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     StevenBrown Experienced User Username: stevenbrown Post Number: 32 Registered: 10-2008 |
Discovered over the summer my companies original business can be done. Evil mining company with excess land that was leased out as an orchard, we inherited the fruit tree's and a fruit storage facility. Anti mining state run by greenie's, so we thought we could never mine. Turns out our mine is patented with the Federal government and we can operate under a limited basis, U.S state laws are trumped by the Fed's. The current economic situation is good for having a gold mine! Has me stuck in this state, which I can't stand. Part of my employment contract, I get a company leased vehicle. So I need a new car and was thinking while they are reasonable a Corvette Z06 might be fun. The dealer annoyed me because they would not let me test drive a Corvette. Flat out treated me like a teenager. I finally convinced them that this would be the only way Id buy. Being a little annoyed decided to come back with The Royce for the test drive. Long story ended up being disappointed with the quality of Corvette's. Jeremy Clarkson had valid criticism of the flimsy nature of these cars on Top Gear! I showed the salesmen what I mean and lets just say a 20+ year old well cared for Royce is more solid and obviously better luxury over any GM premium product (new Cadillacs). The sales people tried a guilt tactic. Buy American goods support American workers. Ridiculous:"how bout the Americans working at the Honda dealer next door?" asked I. My business is a subsidiary of a Canadian company. We own land in the U.S, pay state and federal income taxes, employ American workers, etcetera. We are just as domestic as an American owned company. Even with a Rolls Royce. If bought new, it was from an American dealership, employing American workers. The car was unloaded by American dock workers and delivered by an American made and operated truck to said dealership. Serviced and top up with fluids probably made in America. And what about the other American made parts, change a taillight and bet that bulb was made in America, as is the oil and air filters, etcetera, etcetera. Has me wondering if part of the reason Springfield closed, had anything to do with the bad economic conditions and the false moronic that its better to Buy American and support American workers...................... | ||
| Bill Coburn Moderator Username: bill_coburn Post Number: 1055 Registered: 4-2003 |
Steven I am sure I pointed out that this attitude of yours has got to change. Using intelligent argument on such cretins is akin to planting wood worm in an amputee's prosthesis! All the same it is interesting to see a little commercial jingoism. In Australia most of the 'made in Australia stamps' have long been thrown out. We still seem to make some things even if they are subsidaries of 'foreign' concerns. But it all ceases to worry me now aince at my age I don't have to put up with all this chicanery much longer! | ||
| StevenBrown Experienced User Username: stevenbrown Post Number: 44 Registered: 10-2008 |
Thanks, Bill. I do need a new attitude or a scenery change that was attempted. The "local" attitude in this area of Washington State, is not welcoming towards "outsider's". Was in a foul mood that day! I'm also in some stress full situations, that will pass eventually and into more relaxed fun lifestyle choice. But one stress, I'm owed in the same manner as this lady by the same people. She lost her suit: http://wenatcheeworld.com/article/20060619/BIZ/606190310 | ||
| Jan Forrest Experienced User Username: got_one Post Number: 29 Registered: 1-2008 |
Sorry to reopen an old thread but ... Before I (temporarily) lost The Old Girl I bought 3 oil filters for her from an Ebayer in the US as they cost - including transatlantic shipping - slightly less than the price of a single filter here in Blighty. My point? They were 'Made in England'! This means they crossed The Pond, twice, for me to make a considerable saving in money. You have to wonder what's going on ...  | ||
| Gus Brogden Experienced User Username: gus Post Number: 27 Registered: 2-2008 |
Haha, I also buy my filters for my '68 Shadow the same way, with considerable savings. I have also been buying my RR363 (the new style bottles) and having it shipped across two countries, delivered to my door, much cheaper than I can pick it up at the dealer. I recently bought an NOS clutch disc for my Vauxhall. Price, including shipping from England to Canada, delivered, under $20 cad. The internet certainly has changed the way we do business. | ||
| Bill Coburn Moderator Username: bill_coburn Post Number: 1092 Registered: 4-2003 |
In fairness we should try to be realistic about spares and consumable prices for our cars. In Oz the government at all levels has a finger in the pie and the overheads to employ people are unbelievable. They have to get money in to pay these bills otherwise they close up and you have no support. Inevitably it is cheaper to order bits from the UK provided you keep the order under a big one. Go over that and you immediatly incur a customs agent and all his expenses. All my filters are after market from a reputable maker in the UK and I buy a fist full from time to time. Mineral oil (LHM) I buy in 5 litre containers and refill the fancy bottles. RR363 I get from the local Castrol agent. Overall it is a personal choice. I am addicted to RR belts because they stick out like canine gonads if they are not but that is my little vanity. Be very careful with oil filters and be sure you are getting the filter designed for the engine. When the Shadow first invaded North America a couple of do-it-yourselfers found that they could modify a Cadillac filter and save themselves a buck. The modified filters eventually came apart blocked off the oil feed and completely wrecked the engines. An expensive economy you will agree. |
