Consumer choices

[2952-0-0]

You have to buy a car. You have two choices. A Toyota, costing $15K and a Ford with $20K. Both are exactly the same. Money is no problem, since Bill Gates is financing you . Which do you choose?

[John Dibble]

Toyota. Don't give me that bull about them being the same - my dad was a mechanic, and he hated Ford engines.

[DanielX]

Which is the better car? And what cars are they?

[dazzleman]

All other things being equal, I'd buy the Toyota.  I think they're a better car.

[J. J.]

I like Toyota's as well.

[??????????]

Toyota Car, Ford Truck. Never Toyota Truck, Ford Car.

[The Man From G.O.P.]

"I'ma ford truck man, thats all I driiiive.
I aint got no boundreeees, i dont comprimiiise

[Alcon]

I would buy whichever is the better car for the price. Blind brand loyalty is for people who are deathly afraid of numbers.

[Nym90]

Toyota is more reliable. I've had good luck with them.

I prefer to buy American if the quality of the two is comparable, but Toyotas are usually quite a bit better than Fords, especially in reliability. And at least Toyotas are manufactured in the United States now.

[Platypus]

Toyota. I'm a Holden man.

[Nation]

Even better if it's a 96 COROLLA

[2952-0-0]

You're missing the point. I mean, would you buy Ford to support American workers or Toyota because of the price?

[opebo]

Toyota is more reliable. I've had good luck with them.

I prefer to buy American if the quality of the two is comparable, but Toyotas are usually quite a bit better than Fords, especially in reliability. And at least Toyotas are manufactured in the United States now.

Well, once they're manufactured in the US, they're no longer going to be more reliable.

That said, I always drive American cars - hand-me-down Cadillacs, Buicks, Lincolns, etc. from the parents.  America did once make reliable larger cars.

[??????????]

Toyota is more reliable. I've had good luck with them.

I prefer to buy American if the quality of the two is comparable, but Toyotas are usually quite a bit better than Fords, especially in reliability. And at least Toyotas are manufactured in the United States now.

Well, once they're manufactured in the US, they're no longer going to be more reliable.

That said, I always drive American cars - hand-me-down Cadillacs, Buicks, Lincolns, etc. from the parents.  America did once make reliable larger cars.

American made trucks are the best vehicle made in the US, hands down.

[Platypus]

Australan made sedans are...good or something

nah, for a truly aussie car, you can't go past a Holden ute.

[Richard]

Toyota probably.  Ultra reliable, and no union shops at their plants.  I try to avoid supporting union shops.