[AT] Autos-Was:refusing to replace old equipment-OT

[Bob McNitt]

Plenty of blame to go around regarding the mess with the Big Three auto 
makers. Top exec greed, corrupt politicians, and an overly greedy union.

We'd all love to be making $45-50 an hour with cushy benefits, but what US 
employer can afford that these days? Obviously not GM, Ford or Chrysler.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard Weeks" <weeksh at wildblue.net>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Autos-Was:refusing to replace old equipment


> The auto makers (and the GOV as well) would rather we buy a new
> vehicle every three or four years.  Lots of people do.  I understand
> that some countries in Europe raise the taxes on them as they age.
> At some point, you can't afford to keep driving them.
>
> Personally, I buy good used vehicles, maintain them, and drive them
> until the wheels fall off.  My oldest PU, at the moment, is a 76 Chev
> that is good for about any trip I may want to take in it.  Body rust
> is eventually going to side line it.
>
> Nearly anything you buy these days is designed for the throw away
> society.
>
>
> On 19 Dec 2008 at 10:24, charliehill wrote:
>
>> Brad, I'm with you on the yes and no.  I don't have much problem with the
>> way cars and trucks are made now.  They are for the most part a lot more
>> reliable and in many instances easier to work on that say mid 80's cars.
>> My complaint is with what they build and the restrictions placed on 
>> building
>> them.
>>
>>
> Howard Weeks
> Harlem, GA
> K5JCP
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