As I said, this thread has deteriorated.
Just like in politics, people find the facts that support their beliefs and ignore the rest. (Can you say "global warming"? Or, I mean "climate change".)
The OP was talking about why he sticks with Fords. Regular Fords - not racing, not mod motors - just more or less stock vehicles. The ones 99% percent of the people drive (of any make.)
No one (from the Ford camp, or any other) has mentioned how long their vehicles have lasted, and how much repair work was needed. Sure, the business of the company is something that should be considered, no matter what product you are purchasing. But, so should the quality of the as manufactured product.
Some of these responses make me feel that this is pirate...
The OP was talking about why he sticks with Fords. Regular Fords - not racing, not mod motors - just more or less stock vehicles. The ones 99% percent of the people drive (of any make.)
No one (from the Ford camp, or any other) has mentioned how long their vehicles have lasted, and how much repair work was needed. Sure, the business of the company is something that should be considered, no matter what product you are purchasing. But, so should the quality of the as manufactured product.
I sold my sold my first f150 when I was in college to get a more fuel friendly Buick. Big mistake. The F150 had the amazing inline 6 and had well over 200000 miles when I let it go. The Buick on the other hand drove me crazy. For years my dad told he see my old truck around town towing a cement mixer. For me that was a lesson learned.
This is fight that will never end. GM guys bash Ford guys and the other way around. For every guy that says Ford builds **** that dosent last there is another that says the same about GM. This is good to me it only drives manufacturers to build better products. That is just my. 02 cents.