People are not buying cars that are run-of-the-mill anymore.

People are willing to spend money on things that make their lives easier.

If it's priced right, even if the quality is somewhat less than other makes, they'd consider buying (Chinese cars) because Americans love a bargain.

Used-car prices for the most part are set up by new-car prices.

Flood vehicles can be sold for their parts. There isn't a single vehicle that came out of Katrina that should be sold. They should all be scrapped.

Do I want to see a subdivision or a gun club? Honestly - I would want a gun club.

That is a true concern. If the (property) values were to be affected, sure, I would be opposed to it, too.

It would have to be an entry-level model, like the Hyundai Excel. It would take low price and some style, though low price triumphs over style any time.

Somebody was going to do it. Mitsubishi is in dire straits. This is as good an idea as any.