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Old 01-14-2007, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ruexp67,Jan 14 2007, 06:59 AM
but even if I had Bill Gates money, I still wouldn't pay six figures for new car.
Yeah, I'm sure you wouldn't. You're just saying that because you don't have Bill Gates-kind of money. Having it changes the whole perspective on things.
Old 01-14-2007, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Lice Locket,Jan 13 2007, 07:58 PM
Its also why Japan had the Gentleman's Agreement; to halt the horsepower wars and focus on other things that really matter.
Japan is a small and VERY crowded country. Having a power cap made sense to them. They didn't want to have high-powered bombs on the streets.
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Originally Posted by kumainu,Jan 14 2007, 06:12 PM
Yeah, I'm sure you wouldn't. You're just saying that because you don't have Bill Gates-kind of money. Having it changes the whole perspective on things.
No, I say it because I know what it means to work for a living, and the value of a dollar.

If I were born with insane ammounts of money, I am sure I would have a different perspective.
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I just think cheaper cars shouldnt have a lot of power, because idiot parents buying their son's 550hp evos will result in many deaths. I mean, people cant seem to handle the massive 163ft/lb of s2000tq...how the hell are they going to handle 500ft/lbs

The driving ethic is the US blows.
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Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Jan 14 2007, 09:35 PM
The driving ethic is the US blows.
Now THAT is a valid argument. (Crap, I REALLY hate to agree with Dave. Especially this early in the year. )


I am all for stricter driver education and testing. Especially for mini-van owners.
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Originally Posted by ruexp67,Jan 14 2007, 10:40 PM
Now THAT is a valid argument. (Crap, I REALLY hate to agree with Dave. Especially this early in the year. )


I am all for stricter driver education and testing. Especially for mini-van owners.
Old 01-14-2007, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC,Jan 14 2007, 07:35 PM
I just think cheaper cars shouldnt have a lot of power, because idiot parents buying their son's 550hp evos will result in many deaths. I mean, people cant seem to handle the massive 163ft/lb of s2000tq...how the hell are they going to handle 500ft/lbs

The driving ethic is the US blows.
I'm not sure that Dan Snyder would agree that rich people are better able to handle the power. At least some rich people can't. Then again the insurance premiums on SRT-4s do support your case.
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