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Old 08-22-2011, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike D View Post
A 30 year old car, 160,000 KM's, probably one of the wettest countries in Europe and some rust is a "design flaw"?

C'mon over to the Detroit, Michigan area and see new cars rust in 2-3 years with 30,00 KM's on them.
I get what you mean. And in a way - yeah sure right... but that is comparing with the lowest common denominator...

How long has mankind been doing this sort of thing? Building any structure whether it is on wheels or not that is out in the elements involves water management - most of the rain goes one way - if you can't get that right then I say you need to go to the back of the line => 0/10 see me after school!
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