Improbable as it may seem, an increasing number of Germans are giving up their elegant Mercedeses, sleek BMWs and ferociously fast Porsches and getting behind the wheels of imported American models fro plush Cadillacs to more prosaic Fords. Unlike the cars produced by Detroits European subsidiaries, these cars are as American as apple pie and watery beer. And thanks to a favorable exchange rate, they are more affordable than ever Last year Germans bought 12 477 new U.S. built cars; sales are expected to double this year.
Like blue jeans, this buy America fad appeals to Germans from all walks of life. Once regarded as faulty, flashy, gas guzzling Goliaths, American autos are thanks in large measure to foreign competition more stylish and reliable than in years past. Tugged, off- road vehicles like the four-wheel drive Jeep Cherokee are now the hot wheels to drive among Germanys thirty- something set. Owners and Aficionados of American made care also boast their cars are cheaper to maintain.
But thats not the main reason German motorists are choosing U.S. imports Its their price. Even after the cost of overseas shipping is included, American made cars offer more value and deluxe features for less money than German models. A Chrysler LeBaron convertible sells for 35 000 marks; a BMW 320i convertible, by comparison, commands 10 000 marks more. And U.S. autos come with standard equipment electric windows, automatic locks and sun roofs thats available only as expensive options on German models.Owning an American car in Germany is not for everybody. But the worst headaches come form the German bureaucracy. Johann Erben, a Greiburg dental lab technician, purchased a LeBaron convertible during a U.S. trip in November and has yet to drive it one kilometer. First, he waited months for the proper registration documents to arrive; then he spent more than 1 000 marks to have it comply with German regulations. Even so, safety inspectors refused to approve it until he changed the headlights and windows to European Community standards. There I was with my supermodern, $ 20,000 car and unable to get it through inspection, Erben recalled.
新概念英语第三册英音版 05-The Facts
新概念英语第三册英音版 38-The First Calendar
新概念英语第三册英音版 30-The Death of a Ghost
新概念英语第三册英音版 33-A Day to Remember
新概念英语第三册英音版 07-Mutilated Ladies
新概念英语第三册英音版 44-Speed and Comfort
新概念英语第三册英音版 17-The Longest Suspension Bridge in the World
新概念英语第三册英音版 40-Who’s Who
新概念英语第三册英音版 39-Nothing to Worry About
新概念英语第三册英音版 19-A Very Dear Cat
新概念英语第三册英音版 21-Daniel Mendoza
新概念英语第三册英音版 18-Electric Currents in Modern Art
新概念英语第三册英音版 02-Thirteen Equals One
新概念英语第三册英音版 32-A Lost Ship
新概念英语第三册英音版 50-New Year Resolutions
新概念英语第三册英音版 41-Illusions of Pastoral Peace
新概念英语第三册英音版 48-The silent village
新概念英语第三册英音版 45-The Power of the Press
新概念英语第三册英音版 08-A Famous Monastery
新概念英语第三册英音版 10-The Loss of the Titanic
新概念英语第三册英音版 29-Funny or Not
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新概念英语第三册英音版 37-The Westhaven Express
新概念英语第三册英音版 01-A Puma at Large
新概念英语第三册英音版 22-By Heart
新概念英语第三册英音版 47-Too High a Price
新概念英语第三册英音版 36-A Chance in a Million
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