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Old 01-15-10, 12:58 PM
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i'd rather get a versa for a bit more.
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Originally Posted by The G Man
From reading that article, it sound like the two-cylinder, 623cc engine will stay, the US version will get the added emission controls. Other items that will drive up the cost of the US version are: . Airbags, roof strengthened and 5-mph bumpers. The interior will be changed to comply with U.S. safety standards that limit movement of passengers not wearing seat belts. The 12-inch diameter tires will stay
The European version has a 3 cylinder engine and 14 inch wheels so the US spec version will AT LEAST have those things, but I think we can expect even more for our market

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/04/g...uts-nano-euro/

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/10/r...-come-to-ligh/
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Old 01-15-10, 04:22 PM
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Great! Another soda can to avoid on the roads...
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Old 01-15-10, 04:35 PM
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no one in their right mind will get this car for more than 5K new.
heck, I can get a used GS400 for 8K!
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Old 01-15-10, 04:48 PM
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i'd rather drive a ford topaz. and i dispise topaz'
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Old 01-15-10, 05:54 PM
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those seats sure look comfy.... ... .. . NOT.
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Old 01-15-10, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I'd rather get a golf cart.
For $8k I think you can get a few golf carts ... GROUP BUY!

Originally Posted by TripleL
Well I guess its an option for those who insist on RWD and a Manual transmission
lol

Originally Posted by (Cj)
The US version is gonna be different from the Indian version. It's gonna be larger with a bigger engine (and likely bigger wheels too). The US version will probably be more like the Yaris by the time we see it...
I'm not sure that makes it better.

This guy needs to be in here at least 3 more times:
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Old 01-15-10, 07:05 PM
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Default RE: Nano for $8k

I know there are a good number of people on here who have cars for $8000 or less; so let's see 'em

The point of this thread is to show a good selection of everything that can be had for $8k or less that isn't a Nano.

Let's say, if you bought your car for $8k or less before mods it qualifies. I think most of us have pix from the first couple weeks we owned our cars so maybe post a pic of the car that way (and then for fun, if you want to, you could post a now pic as well)
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Old 01-15-10, 09:10 PM
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the bear pic had me rolling.
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Old 01-15-10, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by eyezack87
This looks more like the toy we had when we were kids. That weird plastic car we'd push ourselves in with our feet....



My childhood dreams have come true! And it has those same rims I loved!

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Old 01-15-10, 09:53 PM
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Haha lolz

@though on serious note
I hope people (even those without common sense) would realize that this crap car could actually disintegrate when traveling on highway speeds
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Old 01-19-10, 08:35 AM
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Wow, I love the short front and rear over hang on the nano
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Old 01-19-10, 09:39 PM
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the only thing missing is an Apple logo.

anything with an apple sticker sells like hot cakes and commands a 400% markup.

it's not that Tata nano. it's the Apple Nano.


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Old 01-20-10, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
the only thing missing is an Apple logo.

anything with an apple sticker sells like hot cakes and commands a 400% markup.

it's not that Tata nano. it's the Apple Nano.
They should call it the i-nano.
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