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      03-15-2012, 11:53 AM   #42
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Originally Posted by cstavaru View Post
Wondering why the F30 has that hood line ? COST REASONS. If you have a small accident, the hood will save itself from the damage because there is a hard frame just below that hood line, and the insurance company (and ultimately you) doesn't have to replace your entire hood.
Not cost reasons from what I understand, apparently it's a new law in Europe, it's suppose to be less harmful to pedestrian if they are struck.
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