Biggles,Originally posted by Biggles@23 September 2003 - 14:22
I am not familar with large American cars as they only seem to be sold in the US but from what I have seen on TV they lack the grace of a Lexus, BMW, Jaguar or a Mercedes. These cars are not small eco - prams but extremely fast luxurious status symbols - yet they all are capable of returning a decent mpg.
1) We aren't really talking about cars here, no one in their right mind buys large American cars anymore. We are referring to SUVs and Trucks which, by legal fiat, do not have to meet the same emissions, fuel mileage and safety standards as cars. Hence their popularity amongst manufacturers, huge profits and very little technological investment.
2) In my area, high end foreign brands such as you name, are the norm rather than the exception. That is, for people who drive cars. Your mileage estimates are a bit off however. Perhaps because of our laws, the big Mercedes and Jags pay a penalty because of substandard fuel mileage.
Of course, if you can afford the car the extra bit of tax is no big worry.
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