WorkingMom of Somewhere, ME We still have our SUV and a Toyota Camry. Unfortunately, when the auto manufacturers can made an economical vehicle that can tow a boat, utility trailer or camper, then we will always need an SUV or pickup. Ours is paid for and we would lose $ by taking on a car payment in payments, insurance and registration. We took a ride to Cabela's today - it was MOBBED and there were more trucks/SUV's in the parking lot than regular cars.report abuse

Nonny1 of Gainesville, FL Sadistic, there is not ONE vehicle that is 100% American. The parts come from all over the place. Cars considered "American made" are listed below; they have 75% or above American parts. As for your noble comment about never buying a foreign vehicle, I buy the SAFEST and best vehicle for my family, regardless of where it is made (I drive a 1999 Toyota van that has had no problems to date; it was top rated by the unbiased Consumer Reports). If American auto makers want my business, they must produce the safest and best. I'm sure it can be done, if they truly want to do it...

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CJ of Randolph, ME Bole,

A number of those cars are also diesel powered which at least Maine and California do not allow to be sold due to emissions. Fuel economy with emissions is bad; batteries and compact fluorescent bulbs filled with mercury are good for the environment. Just like 15 years ago the methane gas from American cow farts (only American, please note) were blowing holes in the ozone layer and were going to be the demise of us all. Now methane is a green alternative fuel. Get it? You just have to buy into the enviro-wacko notion of the moment to save the planet. Oh hydro dams are evil too 'cause they upset fish, and don't even get me started with wind power and the poor little birdies, not to mention the view.report abuse

sadistic of Augusta, ME Who in their right mind would buy a foreign car that sends their money somewhere else? We already give away our gas money to other countries. Someone who works at a locally owned automobile business of some sort just might get a little extra cash to spend at the car purchaser’s place of business.

At the moment I can’t think of any foreign money that goes into my pocket.

And as for the three-cylinder vehicle that gets sixty-five miles to the gallon; that’s with no one in it. The GPS drops 16.25 mph every time a passenger gets in it.

Besides one of those cars would get lost in one of our local potholes. E.G. Bangor St. Stone St. Is the gas taxed at a percentage rate or at a flat rate? In other words does the state make more or less money as the price of gas increases? My guess would be less bouncing around in my vehicle.

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