustang over the Camaro and Challenger. In fact, it was yesterday. Now, if you read the post's fine print, you saw that the Ford racked up 78 points to the Chevy's 71 and the
Almost least surprisingly, confidence in Ford is up the most -- a big 17% over last year. Why aren't we surprised? With products like the new 2010 Mustang, Flex, Taurus (and SHO), F-150 and Transit Connect (with the Euro-Focus looming) how could consumers not stop and take a second look? And with all-stars like the Shelby GT500 and Raptor SVT, third, fourth and fifth looks are in order.
Most surprisingly, confidence in recently bankrupt and mondo-pruned back General Motors is up 6% compared to last year, possibly proving the maxim that GM is too big too fail. Least surprising is the word on Chrysler -- consumer confidence has fallen off a whopping 25%. True, like GM they went belly up. Unlike GM, the Pentastar'd maker sells the Caliber, Sebring, Journey and Nitro -- Jeep Compass, too. And of course, Mopar's fate now rests in the hands of Fiat. Not exactly a sleep-easy prescription. Fun poll for you to participate in after the jump.
[Source: Consumer Reports | Image: Justin Sullivan/Getty]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 7)
cool_ozzyfromkalush 2:09AM (9/03/2009)
Coyote is all I'm waiting for...
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Robert 7:36PM (9/02/2009)
This is truly a great time to be a Ford shareholder!
And GM too, oh wait...
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Yaroukh 7:39PM (9/02/2009)
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/news/consumer-reports-survey-car-buyers-are-thinking-american-brands/overview/index.htm
Epsilon-Not 7:39PM (9/02/2009)
Didn't you hear? EVERYONE'S* a GM shareholder now, whether you like it or not!
* - Offer only valid in the US and Canada.
joe 7:54PM (9/02/2009)
CR survey respondents does not = American public at large.
Not THAT Matt 8:14PM (9/02/2009)
Why would you read or post past the first few comments - or even bother at all? It's all a bunch of fanboy BS anyway.
In other news, the Toyota Camry is one of the least impressive cars in it's segment.
Also, Toyota isn't God's Gift to Car Buyers.
Also, other brands who aren't Toyota exist. Put down that Consumer Reports and get to a dealership to actually test drive a car or two, and might I suggest checking out more than one brand?
ebleyes 8:18PM (9/02/2009)
Ford needs only two things to be on top:
1. Provide the American consumer with the same products they offer the European consumer. (S-Max, C-Max,Fiesta,Euro Focus,Ka ,Kuga)
2.Catch up with other competitors in emerging markets (China,Russia,South America).
Quantumphysics 10:29PM (9/02/2009)
With the Ford Taurus SHO, Buick Lacrosse, CTS-V and a bunch of other affordable luxury cars coming out there's never been a better time to buy American.
The Buick Lacrosse is rated higher than an ES350.
SHO is the new HEMI.
flfny 10:40PM (9/02/2009)
@ebleyes
I agree partly with your statement. Ford's Europe division has great cars. In fact I'm holding out for a Ford Fiesta (closest I'll get to a Ford Focus Euro spec for atleast another year)
As for your second point, I disagree. I think they should concentrate on their home market. Almost every car companies have strong home market presence and their strongest product line. Ford has had the opposite for years. Their product line, although selling well, was no good.
Just my 2cents
SimbaDogg 11:58PM (9/02/2009)
this might sound bad...but i'm still not on board w/ any german manufacturers yet, especially MB. i dont want to be stereotypical about their quality and warranty issues, but last i checked they're still more problematic than the lexus/cadillac nameplates...and for much more cash. so if i were to vote, i'd have to say US of A, and land of the rising sun + korea....well if they had that option.
Yaroukh 7:37PM (9/02/2009)
I am concerned about Matt's mental health... Oh wait... forget it.
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Matt (that likes ford) 8:06PM (9/02/2009)
+10
swimstarguy 7:37PM (9/02/2009)
Well, I'd consider them all so I guess that means I'm considering them from the USA... Where's the "I'm not depending on the country" option?
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BoxerFanatic 10:17AM (9/03/2009)
Agreed
I'll consider anything worth consideration on it's merits.
That doesn't mean that I'll just buy anything, or that I'll buy with a special emphasis on the brand name's country of origin.
So, technically, I could count as "considering an American brand" because I am not singling them out.
Mike7 7:40PM (9/02/2009)
I would definitely consider the new Buick LaCrosse, if I were in the market.
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Smokem 7:41PM (9/02/2009)
I'm biased to who I buy from as long as they make what I want.
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Who 'Dis? Who 'Dat? 7:45PM (9/02/2009)
If I were in the market for a new vehicle I would definitely consider a Cadillac. Ford has also made great progress so I wouldn't cross them off the list either.
As for Chrysler, maybe with the exception of their new Jeep Grand Cherokee, I'd let that train leave the station without me. Granted, a new 300 and Charger are due out soon, but since we haven't had a chance to see them the jury is still out on those vehicles. The infusion of Fiat's design influence and technology sounds promising, but I still think it will be several years before the folks at Auburn Hills will be able to field anything worth a real second look.
With regards to a foreign brand, I wouldn't rule it out. It just depends on what's available and captures my fancy ... like anything else.
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Xa 7:47PM (9/02/2009)
to quote the great sonny crockett from miami vice, "i buy whatever the hell i want."
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Kitko 3:59AM (9/03/2009)
Hey, slow down, considering and buying are two VERY different things.
80% consider an American car. I'm considering flying to the Moon this year.
But when I'll go to purchase the ticket, I will realize that the Moon flight is not reallly possible this year. So I'd fly to Japan instead.
Karan Shah 7:47PM (9/02/2009)
This just in: the automotive bailout and surrounding carpocalypse was just a huge marketing stunt.
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