06-28-06, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Kurushio
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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1
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Originally Posted by Bertgang
"Pay more" and "more expensive" are words sounding very badly, for me.
The environmental problem is, anyway, a serious thing, and greener goods could be a first step on the right way.
Maybe the actual tech could give us these kind of tools without increasing prices; the financial side here is often unclear.
As example, new safety devices on cars could have dramatically raised their prices but, for what I can see, now we have better cars, no more expensive than once.
That happens. I suppose, just because the old car tech now is outlaw quite everywhere, like some other things seen as dangerous for our health; sort of imposed advancement, free of charges for the final customer.
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More expensive cars? Last time I checked, a BMW 7 series still costs what it costs back in the late 80's. Cars my friend are getting much cheaper made in my book and trim - is a joke! It is even OK now to show the seam on a leather seat. Things like that. Best cars I think were early to mid 90's. Cars went downlhill from there and tried to compensate by adding electronic gadgets.
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Car engines last a lot longer now, they also need a lot less maintainance...and you are joking. Cars now are much more refined (suspension, noise suppression etc) and engines infinitely more powerful and less thirsty.
Have you driven a new car lately? 
edit: I forgot SAFER too. Airbags, belt pre-tensioners, NCAP ratings, ABS, EDB, traction control etc etc... |
I am talking build quality and attention to detail. Friend of mine recently left Mercedes because he was disgusted with their build quality of late. I should get him on this forum to really stir things up.
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