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On Thu, Jan 05, 2006 at 11:24:44AM -0800, Richard Feibusch wrote:
> The reason that one sees less and less old cars in metropolitan areas is that
>stock ones are almost dangerous (especially small ones) because of the
>aggressive driving and offensive weapon quality of most SUVs and the huge
>pickups that folks are driving instead of cars.
I think the reason is the current HP war. When I was in high school,
a 20yr old Dodge put out 425hp. A then current V12 Ferrari only 340hp.
(Yes, I know the SAE standard changed, but still...)
Today, it is extremely rare to find a current production model car without
an engine option that will top a 1981 120hp V8 Ford Mustang.
-Dennis
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