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In reply to the discussion: I just bought a new KIA. Does that make me UN-american? [View all]csziggy
(34,189 posts)With prices lower than they actually are, I'd call it bait and switch tactics. I'd complain to GM national offices and if I felt vengeful, I'd call up the state consumer complaint department and discuss it with them.
I understand where you are coming from. My family always bought GM vehicles - my parents always owned Buicks and Cadillacs. I had GMC and Buicks for the most part.
The last time my husband and I went car shopping, we ended up with a used Prius. Nothing matched it for mileage and the car even approaching twelve years of age is tight and drives great. This summer we're buying another vehicle and it will be another Prius. This time we're going for the slightly larger model, the Prius v but it will still be a used one.
None of the US manufacturers make a hybrid that have been out long enough to be in our price range, so once we decided on a hybrid they weren't an option.
On the other hand, my 1999 GMC Suburban which I use as a truck and for towing is still going strong and should last me a long time. It will be my last truck, since I seldom need one anymore.