[bestmickey]

THANKS for the responses. I'm going to stick with buying new since I keep my cars for a long time. I'll be getting rid of a 1996 Toyota Avalon which I purchased new. Still love it, including the styling and color. It still looks great. But it's been needing some costly repairs these past couple years. IF I only kept a vehicle for a few years, I'd consider a one or two year old used. But, not the case. I can tell you with certainty, I won't be buying another Toyota, for obvious reasons.

I'd LOVE to buy American this time out. But, it will depend on what my research finds re: reliability, overall costs of ownership, and on comfort. My hard earned pension income considerations and overall vehicle reliability will take priority over strictly buying American. If a foreign vehicle beats American, so be it.

I am curious, however, on what your thoughts are on purchasing a foreign make vehicle that is made by American labor? I'm thinking about a Kia or Hyundai which is made in Georgia (I forget which model). Would that satisfy your desires for "American made"?