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I buy American built cars. But with Japanese names (Subaru from Indiana).

On that topic, I have a screw in one tire of my Impreza. I'm told I can't replace just one tire on an AWD car. But I just learned that Tire Rack will shave a new tire to the same tread depth as the existing tires and then ship it to a local installer. It will then be within the 2/32" tread depth difference (or 1/4" circumference difference) that Subaru says is acceptable. If I don't do that, the difference in tire rotations per mile will put too large a strain on the differentials.
 
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goldy_331 said:
I buy American built cars. But with Japanese names (Subaru from Indiana).
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Some of the most American cars out there have foreign names on them due to tariffs. IIRC, a few years ago the vehicle with the most American made/sourced parts was the Corvette with around 76% American parts, and next was the Camry at around 71%.
 
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goldy_331 said:
I buy American built cars. But with Japanese names (Subaru from Indiana).

On that topic, I have a screw in one tire of my Impreza. I'm told I can't replace just one tire on an AWD car. But I just learned that Tire Rack will shave a new tire to the same tread depth as the existing tires and then ship it to a local installer. It will then be within the 2/32" tread depth difference (or 1/4" circumference difference) that Subaru says is acceptable. If I don't do that, the difference in tire rotations per mile will put too large a strain on the differentials.
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Just underinflate it by about 5 psi, and you'll be fine.
 
alfablue said:
I bet he wont have a choice. So easy to prevent the car from being re-registered and prevent getting insurance.

It's a massive deal on a nationwide basis, and all cars will be fixed or not driven. As they stand right now, they are not legal for use. How long they will wait to let them get fixed is to be determined.
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Cash for Clunkers II?
 
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(I posted this on another forum I'm on, when the news initially broke. So these reactions are 10 days old or so.)

"As a current (and second time) owner of a VW, I have to say I'm disappointed to see VW in something like this. It's mind boggling that 1. VW would risk their reputation and 2. that it took as long as it did for them to be outed for it.

After VW's struggles with their electronics/electrical difficulties in somewhat recent years, this is just another black eye for a manufacturer that is/was(?) attempting to gain market share.

Fortunately, I'm not impacted by this, as my first was an '11 Tiguan gasser and now a '14 Touareg TDI (3.0 L). I can't say if this will steer me away from another VW when the time comes, but the fact that it even gives me pause is bad news for VW, as I have had nothing but good things to say about both of my vehicles. The only reason I upgraded so quick was for towing capacity and slightly better fuel economy, despite a larger/heavier vehicle."
 
alfablue said:
You don't like your fellow Americans? Why not? Some of the cars have gotten really good.
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I don't hate American cars. What I meant is that if I happen to purchase another foreign one, it'll be Japanese.

My Mazda was built in Japan, but my Acura was built in Ohio. The Chevy truck I had was built in Canada.
 
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If I don't get another Wrangler next, I might look into Hyundai. The family discount helps that decision.
 
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Brenthoven said:
If I don't get another Wrangler next, I might look into Hyundai. The family discount helps that decision.
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As you know, my wife has a Sonata, and loves it. Her's was not built in Alabama, her's is straight from Korea. They don't build the hybrids in the same plant, I believe.
 
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All I know is I'm closer to my MDX than ever. I've got my plan figured out. Now I just need to schedule the test drive and start working the dealers against themselves.
 
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dxmnkd316 said:
All I know is I'm closer to my MDX than ever. I've got my plan figured out. Now I just need to schedule the test drive and start working the dealers against themselves.
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The only pause I would have with buying an Acura is that a coworker of mine had an MDX - 2003 or 2004. The Check Engine or Service Engine light would come on when the vehicle hit 60k. He took it to the dealership to get it checked, the dealership said that the light comes on as a service reminder. I wouldn't like to have such a notice kick out at me just for a reminder to have normal maintenance performed.
 
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That's fairly minor. I'm almost certain that hasn't been a feature for a few years based on a quick search of the intarwebs. Sounds like they have a different notice now.
 
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My 2001's TL had a Maintenance Required light that would come on. It was right next to the check engine light and could have been easily mistaken for it, but technically a different alert.
 
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Does anybody have a recent model Forester? I had a 2003 which I loved, and Dr. Mrs. is starting to get pretty annoyed at our Honda Fit (with its scooter battery and Tonka toy-like acceleration). I have virtually no interest in cars, but even I get a little turned on by the tech on the recent Foresters.
 
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Kepler said:
Does anybody have a recent model Forester? I had a 2003 which I loved, and Dr. Mrs. is starting to get pretty annoyed at our Honda Fit (with its scooter battery and Tonka toy-like acceleration). I have virtually no interest in cars, but even I get a little turned on by the tech on the recent Foresters.
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Friend in AK bought one. Roomy as heck, surprisingly quick, and pretty darn good fuel economy.
 
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Kepler said:
Does anybody have a recent model Forester? I had a 2003 which I loved, and Dr. Mrs. is starting to get pretty annoyed at our Honda Fit (with its scooter battery and Tonka toy-like acceleration). I have virtually no interest in cars, but even I get a little turned on by the tech on the recent Foresters.
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Here's the Cliff's notes version of the 2016 model review. On that page is a link to a full review. Edmunds has great content for researching vehicles, all professionally reviewed and unbiased. I do believe the 2015 model won some awards, but that might have been the 2014 model.
 
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Twitch Boy said:
Friend in AK bought one. Roomy as heck, surprisingly quick, and pretty darn good fuel economy.
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Yeah, assuming they haven't ruined them (always possible, but at least not an American company which would have guaranteed it), the line as a whole is wonderful. I'm looking for some insight on say 2012 and later.
 
Kepler said:
Does anybody have a recent model Forester? I had a 2003 which I loved, and Dr. Mrs. is starting to get pretty annoyed at our Honda Fit (with its scooter battery and Tonka toy-like acceleration). I have virtually no interest in cars, but even I get a little turned on by the tech on the recent Foresters.
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It's the Vermont state car, Bernie would be proud
 
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