Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1085588)

even if it's one of these?

http://www.carpages.co.uk/guide/@ima...art-fortwo.jpg

Originally Posted by BeachZTT (Post 1086255)

Noooo, you guys forgot the car guy rule! It has to make noise and go fast. That thing comes with a free box of tampons. :bowrofl:

Originally Posted by mikeSS (Post 1086221)

yup, even if its made in Canada, still makes a better impact on america over other brands.

Originally Posted by Inspector71 (Post 1083855)

Some aspects of this post may offend some members and that is NOT my intention. Please don't miss the main point. A new neighbor moved in a week ago. I saw he had a 67 GTO, totally restored, good, his wife a newer Pontiac sedan, and they also had a Chevy truck. I try not to judge but, having lived in this part of Missouri for 20 years, I have encountered a certain mentality that equates owning "foreign" cars as bad. I introduced myself and told him the previous owners were meticulous in their care of the home. He said, "Of course they were, or we wouldn't have bought it." His tone was a little smart a&$ but I shurgged it off. I told him they put a lot of time in the yard and so forth. He told me of course they did because that is the only kind of home they buy. I tried again. I commented on how nice they and all their new neighbors were. He said I would notice no change with them. I told him I keep to myself, mind my own business, and whatever he did on his property, house, driveway, etc. was none of my business. He stared at me without answering as if he didn't like what I said. I tried one more time. I commented on how nice his 67 GTO was and mentioned I had some old cars I played around with and hoped to get to them one day. He asked which kind? I told him 66 Plymouth Valiant convertible, 68 Barracuda, and a 68 Charger that was maybe more rust than metal. He then grabs me around the neck, I kid you not, and shakes me saying, "Then why are you driving Nissans!" My wife has a Sentra. He asked me again saying I should drive only American cars. So I had had enough. I told him I wasn't buying cars from companies whose unions gave money to elect people hostile to my political interests especially my liberty. He asked what I meant and I told him the 2nd Amendment. He then launches into talking points about no one needing a 35 round "clip." I explained my dad carried an M1 Garand in the Korean War and no one had a 35 round "clip." He then began to pepper me with one question after another asking a new one before I could answer and old one. He then tells me he is from Detroit, is a GM Auto worker, an assembler, and was transferred to Missouri. He told me he was union and a Democrat. He then tells me I am a teacher, (my neighbors told) and how do I feel about that. I told him I am not in the union and wouldn't join one because I don't want labor money going to Democrats or Republicans. He then tells me, "Well, I'm a true blue American. I'm American to the core, I drive American cars, am in the union, and a Democrat." In other words, if you are not like that, you are not an American. He then excused himself and went into his garage. I finished cutting the grass and then backed my red Z out of the garage and washed it, slowly, even though it was clean.

Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 1086322)

I would have to say that after reading that, I really thought you were in Texas. Talk about red-neck heaven.

Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1086327)

Texans arent Americans they're Texans and they build Toyota Tundras. :stirthepot:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1086239)

stop farting around and go tell GM to build in the US. Wats holding them back? There must be a reason..

then you know why they are built in canada, improve watever that is and bring it back.
You got Canadians feeling sorry for us...why? Get the shiitt straight and build american muscle in detroit how it should be done. Stop crying over foreign car sales. If you build great cars no need to worry about imports. Too many whiners and :crying:

Originally Posted by mikeSS (Post 1086221)

yup, even if its made in Canada, still makes a better impact on america over other brands.

Originally Posted by Shamu (Post 1085620)

You should remind him that you cant support GM because they took federal bailout money to finance their plants in China and Korea.

Going Global: South Korea First To Build, Sell New 2013 Chevrolet Malibu - Rumor Central

Tell him you support Nissan because of their investment in US manufacturing jobs.

What year and model Chevy truck does he drive? Hope its not one made in Mexico. LOL!

Also let him know that driving old cars doesnt help manufacturing sector much either as many of the replacement parts come from outside the US and old cars dont drive new union manufacturing jobs he so proudly "supports"..

If anything he isnt much of a patriot? Do you ask him if he shops at Wall Mart and buys cheap Chinese made stuff or does he go to local farmers markets to buy stuff and have expensive union craftsmen make everything for him?

I love giving old school "americans" a lesson in global econmics. We dont live in the same world his grand parents did and we arent going back. Time for mr blue blood to become a patriot and embrace global economy.

Originally Posted by mikeSS (Post 1086165)

well in times like this its better to buy america cars. i try to buy American for the most part. my family has 5 new american cars and one BMW. it kind of pisses me off when people buy nothing but foreign cars.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1086361)

BS. That BMW will feed more mouths in America than that Camaro ever could, unless you plan on shipping it to Germany every time it breaks, lol

Originally Posted by Nismoracer (Post 1086391)

Try driving around in the south with a car that has a spoiler. Understand how you feel OP. but as far as your first encounter I would not have commented on how the lawn was taken care of by the previous owner. Sounds you were implying that he bettertakejust as good care of it. From your post you seem pushy and annoying. When I meet people im interested in them not their belongings or what they do for a living or what political party they associate wit. After the 1st question went bad I would have said see ya around bye. Your new neighbor may have other things on his mind and doesn't feel like answering questions. I know I don't when a stranger comes at me with 20 q and a's. As far as his dislike for foreign cars, he's ignorant. You may want to avoid him altogether. You're not going to change his view no matter what facts you present. Haters going to hate.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1086689)

So has anyone suggested finding a new neighborhood yet? :icon17:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1086694)

Why should OP move when newfag is the one causing all the problems?

OP wasn't the one who committed battery.

Originally Posted by whoady4shoady (Post 1084003)

I missed the part where you kicked him in the nuts and then broke the arm he used to grab your neck.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1086701)

The only real annoyance I have is when my next door neighbor scrapes the front bumper on his Porsche when he tries to get into his driveway. :icon17:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1086799)

you still live with your mom, mustang? :icon17: ;)

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1086813)

You now how we Filipinos roll. :bowrofl:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 1086408)

This is not going to end well. I'm guessing he and wifey aren't coming over for dinner anytime soon?

Here's some ideas for ongoing shenanigans that will have your neighbor thinking twice about his recent purchase...

1. Next time you mow the lawn, wear a KKK outfit
2. Hang a big pentagram on your front door
3. When you go to get your morning paper, do so in a pair of Speedo's that are 2 sizes too small
4. Wear a turbin with the Speedo's
5. Get a pet crocodile and keep it chained up on the front porch
6. Post up a couple signs on the closest telephone poles explaining of how a half dozen king cobras got loose from your property (don't forget to offer a reward for return)
7. Sneak a big DUB sticker on the back of his GTO

:D

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1086799)

you still live with your mom, mustang? :icon17: ;)

Originally Posted by fullmonty (Post 1083886)

Haaha way to hit it off with the new neighbors. You could of always reminded him that The Camaro and Challenger are built in Canada and that Nissan has a huge plant in Tennessee.

Originally Posted by whoady4shoady (Post 1084003)

I missed the part where you kicked him in the nuts and then broke the arm he used to grab your neck.

Originally Posted by gbrettin (Post 1084034)

That guy sounds really unstable to me. Are you sure you didn't leave anything out? If it did go down exactly how you said then I would have beat his A$$ to a stump for grabbing me like that.

Originally Posted by Inspector71 (Post 1087010)

The irony is I am a private person and mind my business and never bother neighbors or have had probles with them. Maybe he is a hardcore union guy. I guess I'll find out. Stay tuened.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1087057)

Inspector- there's no irony here. you're a private person. i suggest you not approach him and just wave 'hi' when you see him. expect that he will ignore you but dont feel bad. he will see that you're trying to be nice and making effort.

just give the guy time and space. you approached him on a bad day/bad time and you unknowingly said things he didn't want to hear. doesnt matter if he's a hardcore union guy or not. he has is beliefs and values. dont mess with it as it's like religion to them. :ugh2:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave (Post 1087088)

Inspector, I agree with Kenchan (whose Asian background is being questioned, I just learned. As soon as I type this I will call Donald Trump and get him right on that), that if you give the guy space you can co-exist. Don't waste your breath trying to education him.

But whatever you do, don't let him catch you with any imported beer or wine!

Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ (Post 1084081)

And a second plant of similar size in Mississippi. Over 60% of all Nissan's and Infiniti's sold in the US are made here. I'm not sure the Big 3 could say that. (Unfortunately, our Z's are not)

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1087153)

professordave- lol! in my generation, "Donald" referred to "Donald Duck." :rofl2:

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