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Originally Posted by Brucelee
Suggest you lighten up! The comment was made in light hearted jest. Keep in mind that to my mind, car companies who do not sell to the world's most vibrant auto market, ie, the US, are not really world class companies. This is just my opinion, nothing more, nothing less.
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Nah, I have to disagree with you. The French ARE a bunch of tools, but their cars are pretty good these days. I had the privilege of renting a Peugeot 407 last time I was over there and really enjoyed my Alps to Belgium round-trip. It was a very competent vehicle – great suspension and brakes. It was a bit underpowered, but hey, it is Europe, everything is over there due to the taxes– of course there are some exceptions, like the mid-mounted V8 Renault Clio – one of the most spectacular (and ridiculous) cars on the road, and also French…