I think it is because europeans turn off their vehicles any time they have to wait for any period of time to save fuel. My foreign exchange student was amazed I did not turn off my car while waiting for a train. With the european setup you don't lose your tunes.... My 2 cents Mark 87 Westie
In a message dated 6/10/02 9:15:56 AM, tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Is it just that Americans are seen as to lazy to turn off their radio when they leave their vehicle and need to have it connected to the ignition switch in order to keep them from forgetting and killing their battery? >> |
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