IMHO (please remember this is just my opinion) the American people could go a long way towards helping the American car companies (and at the same time help themselves and quite possible their relatives) by buying an American car. I purchased foreign cars many years ago (about 20 -25 years ago) when our cars couldn't match up with foreign cars from a quality stand point. In the last 20 years I have bought American exclusively because I felt the quality was as good or better than the foreign cars and I wanted to support our country/workers. We are currently on our 6th Chrysler minivan (and will buy another one when needed) and also own a PT Cruiser and a Chevrolet Camaro.. OK you all are now free to pile on....GN