To nobody’s surprise, GM and Chrysler, having pissed away their earlier loan gift from the Feds, are gathering around the Federal trough yet again, pleading for more billions to tide them over for a few more short months, at which point they’ll be back after pissing away those billions. That they’ll get those billions from a feckless Congress and Executive Branch is a mortal lock.
This should stop. Pounding more billions down the Detroit rathole just delays the inevitable collapse of two institutions which tug at my heartstrings; two iconic American companies, whose products have been part of the fabric of my life for as long as I can remember. It’s time for them to go. The incredible waste of resources in two companies whose vehicles continue to be parked, awaiting buyers who don’t buy, must end.
Ford Motor Company, who has never tugged at my heartstrings, has said they can weather this current storm while remaining off the federal teat. Ford, Found On Road Dead, Fix Or Repair Daily, as we used to say, is now the shining star of the American automotive industry. I checked Ford out today; to my surprise, they have a great lineup of stylish, fuel-efficient cars. When I’m in the car market again, a Ford of some description will be gracing my driveway parking spot.
What’s good for General Motors is good for America used to be the line. That line should now be What’s good for General Motors is breaking America.
There is an alternative. Ford. Drive One.
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I’ve owned four different car makes, Subaru, Ford and Honda and Land Rover. The first three types have given me years and years of dependable service. The Land Rovers were mechanical nightmares.
Despite the reliability of Subaru and Honda, the only vehicles I have ever truly loved were Fords. In fact, the 1968 Mustang that I owned is truly the car love of my life. I wish I had never sold it. I am simply awaiting the moment I am blessed to own another. Good cars.
And as a rebuttal to the Ford jests, try: Chevrolet, Cracked heads, every valve rattles, oil leaks every time.
And in response to the recent bailout: GMC, Government made cars.