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Old 18th May 2014, 02:48
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Jetpipe2
 
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SOPS these are some of the reasons.

Market size 10x AUS, so far more sales to pay for the showroom etc.
No Luxury car tax (33% above $60Kish in AUS)
No 5% import car tariff.
Much shorter boat ride from the factory.
Average sales tax in USA 5.75% rather than the 10% GST.

All adds up to cheaper cars, food, living etc.
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