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Just because you assemble a product in The USA doesn't mean you get a "Made in USA" label. There are rules and regulations for that little label. I printed the Rules on one of these threads.
Pack. Just because Harlie's are made a little better doesn't mean there good. Harlie's Suck as far as down time for repairs. The reason why Harlie's are selling is because of Fan Loyalty. No self respecting biker gang would be caught dead on a Honda, no matter the quality. And I believe the same should apply to Ford, GM, and Chrysler.
And the challenge from SS is to compare resale value of a Yota and a Ford, I would say Challenge excepted for a few rules.
1. Comparable equipped
2. Comparable priced.
In other words a 1/2 ton, 4 door, auto, V8, Against the same equipment. Id bet on the Ford.
All though Jap cars and trucks run just fine and have very good reliability, To me its a matter of pride, Any Honda runs better than any Harley, But Fan loyalty and pride are worth a bunch.
US citizens want to own Jap cars and trucks, Hell, go right ahead, Have 2. But when an American company is threatened by a Jap company, then I guess its time to choose . No one is telling anyone what brand to buy just like Harley owners can choose to go to the Honda dealer if they want to. Anyone can also fly a raising sun in there front yard instead on the Stars and Bars, If they want to.
Ron
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