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From: jeff@tesla.UUCP (Jeff Frey)
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Subject: Re: German vs. U.S. Prices
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Date: Fri, 21-Oct-83 17:47:53 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct 21 17:47:53 1983
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Cars in Japan cost a LOT less then they do here; probably about the same
ratio as the German prices quoted.  I saw a Civic 4dr in Tokyo for
about $3000 (new) last year.  Motorcycles are another story; they`re
more expensive there than here--about 20% I`d say.

German cars don`t rust?  How about those famous Rabbits.
Japanese cars don`t rust?  It`s their only flaw, but it`s a big one.
American cars rust?  Not my Horizon.
Your BMW doesn`t rust?  You probably keep it outside in the winter and
wash it once in a while.

If you don`t want rust buy a car with a lot of galvanized panels,
plastic fender liners, or body plastic (e.g., Honda CRX); and have
it Ziebarted.  Washing might help, but only cosmetic, not killer, rust.
Jeff