One other factor they have to consider in America is who is buying and using the car. In our lawsuit-ridden society, a manufacturer has to ensure that thier car will be safe and have low emissions for its predicted lifetime. This is in spite of the car-care habits of most Americans that are as follows: Tune-ups: only needed when the car stops running completely. Motor: must have enough cylinders to enable the car to go at least 25,000 miles with only 2 firing. Tires: only replace when belts are showing. Never pay more than $35.00 each. Bent rims are not a problem unless tires leak down completely in < 24 hours. Brakes: make service appointment for next month when metal-on-metal. *Never* change fluid. If "ABS" light flashes, mechanic will tell you "it's a computer problem" and cannot be fixed economically. Fix by strategically placing electrical tape to obscure light. Suspension: never replace shocks/joints/bushings/etc. unless car won't steer at all. ...and so on! Eric Law Russell Watson <rustynopsamSCRAPPERmaylane.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:y4OL3FAuy8F3EwJnnopsamane.demon.co.uk... > pboehler1nopsamejanews.com claims, according to Return to Main Index
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