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Old 06-25-2009, 04:54 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Default Re: Indian automakers aim to eat Detroit's lunch

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Originally Posted by MDM View Post
From the article - "Mahindra is already one of the biggest-selling tractor manufacturers in the American market".

When did this happpen? I thought Mahindra was fighting with all the others brands over the 5-10% of the market left over from Deere, Kubota and New Holland. Who knows how this will work out, but man, that is one ugly vehicle.
Another screwy statement in that article-
"Currently, diesel engines are used only in the biggest pickups sold in America, ones intended for strictly commercial use."
Really? I'd just about bet most diesel pickups aren't "strictly commercial use".

I also wonder if it is a stick at the mentioned price range. I'd venture to say most people under 30 haven't ever driven a stick, don't have a clue how to either.

Still, I'd certainly give it a look, the price and mileage would be very tempting, although it would be too small and underpowered for many of my truck needs, 95% of my use is trailer hauling in the 7000 to 14,000 lb range.
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