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Old 01-12-2014, 07:54 AM   #201 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by UltArc View Post
I don't disagree- but a status symbol, in my opinion, is almost flaunting money (or status). True, a Fisker Karma or a Tesla is a sign of money, but thinking about areas with crazy fuel prices compared to the US, seeing an Escalade or a Hummer may cost the same, or even less, but just to run it (fuel, tires, road taxes) costs so much.
That is why North American market cars don't sell overseas and never have in big numbers.

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