It wasn't so much that there were large quantities going East. I agree on that. It is more what the cars sold for. Numbers that were not obtainable in the US.
I would take a guess and bet that the cars being sold to overseas buyers, anywhere overseas, are not the most expensive US cars. I'll bet also that there are cars available there, where ever it may be, that cost more then buying and importing a US car.
I think that this price disparity is in parts also. It is partly why Roland Jackle said goodbuy to the North American market.
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