tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post1166227903753968778..comments2024-03-17T00:13:44.599-07:00Comments on Marty Nemko: Is The World Getting Better? Marty Nemkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14850388752934193821noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-26078224018394571932015-08-04T10:12:22.317-07:002015-08-04T10:12:22.317-07:00A very enlightening interview. However, I do disa...A very enlightening interview. However, I do disagree with your assessment of automobiles produced in the Eastern block countries. The East German Trabant was equipped with a fully independent suspension - a rare and desirable feature in production cars of the era, made of duraplast - which I believe is corrosion resistant, was capable of 30+ plus miles per gallon, performed better in frontal collisions than many compact cars produced in the West, and had an average service life of 28 years. This car was, in many respects, ahead of its time.<br /><br />I do not of a single car produced in the West with a service life of 28 years; Rolls Royce might be an exception. I don't know.Davenoreply@blogger.com