How Do You Line Up? Survey Reveals Most Popular Cars Among Democrats and Republicans
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Strategic Vision, a marketing research and industry forecasting firm, recently conducted a large-scale survey to determine the most popular cars among Republicans and Democrats, respectively. While the results aren’t too surprising, they’ve given statistical proof to what many have often assumed.
After interviewing more than 38,000 people, the study found that the most popular car among Republicans is the Ford Mustang convertible, followed by the Audi A8 sedan, the Mercedes GL-Class, the Ford Expedition, and the Ford F-150.
For Democrats, favorites included the Honda Civic Hybrid, the Volvo C30, the Nissan Leaf, the Acura TSX Sport Wagon, and the Ford Fiesta.
Ford Motor’s communication director was pleased with the results of the study. ”We’re happy to serve the red and blue states,” he said. “We offer the power of choice to drivers and customers of every political stripe.”
The New York Times writes:
The survey, which had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percent, included retail sales of 2011 and 2012 model-year cars and trucks. The study did not control for demographics like age or income. The news release from Strategic Vision also did not break down sales by geographic location.
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Christopher Chaney, vice president of Strategic Vision, said certain cultural outlooks associated with party affiliations could carry over into car purchasing. For example, Republicans accounted for 69 percent of convertible purchases, compared with 17 percent for Democrats. “In the case of convertibles, we feel that there’s a freedom aspect, and that these buyers are looking to reward themselves, a mindset more associated with Republicans,” Mr. Chaney said.
Ultimately, Mr. Chaney and Mr. Edwards want automakers to consider using their survey data to bolster sales. “The idea is, ‘How do I formulate commercials and messages so that Republicans can be interested in hybrids, and Democrats in convertibles?’” Mr. Chaney said. “Instead of stereotyping people, we should look at these things as opportunities to understand the opposite. Because people are ultimately more alike than different.”
While not topping out the list, President Obama’s most recent personal cars were a Ford Escape Hybrid and Chrysler 300C sedan.
(H/T: Jalopnik)
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Comments (237)
bestartist
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:51pmMini Cooper Countryman Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »I’m an Independent! : )
VegasGuy
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:32pmConservative: Hummer H2 and a GMC pickup. Bought both used and paid cash.
Report Post »Miami
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 8:44pmI could careless what morons with a government grant write as a favorite car. or the recent Government Motors crap for that matter. I proudly drive a Cadillac CTSV that can spank 200 thousand dollar euro trash and rice burners. With a tweak here ands there I have a 200 mpg sedan. The V can go the sophisticated route or it can go to the track and smoke trailered race cars.
As a proud owner of GMC Sierra Denali HD 4×4 diesel crew cab, that is all but pullet proof and could drive through walls while dragging your favorite Toyota, Dodge or Ford.
Sure the corporate/union crap sucks but the trucks and are cars are the class of the world.
It was the progressive media, unions and politicians that put GM in the situation in was in, bashing squeezing and regulating them to the poor house while the progressive executives played along.
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 9:06pman 89 Dodge 4×4 short bed manual four speed. 360 cubic inch with eddelbrock four barrel. Six inches of suspension lift, riding on 35 inch BF Goodrich all terrain. 4:11 gears with Eaton Posi track in the rear Dana 44. NRA Sticker on the back window.
Extreme far right conservative, and just the sight of it makes libs in their little hybrid cars urinate down their leg.
Report Post »zoose
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 9:11pmWhat a pile of Balonie.
Report Post »The Mrs. drives a 99 Camaro.
I drive a ‘95 Grand Caravan
and we have an ‘83 Ford F-250 as our farm truck.
We both would vote for Ron Paul if we could.
OklahomaBound
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 9:15pmActually Libs favorite car is whatever car is currently being subsidized by the government with other peoples money so the they don’t have to pay full price for their own car.
Report Post »claymoremacm
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 9:15pmLOL Roush Mustang..and…Lexas c200h f sport which I debadged so no one would Know it is a Hybrid 44mpg…handles unbelieveably….FNAR…308!!!!
Report Post »Tired of Idiotic Comments
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 9:19pmConservative leaning Independent: Mini Cooper S-Roadster; Infinity Crossover SUV, Chev. Silverado
Report Post »Uranium Wedge
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 10:32pmOne question. Who the hell cares?
Report Post »jColes
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 10:57pmClaymormacm…The Rousch is awesome…FNAR .308 is excellent…mine is very picky about what I feed it…Yours? My post is # 114…see me there, please.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 10:57pmConservative-leaning Libertarian: I drive a 4×4 Ford Ranger.
Report Post »It can push through snow 4 feet deep quite easily which helps the Liberals drive their plastic Matchbox cars once they manage to dig their way out and onto the paths I made.
The city plows only the main roads and only a couple favored residential roads – the roads on which the city council members live I suspect.
mwhaley
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 11:14pmI always wondered about my neighbor. He has owned a Mazda Miata convertible, and a Harley Sportster. He has always driven a Jaguar. He left his wife for his boyfriend. Real men do not let real men own Miatas or Sportsters.
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 11:18pmThey got me nailed! Ford Expedition ! Ford F150 !
Report Post »(okay an occasional Harley UltraGlide Classic(FLHTCUI), or BMW K1200LT )
The-Monk
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 11:58pmObama has a car called The Beast and when it gets hung up on a bump in the road he opens the trunk and takes out his Islamic Magic Carpet and flys it back to the White House.
Report Post »JBARRANCHAZ
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:46am2001 Dodge 4×4, stone cold stock.
1988 GMC K2500 Suburban (not IFS)
numerous 60s and 70s GM muscle cars.
Sorry Miami, you‘re IFS GM truck can’t hang with my SFA ‘01 Dodge. Your GMC is great in many areas, but off-road it lacks strength and ability. ALL GM IFS trucks are less than ideal off road.
Report Post »antiprogressive
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:15am96 3/4 ton chevy pickup
77 1/2 ton chevy pickup
68 gto
all cash
obviously conservative…
Report Post »Macman1138
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 5:31amWhat, no Jeeps?
Report Post »Miami
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 5:45amJBARRANCHAZ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6sPEvxpLoU&feature=player_embedded
Report Post »BigFoot
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 6:23amWe have two MINI’s – 2012 Countryman S and 2010 Cooper Hatchback. Going to wait till next year and get the new Roadster Convertible S. Will trade in the Hatchback. Yes, we too are Independents.
Report Post »drago
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 6:58am@Miami.
Report Post »A “200 mpg sedan”? I think not,20 mpg, maybe,200, no friggin way. And btw, as far as you GMC Denalli,puhlease,as a lifelong,(34years) GM mechanic,working mostly on p/u and heavy trucks,you got screwed with the GMC…….buhahahaha,sorry couldnt resist……
Miami
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 7:23amdrago
Would you like to wager…?
As she sits right now it’s putting out 750 hp at the rear wheels and closer to 25 mpg. As far as the truck I got a great deal that I was and am very happy with my purchase. Especially with the Banks package I recently put on the Duramax, with the new manifolds, turbo and intercooler
Report Post »Miami
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 7:49amsorry 200 mph
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 7:50amWonder if they surveyed libertarians?
My favorite cars are usually in the category “pre-1982 Corvette”. I am especially enamored with the C2 body style (the kind that look like a shark), circa 1965-66.
Modern cars? Dunno. When the Honda CRX was in its heyday I used to love it. Basically anything that hugs the road, goes really fast, and has a manual transmission. Style points are always nice as well (interior leather, a billion gauges instead of an idiot light, etc).
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 10:30amLemme get this straight:
Republicans: muscle car, upper-end sedan, upper-end sedan, SUV, and a pick-up.
Democrats: hybrid chick car, communist car (Swedish), hybrid chick car, a “Sport” (Station) Wagon, and a chick car.
You wonder about the chickification of America? Guess who’s to blame, just based upon who drives what.
Me: Con/Con, an SUV and a sportscar.
Report Post »CLEttinger
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:21amMy first car was a 1980 Dodge Diplomat, then a 1983 Comaro Z28 (had the most fun in this!), then a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500, to now a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and a 600 cc rice rocket for the kicks.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:47amtwo chevy s10‘s ’98 & 2000
if i bought a vehicle today ford truck
Report Post »shy
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:48pmProud owner of a 6 mile/gal 1973 hd 3/4 ton chevy 4×4 with a blown 454 crate engine
Report Post »RinkyDink34
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:33pmI have a Moto Guzzi; where does that fit?
Report Post »SenorGato
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 3:02pmAm conservative and I drive a Prius. I get 55 mpg average. Saving money on gas and generating my own power as I drive is a pretty conservative idea. My only regret: as I see people drive by in their gas guzzlers, I know someday somehow the government will take money from me that I have saved by being smart, and give it to people who can not afford gas or some other expense, because of their own poor choices.
Report Post »B_rad
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 3:49pm@Senorgato, I have nothing against hybrids, I think they’re a pretty good idea. The Prius is a remarkable achievement, as is the Volt. However, when you consider the extra money it takes to buy a hybrid such as the Prius, compared to a comparable sized and equipped gas or diesel car, you don‘t start saving money until you’ve owned it for over 5 years, minimum (on average of course). Hybrids are getting better, and as the tech is amortized over more products, the price is coming down. But at this point, it takes an awful lot of driving to make up for the initial cost. If this country was serious about pushing high mileage cars and reducing our dependance on foreign oil, we would be pushing diesel in a big way. But everything they do reduces our ability to benefit from diesel. Diesel fuel should be cheaper than regular, it isn’t. Regulations are hampering the further development and improvement of diesels here. The MPG achieved by VW, BMW, and Mercedes diesels is on par or better than can be expected with the best hybrids. Don’t believe me? Compare your Prius to a Jetta diesel. The problem is, Prius owners wouldn’t get the satisfaction of glowering at the rest of us if they were in a Jetta.
I’m glad you like your Prius, but when you look down your nose at those of us spending sooooo much more on gas, remember that you paid up front. You’ll save, in the long run, if you keep the car long enough. Most people don’t.
Report Post »kindling
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 7:11pmChevy Tahoe….I am a mountain Mormon!
Report Post »Pontiac
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 8:20pmFrankly I don’t see what some of you are bragging about.
Report Post »“Oh hey, I drive a gas guzzling penis extension that makes Al Gore, Hugo Chavez, and Saudi Arabia richer for no good reason other than to p*ss off liberal environmentalist at the detriment of my wallet.”
Congratulations, you’re not a conservative, you’re an idiot.
Miami
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 9:14pmPontiac
My GMC Sierra Denali HD is a diesel and a flex fuel unite that can run on Natural gas, Vegetable oil hell even used motor oil if I have to. Banks installed the natural gas option for me and I recently added the vegetable oil tank and heater.
The same is true of the CTSV, it can run on premium gas or E85 and I’ve already run it on Menthol Alcohol. It actually runs better and cooler on Alcohol but the range is much less.
Report Post »Pontiac
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 1:23am[it can run on premium gas or E85]
Report Post »[but the range is much less.]
No kidding? So this is remotely cost beneficial? I knew that was a over hyped gimmick years ago.
What does your post do in negating what I said? Sounds like you own what you own to brag about it.
I work on this stuff for a living which has given me a high degree of cynicism which means I only see cars as “reasonable transportation” or “egotistical waste”.
Or a rolling pile of crap that I don’t want to work on…
Hawaii_Conservative
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:48pmFor the record Ford has been government sub for 10′s of years by local and state (taxpayers) cars. How many Crown Vics were driven by local/state law enforcement and govt officials, in the 80‘s and90’s. So buy a Ford or Chevy, it doesn’t matter, they are both guilty of having their hands out for govt contracts or bailouts, respectively
Report Post »Michael
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:57pm@Hawaii_Conservative: Why is selling Crown Vics to gov’t at a profit wrong? Do you say the same thing about Boeing and all the other defense contractors? I‘m not defending Gov’t Motors and Chrysler, but fail to see how Ford should be lumped in with these other two.
Report Post »Mannax
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:58pmThere is a difference between a contract and a bailout. A contract they are providing a good (cars) for money. A bailout is when the company was going to go under due to poor business practices and the government provides them with enough operating capital to (hopefully) fix the problem when they should have failed.
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:12pmFord practiced capitalism, NOT a bailout
Jonboy1799
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:19pmCrown Vics are used by most police departments and government agencies because they are reliable, roomy cars and cheap to fix. VERY sad to see them go
Report Post »Living In NYC
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:21pmNothing like a my weekender…F-250 4×4 with a V-10! Yep…on a good day I get 12 MPG…but she blows down the interstate at 80 mph and doesn’t break a sweat! BTW my front bumper is higher than the trunk lid on the liberal econ-boxes!
My daily is a Grand Prix with a V-8….last year made before Barry and his boy shut down the Pontiac Divison…my 7th purchased new Grand Prix…thank you very much to the real GM! Sorry GM, it will be my last too… no govt motors for me with no Pontiacs! I hope my current GP lasts! Traded my kids Grand Am’s in for a F-150 and the new Taurus!
Sorry GM you lost a loyal customer when you bedded down with the Devil!
Report Post »food plot 7.62
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:29pmSpit the gum out dummy
Report Post »RHO1953
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 8:16pmWRONG!! It isn’t a government handout to make a better police car that the police actually prefer. It IS a handout to have the government take over your company, fire the CEO, give them billions and subsidize a turd electric car that NOBODY will buy.
Report Post »Brooke Lorren
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 8:31pmMy dream car is a Ford Mustang… not a convertible though. They just mess up your hair and leave it badly tangled.
What I can afford, on the other hand, is a 2006 Chevy Cobalt (bought before the bailout; won’t do that again) and a 1987 Buick Park Avenue; I didn‘t even have my driver’s license when that thing was made, but it was inexpensive. They’re both paid for; I guess that’s the most important.
Report Post »MAMMY_NUNN
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 9:14pmGM was bailed out twice back in the 80‘s the military contracted to replace the dodge and jeep with the useless chevy’s with the 350 diesels which proved to be junk from day one couldn’t climb mountains or tow a trailer and then the recent bailout.
Report Post »B_rad
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 10:36pm*Sigh* It really gets old how many people just skim the surface of any issue and then make comments about how one thing is good, the other bad. Ford had it’s hand out right next to the guys from GM and Chrysler. Remember??? Helllo? It was only when Ford saw the massive strings attached that they said no. Ford was lucky because they were in far worse shape years earlier. Why is that lucky? Because they were in such bad shape they sold off most of their foreign brands before the bottom fell out. Because of that, they had a tremendous amount of cash on the books that enabled them to secure loans independent of the govt. But they knew that going in and they still had their hand out. I appreciate Ford’s turn-around, even though I grew up a GM fan. Just don’t give them a pass for “practicing capitalism”. They would have been just as guilty if they hadn’t seen the writing on the Obama wall and found another way. GM was in better shape than Ford and would have been fine if the market hadn’t tanked.
I’m no fan of the bailouts, but to place all the blame on the automakers is wrong. They asked for low cost govt loans and instead got taken over. It was our govt that was running the show and they designed the whole mess so the unions came out smelling like a rose while the non-union dealers, stock- and bond holders got hosed. Sadly, I won’t buy another new GM until the govt is the hell out of their business. I sincerely hope that happens. Until then, I’ll only buy used.
Report Post »GhostOfJefferson
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 7:47amBy your logic, any sale is a “subsidy”. If government buys cars at market price, that’s not a subsidy, that’s a customer paying for a product. It’s a subsidy when government swoops in and pumps billions of dollars into the pocket of unions/failed auto companies, and take partial or full ownership. Hope that clears things up for you.
Report Post »lowerclassrepublican
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 9:44amFord got bailed out right before them all. Chevy didn’t get bailed out they got taken over!
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:43pmBe a true conservative and get a collectors car. Tax, plates and insurance much cheaper and less of my money to the revenuer. If I could just convert to nat gas and stop sending money to Allah Akbar.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:09pmLOL .. if I keep holding on to the ones I have .. they will be .. I have an 02 convertible .. just turned over 14,000 miles .. and an 04 SUV that is coming up on 100,000 .. I plan on keeping both until the wheels fall off !
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:36pm@BECKOFILE…..you got it right….I have an old Jeep CJ7, that I will probably drive forever. When the mileage gets too high, I just rebuild it, and it’s ready to go again for many more years. Also, no plastic bumbers, air bags, computers, catalytic converters, paper thin metal, or any of the other things that have creeped into new cars, thanks to the government. In addition, its simple to work on and the parts are cheap. Liberals look nervously in the mirror of their Prius, when they see my 200lbs steel pipe bumper sitting behind them at a stoplight…:D
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 8:25pmTxpilot. If you ever wanna sell that CJ7 i have a good friend in Dallas on the corner of Ferguson and Samuell that’ll give you top dollar
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 10:46pm@DEALER@678……Thanks for the offer Dealer, but I will never sell the Jeep. I had wanted one since I was a little kid, and just got this one not long ago, and have spent quite a bit of time rebuilding it for fun. I also plan to acquire an early Jeepster for the wife soon, as well.
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:53am@catb
I have a ‘03 Chev suv 4×4 and with low mileage and I do buy new & keep vehicles for over 10 yrs. In my day, my parents taught us to keep things “nice” and take care of “things”. I am ole-fashion so when buying say, washer & dryer, I avoid all the “bells & whistles” & just get plain & simple with the thought ,less to go wrong. If I lived in the times of women using rocks to beat/wash clothes by the river, I probably would not have “picked-the-prettiest-rock” but picked up a big-smooth ugly-rock and take it back to the cave.LOL.. I am going to drive my Chev until it just can’t go any longer. We use to make a joke, don’t buy a vehicle that was made on a Monday…ole’ timers know what I mean. Now-a-days with many workers & their attitudes & habits (break-high) & all the “bells & whistles” on vehicles, I am thinking when it is necessary to buy, I’ll buy Ford or VW. My dad bought a VW when they came out in the 60′s, the bug,and took my driver’s test in the bug..fun to drive,but get their suv 4×4 so would check out that. Chev/Obama I will never buy again in my lifetime.
Report Post »Zombee
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:37pmUntil Government Motors repays every single dollar to the tax payers, and the stock holders they screwed over…. I will never purchase or rent an Obama Government Motors vehicle.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:44pmditto
Report Post »sooner12
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:27pmsame here
Report Post »woodydad
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 8:03pmI wouldn’t buy a used wheelbarrow from those fascist swine if it was on sale and came with a free illegal alien to push it around. Paying back every last taken cent is no longer enough for me because while it was taken from us, we the people will never see one red cent of it. A thief is a thief and so are the people who knowingly receive stolen goods.
Report Post »RHO1953
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 8:18pmAdd my voice to that. Until the stink of Obama has been thoroughly removed from GM, I won’t consider buying one.
Report Post »randy
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 9:01pmNever again GM! Hear that?
Report Post »In the last month, I’ve convinced 3 of my friends to go with Ford over GM and Chrysler.
Hoping Obama Motors goes belly up very soon
what4
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 10:30pmUntil the Unions are out of the picture I will never buy another so-called American made car! Unions are as un-American as it gets, and just look at our schools for another fine example of unions wasting our tax dollars!
Report Post »HomeschoolVixenx3
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 11:25pmI echo this!!! When we have to, we only rent Ford. And we are the proud owners of a 2005 Ford Mustang GT, a 2002 Ford Windstar minivan and a Ford something pickup…hubby’s work truck.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:36pmDRPHIL^(:
Report Post »You were the only post that caught the whole point. They wern’t interested in what people want, they only want to change the things you want. That’s the same mindset that the Liberals use to get the low IQ people to vote for Obama and the other nuts. Good post!!!!
roxy
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:34pmI’ve got old cars… a Ford 89 Probe, Econoline Van 98 Taurus plus a Toyota 4-Runner.
Report Post »Man, I’d like to have that Red Mustang.
Restored One
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:33pm1964 1/2 Mustang Covertible, 1972 Chevy , 1976 Chevy, 2001 Dodge Ram. Had to get the Dodge so all of the family and the dog could travel with. Yes and a Hyundai for the grocery getter (inherited, couldn’t say no.)
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:29pmConservative, Jeep Wrangler Sahara,
Report Post »RetUSAFVet
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 9:25pmConservative also. Add our Cherokee Sport (98), my Grand Cherokee (01), and my wife’s brand new Wrangler Unlimited Sport to the list. And in case you cannot guess, we are not city folk and love the high country of the west.
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:22pmbecause of the handouts I wouldn‘t buy a GM if it sold for a dollar I guess i’m a Republican
Report Post »bobbiejean
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 12:37amYep, me too, Cassandra. Needed another car in ‘09 so bought a ’04 Crown Vic. Don’t drive much, but
on long trips it is a smooth ride.
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:20pmUh, democrats support obama and his idiotic global-warming and anti-capitalism fantasies, so, shouldn’t they all be walking (barefoot), instead of driving?
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:16pmSmall cars for small minds ain’t that the Liberal way?
I use to own a Mustang, but it was not convertible. If I did not live in snow country I would buy a Mustang Convertible. However, since I am so poor because I am only working part-time ( which will end in a month), I can’t afford to buy a new car. I pray my Nissan truck will last at least five more years. It is already 14 years old.
I’d love to seem them drive their Nissan Leaf in the snow covered Rocky Mountains. Of course, it might be fun to watch them try to go up hill without 4-wheel drive or maybe go over the cliff.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:58pmCOFEMALE……lol…..I fly into Eagle/Vail a lot for work, and I have a standing order that the rental car company does NOT give me a Prius. Not only because it feels creepy and submissive to drive one, but I drove up to Leadville during the winter two years ago in one…never again!!….. That was one scary trip! Hope your Nissan hangs in there like my vehicle has, which is a 32 year old Jeep.
Report Post »Blazesurfer
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:14pmThinking about going retro, with a 70′s F-150 for my next vehicle.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:30pmBought a 55 pickup. Paid 125 for 5 years tax and plates. Paid 246 for a year of insurance. This compared to my 08 ford which is 349 for one year tax and plates. 111 each month insurance. You also can work on it yourself.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:41pmGood pick, IMO. Go with the 351m motor and you won’t be sorry. Mine is a ‘79 4×4 and gets 17mpg at 65mph, with an Edelbrock Performer cam, aluminum intake, timing chain set, 600cfm 4bbl carburator and Jacobs coil with high performance plug wires. No lift kit and 32″ BFG All Terrain tires. Heavy sheet metal and bomb proof T-18 4spd transmission, gear driven transfer case and axles. F-150s in those days came with alot of 3/4 ton parts and dual shocked front end suspension instead of springs. The ’79s are also the best looking pickups and Broncos ever made……IMO
Report Post »Can you tell I‘m a fan of ’79 F-150s?
SpeckledPup
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:46pmSome typical Conservative pro-American ranch working trucks out here: 1984 Ford F250 4WD diesel and it has over 900,000mi on it, with 1 new transmission and regular ‘every3000mile’ oil changes etc. ..same regular truck engine maintenance on 1997 Ford F250 4WD diesel, with just over 500,000mi. …. wife’s truck: 2006 Ford F150 4dr with 80,000mi, gas job. … it will become a work truck one day too…
out here, sometimes hours between ‘gas stations’, there can be no such thing as an electric little effeminate obama weeble car.
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:13pmyes american made pickups for my family. so shocking the chevy volt didnt make the list
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 8:14pmNot even liberals are buying them. That should tell you something.
Report Post »alps91
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:12pmIf I didn’t already know the answer, Id ask where the dodge charger r/t goes, LOL.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 10:00pmI have a 1971 340 Dart Demon model dual scoops, I wonder what party I belong to?
Report Post »RebelYell1862
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:12pmI’m 47 and have never owned a car, only pickups. I wouldn’t feel like a man in a car. Even though I disagree with GM for the handouts, I drive a Chevy silverado and a toyota tacoma four by four. My next truck will be a Ford.
Report Post »I_CARRY_1_TOO
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:15pmAbsolutely…. my next vehicle will be another Ford too. My Husband is a GM guy and I have always been Ford all the way. The handouts bother me too….
Report Post »teddyc73
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 8:09amSo you are one of those guys. I never could understand the notion that the type of vehicle you drive somehow determines how masculine you are. It’s rather juvenile.
Report Post »PoliticallyRightUs.Com
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:11pmThere is a reason Volvo is labeled a “Tree Hugger” Car
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:20pmvolvo is the only car I have ever owned. I am an american truck kind of gal but have had my volvo for 19 years and I have to say for a car it is quite impressive everything is still working and it has almost 300,000 miles on it. nothing beats my F350 but that volvo I will never part with it was my college commuter. I drive it in the summer for grocery store etc because of the super cheap gas…it is no good for hauling hay or hunting dogs though
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 8:12pmThe Swedes own a lot of Volvos and they kill more Moose per year hunting, not with their cars, than we do.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:10pmWhen I grow up, I’m going to have a fleet of HUMMERS… one for every day of the week and three for Sunday.
Gas, of course, comes from the zero’s stash! ; )
Report Post »bry
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:03pmLOL! gotta love the Hummer…I drive a Subaru now, but when I grow up…
Report Post »seeker9
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:09pmI have an AAPL profits Lexus and a Ram p/u. I must be Republican.
Report Post »drphil69
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:09pm“The idea is, ‘How do I formulate commercials and messages so that Republicans can be interested in hybrids, and Democrats in convertibles?’”
I.E. How do we get people to want to buy something they don’t want. Gotta be one of the dumbest comments today. If Honda wants to sell to Repubicans, they need to make a pickup.
Report Post »chfields62
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:11pmEver heard of the Ridgeline??? I will never own an American car as the quality and resale value are crap. I own a 2012 Honda Accord EX-L w/navigation system. My previous car was 2006 Honda Accord EX-L w/navigation which was totaled by a low life dumbocrap w/bare minimum insurance. Lucky for me I have great insurance, they gave me $15,477 for the car and used the $15k to buy the new one. My wife has a 2003 Honda CRV and we are both republicans. America hasn‘t made a quality car since the 60’s….another industry destroyed by the unions….
Report Post »Guitarcarl
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:59pmYou have to be kidding! A ridgeline is no pickup. What a joke. Anyone who actually needs a truck would never by that thing. Ford F series all the way. I’ve owned three over 20 years. I hate unions but there’s a reason the f-150 is the best selling truck in the world for decades. Seven years ago I bought a 95 F150 for $4500 it had 70k miles on it. Now it has 180k miles, it still runs the ac blows cold I hardly ever change the oil and I’ve spent about $2500 on repairs. It’s made me hundreds of thousands as a construction truck. Hauling and towing everyday. No Honda ever ran better than that.
Report Post »Hugh Williams
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:06pmChevy 1500 pick-up truck!
Report Post »Pouncing Porcupine
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:14pmRepublican.
Report Post »Wouldn’t be caught dead in a rice burner.
1 ton GMC Crew Cab, 8100 BBC.
3/4 ton Chevy Suburban, 7400 BBC.
1 ton GMC Vandura, 5700 SBC.
Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 3800 V6 (Mrs. Porcupine)
All made before current admin. took over GM.
Hugh Williams
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 8:25pmCool… mine is a 2005 bought used and paid for with cash. God Bless America!
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:21pmThis isn’t nice to say, but the few little smart-cars running around here in Mt.(don’t see them when we have winter/snow days as I am driving my SUV,snow & ice), look like a roller-skate with a covering, I just think of them as a nuisance & hazard for the road. Reminds me of Europe & the streets filled with scooters & little cars buzzing around….Hummm. In ‘98 when visiting GB, the price of a gallon then in that country was $5.00 a gallon.
Report Post »cuinsong
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:04pmWhat no Chevrolet or Chryslers? You got to be kidding! I thought the Government Motors cars were the future and No. one in sales. Was I misled? This is a sad day for the biggest car maker in America. They didn’t even place much less win. Well, all is not lost. I have a song that should help called “The Game of Life” http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12524752
Report Post »taxpro4u03
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 7:09pmReuther complained about the jump in imports from Japan, South Korea, China and Mexico — noting that the share of GM’s U.S. sales from those countries jumps from 15.5 percent to 23.5 percent, equivalent to the output of four U.S. assembly plants.
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20090509/AUTO01/905090337#ixzz1qpg7jEJE
It‘s an ’old’ article — but very relevant — Big Corps (to include GE, et al) – don‘t have to ’play buy the rules’ THEIR lobbyists bought and paid for.{they’re corporations and can do what they want – once they get the Mother Corp to ‘legislate it’} Although ‘boycotts’ seem nefarious in many instances, the PEOPLE’s only remaining recourse is the vote with their DOLLAR. ‘Shop Smart.’ — Comes down to what the INDIVIDUAL deems of moral value (lacking for most) for the greater good for their COUNTRY – get the Big picture…. Corp USA has intentionally decided to erode its tax base (mfg=tax-outsourcing of that BIG piece of pie = lost revenue in THAT venue of the money cycle) – American ‘Idle.’ — Perhaps there is an opportunity here MOST refuse to see… (re-read the TREATY of 1783 to discover who is the ‘boss’ – and paying RENT for the original charters granted by King George :-) ) — It’s all there…..
Report Post »BeardedDog
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:03pmThis must be an April fools joke! My Democrat friend has 2 mustangs (a 64 and a newer GT). I drive Subarus and am a Conservative. This is like reading a horoscope. All BS.
Report Post »RedDawn2012
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 9:48amExactly. I’m as right-wing, conservative, and constitution-loving as anyone, and my last three cars were a ‘70 BMW 2002, a ‘90 Honda Accord 4-dr, and a ‘07 Kia Rondo. Pickup trucks are fine if you really need one, but as general purpose transportation, they suck. When I was young I had coupes, convertibles, and even a ‘63 Stingray rag top, but since I‘ve grown up I’ve managed to keep a car for 17 to 20 years by religiously doing the required servicing. I love my new Rondo, but I’ve hit my head so many times on the too-low rear hatch cover that sometimes I want to shoot that thing and go buy a new Ford Transit wagon – check it out, this is an incredibly functional small vehicle with a VERY tall roof and humongous all-around glass: http://www.thecarconnection.com/photos/ford_transit-connect-wagon_2011#100331420 I just wish they offered it here in a hybrid or even a diesel like they do in every other country but here, of course.
Report Post »welovetheUSA
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:02pmI am looking to buy a car and all I see are cars that all look alike…you cannot tell a Mercedes from a ford focus………I would not drive one of these tin cars for nothing……….I will find a good steel car with style from the 1990s..70s..60s..50s.. instead.
Report Post »booger71
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:11pmMy 1977 Toyota Corolla, had more steel than a new Caddy, no snog equipment, and got 40 MPG
Report Post »bpodlesnik
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:12pmYou have got to be kidding me. If you can’t tell a Mercedes from a Ford you have a serious eye problem and should seek a doctor immediately. And second, your comment about steel cars from the 50′s, 60′s, or 70′s, well I’ll leave this video to answer that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtxd27jlZ_g
Report Post »TheShocker
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:29pmBuy a truck. Lots of steel and you can crush all the liberal’s little hobbit cars without denting a fender. I’d recommend a Ford F-350 or Chevy Silverado 3500 diesel duallys, the national vehicles of Texas.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:45pmBPODLESNIK:
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CatB
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:00pmWell I have a convertible and a SUV … so yes I am a Republican.
Report Post »roxy
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 5:55pmOh, man would I love to have that Mustang.
Report Post »I_CARRY_1_TOO
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:13pmMe too!! Back in the 90′s when I was a teenager I had 3 Mustang GTs and a couple of Ford trucks. Now I am in my 30′s with a precious baby girl – so my priorities have changed but one day I hope to have another!! When she gets old enough to get in and out by herself so she can climb into that tiny back seat – then we may get one but then I won’t be able to go fast (except from 0-60) so I prob. won’t get one until I am 50…..then I would be one of those “older” ladies trying to catch 3rd in the GT and that would look kinda silly :)
Report Post »COFemale
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 6:21pmMe too. I use to own a 1969 Mustang Power Blue. I loved it.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on April 1, 2012 at 5:55pmI had some Foreign Cars & a Ford Fiesta… they SUCKED… so I became a Republican :)
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