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May 23, 2013 | 10:09 AM

#16

lexbabe

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From: MN

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Originally Posted by tonnetje

the market in the us is privileged
appreciate that your Lucky people
the carmarket is cheaper in the us than in other countrys around the world!

a complete bonestock IS250 costed in holland 42000 euro,s in 2007!
in us dollars is around 53000!!!!
luxury package cost around 7000euro more (8900dollars)
thats why not everybody have the luxury in the cars as the market in your country
crazy world isnt it?

ps the same for gasprices
1litre is here around 1.83 euro
gallon is 4.54litres is 8.20 euro plusminus
1gallon gasoline cost in holland 10.50 us dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
where get i a greencard to live in the us

ouch, it's the same in australia too. clothing there is twice as much as in the US but then their min wage is also alot higher in the US though

May 23, 2013 | 11:04 AM

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UniSlayEX

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From: Californ-i-a

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May 23, 2013 | 11:49 AM

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keyframe13

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From: Florida

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Originally Posted by tonnetje

It's not quite like that: 1 Gallon is 3.8l so it's a about double the price but if you take in consideration that the driving distance is about half in Europe comparing with US and the fact that the selection of cars and engines in Europe it's much more diverse especially with small engine and diesel which gives you great gas mileage . I live in both continents and the quality of life is way better in Europe but that's another topic. If anything the taxes are high in Europe but you get a whole lot of advantages by paying them,