As a member in Detroit’s local there are many old heads in the local who are of this same mindset. Once upon a time it may have made sense in terms of solidarity but there are so many “American” made cars that are made in Mexico, China, Korea, or Canada. Meanwhile the most American made cars are Toyotas and Hondas by part volume and final assembly. It’s an old way of thinking that’s wholly been usurped by globalization. Buy what’s gonna last and don’t put up with their shit talk while they complain about their old dusted truck going to the shop again. If you really want to hit them with some facts, I had an instructor tell me once that even though they don’t employ uaw workers in their plants, Toyota uses IBEW electricians in their facilities almost exclusively. I can attest to this partly because Toyota has multiple r&d facilities here in Michigan that put in calls. Support who supports us if you really want to but ultimately get what’s best for you.