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-----I think the problem of no rear-wheel drive cars is about to change,somewhat.Around Detroit its pretty common knowledge that Cadillac will have rear-wheel drive sooner,not later.The Detroit Autoshow should have them on display very shortly.I believe Daimler/Chrysler is about to begin again as well.
-----I think part of Detroits problem is that they have only been building BIG rear-wheel drive cars the last several years.If all the german car companys can build all sizes of rear-wheel drive vehicles there is no reason we cant.Personally,I think the percieved cost difference between building front and rear wheel drive cars would go away if the rear wheel cars were built in the same volumes.
-----You have to give it to the major US auto manufacturers and their PR flakmasters,though.They have persuaded 90% of the US population that they need rear-wheel drive.You cant talk to a 60 year old woman who doesnt think her life is in danger in a rear-wheel drive car every time she gets into one.
-----It also seems to me that us performance oriented guys actually may be making a difference.Front or rear wheel drive,there are a tremendous number of high performance cars out there right now.Ill grant you that anything beyond opening the hood may be beyond our talents,repair-wise,but some of the latest offerings are really bitchin!.......Bill S........ol red!