brand new car for $2500 :)
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I saw that yesterday, they're saying it is going to do more global warming harm.
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The first one of those I see in the U.S., I'm gonna squish with my truck.
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I'm sure you probably wouldn't even need a truck to squish that thing! Just let a few skateboarders roll all over it and it'll be toast!
I heard on the news that it goes 65mph?? Honestly, I would not want to drive on the same road with that thing. I would be scared that if I were driving behind it, it would get lifted up by the wind and hit my windshield!! :cheers: BTW, is that a picture of a CRX? |
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the bumpers :dance:
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That looks like a nice car. I for one think a $2500 car is a great idea.
I guess safety is a relative thing. I would rather not be in that thing in an accident, but if it was designed well, shouldn't it be safer than riding around in an old 914, 356, or even an early model 911? |
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I do not think that you can evaluate a car like this in our normal automotive terms or compare to our standards. It is made for third world countries where car ownership is way beyond the average person. You would have to put yourself back in the days of the model T to appreciate the concept. You would be more apt to compare its performance to a donkey's than a Ford or even a Yugo.
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Reminds me of the Peel P-50 as shown recently on top gear:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0LQJLabqA That thing is hilarious! |
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This is a great little car. Keep in mind, it is not meant to replace your C-class benz or anything. As Steve00S pointed out, it is meant for third world countries, so don't expect it at dealerships near you anytime soon :)
Indeed, at this price range it is meant to appeal to folks who would have instead bought a two-wheeler. Given the fact that this car does meet (whatever) safety standards (claims to have crumple zones, impact protection, and has passed *some* crash test...), I'd say that it is a much safer vehicle, given the alternatives. Now comes the question of emissions and space. Certainly, if 1-2 people were in the car, then it wouldn't be space efficient. However, it is very common to see more than two people riding various forms of two-wheelers in developing countries (with kids no less). So again, from a safety standpoint, it would make a lot of sense to be in a car rather than a two-wheeler. In terms of emissions, it meets the Euro-IV standard, whereas the two-wheelers only conform to Euro-II (larger roman numeral implies a more stringent standard, not higher pollution ;) ). So, on a vehicular basis, it would actually be better than two-wheelers. Disclaimer: I don't work for the TATA group, just pointing out a few things I've learned about this car. And, I'm sure 911 owners will love this, the engine is in the back :) |
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I thoroughly enjoyed that video! Nice one! Can't stop laughing!! :D |
I've always wanted an old Microbus, just not enough to pay for one. They're getting crazy expensive.
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Everytime I look at the Microbus it reminds me of some kind of elongated bug, but I don't know exactly which one. :rolleyes:
Let me ask this milipede larvae what it thinks?? :D |
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No, I hear ya. I wouldn't call it a work of automotive art or anything. i just think it's cool because it's so quirky. I'm often one of those "dare to be different" car enthusiasts. Not daringly different enough to buy one of those Tata death traps, though.
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Hey Grizz,
All kidding aside, the one in the picture is a very clean & cool looking ride, along with it's whitewall tires. You would definitely get a lot of complements. How much do they go for?? :cheers: |
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How 'bout this one? It's a '66 on ebay. It's $16,000 right now. http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2...66vwbus001.jpg |
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Wow! Never would have figured that price!
Yeah, the 30K is a little over the top...it looks a bit stuffy....as if ones luggage should be made of old hardwood and have large double straps with buckles....and the driver should drive with a wooden pipe and wear a brown tweed hat. The red one has a more personality, IMHO. Love the headlights with the chrome lunar elements that resembles eyelashes. And the addition of the chrome wheels gives it a tougher / racing feel unlike the whitewalls. :D EDIT: Hope you know my descriptions were a joke! Who describes cars like that?? I'm just in a heck of a mood today?? Can't stop the sarcasm. :dance: |
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I have my '72 Mach I for sale at a ridiculously low price right now, and so far no one is falling over themselves to buy it. Maybe I should open a Tata Deathcar Dealership instead. |
Just checked that website too and apparently that red '66 Microbus is selling for 39K!! :eek:
BTW, do you have pictures of the Mach I?? |
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yeah, it's probably safer than an old VW Beetle. My mom actually watched someone get killed in one. Those things are scary. Still, I would want to drive it on the US roads. I'd rather ride the bus. |
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The Tata has many advantages. When you are killed in it, they can simply buff it up and bury you without having to extract you.
Very neat and tidy! :D |
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A friend of mine has one of these (fortwo)...... I refuse to get in! Danger is NOT my middle name! ;) |
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When I was in Paris, I saw tons of the SMART car. It certainly is better than a motorcycle (a major form of trans. in Paris.). However, I wouldn't buy the safety angle.
As Automobile mag said recently, the air bags and all don't make up for no power and no weight. I guess any truck going by you on the ISTATE makes for an exciting day. :D |
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