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In Afghanistan, a car for the masses
- BasilAwad 14y agoOne reason for the conformity is car parts and mechanic shops. It reaches a point where it doesn't make sense to get any other type or model. In Amman, Jordan there's a disproportionate amount of 30-year-old Mercedes. It's pretty amazing how long a car can last when that's the only option.
- icegreentea 14y agoAnd for the other type of masses, Toyota has (had?) the Hilux. http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2010/10/14/why-rebel-groups-love-the-toyota-hilux.html http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2010/10/14/why-rebel-g... http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/07/is-toyota-losing-the-market-for-technicals-to-china/ http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/07/is-toyota-losing-th...