Toddsterpatriot
Diamond Member
The Trabant was one of the single most successful cars ever made.
That is why they used one for the "Harry Potter" movie intro.
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Official state price was 7,450 GDR marks and the demand to production ratio was forty three to one (1989). The free market price for a second-hand one was more than twice the price of a new one, and the average worker had to wait ten to thirteen years on a waiting list, or, if available, pay more than double for a second hand model
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They are still selling for much more than they originally cost, due to their simple, reliable, and economical design.
In contrast, you could not give me a BMW, except if I could immediately resell it .
A BMW is about the most unreliable car every built.
They do not last, and maintenance is horrendous.
The Trabant was one of the single most successful cars ever made.
LOL!
So successful that they still sell millions. Wait.....whut?
Official state price was 7,450 GDR marks and the demand to production ratio was forty three to one (1989).
No kidding. Communism sucked.
The free market price for a second-hand one was more than twice the price of a new one,
Free market price? Stop it, you're killing me!!!
They are still selling for much more than they originally cost, due to their simple, reliable, and economical design.
They only problem is, you have to accept East German marks........