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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 781807)

How many Ford GT's were exported to Europe?

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 781811)

Nine thousand.

Are you sure? Because I thought that
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gwg_CUzB4r...0/over9000.jpg

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 782136)

Are you sure? Because I thought that
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gwg_CUzB4r...0/over9000.jpg

:bowrofl::tup:

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 782136)

Are you sure? Because I thought that
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gwg_CUzB4r...0/over9000.jpg

Show me where production for the Ford GT during the 2 years the "current" iteration was produced totalled more than the # I gave you (not counting test/press cars).

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 782178)

Show me where production for the Ford GT during the 2 years the "current" iteration was produced totalled more than the # I gave you (not counting test/press cars).

:facepalm:

9000, dude. 9000!

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 782186)

:facepalm:

9000, dude. 9000!

Or...roughly 200% of the 2-year production volume.

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 782233)

Or...roughly 200% of the 2-year production volume.

:facepalm:

Get with the meme, man.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 782246)

:facepalm:

Get with the meme, man.

Meh, never did the Dragon Ball Z thing. I am one of those rare Americans who isn't trying to assimilate into the Japanese pop culture--regardless of my SN on here, lol

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 782268)

Meh, never did the Dragon Ball Z thing. I am one of those rare Americans who isn't trying to assimilate into the Japanese pop culture--regardless of my SN on here, lol

I think the Japanese Manga mentioned over 8000 and not 9000. It was only the american version that said over 9000. So, in a way, it is Americanized.

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Originally Posted by rj45 (Post 781947)

I agree with ImportConvert. IME, American cars' drive-trains are tough. My '87 GT had 50K miles when I got rid of it...not a ton of miles, but enough. I didn't abuse the car, but it was well used. The motor never missed a beat. The trans held up well, too. Eventually, the third gear syncro became a bit balky, but it still shifted.

These days, there are few (if any) sacrifices when buying American. Overall quality/fit-and-finish is very competitive. I look forward to seeing what GM does with the C7 Corvette. If they give it nicer seats and interior materials, and a bit more solid feel, it will truly be a world class sports car.

Corvette Reliability:
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Reliability - MSN Autos

Mustang Reliability:
2009 Ford Mustang Reliability - MSN Autos

350Z Reliability (370 not available):
2008 Nissan 350Z Reliability - MSN Autos

Moral of the story? Pick your ride based on what you like, they are all about the same mechanically, when it comes to reliability. Some may want suede door inserts, some may want 500+bhp. Want both? Buy a high-end porsche or get a lambo/ferrari/AMG/ or ///M5 or something, but don't expect to pay $40-65K like you would for a 370Z-Z06.

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 782268)

Meh, never did the Dragon Ball Z thing. I am one of those rare Americans who isn't trying to assimilate into the Japanese pop culture--regardless of my SN on here, lol

Don't hate!

Yeah maybe American cars from 15 years ago were outdated, crappy, and unreliable (obviously).

Nowadays, however, American cars (like the Mustang and many others) are just as reliable or even more reliable and affordable than their European/Japanese counterparts. Also the amount of performance you get from an American car will always trump over their imported compeition (dollar per dollar).

Anyone who disregards these realities are doing nothing but spreading ignorance. All the import fanboys that just can't believe that American cars can look, better handle better, get faster lap times, and make much more power for equal or lesser value, need to wake up and smell the 21st century.

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Originally Posted by rj45 (Post 781947)

I agree with ImportConvert. IME, American cars' drive-trains are tough.

That's true of every American ca/truck I've ever owned. The rest of the vehicle, however, has sucked a$$ in terms of reliability.

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve (Post 784750)

The rest of the vehicle, however, has sucked a$$ in terms of reliability.

In many cases, that's true. Although, my '87 GT was fully functioning when I sold it. The power locks/windows, wipers, hvac, etc. all worked from day one. Though a bit of a rattle trap, no interior parts fell off into my lap. I'm not rough with my things, so that probably helped a little.

The car certainly could have been built/finished better...no argument there. However, today's American cars have better build quality, reliability and rigidity than their ancestors. I have no qualms about buying American, today.