Ford Tearing It Up in Japan
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Ford Tearing It Up in Japan
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I think it was funny that Ford actually sold wrong-hand drive explorers there in the first place!Anyway, space is a premium in Japan so people that can afford an Explorer/spot to put it will definetely want one that is a little more proper! I hope that they're successful becuase Ford's best selling vehicle isn't doing as well as they hoped over here.
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Originally Posted by micks7thgen
its the best selling because after 2 years you have to buy a new one cuz the old one is fubared
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but it might work. but wouldnt that make driver just a bit more difficult..? especially driving in cluttered streets of japan? i dont know..like making a left turn for example..you have decreased visibility..
theres no function of having a LHD in japan.
but it might work. but wouldnt that make driver just a bit more difficult..? especially driving in cluttered streets of japan? i dont know..like making a left turn for example..you have decreased visibility..
theres no function of having a LHD in japan.
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Rep Power: 336 more stupidity for a dying company- and i feel bad for those ingorant japanese who don't know about how much ford sucks with their SUVs. maybe we should email someone in japan all those articles about exploding fords
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more stupidity for a dying company- and i feel bad for those ingorant japanese who don't know about how much ford sucks with their SUVs. maybe we should email someone in japan all those articles about exploding fords
it's really stupid and stupid and bad...
left hand side driving on left side street is no good.....your vision is blocked.....it has to be the other way around....
well, i hope ford won't make to many of accident with this product sold in japan...
left hand side driving on left side street is no good.....your vision is blocked.....it has to be the other way around....
well, i hope ford won't make to many of accident with this product sold in japan...
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i think its stupid.
but it might work. but wouldnt that make driver just a bit more difficult..? especially driving in cluttered streets of japan? i dont know..like making a left turn for example..you have decreased visibility..
theres no function of having a LHD in japan.
but it might work. but wouldnt that make driver just a bit more difficult..? especially driving in cluttered streets of japan? i dont know..like making a left turn for example..you have decreased visibility..
theres no function of having a LHD in japan.
It isn't as hard as RHD and turns aren't a big problem.
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Why do people want RHD cars in the states? It's not because they make life easier or any practical reason. People want what they don't have. Ford is feeding into a natural human desire to be special. A LHD Explorer in Japan will be an awesome seller - you guys know there's a market for USDM parts over there, right?
If Honda said they'd be selling RHD Civics in the states, you'd all have smiles ear to ear.
Why do people want RHD cars in the states? It's not because they make life easier or any practical reason. People want what they don't have. Ford is feeding into a natural human desire to be special. A LHD Explorer in Japan will be an awesome seller - you guys know there's a market for USDM parts over there, right?
If Honda said they'd be selling RHD Civics in the states, you'd all have smiles ear to ear.
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Originally Posted by white2K2EX
Ford is genius.
Why do people want RHD cars in the states? It's not because they make life easier or any practical reason. People want what they don't have. Ford is feeding into a natural human desire to be special. A LHD Explorer in Japan will be an awesome seller - you guys know there's a market for USDM parts over there, right?
If Honda said they'd be selling RHD Civics in the states, you'd all have smiles ear to ear.
Why do people want RHD cars in the states? It's not because they make life easier or any practical reason. People want what they don't have. Ford is feeding into a natural human desire to be special. A LHD Explorer in Japan will be an awesome seller - you guys know there's a market for USDM parts over there, right?
If Honda said they'd be selling RHD Civics in the states, you'd all have smiles ear to ear.
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Originally Posted by RangerMan
I love my dads..03. It looks better then most SUV's out there and is a "good" buy.
if you could see me pointing and laughing at my computer screen at what you said.
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Rep Power: 0 If you've ever driven in Japan, you'd know why a US SUV would bomb. Even with small cars, getting around corners in tiny streets is really, really hard. Not to mention that you have to close the mirrors in some streets cus they're so narrow.
The Chrysler 300 w/ LHD on the other hand, would sell like hotcakes there.
The Chrysler 300 w/ LHD on the other hand, would sell like hotcakes there.
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what do you mean "good"?
if you could see me pointing and laughing at my computer screen at what you said.
if you could see me pointing and laughing at my computer screen at what you said.
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Originally Posted by MajinB
not to mention that bigger motors are automatically taxed way the hell more in japan.
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Originally Posted by MajinB
not to mention that bigger motors are automatically taxed way the hell more in japan.
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Rep Power: 319 I think you guys are missing the point, they're selling the LHD Exploders because it's a status symbol, not for making life easier... If you can afford it, you aren't worried about the taxes or the gas it consumes or anything like that.
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