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SSS,
My wife is from Malaysia and I have a number of in-laws there. I've been there a few times and I must say that the heat and humidity are almost unbearable. Now, I grew up in Houston, and much as I love Cobras, I could not live with one there (in Malaysia) without a top and A/C. Often, at night, the temperature stays in the 90s!
There are a lot of people who love cars and have money in Malaysia, however, and sales could be better than I would project. The trick is getting around the 100% import duty. My brother-in-law recently paid $170,000.00 for a new Volvo. I would see if it is possible to import the bodies and frames as "Proton upgrade kits".
Protons are the only locally built cars. Lightweight, tinney little four bangers that go like stink. If you could include the Proton drivetrain components and sell the cars as rebodied, previously-registered Protons, you may be able to make some money.
Good luck,
Paul
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Last edited by RallySnake; 05-28-2003 at 01:57 PM..
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