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Nicest cars NOT found in America

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by GreenGuy33, Jan 4, 2010.

  1. GreenGuy33

    GreenGuy33 Active Member

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    I saw this European Honda Civic and was wondering if you have seen the nicest cars NOT found in the USA.
    I'd love to see pics.
     

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    amm0bob Permanently Junior...

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    2.8 L Diesel...

    :D


    We have a 99 Plymouth... damn fine little van, but I would have liked the 2.8 in it for damn sure.
     
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  3. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Nissan "Silvia" S15:
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    Nissan GT-R R34:
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    Audi RS6 Avant (uses a Lamborghini engine :eek:):
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    Toyota HiLux:
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    #3 a_gray_prius, Jan 4, 2010
  4. Chuck.

    Chuck. Former Honda Enzyte Driver

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    This is the car I want imported in the US the most: gets the fuel economy of the original Honda Insight. :cool: (60-70mpg highway)
     
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    risingsun seeker of the way

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    OK, put me down for one of the Audi RS6 Avants... For my midlife crisis car...

    Nice.
     
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    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Seeing this, I should also mention the Honda Civic Type RR:

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    There are alternatives:

    BMW M5 Touring:
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    Saw that truck on the Top Gear Polar Special..... Diesel, 25 MPG and why it's not in the US I have NO CLUE.

    It's one truck I'd like to get my hands on.
     

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    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    Back in the 80's Toyota sold the pickup with a diesel option. Ford also had a diesel Ranger, but I don't think either was a good seller.

    When the GF and I went to New Zealand in 2004, I noticed that most of the small trucks and vans were diesel powered. Mostly Japanese small trucks, but also some Ford crew cab Couriers (Rangers) that I believe are made in Malaysia. Diesel was about $.20 / litre cheaper than unleaded petrol (gas for us in the US). I also saw a diesel powered [ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_FJ40"]FJ40[/ame] which I would love to have as an off road rig.
     
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    Hey I thought that was my girlfriends car. Same model, same colour :)

    You should show a picture of the rear too as it has twin triangular exhausts. The dash is out of this world as it has a 3D type display similar to the 'touch tracer' on the Prius but for the speed and rev display. The model my gf has only has a 1.4 litre engine with 6 speed box. It's a little breathless but very economical and looks the part when wall waxed up :)
     
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    Wow, that is nice. Plus, I think it looks cool!
     
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    Sounds nice. I'll have to look for more pics.
     
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    I don't have pictures, but Toyota sells a hybrid minivan in Japan. I believe that would sell like hotcakes here in the US.
     
    #12 Darwood, Jan 5, 2010
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