Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 02:54:42 +0200 From: "Guy Drieghe D." <guynopsamx.be> Subject: Re: 9.3 - am I disappointed ?
In article <K6os3.70$2h4.2332nopsamoon.nyu.edu> , kr4nopsamnyu.edu (Kalman Rubinson) wrote: > Guy Drieghe D. (guynopsamx.be) wrote: >> Also, cars in the US are a lot cheaper than in the >> old continent. Over here, we have to add 21% VAT, >> then add this special 'start-up' tax (which can go >> up to $5000, depending on the Bhp or CC), then the >> yearly 'road-tax', then add some radio-tax, etc... >> All in all, one would think you would get like >> a zillion airbags for this money, but no... > > Yeah, right. Meanwhile, I pay about $500/MONTH for > parking and insurance. > Ouch ! That hurts. >> I'll probably end up *paying* for a replacement car while >> mine is in service. >> I mean, if this famous Saab Europe Assistance tells you to >> deal with it yourself when you ask for help when your front >> window is broken, what do you do ? Shoot them ?! > > In some climes, that's what you'd do. > They probably just don't sell Saabs in those ? ;*/ >> I know it's sad, but what can I do ? > > Around here, you'd sue. > <cynical mode on> I am considering that, but you've probably heard about our world famous justice system, no ? </cynical mode off> Let's close this thread now. Maybe I'll be back with some good or bad news, if any of you would be interested. All things considered, the 9.3 _is_ a very comfortable car. I just happen to own one which was made on a Monday morning. -= Guy DD __________________________ Annex Hypermedia Design http://www.annex.be __________________________ And a slice of life http://www.annex.be/life __________________________ New version 6.6 is online !