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Old 01-14-2008, 11:05 AM   #1
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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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Old 01-14-2008, 11:21 AM   #2
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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!
Wow, great clip - thanks!

I wonder why more cars aren't powered by a 4.5 HP moped engine...
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Old 01-14-2008, 11:37 AM   #3
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saaber,
I thoroughly enjoyed that video! Nice one! Can't stop laughing!!
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Old 01-14-2008, 11:45 AM   #4
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I've always wanted an old Microbus, just not enough to pay for one. They're getting crazy expensive.

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Old 01-14-2008, 01:07 PM   #5
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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.

Let me ask this milipede larvae what it thinks??
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Old 01-14-2008, 01:12 PM   #6
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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.

Let me ask this milipede larvae what it thinks??
Yes, I always thought it looked like some kind of large pill you would have to take if you ever contracted Rickets or some other terrible disease. (sorry Grizzly)
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Old 01-14-2008, 01:26 PM   #7
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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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Old 01-14-2008, 11:29 AM   #8
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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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