Should I Buy Foreign or Domestic?
There was a time when “true Americans” were expected to buy American cars. There were several reasons why, some true, others not so true. The two most common were:
-Foreign cars (particularly Japanese cars) are inferior
-American cars create jobs and boost the economy
While there is a certain beauty to be found in good-ole American muscle cars, many countries have learned to produce great vehicles these days. In terms of “quality”, it’s more about preference when it comes to finding the best car for yourself.
As for the second statement, while it is true, it’s not near as true as it used to be.
Over the years, many American manufacturers began outsourcing vehicle production to foreign countries (mostly Canada and Mexico). Meanwhile, a lot of major foreign companies began producing cars within the United States. In fact, at one point, Toyota was producing more American made vehicles than Chrysler.
It is still believed that buying a car from an American company does more for the economy, even if the car itself was built across the border. But the truth is, buying any car within America is good for the economy. That’s why at Action Auto, we believe your primary concern should be finding a car that is the best price and has the features you need.
If, however, you still want a car that was made in America, there is a way to find out. Simply look at the VIN number on the car. If the first digit is 1,4, or 5, then your car was assembled in the USA. Just so you know, different parts of the car could have been assembled elsewhere, including the engine.
You may not know this, but many car companies actually work together on different car parts. Sometimes, it’s car frames, other times it’s the engine itself. The world of car manufacturers is a tangled and confusing place. That’s why it never hurts to do a little research on a vehicle to know just where it comes from.
Or, you can simply let us do the researching (and buying) for you. We only sell good, reliable vehicles and we sell them for unbeatable prices, whether they were made here in the States, or half way around the world.
