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Old 03-30-2001, 05:46 AM
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What bastards.
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Old 03-30-2001, 06:38 AM
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Well, that kinda callous cost/benefit decisionmaking cost Ford huge punitive damages with the Pinto.
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pardon my possible stupidity.. but don't ALL cars have trouble with wet braking?
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Old 03-30-2001, 07:33 AM
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I am Jack's utter lack of surprise.
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wo wo wo, bumper to bumper traffic at 75mph? Isn't there a 3 second rule there - in the summertime?
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Old 03-30-2001, 09:05 AM
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There is a vast difference between reduced stopping power and no stopping power at all...so you are excused this time....even i you are a girl ;-)
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