This morning I snapped a picture of my odometer, as my 2004 Ford Focus has eclipsed 200,000 miles. I’ve purchased six cars in my lifetime – three Fords, one Mercury, and two Hyundai’s. I cannot claim to know all that there is to know about cars, but I can speak of my experience with Ford cars.
Most of my jobs have had long commutes associated with them. The distances have varied, but a 150 to 200 mile daily commute has been the norm. Fortunately, much of the commutes have been highway driving. My Ford cars have proven to be up to the challenges. Other than normal maintenance and necessary high mileage repairs, my Fords have been reliable, durable, and relatively care-free to operate.
The Ford models I have owned have been the Escort, Contour, and the aforementioned Focus. Each was new when purchased and moderately priced. Sure, these models may not have had all of the bells and whistles associated with higher priced cars, but do we really need all of the extras? Not me. In a car, I look for the best available marriage of reliability and price. These models fit that criterion.
I take pride in having purchased American cars, and I’ve never regretted those buying decisions.
The Big Three automakers have had their share of problems and these companies have all paid a price for their competitive missteps. As a country, we could decide that these companies are not worth keeping. That’s one way to go. I propose an alternate view. Prospective car-buyers should take a close look at the Big Three’s offerings before making a final decision. Who knows, they may like what they see.
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