[W126 Coupe] Question for British speakers

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Question for British speakersDropped off in the place you mean, with nice striped shirts.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Robert Karl Stonjek 
  To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 
  Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 8:46 AM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Question for British speakers


  Bonnet = Hood
  Boot = Trunk

  Best regards,
  Michal Wolosiak

  I must say that in Australia, at least, the bonnet is still in front whether the motor is in the front or the back.

  We also say petrol (short for petroleum) instead of gas (short for gasoline) though we use the term 'gas' for liquefied gas.  But the more universal term that is gaining ascendancy, and which I personally prefer, is 'fuel'.

  We also call a stick-shift a 'manual gearbox', as opposed to automatic transmission.

  And we metricated 30 years ago, changed to 'dollars' in 1966, invaded the place in 1788 etc.

  Robert


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