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re: American cars in Europe
Posted on 9/11/26 at 8:43 am to Dragula
Posted on 9/11/26 at 8:43 am to Dragula
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American classic cars are big over there, Corvettes Mustangs, Camaros...they command double to triple the American market price depending on the model.
Have seen one Corvette so far. It was a C8. Since I saw it on Krk, it had to belong to a member of the car club. Old American muscle is seen, but that is very rare indeed.
But yeah, since none of these cars were ever "imported" here, they do drive a premium price.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 8:43 am to Ramblin Wreck
Where do they put their truck nuts?
Posted on 9/11/26 at 8:45 am to Dragula
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American classic cars are big over there, Corvettes Mustangs, Camaros...they command double to triple the American market price depending on the model.
Last time I was in Prague, there was a Corvette parade
"Corvette Club Praha"
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The Tradition: For over two decades, the club has hosted an annual International Corvette Meeting (Mezinárodní sraz). Traditionally, the event culminated in a massive, roaring convoy through the historic streets of Prague, passing landmarks and gathering crowds of fans.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 8:45 am to UtahCajun
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I was in SLC in late July. I saw more hijabs in Fashion Place Mall than I do in the "Muslim" country of Bosnia. You seem to think all European countries are the same
We saw very few Muslims in Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Florence and Rome so far. Rome has had the largest percentage of non-native residents.
Regarding the comment someone made on people stepping in front of traffic, a lot of the cross walks have the pedestrian crossing painted on the street and drivers are great about honoring it for pedestrian right of way. It would take me a lot of getting use to in order to remember to look out for people crossing my path if I was driving here. I have to place myself on high alert when driving across college campuses in the US, which is about the only place I see those in the US.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 8:47 am to slinger1317
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It's almost like you are in another continent with different culture and priorities Not to make you sound dumb, but did you really expect to go to Italy, where some cities and roads are thousands of years old, and expect to see F-250's? Use your first experience abroad to open your eyes and appreciate what America does right, and also to see that our way isn't the only way. Travel (esp. international) is the best way to open a closed mind.
Your post is perhaps the most smug and condescending post I've read in quite a while.
Congrats.
You're the dickhead of the day!
Posted on 9/11/26 at 8:48 am to Ramblin Wreck
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There is nothing equivalent to shopping centers either so far
Yes there are.Many times it will be a pedestrian only street full of the same type stores as in american shopping centers.
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You won’t find anything like a Home Depot, Target, Publix, Walmart, etc
Yes you will but they are outside the city center so most tourists never see them.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 8:59 am to DarthRebel
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Explain why visiting Europe would be considered a flex in the year 2026. This is not the 1900s anymore.
As far as safety goes, it depends where the OP is. If he can speak Arabic, he may be safer overall.
I was speaking more to your safety point, and you confirmed my suspicion.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 9:02 am to bluedragon
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Included Spain as well ….moron…
You’re retarded. You didn’t even elaborate on your Spain comment. Moreover, Europe includes many more countries than Spain.
Japan.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 9:07 am to Ramblin Wreck
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Regarding the comment someone made on people stepping in front of traffic, a lot of the cross walks have the pedestrian crossing painted on the street and drivers are great about honoring it for pedestrian right of way. It would take me a lot of getting use to in order to remember to look out for people crossing my path if I was driving here. I have to place myself on high alert when driving across college campuses in the US, which is about the only place I see those in the US
Europeans do DLs the right way. They actually take it seriously and not the "hey for just a few bucks, anyone can drive" way we do it. One must spend over 1000euros and take schooling before they get their DL.
As far as crosswalks in America...do not go west my man.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 9:16 am to DarthRebel
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Visiting Europe is not an actual brag, we are more worried for your safety.
^^^ someone who Fox Newses/Social Medias too much.
It's been almost 10 years since i've been over, but still have military friends who go back and forth. Your perception isn't reality for 99% of Western Europe.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 9:27 am to Ramblin Wreck
I was in South Africa several years back, funniest thing I saw was a F250 barreling down the highway, Looked like a monster truck when alongside the compact cars.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 9:50 am to Ramblin Wreck
Saw a Ram 1500 in Alexandria, Egypt. Caught me by surprise for sure.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 10:17 am to Mo Jeaux
Your display in idiotic stupidity proceeds you.
Lived in Japan for six years, then corrected all of the security system errors in military bases across Europe.
You played with yourself at home in the US.
I’m impressed by your level of stupid.
Lived in Japan for six years, then corrected all of the security system errors in military bases across Europe.
You played with yourself at home in the US.
I’m impressed by your level of stupid.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 10:21 am to bluedragon
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Lived in Japan for six year
Uh, so the frick what? You reacted to a comment I made about Europe, and you’re still talking about Japan and and making disparaging comments about my intelligence. It’s weird and retarded.
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then corrected all of the security system errors in military bases across Europe.
All of them? Wow! And all that time at American military bases gave you a lot of insight into the opinions of Europeans.
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You played with yourself at home in the US.
Now you’re just being petty and and stupid. You know nothing about me.
This post was edited on 9/11/26 at 10:25 am
Posted on 9/11/26 at 10:23 am to Ramblin Wreck
Posted on 9/11/26 at 10:28 am to Ramblin Wreck
Saw a PT Cruiser outside a coffee shop in a little town on the way to Venice, Italy.
A lot of Renaults, Fiats and Chinese MGs, too.
A lot of Renaults, Fiats and Chinese MGs, too.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 10:32 am to Darth_Vader
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They view American brands as status symbols the way we see BMW, Audi, Mercedes etc
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No they don’t.
I don’t know how it is now, but when I was there in the late 80s, you’d see the occasional Lincoln or Caddy being driven by well-to-do Germans. I also saw some Corvettes and Camaros as well.
I had a lowly '89 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z when I was stationed in England. That car got A LOT of stares.
Heard some kids calling it a spaceship.
"No, it's just a Dodge" (in my Al Bundy voice)
Posted on 9/11/26 at 10:41 am to SuperSaint
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jokes on you, European Boomers made sure younger Europeans couldn’t afford a house. It’s more like America than you’re giving it credit for
It might just be the areas I have been so far, but the newest houses I have seen appear to be 60 or 80 years old. I haven’t seen new subdivisions or new houses being constructed. Serious question, is that not common in Italy and other areas of Europe?
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Answer to my own question -
Per Capita Rate: Because Europe's total population is substantially larger than that of the U.S. (roughly 450 million in the EU alone, versus 340 million in the U.S.), the U.S. builds considerably more housing relative to the size of its population.
Size and Floor Space: New American single-family detached homes average over 2,400 square feet, whereas new European homes average closer to 900–1,300 square feet, meaning the total volume of constructed physical space is vastly greater in the U.S.
This post was edited on 9/11/26 at 11:13 am
Posted on 9/11/26 at 11:08 am to Lonnie Utah
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Have you also noticed the size of the streets in Europe compared to America?
There's your answer.
Did it ever dawn on you there might be more than one component?
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Ford Mustang GT: Starts at about $46,560 in the U.S.
In Germany, the same car starts at 64,800 euros (roughly $74,268), which is nearly 60% more, according to Jalopnik.
LINK
General Price Trend: American muscle cars and imports generally cost 30% to 60% more in Europe after factoring in transport, modifications, and fees. LINK LINK
When you factor in $10/gallon gas, the cost of the vehicle and lower comparable salaries, you should be able to see why vehicles are small.
My best friend married a German. We haven't talked about this in 20 years, but he told me that professional lessons were required before obtaining a drivers license. At that time were equal to $1500 US.
That's a big stumbling block before you can even purchase a car.
There is nothing cheap about driving a vehicle over there.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 11:09 am to Ramblin Wreck
Norwegians love them some US classic cars. Nobody driving them day to day but a big culture surrounding collecting and showing at car shows.
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