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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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I can imagine an accident, a minor fender bender will propel it miles down the road lol
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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This is the area behind the seats and acts as the trunk.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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What does it weigh? I have a feeling I weigh more than this car.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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How does this thing compare to the smart car, its 1/5 of the price and if its 1/2 of the qulaity, Tata will sell a few of these in the US.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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This is the area behind the seats and acts as the trunk.
It serves the basic needs. Indian traffic is horrible. Its probably the best car for city driving there.

Have you seen Indian car called Maruti?
Its just like it.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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What a failure.....
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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never been a fan of small tatas. I have no idea who brilliant idea it was to bring this POS to the US. This is a car for the third world. straight up
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
$2500 rip off

i'd rather get a 1999 corolla than this POS.

the corolla would be more reliable too
can't do that in india or china, where this is going to be sold, now can ya
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Originally Posted by JDMUSCLE
What a failure.....
based on what?

Originally Posted by I8ABMR
never been a fan of small tatas. I have no idea who brilliant idea it was to bring this POS to the US. This is a car for the third world. straight up
it isn't coming to the US....
so India's the 3rd world now? interesting....
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Yes India is third world. They are developing but they are still 3rd world. I have actually been there twice in the last 15 years and its 100% third world. If you have been there more recently that 2006 let me know, but I have to say respectfully that you have no clue how 3rd world they are.

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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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i would be too scared to drive that thing on the freeway
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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It won't be coming to the US anytime soon. If, and/or When it does, it will cost a LOT more than 2k. US safety standards alone will add 4-5 grand to this thing.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by metalgear
i would be too scared to drive that thing on the freeway
If China-brand cars disintegrate in high speeds on highways, then what more with this thing :P

Say, I was thinking if this thing could be a good substitute for a golf cart. Anyone care to make some comparos between this thing and a standard golf cart.

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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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This would make a great first new car for a lot of people
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are the flowers included?

Originally Posted by I8ABMR
never been a fan of small tatas.
lol, most guys would agree.
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