I will be able to annoy Max aswell :D
http://www.globest.com/news/630_630/oklahomacity/147329-1.html
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13831018/
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/12/business/worldbusiness/12auto.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
The americans are well used to poorly built cars running on ancient underpinnings - so it shouldnt be too much of a shock :)