and, for example, the GEO Prism being a Toyota, what is a “foreign made car” today?
Tom: That’s been a big issue for a number of years, especially for Chevrolet. And, a lot of the foreign manufacturers are now putting up U.S. assembly plants to get around that issue. But, I think if buyers are concerned about “buying American” they need to look at where the profits go after the sales. Bill: I’d like to comment on that. You know, there are almost no 100 percent domestic cars anymore. Virtually ever vehicle has components of foreign manufacturers. But the larger issue is, where do the dollars go after the sale? If you’re really concerned about investing in this country, you need to look at where the tax dollars are going after the sale. If it’s a foreign-owned manufacturer, the profits probably aren’t doing a lot to benefit the U.S. economy. How does the Peoria auto market differ from the auto market in other cities? Is it unique in any way? Bill: Peoria is very different from markets of similar size. Peoria is very competitive. For example, Springfield, which serves ap
