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Old 11-29-2007, 08:44 PM
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I was a buy American advocate until my 2nd chevy in a row died an early death. No satisfation from GM so never again for life. I consider the Japanese our friends now but was very disappointed to discover my 2 Nissans are actually French. I do like my new Polaris RZR(thank you Canada).
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Old 11-29-2007, 09:16 PM
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I was a buy American advocate until my 2nd chevy in a row died an early death. No satisfation from GM so never again for life. I consider the Japanese our friends now but was very disappointed to discover my 2 Nissans are actually French. I do like my new Polaris RZR(thank you Canada).

Four Toyota pickups --- 1985-2003 -- well made & durable. A few problems, such as head gaskets on the early models.

New in 2004 Chevy Silverado/diesel --- 78,000 miles, and is still holding up rather well. All electronic equipment still works as well as on day one. Duramax engine and Allison transmission have been great!

Have replaced a front end bearing & tie rod, but I didn't help it any by wacking a gutter water drain notch at about 55 mph.

Would buy Toyota again, and probably Chevy too; after I see what it's doing at 130,000 miles or so.

New in 1998, Honda Valkyrie motorcycle. No problems.............period.

1996 -- 0360 Lycoming. Started on first blade in 2007. Must have been the Van's priming system... (RV related)

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Old 11-29-2007, 09:38 PM
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And don't forget, Van's QB kits are not assembled by the good folks in Aurora, OR.
The Philippine Islands were a former unincorporated territory of the United States, so it would be a stretch, but you could say that Van's RV's are Made in the Old USA.
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Old 11-30-2007, 01:12 PM
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I read in the news today that Cessna is outsourcing the new 162 Skycatcher to CHINA. I am thoroughly disgusted. Had I not already decided to build my own... THAT would have cemented the deal. DJ
To be safe, if you buy a Skycatcher, you better keep you kids away from it. for fear of them getting lead poisoning.

I wounder how they are going to meet the weight requirements with all of that lead in the paint. But, that will probably be the least of the problems.

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Old 11-30-2007, 01:28 PM
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My Toyota Tundra pickup was manufactured in Princeton, Indiana. It's hard to understand why GM and Ford can't do final assembly on vehicles in the US anymore. Here in Georgia we are getting a new Kia plant down south. Apparently the Japanese and Koreans know how to make a buck on US labor, but apparently we Americans have lost that ability, and now we can only think of maximizing profits by cutting costs and offshoring jobs (how original and insightful).

Does anyone else find it ironic that the Chinese are manufacturing an airplane that will have probably 0 sales in China? China has no such thing as GA.
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Old 11-30-2007, 01:35 PM
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...Apparently the Japanese and Koreans know how to make a buck on US labor, but apparently we American's have lost that ability, and now we can only think of maximizing profits by cutting costs and offshoring jobs (how original and insightful)...
Isn't it funny how they have offshored their jobs to us?
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Old 11-30-2007, 06:01 PM
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Phillipines and Chezks, I think.
I'll be doing the "Made In America" slow build when I start. I know I can do a good or better job than a "?" where ever it is made and know what I have when it is finished.
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Old 11-30-2007, 07:46 PM
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I was at OSH this year and I watched the ticker on the deposits go up by the minute (they had an electronic counter to help create a feeding frenzy).
Personally, I would want a refund. Nothing against Chinese folks, but if Cessna had my money, I would be asking for it back. I think this was a big mistake on their part as most folks in line to pony-up +100Gs were doing so because they think they are getting a Cessna.

In the motorcycle industry, the Chinese offerings have been total junk, they are getting better with all the dough we have going their way, but I won't be strapping my carcus to anything that says MADE IN CHINA. I know Van uses overseas labor, but Cessna is a "legacy" american aircraft manufacturer, they aren't selling **** like Walmart (which I boycott). So when will Boeing go to China, how bout Gulfstream, Lear, etc, etc. I am embarassed for Cessna.

Come to think of it, I building an RV so it's someone else's issue, except that I need the US economy to stay viable.
Rant over...................
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Old 11-30-2007, 08:10 PM
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Exclamation China made

I own a lot of products made in China, including anything I've ever bought from Harbor Freight. I buy them knowingly, and accept a high failure rate in doing so. I think it's near impossible to buy anything that doesn't have some component in it made overseas. We live in a global world now, and things aren't as cut and clear as they used to be.

That said, I would never, NEVER, NEVER trust my life to an airplane made in China!
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Old 11-30-2007, 08:31 PM
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So when will Boeing go to China, how bout Gulfstream, Lear, etc, etc. ..
Sorry to burst y'alls bubble, but according to the Shenyang Aircraft' Companys web site (the announced builder of the Cessna Skycatcher) they have been making Boeing parts for some time.
Empennage for the 737-700 and the 757's cargo door.
Not even the Harley Davidson motorcycle is all made in to USA.

http://www.sac.com.cn/eng/commercial...e-products.htm
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