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blazerbrad · 03-10-2009, 09:14 AM

Everybody has the right to their own opinions, but I don't understand how somebody can complain about an American company manufacturing products in a foreign country then also complain about a foreign company manufacturing products in America.

Honda is a perfect example of a foreign company that provides a huge economic boost to America, and the state of Ohio more specifically. I'm probably partially biased as I live in a community where Honda, both directly and indirectly, is by far the main employer and contributor to the local economy.

Does Honda prefer Japanese parts suppliers? I don't know for sure, but is it because they are from Japan or make a better part? I do know that many of these foreign parts suppliers have offices, distribution centers/warehouses, and R&D facilities in Ohio. And let's not forget that regardless of their preference there is no Japanese transport company, contruction contractors, etc... to use in Ohio.

So what's better, buying a Honda assembled in Ohio........or buying a GM, Ford, or Dodge assembled in Mexico or Canada? And keep in mind that the "domestic parts percentage" isn't that much higher for the "domestic" vehicles. I can tell you that Honda closing would have a significant impact on the state of Ohio, and a devastating impact on the local communities. If GM closed, not so much.

But anyway, enough of that. I'm not trying to say foreign companies are better or we should support them more than domestic companies, just simply throwing out some facts and view points. By the way, all 3 vehicles in my driveway are Chevrolets ('90, '03, '06).

03-10-2009, 09:14 AM	#2
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831	Everybody has the right to their own opinions, but I don't understand how somebody can complain about an American company manufacturing products in a foreign country then also complain about a foreign company manufacturing products in America. Honda is a perfect example of a foreign company that provides a huge economic boost to America, and the state of Ohio more specifically. I'm probably partially biased as I live in a community where Honda, both directly and indirectly, is by far the main employer and contributor to the local economy. Does Honda prefer Japanese parts suppliers? I don't know for sure, but is it because they are from Japan or make a better part? I do know that many of these foreign parts suppliers have offices, distribution centers/warehouses, and R&D facilities in Ohio. And let's not forget that regardless of their preference there is no Japanese transport company, contruction contractors, etc... to use in Ohio. So what's better, buying a Honda assembled in Ohio........or buying a GM, Ford, or Dodge assembled in Mexico or Canada? And keep in mind that the "domestic parts percentage" isn't that much higher for the "domestic" vehicles. I can tell you that Honda closing would have a significant impact on the state of Ohio, and a devastating impact on the local communities. If GM closed, not so much. But anyway, enough of that. I'm not trying to say foreign companies are better or we should support them more than domestic companies, just simply throwing out some facts and view points. By the way, all 3 vehicles in my driveway are Chevrolets ('90, '03, '06).