Hemmings Highlights the Omix-Ada Jeep Museum

11 Comments

1. Minnesota ChrisAugust 22, 2015 at 12:53 PM

   This would be an awesome place to stop. It looks like every other jeep owners shop/garage, having something under them to catch the oil drips.
2. MikeAugust 22, 2015 at 1:52 PM

   H-E-L-L-O, This is Robin Leach, and I'm here to tell you about, LIFE STYLES OF THE RICH & FAMOUS. OK, so once upon a time your father owned a Jeep dealership and you parlayed that wealth into millions by having knock off parts manufactured in CHINA. HUMM, something rubs me the wrong way about this. I know most of you guys are going to swallow hand and say; I know nothing, but really folks, I ask you this question. Is this the best capitalism has to offer? Get rich by exploiting the working class on both sides of the ocean, Is this the American Way?
3. BrettAugust 22, 2015 at 2:02 PM

   I hear what your sayin Mike.
4. Alaska PaulAugust 22, 2015 at 2:25 PM

   The seller can't make money unless they have a product people want or need to buy. If a person removed all the non American made products and devices from their home I doubt you'd have much more than an empty lot. By the way... where was your computer manufactured?
5. Allen in TexasAugust 22, 2015 at 3:15 PM

   I would love to go see this collection! Does anyone know if it is open to the public?
6. KeithAugust 22, 2015 at 5:03 PM

   I may be wrong, but I thought Al's dad had the first Jeep distributorship in a foreign country. Then he capitalized on American Military Surplus parts before selling the foreign crap parts he makes now. At least he make enough $$ to buy a turnkey collection from Mark Smith, a real american.
7. MikeAugust 22, 2015 at 5:58 PM

   Paul, that's my point exactly. You hit the made in China nail on the head. Think about it, how does this trickle down economics work? If a Corporation is making 50 million dollars a year in profit, and say it cost 5 million more to make the part in America because of increased labor costs, big deal. So the corporation still made 45 mill. Good paying jobs for American workers. I think this is a plan that works for everyone.
8. DexterAugust 22, 2015 at 10:26 PM

   But the reality is, for many companies, the difference is far more than $5 million. And we're not just talking the difference in labor costs. Overhead is cheaper overseas, and for millions of workers in third world countries, $10 a day (just a guess) is more than enough to live a comfortable life. And since job opportunities are less, they'll complain less, they show up to work on time, etc.
9. MikeAugust 22, 2015 at 11:41 PM

   OK, so lets just say you are correct, How does this help American workers? The position you take, (and I respect your position) defends the status qua. No matter what position we take on this subject, as Americans, we all loose in the long run. China just devalued it's currency to pick up production of it's products, makes Chinese products still yet cheaper to buy, makes American products more expensive. This only makes the value of the Chinese workers money worth less so he will have to work harder, and it encourages American Companies to have their goods manufactured overseas. It's a con game to exploit workers on both sides of the ocean. Alright, I made my point, Good night Mrs. Kooistra where ever you are. ( take off on Jimmy Durante's sign off) Peace, Mike
10. HenkAugust 24, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    You can visit the collection. Complimentary private tours of the Jeep Collection are available to the public by appointment on select days and can be arranged by contacting Omix-ADA directly at JeepCollection@Omix-ADA.com or 770-614-6101
11. David EilersAugust 24, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Thanks for the additional info Henk!