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Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2025 6:12 pm
by al_keda
The only good thing is that we have no snow, so I still drive my car.

I haven't driven either for almost two years, so I have got pretty good at getting around without a car.

Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2025 6:15 pm
by al_keda
Got the truck back. After a week. $3200. Just for a steering pump. Rebuilt, not new. No heat though. That's another $3k.

Are we beating them yet?

Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2025 1:15 pm
by Dr Strangelove

Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2025 6:07 pm
by al_keda
It's kind of vague though. Many 'German' cars are built in NA on contract by companies like Magna.

It might be German badge, but still made in Canada or the US.

Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 2:40 pm
by Dr Strangelove

Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2025 6:46 pm
by Dr Strangelove

Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2025 11:11 am
by Dr Strangelove

Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2025 4:33 pm
by al_keda
VW stopped production in one of it's plants for the first time in 80 years.

Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2026 1:35 pm
by Dr Strangelove
Ford warns Carney not to cut tariffs on Chinese EVs as PM looks to repair ties with Beijing
Ford’s position:
- Canada must “stand firm.”
- EVs sold in Canada should be built in Canada, not imported from China.
- If Chinese companies want access, they should build factories here and hire Canadian workers.

Re: I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2026 1:37 pm
by Dr Strangelove