Well, I'm not about to comment on: "Japanese electronics"; or on: "German engineering". But I do know that the English: 1. drink their beer "warm"; 2. "refrigerate" with Lucas refrigerators. Any questions? Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave M" <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 04:23 PM Subject: German engineering vs British electrics
> > Japanese cars have far better electrics, or at least Toyotas do, but > > don't expect reliable electrics from mr Lucas (the English Prince of > > Darkness) or his germanic cousin Herr Robert Bosch. > > > I lived in the UK for 30 years driving mostly British cars and don't ever remember having > an > electrical problem. Now if you are talking about rust........ > I think the myth that British electrics are bad is as untrue as the myth that German > engineering is superior. > > > --------------------------------------------- > This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. > This service is provided by Cyburban LINK. |
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