polarbexar

I've always thought the C class her in the US was a hell of deal. Even when you compared it to buying one in Germany.

BKLYN_C

Guys, you are trying to compare different countries. Canada has a lot of social programs like pension plans, medical coverage etc. Canada doesn't have national automotive industry. US is way different. Here we have to pay for all the medical and social things out of pockets, our car manufacturers are heavily supported by government, all foreign manufactureres have to either build assemblies here or lower the prices on imports. Competition and low taxes make the cars cheaper here. But, we have other conserns like nowadays all the social security money go to baby boomers and when our generation goes for retirement there will be no funds available.
Don't know much about Australia, but my stereotypes tell me it is very similar to Canada

sirenebekim

at least canada and australia aren't on terrorist targets.. I'm personally scared to live in FL, in fear of a nuclear attack.. FL is the closest state in the continental united states to the middle east... Scary!

BKLYN_C

I don't think anyone will target your orange plantations

aussiechick28

When still lived in Australia (Lived there for the first 21 years of my life - i'm only 26 now), I asked the same question, and was told that it's because of the right-hand drive and just the fact that the Australian market is so much smaller than the US (population sizes etc).

BKLYN_C

Then Jaguars and RangeRovers must be dirt cheap

ismeto

Because US is producer OF DOLLARS in the World. and so why Luxery Mercedes Made in Germany Car is Expensive in Germany than only user_driver USA .

drivethebenz

I have noticed a decline in pricing lately

aussiechick28

Yeah, you'd think wouldn't you! Not saying I agreed with them, that's just what I was told.

BKLYN_C

What can I say? Your government just rips you off. But don't get jealous or ask for mercy, our gov does the same to us but in different ways.

DamonAnthony

lol, well as they say you can only be sure of death and taxes!!!!

What I dont understand is if new and used cars are so cheap, then why do people still drive old buckets of bolts over there? Everytime I watch pimp my ride, I shake my head!!!!

brydon

Dude people that can afford MB here either come from money or work their asses off to be able to afford the $500-$1,000/month (that's an extremely rough generalization) car payment. THere are milllions of people in the US that live below the poverty line and will most likely consider themselves lucky to ever drive a 2 year old kia let alone a MB.

DamonAnthony

OK what I meant wasnt that every one should buy a Benz, I meant that if Mercs, and all cars for that matter are so cheap, why drive a car missing a door or with no seat etc.

I had a quick search on Ebay for cars,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...QQcmdZViewItem

Now I have used the loan calculator and i have punched in 70 months on 0 deposit at 10% interest, and the repayments are $28.55 pcm.

Have no idea how easy it is for finance in the US but over here anyone with a pulse can obtain credit/finance.

Anyhow, I hope that clears that up, I'm certainly no anti-low income earner!

BKLYN_C

LOL

Considet this: many people don't want to work. The city and state give them money for food and provide an appartment or money for it. That's where you will see those rusted buckets with nuts and bolts. But at the same places you will find the craziest pimp mobiles that belong to "elite" of the projects.

I watched couple times the "Pimp my ride" but haven't seen them doing any engine or performance work on those shot-dead junk. I call it

DamonAnthony

lol, I can't work out how anyone can watch all the 12 or so tv's they've installed at once and everyone seems to get Giovanni rims, they must be the popular brand

BKLYN_C

12 TVs

I saw the episode with 82 camry wagon with 2 spin tables and VW van with cloth dryer and 42" TV. At the end these cars are still junk.
There is few other shows on TV where you can see how much work and tallent people put into the cars. Those are real work of art and they come with a price tag

DamonAnthony

Hey aussiechick, where from back home?

aussiechick28

Melbourne. I'm going back in March for a visit and can't wait!

DamonAnthony

Hey where in Melb? I'm from Templestowe...

aussiechick28

Oh how cool! I grew up in North Ringwood, but spent the later few years there in Hawthorn.

One of my best friends used to live in Lower Templestowe (Lynwood Pde) so i'm really familiar with the area.

DamonAnthony

Thats like 2 mins from my place! Your friend probably see's my F350 around, its a yellow tow truck with Carpenters down the sides.
Rude question but why did you move overseas?