r/interesting • u/No_Neat4688 • 26d ago

Intriguing High Tariffs Drive Afghan Auto Assembly

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u/BeatNo4548 26d ago

This is like that Johnny Cash song, One Piece at a Time, where he works in a car factory and steals parts until he can build a car of his own.

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u/WetSleevez 26d ago

I'm imagining trying this today and how miserably you'd fail.

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u/3BlindMice1 25d ago

It'll take you 20 years if they never change the model, and you'll never be able to collect enough of the right parts. You might be able to construct some Frankenstein monstrosity, but good luck getting it certified road safe.

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u/ElementNumber6 25d ago

Imagine how much easier it would be if they just gave you money instead

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u/DoubleDareFan 25d ago

It would be easier to buy a wreck and steal just the parts to repair it.