Seeing as a favorite topic in here is "Why doesnt (manufacturer) bring over the (model)" what world market car would want for yourself? I think I would have to pick a diesel tacoma/hilux.(ex cab, 4x4, off road package)
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April 3, 2009 7:59 a.m. neon4891 SuperDork
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April 3, 2009 8:19 a.m. jrw1621 HalfDork
In South Africa you can buy a brand new VW Citi. It is an A1 Golf/Rabbit. That's right, a vehicle that was last sold in the US in 1984 still has a version (though updated) being produced new some 25 years later.
http://www.vw.co.za/models/citi/gallery/
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April 3, 2009 8:48 a.m. CrackMonkey Reader
Any of a number of small diesel hatchbacks (BMW 1 series 5 door, etc).
Fiat 500 Abarth.
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April 3, 2009 8:50 a.m. TR3only Reader
Since BWM also makes the 1 series as a diesel 3 door hatchback...perhaps, if the price were right?
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April 3, 2009 9:20 a.m. P71 Dork
Mexico had some righteous Nissan Hardbody pickups in 03 still. Normal bed with the useful outer lips w/handles, 4-doors (full size), VQ35 V6 with a stick and 4x4 with locking hubs, mmmmm mmmmm! That's a seriously useful and cool truck.
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April 3, 2009 11:31 a.m. billy3esq Dork
My pick would be the previous Focus RS or an M5 wagon.
My wife would probably choose the previous generation Audi RS4 wagon.
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April 3, 2009 8:41 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
how about a 3 series wagon?
I am also fond of VAGs other makes.. notably Seat
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April 3, 2009 9:06 p.m. aussiesmg Dork
Ford Falcon, by the way Aussies rule
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April 3, 2009 9:09 p.m. neon4891 SuperDork
aussiesmg wrote:
Ford Falcon, by the way Aussies rule
at least GM makes an attempt to bring over the Holden models, It would be awsome to get some aussie fords
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April 3, 2009 9:12 p.m. RexSeven HalfDork
Classic? Lancia Stratos. My favorite Italian car, period.
Modern? Either a 2nd gen Renault Clio V6 Sport or an RB26DETT-powered R32 Skyline GTS-T (basically a RWD GT-R).
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April 3, 2009 10:41 p.m. BajaGringo SuperDork
Just opened a new SEAT dealer here in Tijuana. We had new VW Type 1 swingaxles until a few years ago...
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April 3, 2009 10:43 p.m. RexSeven HalfDork
BajaGringo wrote:
Just opened a new SEAT dealer here in Tijuana. We had new VW Type 1 swingaxles until a few years ago...
Aren't they still making B13 Sentras in Mexico? Seems like a nice parts source for classic Sentra SE-R owners.
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April 4, 2009 1:44 a.m. Appleseed Reader
RexSeven wrote:
Aren't they still making B13 Sentras in Mexico? Seems like a nice parts source for classic Sentra SE-R owners.
Ah, the Tsoru. Yes the B13 Sentra lives!
SCC had a write-up by Dave Collman, no less.
http://sportcompactcar.automotive.com/67731/0501-sccp-nissan-tsuru-review/index.html
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April 4, 2009 6:13 a.m. ddavidv SuperDork
Yeah, I know they are bad for me, but I still like 'em.
Or a Hyundai Pony pickup (and to the guy I'm arguing panel painting with...here's a prime example of why not to)
I don't have so much lust for cars as I used to...we got the WRX and EVO, so that solved most of the problems. Our current selections are actually pretty good.
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April 4, 2009 7:07 a.m. wherethefmi HalfDork
Opel omega, Brazilian version.
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April 4, 2009 8:19 a.m. suprf1y Reader
I haven't seen a Niva in a few years.
Daihatsu Cuore
Chevy Celta
Both micro cars
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April 4, 2009 8:37 a.m. NYG95GA Dork
Renault Clio would be nice if we could get it.
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April 6, 2009 12:10 a.m. alex Reader
They still making Renault Sport Spiders? I'd sell the child I don't have for one of those.
(Who'dve thought that a 'desirable car' list would include so many Frenchies?)
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April 6, 2009 5:25 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
hmmmmm a Lada Niva.. that would be a cool trucklet to have
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April 6, 2009 9:48 p.m. aussiesmg Dork
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April 6, 2009 9:56 p.m. porksboy HalfDork
Dont know if they make it but a mid to small size pick-up with vinyl seats, crank windows, manual locks, 4 wheel drive, 5 speed manual, oh yeah and around a 2.5 litre 4 cylinder DIESEL Probably available in South America, but I dont know who would make one. I dont expect I would ever have to buy another small truck. Maybe thats why I cant get one here?
