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Default OT "Smart Cars" not so smart

On Friday, March 23, 2012 12:39:17 PM UTC-4, Califbill wrote:
"Earl" wrote in message
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North Star wrote:
What the *ell... a diesel engine that can't be repaired???
For the price they cost a person would be 'smarter' buying a Corolla,
Civic or even a Hyundai

Hyundai is putting out some good stuff these days. They are going after
the luxury market, too.


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I think my Duramax Turbo diesel is less than $14k to buy.


Yeah, that's nearly the cost of a new Porsche Boxster engine! I suppose it has something to do with the economy of scale.