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Originally Posted by COLB View Post
Yes, the Euro is stronger, but the current E1.39 is only about 16% over its historical average of E1.18 to the dollar -- and well under the record E1.60. That has allowed Germans to indulge their desire to acquire the cars of their progeny, but can't come close to explaining the value jumps.
16% covers the freight over and a tune up when the car arrives. And that's on a $25k car. Get into the longnoses, which is what this bubble thread is really about and the increased buying power will pay for a gearbox rebuild or engine refresh. It's not inconsequential.
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