We rented a Hyundai Atos in Crete last November. Never heard of it before; it may a Greek (not Grey) market car. ;) Had a 5 speed transmission that took us around the island without much fanfare and reasonable power. I wouldn't want to own one, however...
On 6/28/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jeff and David, > > Thanks for the explanation - I was operating under the misperception that > because it's very difficult to import cars from Canada to US unless they're > more than 25 years old, you had a completely different selection of cars > available up there. > > When I was in Italy several years ago, a friend had a Ford model not offered > in the US. It was amazing how 'European' the car was (firm and responsive > brakes, taut(er) suspension, plenty of power, actually quite fun to drive). > Occasionally we get a jewel from the big 3 like the Ford Focus, which is > tuned toward the enthusiast end of the driver spectrum yet reasonably priced, > but as usual it was introduced in Europe and the rest of the world first. > > Very respectfully, > /s/ > LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR > '85 300TD 321k miles (Euro 5spd) > '96 Infiniti I30 148k miles (wife's 5spd) > '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' > Charleston SC > > "Most men would rather die, than think. Many do." Bertrand Russell > > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
