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bertandnairobi says:
GM have just launched a new forgettable car. Again I ask, what else could have been done with the money other than spend it on dross like this?
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Sep 06
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-Joe- says:
Nope the new one is the facelift(if there is one) for the New Micra. If you wathched 'About a Boy' last night it was advertsised as the 'New' Micra before and after the ad breaks. Don't get me wrong I pretty much know every car on the road (within reason) and what trim spec it is, due to the a mount of chrome and quite often whether the wheels are an optional extra or not. Knowledge eh? But this New Micra confusesed me, every time it was on I focused on another part but reallu couldn't fatham what ws new.
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Jan 08
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Robby1977 says:
Batty said: Not this one. And bertandnairobi, my family had a Beta saloon (which instilled my love of Lancia) until it was written off by a SUV, and it had blue velour interior- and it was nice actually. AND, I have a Fiat 131 supermirafiori which I adore for its simplicity. So I feel a real affinity for your earlier post.
Not this one.
And bertandnairobi, my family had a Beta saloon (which instilled my love of Lancia) until it was written off by a SUV, and it had blue velour interior- and it was nice actually. AND, I have a Fiat 131 supermirafiori which I adore for its simplicity. So I feel a real affinity for your earlier post.
That model of S40 was a Mitsubishi Charisma under the skin.
The only car ever made with a less appropriate name was the Fiat Uno Start.
They say that a dog is mans best friend. This simple experiment proves this. Lock your missus and your dog in the boot of your car. Return to let them out after an hour and see which one is most pleased to see you....
Mar 08
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Batty says:
bertandnairobi said: GM have just launched a new forgettable car. Again I ask, what else could have been done with the money other than spend it on dross like this?
I read your neat commentary bertandnairobi and then I closed my eyes and tried to imagine the car. all I could see were your leaders and descriptions. Your argument appears conclusive.
Oooh shiny!
Robby1977 said: Batty said: Not this one. And bertandnairobi, my family had a Beta saloon (which instilled my love of Lancia) until it was written off by a SUV, and it had blue velour interior- and it was nice actually. AND, I have a Fiat 131 supermirafiori which I adore for its simplicity. So I feel a real affinity for your earlier post. That model of S40 was a Mitsubishi Charisma under the skin. The only car ever made with a less appropriate name was the Fiat Uno Start.
Well not entirely Robby, Uno means one, so it does seem appropriate after all!
How many Cortinas bodystyles were there? Honesty here now, no online research. This could be a battle between car4mh & Reg.
My guess is five.
Batty said: Robby1977 said: Batty said: Not this one. And bertandnairobi, my family had a Beta saloon (which instilled my love of Lancia) until it was written off by a SUV, and it had blue velour interior- and it was nice actually. AND, I have a Fiat 131 supermirafiori which I adore for its simplicity. So I feel a real affinity for your earlier post. That model of S40 was a Mitsubishi Charisma under the skin. The only car ever made with a less appropriate name was the Fiat Uno Start. Well not entirely Robby, Uno means one, so it does seem appropriate after all! How many Cortinas bodystyles were there? Honesty here now, no online research. This could be a battle between car4mh & Reg. My guess is five.
4 I'd say, or 5 if you count the last varient that I'd say was a facelift.
Dec 07
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morepowerigor says:
I'd go with 4 honest and one big facelift for version 5
and then of course there was the Ford Taunus, a re-nosed Cortina (with sometimes more interesting engines)
Her butt looks like a couple of badly parked VW Beetles in those slacks
MPI - I think MSN have used your thread for inspiration with this article of theirs; Top 50 most forgotten cars. A few I'd forgotten about!
http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=15050648
Hmmm Lotus Cortina............, very tasty!
I think Batty is either Lord Lucan or Colin Chapman. Or, possible, Richie Edwards.
Can I claim my prize now, please?
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