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SeoulnPepe
Joined: 13 Sep 2006
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: Korea in an Matiz or Atoz |
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| Is it safe to drive around Korea in an Atoz or a Matiz? Or are they mainly city cars? |
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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I own a Matiz2.
Once could argue that they aren't safe for city driving, either.
They sure are economical, though.
If you are hit by a drunk ajosshi in an expensive car, and your wife dies and you end up with the engine in your lap, remember that you'll probably be the one paying out of your own pocket for the extra damage to the other guy's expensive car not covered by your insurance.
Driving laws are fixed to benefit the rich in Korea.
Korea Sparkling. |
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Rumple
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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| bassexpander wrote: |
I own a Matiz2.
Once could argue that they aren't safe for city driving, either.
They sure are economical, though.
If you are hit by a drunk ajosshi |
Well, actually if he's drunk, you'll be okay. Alcohol changes the game a little, in favor of the sober.
| bassexpander wrote: |
in an expensive car, and your wife dies and you end up with the engine in your lap, remember that you'll probably be the one paying out of your own pocket for the extra damage to the other guy's expensive car not covered by your insurance.
Driving laws are fixed to benefit the rich in Korea.
Korea Sparkling. |
The laws for who pays what are very clear: 60% is paid by the person at fault, 40% is paid by the person not at fault. Which sucks big time if you're not at fault, and have $2000 of damage to your beater car, and he's got $8000 damage to his BMW. You owe $4000 on that deal.
However, there is a way to get out any money you owe, but it comes with a price: You can always just go home. |
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The Grumpy Senator
Joined: 13 Jan 2008
Location: Up and down the 6 line
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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However, there is a way to get out any money you owe, but it comes with a price: You can always just go home.[/quote]
This is the exact reason foreigners cannot get cell phone contracts, credit cards, and so on!!!!!!! |
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Pyongshin Sangja
Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: I love baby!
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I have had a cell phone plan and a credit card since 2003. Booya. |
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Rumple
Joined: 19 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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| The Grumpy Senator wrote: |
| Rumple wrote: |
| However, there is a way to get out any money you owe, but it comes with a price: You can always just go home. |
This is the exact reason foreigners cannot get cell phone contracts, credit cards, and so on!!!!!!! |
I have a cell phone contract.
But yes, your point is correct. That IS why we are denied certain things. And as long as I'm denied them, I may as well take advantage of WHY I'm denied them. |
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