Originally posted by ivan2908I'm no economist but I would say that the US imports more than other countries in Europe so they get a break. Either that, or there is a trade deficit.
For example, you can have Wolschwagen Golf GTI for 20 000 $ if you buy it in US or you can have it in Europe for 45 000 $.
What's the catch ?
Originally posted by ivan2908Supply and demand. Demand for VWs is strong in Europe, not so strong here (USA) so VW prices them lower here, higher over there.
I converted it. The point is that we pay double for the same cars. I do not understand the principle that dictates prices of the same product worldwide.
Originally posted by ivan2908The vehicles are of different quality and they have different power ratios. Many of the options are standard in Europe, where as in U.S. you have to pay extra for these. For example, when compared with Ford Escort, in Europe it is a very good car, but in U.S. it is a piece of "sh_t".
For example, you can have Wolschwagen Golf GTI for 20 000 $ if you buy it in US or you can have it in Europe for 45 000 $.
What's the catch ?
Also, prices in Europe contains all the fees (you do not pay anything extra on the advertised price), but not in U.S.; in example, the dealers add dealership fees, transportations fees, salestax (VAT), registration and other fees. But some states in Europe charge high state tax on vehicles, but not every country.
Harri / Luck
Originally posted by LuckHarri, what kind of car do you drive?
The vehicles are of different quality and they have different power ratios. Many of the options are standard in Europe, where as in U.S. you have to pay extra for these. For example, when compared with Ford Escort, in Europe it is a very good car, but in U.S. it is a piece of "sh_t".
Also, prices in Europe contains all the fees (you do not pay anything extra ...[text shortened]... ome states in Europe charge high state tax on vehicles, but not every country.
Harri / Luck
Originally posted by LuckShut up, Harry, before I drive my Honda Civic to Finland. 😛
The vehicles are of different quality and they have different power ratios. Many of the options are standard in Europe, where as in U.S. you have to pay extra for these. For example, when compared with Ford Escort, in Europe it is a very good car, but in U.S. it is a piece of "sh_t".
Also, prices in Europe contains all the fees (you do not pay anything extra ...[text shortened]... ome states in Europe charge high state tax on vehicles, but not every country.
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Originally posted by ParShootera £10 wallet in n. ireland costs 15 euro over the border. with the exchange rate it should be 11.50 euro.
Supply and demand. Demand for VWs is strong in Europe, not so strong here (USA) so VW prices them lower here, higher over there.
supply and demand also?
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Originally posted by ivan2908You pay 10 dollars for a pint in England. You pay 5 dollars for a pint in USA.
I converted it. The point is that we pay double for the same cars. I do not understand the principle that dictates prices of the same product worldwide.
Same principle.
Luck also gives good reasons.