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Shanghaied! Rolls-Royce knockoff wows Chinese showgoers
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| May 2, 05
| Julian Rendell
Posted on 05/07/2005 11:10:29 PM PDT by spetznaz
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The most significant thing about this concept is now what it looks like or what it is supposed to be. The paramount facet to be considered is that it shows just how far the Chinese automative groups are willing to go. It defines their ambitions, and in essence illustrates how far they are willing to go.
All the same I would definitely opt for the Real McCoy and get a true Phantom instead of the Chinese knock-off. But it is still interesting how far up they have set their sights (and while BMW, which owns Rolls,should not be concerned the companies that definitely should include Ford and GM. In the next 5-10 yrs China will be a significant threat for Detroit).
Anyways, here is what a real Phantom looks like (I've tried to include similar points of view as the knock-off):
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:10:29 PM PDT
by
spetznaz
To: Spktyr; oceanview; cyborg; nuconvert; Rickkimble; kellynla; TarHell
Chinese Rolls-Royce knock-off PING.
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:12:07 PM PDT
by
spetznaz
(Nuclear tipped ICBMs: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol.)
To: spetznaz
Will they be selling them at Walmart?
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:16:15 PM PDT
by
Mike Darancette
(Mesocons for Rice '08)
The first thing that came to my mind was the list of reasons that gas is so expensive. China's ever increasing demand is near the top of the list.
To: spetznaz
WOW, almost alot of similarity, Unfortunately the chinese version almost looks better, i really hate to say it.
It would be interesting to know how the knockoff would feel like to drive vs the real one. Wake up world, the chinese sounds like the next japanese market unfortunately, i sure hope the chinese never become more powerful than they already are.
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:21:25 PM PDT
by
1FASTGLOCK45
(FreeRepublic: More fun than watching Dem'Rats drown like Turkeys in the rain! ! !)
To: spetznaz
I'll bet Hillary already has one picked out in Fuchsia as her Presidential Premiere's Limousine...
To: Blurblogger
I'll bet Hillary already has one picked out in Fuchsia as her Presidential Premiere's Limousine... LOL. Almost made me choke ...on pizza nonetheless!!!! Lol and g'night.
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:28:04 PM PDT
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spetznaz
(Nuclear tipped ICBMs: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol.)
To: spetznaz
Actually, the most significant thing mentioned is that Beemer owns rolls.
I didn't know that.
What the germans couldn't capture, it appears that they have bought. (BMW, Chrysler...)
As an aside, a friend of mine said she was going to go fix a BMW Friday (she owns a car customization co.)
I asked, "What are you going to do, remove the PR$CK?"
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:29:34 PM PDT
by
patton
("Fool," said my Muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write.")
To: patton
Actually, the most significant thing mentioned is that Beemer owns rolls. You might then be interested to know that Volkswaggen owns Bentley.
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:32:44 PM PDT
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spetznaz
(Nuclear tipped ICBMs: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol.)
To: spetznaz
Can anyone say BUTT UGLY?
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:35:14 PM PDT
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funkywbr
To: spetznaz
Does Messerschmidt own Boeing?
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:41:27 PM PDT
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patton
("Fool," said my Muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write.")
To: patton
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posted on
05/07/2005 11:45:18 PM PDT
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spetznaz
(Nuclear tipped ICBMs: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol.)
To: spetznaz
Anyone want to guess what the reliability is? My guess is that it will be somehting worse than the early Hyundais.
To: Natural Law
Anyone want to guess what the reliability is? My guess is that it will be somehting worse than the early Hyundais.It comes with 6 men in the trunk to push it when the engine fails.
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To: MediaMole
You can hear it coming....Ping, Ping, Ping, Ping, Ping, Ping...
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05/08/2005 12:24:02 AM PDT
by
Smokin' Joe
(Grant no power to government you would not want your worst enemies to wield against you.)
To: OneWorldTory
Karl Marx does not approve
Was he the third dancer to the right during the song in " A day at the Race's"?
To: funkywbr
"Can anyone say BUTT UGLY?"
BUTT UGLY :-) My first reaction was that it reminded me of The Homer... but for this car, the government supplies the security system, ignition system and a black box; plus, there's an optional spittoon that drains onto the street, kinda like an airplane toilet.
To: spetznaz
Rival designer Olivier Boulay... was more charitable: I think this is great. Honest to the Chinese ... heritage with that big, wide grille. Ouch! That's gonna leave a mark.
To: spetznaz
Looks like the gang from "Pimp My Ride" got hold of a Rolls. Does it have a sound system that takes up the entire trunk? Spinners?
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