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Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 00:59:37 +0100 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Saab Recall on early 9-5 lubrication problems
Dave Hinz wrote: > On Mon, 23 May 2005 20:36:12 +0100, Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote: > > Dave Hinz wrote: > > > >> Hm. Is that a nation-wide perception, or just yours, I wonder? I > >> could state that "In the US, if you (insert wild statement here)", > >> but that doesn't mean anyone other than me would feel that way. > > > > I would say it was a nation-wide perception of the truth out there. > > > > Some ppl have done the figures and something like 20% of cars in the UK have had their mileages > > tampered with ( a reduction of 20-40k miles is common ). > > I'll have to remember that next time some Brit goes off on how honest > their society is, compared to the USA. Thanks. Oh it's just the ' Arthur Daley ' (tm) traders that are responsible. http://www.phill.co.uk/comedy/minder/ A popular ruse is to find a good looking ex-contract vehicle that's been looked after but done high mileage and adjust it somewhat. How do you know it doesn't happen in your part of the owrld - esp if you have no service records from the previous owner ? Graham
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