Monday, May 23, 2011

Car costs in 1986 (U.S. versus West Germany)

From How to Import A European Car (1985).  Are those price differences for real?  If so, then the manufacturers, dealerships, and Uncle Sam made a killing.  No wonder there were so many gray market cars.  

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks unlikely, more taking into account the taxes on Europe.

Edvin said...

Can't really say, as I was only three at the time, but it doesn't seem credible. Seems like an ad for a grey importer. :)

Maxichamp said...

@Viva and Edvin: I think you both make good points.

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