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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 05:59 AM
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"America and Britain are two countries separated by a common language"

Here is a glossary of motoring terms from a SAAB forum website:

http://www.electricbbs.com/information/translate.html

Anyone like to add some more?
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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US = Chrysler PT Cruiser, UK = Pile o' sh!te
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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cant think of anything else - automobile / Car

?????
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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US TERM ---- UK TERM
President ---- Lap Dog
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:34 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Prestonian
US = Chrysler PT Cruiser, UK = Pile o' sh!te
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:38 AM
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boot=boot trunk=elephants nose

love that quote from an earlier thread
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:43 AM
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also

V Funny!
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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Thanks
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 06:59 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2000 0E
boot=boot
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 07:29 AM
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I see in the original posting that they quote (US) Fender = (UK) Wing/Mudguard.

I always thought Fender meant Bumper. Have I been wrong all these years?
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