ABCnews Poll: would you consider an American car?
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ABCnews Poll: would you consider an American car?
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Well I am glad that you posted in it.
Originally Posted by The Results
Foreign automakers continue to sell more and more cars in the United State s at the expense of domestic car companies. The share of cars sold in the United States by the Big Three has dropped from seven in 10 in 1998, to just more than half in 2006.
Would you consider buying your next car from a U.S. manufacturer?
Yes. American cars have closed the gap in quality.
251
No. Foreign cars are better built and more reliable.81
Maybe. I buy the best car for my needs.60
Total Vote: 392
Would you consider buying your next car from a U.S. manufacturer?
Yes. American cars have closed the gap in quality.
251
No. Foreign cars are better built and more reliable.81
Maybe. I buy the best car for my needs.60
Total Vote: 392
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I voted domestic, of course, but I'm not sure why. No, not the domestic part of it, but the "I took time to do it at all" part - this type of poll is assinine in that it really seeks no valid feedback at all - the disclaimer says unscientific, ya think?
If I had known, or (thought about) its scope, I probably would have skipped it. It's that pointless.
ya think?If I had known, or (thought about) its scope, I probably would have skipped it. It's that pointless.
Last edited by SharpShooter_SS; Jan 9, 2007 at 07:19 AM.
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I voted domestic, of course, but I'm not sure why. No, not the domestic part of it, but the "I took time to do it at all" part - this type of poll is assinine in that it really seeks no valid feedback at all - the disclaimer says unscientific, ya think?
If I had known, or (thought about) its scope, I probably would have skipped it. It's that pointless.
ya think?If I had known, or (thought about) its scope, I probably would have skipped it. It's that pointless.
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I think we may have altered the results. I'm not saying people would not vot for American cars but its a landslide win right now and based on the relitivley low number of votes I think the forums like this one have drummed up support on the net rather than the average ABCnews surfer actually voting.
I love the results but just based on how they look it wouldn't seem to be accurate since we know public opinion isn't pro-Detroit that much. If so they wouldn't be in financial trouble.
So to answer the question I don't think anything will be done with the results.
I love the results but just based on how they look it wouldn't seem to be accurate since we know public opinion isn't pro-Detroit that much. If so they wouldn't be in financial trouble.
So to answer the question I don't think anything will be done with the results.
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I think we may have altered the results. I'm not saying people would not vot for American cars but its a landslide win right now and based on the relitivley low number of votes I think the forums like this one have drummed up support on the net rather than the average ABCnews surfer actually voting.
I love the results but just based on how they look it wouldn't seem to be accurate since we know public opinion isn't pro-Detroit that much. If so they wouldn't be in financial trouble.
So to answer the question I don't think anything will be done with the results.
I love the results but just based on how they look it wouldn't seem to be accurate since we know public opinion isn't pro-Detroit that much. If so they wouldn't be in financial trouble.
So to answer the question I don't think anything will be done with the results.
But on the flipside dont you think the media has offered up plently of negative publicity on the Big 3? I really feel they have given the general public a biased view toward the Detriot folks.
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Well, if the imports win, then there may be a news segment. If the domestics win, this little poll might just disappear.