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Originally Posted by pj67coll
They are not "normal" cars in most of the rest of the world. They have always been way above "normal". What American's don't seem to realise is that the reason there are so many lower spec Mercedes in other countries that don't show up in the US is not because that's what the rest of the world wants, it's because in those other countries there are a large number of horrble little pieces of crap that you'll mercifully never see in the US that are so far below what you are used to here that a base spec MB 200 with no luxuries is still considered an upmarket luxury vehicle.
- Peter.
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Also, factor in the cost of importing cars into many other countries. That tax can be near the amount of the car. So if your going to import a car, you will want to spend a bit more for something that will last. Also, the inspection laws in Germany are much stricter than hear. I hear any bit of rust and your car is totalled. Someone from Germany can comment on that. I can't remember seeing any rust on any car, when I was over there. The cost of insurance is much higher.
Also, I don't see that many of Audi Foxes or 5000s. Not so many BMW 318 or 325's. I also hear there are more Ford GT-40s around than were originally built. Also Hemi Cudas and such.
Tom