Trevor,
I doubt that you've done much traveling if you really believe that American
cars aren't doing well in other markets.
The other night on a layover in Canada (a 'furrin' country) I saw almost
nothing but American cars.
I used to do trips to South America. LOTS of American cars down there, and
they are highly prized for their ruggedness and durability.
In fairness, I have also seen some German cars as well.
I don't think anyone buys an MG to drive it to death over rough roads. We
buy and drive them because they are charming cars.
They aren't as fast nor do they corner as well as a new hatch, but they
have charactor. Something sadly lacking in modern cars, including your
Toytooter.
Frankly, after renting an 'F', I wish that they were available here in the
States.
Regards,
Ray
At 08:00 PM 12/14/97 -0500, Trevor Boicey wrote:
>John McEwen wrote:
>> The tone of the author is condescending and enfuriating, particularly with
>> regard to American vehicles.
>
> Most american vehicles have about the same reputation outside
>of the US that british cars have inside the US.
>
> For every time you've heard some Texan say "damn furrin car",
>there is the same sentiment in that "damn furrin country" when
>they see a buick wallow by.
>
>--
>Trevor Boicey
>Ottawa, Canada
>tboicey@brit.ca
>http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/
>
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