In Europe they have the:
Mercedes E200 kompressor, E240, E280, S280, S350, CLK200, CLK280 and so on..
BMW 730I, 520I, 318I, and 1 series and so on...
I am just curious and would like to know why it is that its not available here
2006-07-30 09:04:47 · 6 answers · asked by ferris 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
they would make america force the rest of the auto industry to meet the low emmisions of these fine automobiles .
2006-07-30 09:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by playtoofast 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because the Emissions are more strict in the United States then across the world. Most the European cars are Diesel engines and the emissions here are real tuff for the manufactures to pass.
2006-07-30 17:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by Boo1972 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we also don't get Europe's eight dollar a gallon gas prices.
And it seems most American buyers feel that if they're paying German car prices, they want to get some acceleration for their money.
2006-07-30 16:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause they drive different
my family from Finland is terrifed at how fast we accelerate, but the speed at which they accelerate would likely get them rearended here in the states
also, until recently, they had significantly more expensive gas
and they don't drive as far, here driving from NJ to florida is not unussual, to drive that far is unheard of, it is mainly local and no highway, so no need to hit 85MPH
2006-07-31 04:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't you think we have enough choices as it is.
even though we still need the bigger engine for towing
2006-07-30 16:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so we can pay more for gas.
2006-07-30 16:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋