Honda looking at Wixom

CAT345C · Unread post by **CAT345C** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:37 pm

Well, this is a inside rumor from Ford, where my dad works, its going around that Honda will be taking a tour of the Ford wixom plant which is on the CSX Sag Sub, and the only main spot besides flint that the CSX has north of Plymouth. Ford makes the Licoln, hense the name of the yard, and the GT40 (Mach 1 which are hand made not sent by train). I would be okay with a foreign company as long as the rail service is kept.

MMRR-24 · Unread post by **MMRR-24** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:46 pm

@#*^ those foriegn companies, where's the good old AMERICAN MADE?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honda?! BAH!
All well, it is the things to come...................................
At least it keeps people employed.

sd70accsxt700 · Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:58 pm

MMRR-24, politics is one thing you would do good to stay away from. Can you show me some fact some where that Honda's arnt American Made. Last time I looked, most of the Honda's are built and "MADE" right here in OHIO, and last I checked, (or at least that is what MY drivers licence says), is that OHIO is in the USA, and OHIO is American. I have high dobughts that all they have working in the plant is people from overseas.

RailCanon · Unread post by **RailCanon** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:24 pm

sd70accsxt700 wrote:MMRR-24, politics is one thing you would do good to stay away from. Can you show me some fact some where that Honda's arnt American Made. Last time I looked, most of the Honda's are built and "MADE" right here in OHIO, and last I checked, (or at least that is what MY drivers licence says), is that OHIO is in the USA, and OHIO is American. I have high dobughts that all they have working in the plant is people from overseas.

Yes. Marysville, OH to be exact.

Stitch · Unread post by **Stitch** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:28 am

Not much is truely "American" made anymore.

CAT345C · Unread post by **CAT345C** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 4:35 pm

Yes its true, my dad does the CAD for the cars, his place sends stuff to a place called Fuju (not the camera) in japan that does half of their stuff.
But, I will never by foreign give me Chevy Ford or Dodge.

sd70accsxt700 · Fri Apr 14, 2006 9:57 pm

Ummmm isint Doge foreigen, by way of Chrystler/Dimhler(SP)?

CAT345C · Unread post by **CAT345C** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:16 am

Yes that is true how ever GERMANY is not contributing to our lose of jobs, its South East Asia, like Honda and Nissan, and Toyota. I will only buy in order, 1. GMC Trucks, 2. Ford Trucks, 3. Dodge Trucks. and thats it. No foriegn crap

Unread post by **Scooterb** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:37 am

UMMMMMMMMMMM last Dodge I had from work.......... engine made in Canada..........transmission made in Mexico........ maybee North american made??????????????????
Toyota...........Honda ...........Others.........lots of parts made in America and assembled in America. If I did some research would probably come up with some better answers.........
Its a World economy now, we will have to get used to it.. Compition is better for everybody. If you are not flexiable you will be left behind...

CAT345C · Unread post by **CAT345C** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:38 am

I will make myself more clear, I will only buy cars that have world headquarters in the United States, or Michgian (GM, FORD). I think its cause my whole family works for GM or Ford.

MMRR-24 · Unread post by **MMRR-24** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:32 am

I am saying, we need companies who have their HQ in the U.S, all manufacturing in the U.S. and owned by an AMERICAN COMPANY!

patrick · Unread post by **patrick** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:37 am

and I'm saying politics and stuff of that nature dosen't belong here, especially from such a young person. when you have more life under your belt, then come talk to me about politics...either way it has NO place here..for YOUR future reference.

RailCanon · Unread post by **RailCanon** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:38 am

As much as I would like to add a pair of pennies to this thread.....I won't.
I will say though, that if Honda does look at the plant and does buy it, we should be thankful for it, because the people who work there will be able to keep their jobs.

Unread post by **Scooterb** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:12 pm

I'm saying politics and stuff of that nature dosen't belong here

I agree Politics is an explosive subject BUT isnt this an off topic forum??????????????????????????? Do we want it in the model rr forum?????????
If political threads bother you dont read them Patrick. Free speach is a first amendment right! This isnt China yet

I love politics and if more people were more informed and interested in politics. THis State wouldnt be in the state it is. Where uninformed voters go to the polls and vote for sombody they Know nothing about, But he/she makes them feel good...... Look deep into their record/past history before making a vote

I think its great young people are interested in politics. Keep the interest because you are our future.

This is a free country with free speech and I trust that Zack is aware this is an off subject chit chat area and that opens it up to these kinds of post. And I have no problem reading them and responding to them if I so choose, but I wont go telling other people what they can or cant post or attacking their point of view, and if I have a differing opinion I will research it and back it up with facts and let the debate begin.

GOD BLESS THE USA

I will get off the soap box now and let others have there say

sd70accsxt700 · Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:40 pm

Thank you Scott.

CAT345C · Unread post by **CAT345C** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:39 pm

Okay, Gregg, summed up my view which I may have failed to say in the begining, I don't care what type of company, takes the old plant, as long as the rail service is still used I think all of us are happy. My views on Car companies is my own view. I'm not gonna chew some one out or not talk to them if they drive a honda, or toyota. If someone has a different view on something I bring up, please feel free to email me chucktab@aol.com The last think I want to do is bring a controversy to this board.

Thank you,
Michael R. Tabone[/quote]

patrick · Unread post by **patrick** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:41 pm

no.. in my oppion.. politics has zero place on these website...

RailCanon · Unread post by **RailCanon** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:56 pm

VERY well said Scott.
I do think that it is an okay subject for this particular board, as long as it doesn't get too nasty.

patrick · Unread post by **patrick** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:04 pm

I want to thank those of you who took a thread about a automanufacturer coming into a old ford plant.. and turning it into something else... thats the kind of stuff I expect...from a Boardhost site... offtopic or not... politics has no place on the site.... thes my oppion....the end.

Unread post by **Scooterb** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:13 pm

no.. in my oppion.. politics has zero place on these website

Thats your opinion Patrick and you are free to express it, but some people might find the Daily motion site offensive or in-appropriate........ Does that mean we should attack you or tell you it has no place on this site???????
If things get out of hand I am sure Zack will take care of it like he has in the past..... Again this is for off subject and I think Zack gives us alot of leway on this board and in the off subject area and that is what makes this site what it is........ everybodies thoughts and opinions. when you eliminate that...... you remember what happened to the shortlines board??????? that still hasnt recovered..... Lets welcome good and different points of view,and watch this site grow like crazy.

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Honda looking at Wixom

Honda looking at Wixom