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Rick Newman, writer from U.S.News, wrote a great article that will help you to decide if you should buy a domestic (american) car.

Main aspects: The government now owns a big chunk of General Motors and Chrysler, so it wants to make sure the struggling automakers move the metal.
GM has tumbled into bankruptcy, its products have improved and now include a few of the industry's top-rated vehicles. Chrysler's product lineup is still weak, but all-American designs like the Dodge Charger and Jeep Wrangler have a kind of timeless appeal--and might suddenly be cheap. Ford's cars are getting better, too, and as the only American automaker that's not on the government dole, it may be the obvious choice for buyers who want to buy from a U.S. company without risking trouble.

So, how to dedide if you should buy an american car? Newman make emphasis on the next points:

• Evaluate the model, not the manufacturer. While quality has improved in Detroit, it's still spotty
  
• Beware the best bargains. A car that's cheap now will still be cheap if you try to sell it in a few years. A bargain today could end up costing you more in repairs and aggravation if its quality isn't up to snuff.
  
• Discount discontinued models. The best deals will likely be on models the automakers plan to stop building
  
• Think about service and warranties.More than 3,000 GM, Chrysler, and Ford dealers will disappear over the next year or so.
  
• Don't forget about gas prices. Many energy analysts think gas prices will spike again as the recession winds down and demand for oil goes back up.
  
• Make sure you know which cars are truly "American." The Ford Fusion and Chevy HHR are assembled in Mexico. The Buick Lacrosse, Chevy Impala, and new Camaro--supposedly a quintessential American muscle car--are built in Canada. About one third of all "American" cars are actually built in Canada or Mexico. Meanwhile, the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, and a lot of other "foreign" cars are assembled in the United States.

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