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The ballade

PostPosted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:10 pm
by Simmons
The Ballade name continued to be used for a Civic-based model in South Africa, where it was used instead of Civic on locally produced versions until 2000. South African Ballades were assembled by the local subsidiary of Daimler-Benz, which wanted to market a smaller and cheaper car in addition to its Mercedes-Benz models. The Ballade name was adopted because it was perceived to have more luxury and upmarket connotations than the Civic name. This was important because the Ballade was sold through the Mercedes-Benz dealership channel.

Just alittle fun fact :woot:

PostPosted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:45 am
by Disrupter
Is this why spares for our cars are so damn expensive? :thumbdown: :? :x :roll:

PostPosted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:50 pm
by JUICE
didn't some of those come with B18's in them?? (non-Vtec, same as a LS)

PostPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 5:49 am
by Simmons
JUICE wrote:didn't some of those come with B18's in them?? (non-Vtec, same as a LS)


Yes sir

PostPosted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 5:51 am
by Simmons
Disrupter wrote:Is this why spares for our cars are so damn expensive? :thumbdown: :? :x :roll:


Yep didnt you notice at spares shop.It's always Merc,BMW and Honda.
We driving a half jap and half german car :thumb: :thumbdown: