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Old 04-23-09, 08:27 AM
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Question You were given 20k from the govt to buy one American branded vehicle. What do u buy?

Notice I did not say American made b/c from the Acuras to BMW/Benzs/Toyotas many models are made here.

So lets say the next plan is to give an American with a job 20 grand to buy an American branded car.

Car must be a NEW 2008/2009/2010 model

What do you buy? Do you buy something that will be paid for with the cash like a Cobalt? Do you buy something around 30k? Do you go all out and put it towards a ZR1

What would you buy?

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Old 04-23-09, 08:30 AM
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i would get the new ford fusion hybrid..or the new camaro with a stick
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Notice I did not say American made b/c from the Acuras to BMW/Benzs/Toyotas many models are made here.

So lets say the next plan is to give an American with a job 20 grand to buy an American branded car.

What do you buy? Do you buy something that will be paid for with the cash like a Cobalt? Do you buy something around 30k? Do you go all out and put it towards a ZR1

What would you buy?
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Old 04-23-09, 08:31 AM
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I'm assuming this will be a new car. I would put money towards a C6 Z06.
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pontiac g8 gxp
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Old 04-23-09, 08:59 AM
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So, $20k plus my own money?

I would go with the CTS. Maybe the Camaro if I want to make a statement...
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Old 04-23-09, 09:09 AM
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Camaro 300 hp direct-injected V6 would be my choice.
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Old 04-23-09, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by stvincent
pontiac g8 gxp
Count me in for one too!
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
So, $20k plus my own money?

I would go with the CTS. Maybe the Camaro if I want to make a statement...
+1 CTS then Camaro.
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if the whole point of buying an american branded car is to support the american car industry, i would buy from the manufacturer that has the best chance of surviving the economic downturn. i'd go with ford, and specifically the ford fusion hybrid.
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G8 GXP, CTS-V, Grand Cherokee SRT8 gets my vote.....assuming I'll get approved for them
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For $20k, I would go with the 1.4 L 2011 Chevy Cruze. I was very impressed with the look, feel & build quality of this new compact by Chevy. It puts the Corolla & Civic to shame.. Here it is below fresh from the auto show

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It would be a toss up between the SRT-8 Challenger or the SS Camaro, leaning towards Camaro though, so I would put money up.
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I wouldn't bother getting anything. If I have to put any money into the purchase then the govt can have theire 20k rebate check back.
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For $20k, I would go with the 1.4 L 2011 Chevy Cruze. I was very impressed with the look, feel & build quality of this new compact by Chevy. It puts the Corolla & Civic to shame.. Here it is below fresh from the auto show




Then of course if I were to add my own cash to the mix then I would get the Vette ZR1 or CTS-V.
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Originally Posted by Allen K
+1 CTS then Camaro.
+2 on the CTS
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