Actually, if I remember correctly, the pinto was supposed to be the first affordable car for everyone, so I'm sure it was thrown in there to make it seem flashy so folks would buy it. Sabrina, being the smart one and all, probably made people feel like it was a good buy.
Of course, that whole exploding gas tank problem didn't come out until later :)
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Date: 2009-01-16 03:15 pm (UTC)Of course, that whole exploding gas tank problem didn't come out until later :)