Chinese-made cars will not be cheaper than domestics

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by George Orwell, May 31, 2009.

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  1. George Orwell

    N8N Guest

    Around here if you can find a running car that will pass inspection
    (both safety and emissions) for less than $4K you're doing all right.
    I just don't see a whole lot of them for sale.

    If you are near DC and your merc has a manual transmixer and will pass
    inspection, I'd be happy to give you scrap value for it. Maybe even a
    little more if I'm feeling generous :)

    nate

     
    N8N, Jun 2, 2009
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  2. George Orwell

    Dori A Schmetterling Guest

    Well, it just failed the UK MoT test, the annual roadworthiness test carried
    out on cars >3 yr...

    However, it's all wear-and-tear items, the rusty silencer section (I think
    you all them "muffler") being the most expensive. And that had not been
    renewed for many years. A light knob came off. Costs about a pound...
    Nothing structural.

    Something else I can't remember but will be paying for...

    The great think about an old car is that one does not care so much about
    scratches and bumps. A great advantage when 'in conflict' with newer
    cars... whose drivers know this...

    So, not selling...not yet, anyway.

    DAS

    To send an e-mail directly replace "spam" with "schmetterling"
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    Around here if you can find a running car that will pass inspection
    (both safety and emissions) for less than $4K you're doing all right.
    I just don't see a whole lot of them for sale.

    If you are near DC and your merc has a manual transmixer and will pass
    inspection, I'd be happy to give you scrap value for it. Maybe even a
    little more if I'm feeling generous :)

    nate

     
    Dori A Schmetterling, Jun 2, 2009
    #22
  3. George Orwell

    labatyd Guest

    A truly sensible reply. How nice to read.

    <snip>
     
    labatyd, Jun 9, 2009
    #23
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