If you are looking to buy domestic when car shopping - check out the list below. I have listed the top American made cars based on Consumer Reports.
1. The Chevrolet Malibu - The only American made car to make the list of “Top Picks” for 2009 car models. Proven to be compared to the Toyota Camry and “very good” when it comes to dependability.
2. The Ford Focus - According to Consumer Reports the Ford Focus rated better then competitors from General Motors and Chrysler.
3. The Lincoln MKZ - It was rated very similar to the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans which are both good reliable cars.
4. The Cadillac DTS - Received a fairly decent rating good enough to earn a top spot for American cars in this class.
5. The Ford Escape Hybrid - This model took top spots in two areas for American cars “Green Car” and “Small SUV”
6. The Ford Taurus X - Was rated “good” when it came to dependability.
7. The Chevrolet Avalanche- also made the “top picks” category but for pick-ups.
So next time you are in the car market and you are looking to buy American be sure to check these cars out! Good Luck!!!
As I stepped outdoors today I realized I have a pretty cool car. I think that it is perfect for my needs as a car owner. I own a 2002 Toyota Camry. It gets great gas mileage and since owning it I have never had any major mechanical problems with it. It is black with grey leather interior and I must say one of the most comfortable cars I have ever owned.
When I turned 16 my parents gave me my first car. It was a 1980 Toyota Corolla/Tercel hatchback. It was white and at that time and worth about $1,000.00. My parents helped all of the kids in my family get their first car. I loved my first car, it helped me get from point A to point B and it ran pretty well. I also got my first job when I turned 16. I worked at Dairy Queen and over the years I saved up enough money to buy my second car.
My second car was a 1990 Toyota Celica. It was quite the jump from my first car. It was red and it had black interior. As I got older I started working for US Bank. This allowed me to continue to save money and helped me purchase my next car, which was a 1993 Acura Integra. It was forest green with tan leather interior.
I had my Acura for a few years and then decided it was time to upgrade again. The next car I purchased was a 2000 Toyota Celica. Now this car was really nice and a lot of fun to own. I had it for a few years, which brings me to my current car situation. Hopefully in the future I can upgrade even more - but for right now it is prefect for my needs.