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This is an an absolutely fine motorcar.
The parts are a little expensive since this model is so rare. Good thing i know of a reliable online auto parts store. They surely have better offer.
So be sure to perform all the maintenance requirements.
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This car is good.
Although, most wear and tear parts have gone bad very soon. But no wonder, it was not an oem part. Now i have to install oem parts from trusted online stores, so that i can be assured of its good quality.
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A great, timeless classic.
My friend has one and we made it run and look like new.
We didnt have problems while reconditiong because most parts are easily obtained.
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This car is very stylish and luxurious looking, but i doubt its reliability.
I heard many complains about this car, although im not sure if its all true.
Water leakage into the trunk is one common issue.
Well heres what i discovered. A number of toyota parts can be used to replace faulty or old Jaguar. This may help jaguar owners to have more option when repairing their car.
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A good small car
My brother has one.
Its so fuel effecient and fun to drive especially around the city streets.
But its interior is somehow not too tough, there some kind of fading and breakage of plastic interior parts.
But its good mechanically.
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My friend has one.
Its a strong but cheap SUV. Its quite decent but not the best for me. But it doesn't matter, as long as its cheap.
Just be careful of rust.
In my friends unit, i hear some shock absorber noises which later was recommended by a mechanic to be changed.
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My friend has one.
Its a very dependable machine. And a high performance bargain.
Only a few problem with the brakes that were not so responsive. But with a repair manual these things are easy to be fixed.
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This car is practical and economical.
My friend owns one.
He doesnt have much problem at all. except a small water leak wich turned out to be a blown radiator hose.
This is a good if you dont care most likely about luxurious looks and great designs.
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My friend owns one.
I like the speed that it shows on highway. Great acceleration too.
But i think its not so reliable at all.
At six months of ownership, a high pressure power steering hose was developed and it needs to be replaced.
I guess this would be a good car, if its well taken care of.
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My friend has one.
Its a good car, but it does have problems
A month after the warranty have expired we return it to the dealer for inspection. After inspection, they told us that the oxygen sensor is bad and needs to be replaced. But we have been there three times while it was still in warranty. And they dont get any problem with it.
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- I appreciate nissan for this move into performance and style upgrades.
“””Nissan has added a new, fifth model to the 350Z coupe line with the NISMO 350Z. Featuring a host of unique equipment—including a wild body kit and stiffer suspension—the NISMO Z goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July as a late-2007 model.”””
Source: http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/new_york_auto_show_2007/153/2007-Nissan-NISMO-350Z/
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- If you plan on getting that car, here is a piece of advice, DREAM ON!
“””The Lamborghini Concept S is a concept car designed by Luc Donckerwolke, the head of Lamborghini design, using the Lamborghini Gallardo as a basis. Shown at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It was intended to be a modern interpretation of the single-seat roadsters of the past. Utilizing a 'saute-vent' (French for 'change wind') instead of a traditional windscreen, and dividing the interior into two distinct compartments by continuing the bodywork between the seats, which also serves as an air inlet feeding the mid-mounted 5L V10 engine, gives the car a distinctly futuristic look.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Concept_S
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- This project is incredibly cool!
“”””The R360 was replaced in 1961 with the Mazda P360 Carol, the company's first 4-passenger car. It was larger than the Mazda R360 it replaced, running on a 193 cm wheelbase for a total length of 298 cm. It used a rear-mounted water-cooled 358 cc 4-cylinder OHV engine, which is one of the smallest 4-cylinder automobile engines in history (only Honda's 356 cc DOHC alloy 4-cylinder unit used in the T360 truck, was smaller).
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Carol
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- Freeze me now and get me to that future!
“””Based upon the affordable New Beetle Miami, the New Beetle Anniversary Edition offers a visually enhanced package, from the exclusive body colour and stripe treatment, to the 17” Versus alloy wheels and front fog lights. While the feature rich interior is dominated by the striking leatherette upholstery in a unique black and white theme and also includes front sports seats and cruise control. This exclusive version has a particular visual appearance with an exclusive Campanella white body colour contrasted by a black roof and door mirror housings. The look is completed with the distinguishing exterior stripe package.”””
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- Interesting. The lower bumper is to close to a ferarri though.
“””The Saab 9-1 is a compact car expected to be introduced by Saab Automobile for the 2009 model year.[1] It will perhaps share its Delta architecture with the Opel Astra, or possibly using a stretched Corsa or using a newly developed platform. Saab Managing Director Jan-Åke Jonsson said that the 9-1 will be built at Saab's home plant in Trollhättan and will be built on the same platform as the next-generation Opel Astra. Saab intends to build the vehicle at their Trollhättan factory, but also other European GM factories have been mentioned. It will be the successor of the Saab 90 and Saab 99 and be the company's entry-level car as the 9-3 grows larger. It's intended to compete with BMW 1 Series, Volvo C30, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Acura CSX and Audi A3 - hatchback versions may be followed by sedan and station wagons, which may also appear for the 1 Series. A cabriolet might also be possible, but then possibly under the name Saab Sonett IV.””””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_9-1
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- So now the Lancer could be morphing into a Hatch - similar to the Impreza.
“””Mitsubishi has given up the goods on what last week we referred to as the Lancer Sportback, but will go by the name of Prototype-S when it debuts this March at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The car itself is basically a production version of the Concept-Sportback that debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, and Mitsubishi hints in its press release that the 5-door hatchback Lancer is destined for the European market.”””
Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/mitsubishi-gives-up-details-on-prototype-s-concept/
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- Just like the end of the run Trans Am this is one aweful looking car.
“””The Corvette variant, now officially known as the ZR1 was first reported by several print and online publications who were speculating that Chevrolet was developing a super high performance production version of the Corvette and were internally calling it Blue devil (named after GM CEO Rick Wagoner's alma mater, Duke University). Wagoner is quoted as saying, "I wonder what they can do for 100,000 dollars?" during a GM board meeting speaking about Chevrolet designers being able to produce a Corvette for a larger amount of money than any other Corvette before. The production version is expected to debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show and be available as a 2009 model.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette#ZR1_.282009-2010.29
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- Taking its name from "secret room,"
“””The second prototype, called the Se-Ro and exhibited at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, previewed the production model's more conventional mechanical underpinnings, despite having a more radical appearance which bore little resemblance to the final design.[17] Instead, its polished aluminium body was styled to resemble a zeppelin or airship.[18][19] The aviation theme continued with the name; Se-Ro, short for "secret room", was a veiled reference to the Mitsubishi Zero fighter aircraft of World War II. “”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_i
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- Take away the side skirting and you have the next generation Forester.
“””The latest incarnation of the Subaru WRX STI isn't the only vehicle Subaru is showcasing at Tokyo this year. Alongside the Japanese automaker's rally-racer will be two new concepts and Japanese-market limited-edition models of the Impreza hatchback and the Legacy Outback wagon.”””
Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/09/tokyo-2007-preview-subaru-exiga-concept/
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- It reminded me of the PT Cruiser from one angle, for some reason...put it in black and that will go away.
“””Audi took the L.A. setting seriously to introduce its small convertible concept. After introducing the Metrojet concept last month, this convertible looks to be bigger, but perhaps the two will usher in a new line of small cars to combat BMW’s 1 Series. The concept is a soft-top convertible, practically a rarity in these days of retractable hardtops.”””
Source: http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2007/11/2007-la-auto--2.html
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“””The Nissan Forum is a new concept minivan that will debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. It is expected to become a production version of next-generation Nissan Quest (North America) and Nissan Presage (Asia).”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Forum
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“””The Chevrolet Beat is one of three small car concepts introduced on 4 April 2007 at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.[1][2] The Beat showcases a new style of small car from General Motors. The mini car was completely designed by GM Daewoo in South Korea. The Beat is powered by a 1.2 L turbocharged gasoline engine mated to an automatic transmission.[3]”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Beat
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“””The Hyundai Genesis Coupe, officially referred to as "Concept Genesis Coupe"[1] is Hyundai's newest RWD concept car. This concept car has been green-lighted by Hyundai and is scheduled to hit dealerships early 2009[2]. It was designed in Hyundai's California based design studio in Orange County, California.
The Coupe debuted at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show[3] after much anticipation from the tuner crowd and Hyundai faithful.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Genesis_Coupe
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“””The Hyundai Veloster is a 2+2 3-door glass roofed hatchback concept recently unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show. It is the third in a series of cars made by Hyundai at Hyundai's Design and Technical Center in Namyang, Korea.
The Veloster is powered by a 2.0 DOHC four-cylinder engine with a five-speed automatic transmission. It's name is a combination of the words "velocity" and "roadster", although it's not an open top car.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Veloster
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“””is a proposed SUV reportedly in development by the General Motors Hummer division. GM may have a finished model to introduce to the market in 2008 or 2009. It is expected to compete with the Jeep Wrangler for market share. The development on new Hummer models so far has been towards SUVs that are more suitable for city traffic, a development which culminated in the Hummer H3. However, the H4 is likely to be more basic, and the focus is once again on off-road ability. It is scheduled to be shown at the North American International Auto Show in 2008. It will be based on GM Theta platform.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummer_Hx
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“””The Mk4 Fiat Fiorino has been unveiled in Summer 2007 and will go on sale in early 2008. Sharing architecture with the new Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper, it has different styling from the current Fiat Doblò. The new Fiorino is developed between Fiat, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Tofaş and it is based on the Grande Punto platform. This project can be seen as a breakthrough in Tofaş history. The car is assembled in Bursa factory in Turkey.[1]"””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Fiorino
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“””The Mazda Furai is a concept car revealed on 27 December, 2007 and manufactured by Mazda.[1][2] A teaser image of the vehicle was released on 11 December, 2007.[3][4] The Furai officially debuts at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Furai
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“””The SEAT Altea is a compact MPV produced by Spanish automaker SEAT and named after Altea, Spain. The vehicle was designed by the Italian Walter de'Silva and launched in 2004 as the first example of SEAT's new corporate look. The current Toledo is identical except for the addition of a larger boot; another extended version, the Altea XL, has been presented at the 2006 Paris Motor Show.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEAT_Altea
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“””The SSC Ultimate Aero TT is a supercar American-built by Shelby Super Cars and is the fastest street-legal production car in the world. It was built to rival the Bugatti Veyron achieving speeds of over 408 km/h (254 mph) and a 0-60 mph time of 2.78 seconds (for the Ultimate Aero TT version). The company and vehicle are the brainchildren of Jerod Shelby with Athan Aridas who helped, spending over seven years designing the Aero. The car is the world's fastest production car at 412 km/h (256 mph),[1] a speed reportedly achieved on September 13 2007 in West Richland, WA. The results of this test, verified by Guinness World Records on October 9 2007, gave the SSC Aero the title of world's fastest production car.[2]”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSC_Aero
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“””The Audi R8 is a mid-engined sports car introduced by the German automaker Audi in 2007.
The first appearance of the car was in 2006, appearing at autoshows and events all over the world. The R8 is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform, as Audi has full ownership of subsidiary Lamborghini S.p.A.. Audi announced in 2005 that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, which was based on the earlier Audi RSQ concept vehicle, appearing at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show and 2003 International Motor Show. The R8 was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. There is some confusion with the name which the car shares with the Le Mans winning R8 LMP. Originally, many thought the car would be called the R9 (as there is a gap in numbering left when Audi announced the R8's successor, the diesel-powered R10).”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_R8
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“””A collaboration between German automaker RUF and Italian coachbuilder Studiotorino, the RUF RK Coupe/Spyder is based off of the Porsche Cayman. Available in both Coupe and Spyder formats, the RK takes design cues from the Ferrari Dino 246 GT, the Porsche 550, and the Porsche 904. With a flat-6 3.8 L supercharged engine (the RK in RUF Coupe/Spyder stands for RUF Kompressor), the RK Coupe pumps out 324 kW (440 hp) at 7,000 rpm and 470 N·m (347 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RUF_RK_Coupe/Spyder
“””Between 1969 and 1974, and again between 1989 and 2002, Nissan produced a high performance version of its Skyline range, called the Nissan Skyline GT-R. This car proved to be iconic for Nissan and achieved much fame and success on road and track. The Nissan GT-R, although no longer carrying the "Skyline" badge (because it is designed from the ground up) has heritage in the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Like the Skyline GT-Rs R32 through R34, the Nissan GT-R is AWD with a twin-turbo 6 cylinder engine; however, the evolutionary, incremental changes between Skyline models R32 through R34 have been done away with. The four-wheel-steering system has been done away with, plus the traditional straight-6 RB26DETT engine has been replaced with a new V6 VR38DETT.[5] Because of the GT-R's heritage the chassis code for the all-new version has been called CBA-R35,[6] or 'R35' for short”””
“””The New Spider version (Type 939) was introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, where it also received "Cabrio of the Year" award.[6]Spider is based on the Brera coupe but is a pure 2-seater convertible. At the beginning there were two engine options available: the 2.2L straight-4 and 3.2L V6 JTS engines, and the JTD common rail turbodiesel was introduced at 2007 Geneva Motor Show. This car replaced Spider 916 model, introduced in 1995. This Spider version can be seen as 6th generation of Alfa Spiders, the first version of which was released in 1966.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_Brera
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- Nice interior.
“””The Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault, officially presented at the 1992 Mondial de l'Automobile and going on sale in early 1993. The Twingo quickly became popular in Europe due to its unusual looks and its ease of use. The first-generation Twingo underwent three restylings in 1998, 2000 and 2004, and the second generation was officially presented in 2007.
The "Twingo" name is a portmanteau derived from the words "Twist", "Swing" and "Tango” and it is said to denote the "fun and active" "personality" of the car.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Twingo
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- I like the rugged look of this car.
“””The Mini is a small car produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 to 2000. The most popular British-made car ever, it has since been replaced by the New MINI, which was launched in April 2001. The original is considered an icon of the 1960s,[2][3][4] and its space-saving front-wheel-drive layout (that allowed 80% of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage), influenced a generation of car-makers.[5]
This distinctive two-door car was designed for BMC by Sir Alec Issigonis.[6][7] It was manufactured at the Longbridge and Cowley plants in the United Kingdom, and later also in Spain (Authi), Australia, Belgium, Chile, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Uruguay, Venezuela and Yugoslavia. The Mini Mk I had three major updates: the Mk II, the Clubman and the Mk III. Within these was a series of variations including an estate car, a pickup truck, a van and the Mini Moke — a jeep-like buggy. The Mini Cooper and Cooper "S" were sportier versions that were successful as rally cars, winning the Monte Carlo Rally three times.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini
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“””The Laguna Coupe, which is slated to reach production in another year, shares its platform with the Laguna sedan. Renault says the two-door, which is painted Aluminum White, is intended to appeal to "40-somethings who are passionate about automobiles and
motorsport."””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Laguna
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- This car is cute, I just hope its price is as small as its design.
“””The Fiat 500 (the "cinquecento" [chink-weh-chen-toh] from the Italian word for "500") is a car produced by the Fiat company of Italy between 1957 and 1975 (the Fiat 500 K alone was produced until 1977) and from 2007 on. It was designed by Dante Giacosa.
Launched as the Nuova 500, it was marketed as a cheap and practical town car to combat high levels of congestion in Italian cities. Measuring only 2.97 m (9 ft 9 in) long, and originally powered by a tiny 479 cc two-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the 500 redefined the term "small car" and is considered one of the first city cars.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_500
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- This is a good design made by Lamborghini but they made a better job with the Lamborghini Murcielago.
“””The Lamborghini Reventón is a supercar that debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show.[1] It will be the most powerful and expensive Lamborghini to date, costing one million euro.[2] The official press release states that only 20 will be built, but it was later reported that the total number would be 100.[3] The exterior styling was inspired by the F-22 Raptor.[1] Although the exterior is partially new, almost the entire mechanics (including the engine) are taken directly from the Murciélago LP640.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Revent%C3%B3n
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- The shining red color of this car made it so impressive and sexy.
“””The Alfa Romeo 8C name was used on road, race and sports cars of the 1930s. The 8C means 8 cylinders, and originally referred to a straight 8 cylinder engine. The Vittorio Jano designed 8C was Alfa Romeo's primary racing engine from its introduction in 1931 to its retirement in 1939. In its later development it powered such vehicles as the twin engined 1935 6.3 litre Bimotore, the 1935 3.8 litre Monoposto 8C 35 Type C, and the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Mille Miglia Roadster. It also powered top of the range coachbuilt production models. In 2004 Alfa Romeo revived the 8C name for a V8 engined concept car which has made it into production for 2007, the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfa_Romeo_8C
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- Check related links for a different view of the cars design.
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- The fastest electric car.
“””The tzero is a hand-made electric sports car produced by the U.S. company AC Propulsion, based on the Piontek Sportech kit car. It has a reinforced steel space frame, double wishbone independent suspension, rack and pinion steering, AC-150 drivetrain, a fiberglass body, and a single overall gear ratio of 9:1. Launched in January 1997, only three prototypes were built and plans for commercial production were dropped in mid-2003.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tzero
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- The matchbox look electric car. Cool design.
“””Concept crossover hybrid vehicle. The designation stands for Lexus Future-Crossover(X) hybrid. This vehicle was first shown in October 2007 at the Tokyo Motor Show, and is thought to be a concept version of the third generation Lexus RX. The LF-Xh featured a V6 engine with electric motors, LED headlights and taillights, and a concept interior.”””
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_LF
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