I am offended at this post because my best friend works at the Bowling Green Corvette plant but still, you won't catch me dead sitting in a Hyundai, Kia, or Suzuki who BTW should stick to making motorcycles. I am also offended at this post because I am a UPS Teamster myself and take offense to the stereotype of lazy Union workers. If it weren't for unions, there would be nothing left but temp agencies in the US. Nothing like working for $7 something/hr without benefits.
I am personally content with all my GM and Dodge vehicles I have ever owned with the exception of 1 1993 Dodge Shadow that had Japanese influence in engineering. I have bought used to this point and do my own maintenence and am comfortable with the simplicity and access to things like plugs, filters, and brakes and can get them easily at any auto parts store.
Where do I mention anything regarding unions in MY post?
I only posted FACTS. I don't own a Hyundai, nor would I ever own one. Though I hear the new Genesis is a well built, nice FUGLY car. They screwed their own reputation when they came to this country and built shi_ty cars.
I'm sorry, but I mainly drive well built, quality cars.
I do have a 2007 corvette (wife's car). Can't much brag about it, but it is built kind of chinzy/cheap. I did own a 1980 vette, worse car/lemon I've ever owned.
I've owned many domestics in my time, and all were bought with A-plan and GMS papers. Most were fine automobiles, some weren't.
My daily driver is a brand new Lexus LS460L built in Japan.
It is, so far -the best car I have ever owned and driven, just like the last 5 previous Lexus LS's I have owned in the past.
I also own a Toyota Landcruiser, which is a another, well built, quality vehicle.
I have owned several Toyota Landcruisers and Forerunners (SUV's), and never had a problem or issue with any of them.
The Dodge Viper is an awesome car, and I have had NO problems whatsoever (ZERO)in 3-1/2 years of ownership. The fun factor is second to NONE and I would buy again, and again.
Please review all the consumer reports, you will see which cars are at the top of the list and which ones are at the bottom, union built or non-union built, this is what consumers reported.
If domestic built cars are so well built and dependable, why don't they lead the world in sales, or at least the US, unfortunately the big three has lost market share since I left Detroit in 1976 (great license plate though) and continue to do so today.
Lexus treats me like a rock star when the car is in for maintenance service and I keep coming back because I don't have many problems with the cars, and when I do, they would comp me even if it was out of warranty, which they have done in the past. The many surveys (i.e. purchase and service) sent out to comsumers are real important to the dealers and manufacturers reputations.
Unions protect their members, but it cost the big three too much money in pensions, insurance, etc. to compete in the world economy.
My grandmother worked for the UAW (United Auto Workers-Union) her entire adult life, and she was proud to be a member.
My Uncle ran the engineering department in Dearborn for Ford.
My family is entrenched in the automobile industry in Michigan, and proud of it, and it hurts me to hear about the continuous layoffs, and how bad things are in the local economy.
I'm so sorry to say that "Detroit" is a hell hole, and when I go back to visit, its sad to see the state of disrepair in that city. I thought it was nice on devils night in the city, when they would burn down delapitated homes, because I guess vacant lots looked a lot better than vacant, rundown homes.
In reality, workers at GM put together outsourced parts from emerging countries. If those parts break, it looks bad for GM. In reality, GM workers are worried about keeping their jobs and reitrees are hoping their pensions will be paid. In reality, it is management that makes every directional decision for the company and not the Union workers. In reality, we are now buying whole cars from these same emerging markets like Korea now and the idea that they are better than domestic cars just makes me sick. 
