| If you're somewhat knowledgeable about the | | | | elsewhere. The differences are subtle and for all |
| auto industry then you probably know about the | | | | intents and purposes, meaningless, but if you pay |
| import versus domestic arguments that are | | | | attention to what a vehicle feels like you'll notice |
| common today. | | | | the difference when you get in a different vehicle. |
| You see, there are two groups of people in this | | | | It's traits like that that make vehicles unique and |
| clash, the people who prefer vehicles that have | | | | how personal preferences are usually formed. It's |
| been imported or are made by foreign car | | | | recommended that you test drive both a |
| companies, and the people who prefer the | | | | domestic car and an imported car before you |
| vehicles made by the "Big Three" (GM, Ford, and | | | | make your choice; that way you won't end up |
| Chrysler). | | | | feeling like you've made a mistake after you've |
| This whole confrontation of opinions is mostly just | | | | purchased the vehicle. Research is fundamental |
| playful jabs at the opposing side, but some people | | | | when making a large purchase, especially in the |
| take it more seriously. For example, a person in | | | | automotive industry. Take a look at what each |
| favor of domestic vehicles might argue that | | | | car company is offering as far as cash back, |
| buying American keeps the jobs and money in | | | | financing, and especially warranties. |
| the US economy. And really, who can argue with | | | | Also, at the end of the day, what makes you, |
| that? The import side, however, has fuel | | | | the buyer, happy? Because frankly, it's your next |
| efficiency and warranties on their side as Honda | | | | vehicle, so why not make it what you want it to |
| and Kia are leaders in those fields respectively. | | | | be? You really can't go wrong that way. |
| Domestic cars also feel different than cars made | | | | |