Forum: Driving
August 11th 06, 01:28 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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The Germans can do it. Why can't we?
Brent P wrote:
> In article >, OM wrote:
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>> Wake up! Time is now to ditch the protective and restrictive laws and to
>> open the US market fully!
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>...
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Forum: Driving
August 11th 06, 01:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving,misc.transport.road,alt.law-enforcement.traffic,talk.politics.misc,alt.true-crime
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Forum: Driving
August 11th 06, 01:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Forum: Driving
August 11th 06, 01:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,207
The Germans can do it. Why can't we?
Brent P wrote:
> The reason american cars had trouble passing is that US cars don't meet
> ECE vehicle lighting standards and have to be retrofitted to pass.
> Sealed beam cars are no problem for...
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Forum: Driving
August 6th 06, 11:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 11
Views: 565
Another idiot
Eeyore wrote:
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> barking pumpkin wrote:
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>> While cruising down I-25 yesterday, another idiot in a truck (this time
>> a pickup) changed lanes only feet in front of me - probably about 5 feet
>>...
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Forum: Driving
July 2nd 06, 08:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,188
Smart cars coming to the US
Jim Yanik wrote:
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> I noted on one Smart site that for the US, the car must be lengthened 7
> inches, made heavier, among other changes.
Nope, it's common for the manufacturers to 'enlarge' their...
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Forum: Driving
July 2nd 06, 08:09 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Views: 2,188
Smart cars coming to the US
Erik Meltzer wrote:
> Hi!
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> N8N wrote:
[snip]
>> I'd consider the Mini far more practical than a Smart,
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> Only in that it seats four. And there are plenty of more
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Forum: Driving
July 1st 06, 11:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving
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Replies: 2
Views: 443
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