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It just came across as very snobbish.

US cars in general aren't very highly rated here. The same used to be true of many British cars as well - but since we no longer have a mass market automotive industry that doesn't really apply any more.

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The repair bill on the Space Shuttle is still cheaper than the one on my uncle's (pre-Ford) Jaguar!

Jags are expensive to repair, but since any (non classic) Jag over 5 years old costs almost nothing to buy in the UK it doesn't matter. The price of second hand Jags in the US is absolutely astounding!

Rob