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Date:         Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:22:20 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Subie engine prices
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Here's what I found when I googled for information on this so-called law:

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/35468

DMc

On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 5:02 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote:

> On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 3:19 PM, Rob wrote: > > >> Most of the JDM engines I've seen for sale come tested and >> guaranteed. There is some sort of Japanese law to require new cars >> every 30k-50k miles, you can look it up and read about it on line. >> >> Rob > > I've been told that such a law exists, supposedly as an environmental > protection device. However, it was not told to me that it was a new > car > (certainly not), but that the engine had to be replaced. At any rate, > that is supposed to be why so many Japanese engines are available for > import. However, my son-in-law bought one of these imported engines, > and found to his dismay that the engine had been used hard, and > further > investigation led him to the conclusion that, yes the engines are > available, and mileage is low. However, since the users know that > they > will have to replace the engine anyway, they don't particularly take > care of them. > > None of this should be taken as gospel, since I am only reported > second > hand experience, and third or further removed information. > > David Mc


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