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Subject: Re: Restrictions on Japanese Cars
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Date: Sat, 23-Feb-85 13:10:23 EST
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> 
> Also, I read an article in the February 17 issue of The  Washington
> Post that a new foreign car (made in Yugoslavia, I believe) will be
> appearing on our shores soon.  This car  will  be  priced  at least
> $1000 below the current lowest price car sold in the U.S.  This car
> will be a very small limited performance auto for people who want a
> new car but cannot afford one.

Actually, the new foreign car is coming from Korea, and a lot of
people over here in southeastern Michigan are starting to take this
"Korean invasion" seriously.  The Hyundai Motor Company (means "Modern
Age" in Korean) has been selling a $4800 (fully loaded) car very
successfully (sales are 400% over initial expectations) for a year
in Canada.  This same subcompact, called the "Pony", will be hitting
US shores in the late summer.

Also, GM has started a partnership with the automobile division of
the Korean conglomerate, Dae Woo.  Apparently, GM intends to build
all of their subcompacts in Korea.

Reviews and customer satisfaction on the Hyundai Pony have been excellent.
It might be worth waiting for if you want a new car, but don't want
to spend more than $5k.

-- The Asian Prince