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Originally Posted by PeterPuck
Because people are aware of the risks inherent with riding a motorcycle. In fact for many, it's part of the "charm" of owning one -- "oooh, you're so fearless!" What do the police call bikers? Donors?
I, for one, would not want my wife and kids putt-putting around in a tiny kei-car, and it would be irresponsible for me to put them in that sort of danger. The driving conditions in North America really are different than they are in Japan and Europe. I don't know many people who are permanent urban fixtures, who don't normally need to take a trip on an expressway.
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Problem is Peter, you are treating this like a mandate that would force you to purchase one. I've had the fortune of getting a kei class minitruck registered for on road use here in TX. I've had zero issues keeping up with traffic up to 55 mph. My mini can do a little more, but I've avoided beating the little engine up against it's redline on the highways. I'm now being faced with the reality that the state has now decided to REVOKE the title and tag for my minitruck. I'm insensed that in this "land of the free" I'm being DENIED the freedom to CHOOSE what is right for MY use.
The reality is that the minitruck will do things that my big half ton F150 WON'T do. On top of that, it'll do those things while DOUBLING the fuel economy vs. the half ton truck.
Nah, I guess I should be FORCED to pay OPEC, the oil companies, and speculators all the money that they want, so that I can maintain my rural property, and still keep a truck in the driveway.
I don't care if YOU want one or not. If you don't want one, fine. Don't buy one. I want one, and I say YES, bring us KEI cars.