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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Now, perhaps I'm totally bonkers and I know it's french and I also know they break an awful lot but,

The peugeot 406 coupe was a lovely little car, went nicely when it wasn't broken and to this day is still pretty good looking. Not bad for a 96 car really and I wonder if that has something to do with pininfirina or if they were just lucky?

Aside from the S2000 what cars from the 90s still look nice today?
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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S2000 is barely from the 90's.

Mk2 MR2 should be a classic in the future.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by lower,Nov 13 2008, 02:13 PM
S2000 is barely from the 90's.

Mk2 MR2 should be a classic in the future.
Yes but someone would have mentioned it had I not

I loved that MR2 but in truth I'm not convinced the shape is still as pretty as other cars from the same era, the Supra in both the 90s models was and is truly great.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Integrale
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Nov 13 2008, 02:25 PM
Integrale
Without a doubt!
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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MX5
NSX
Calibra
8 series BMW
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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There won't be any integrales left. They break down more often than TVR's.

I love the looks of the 406 coupe too. Occasionally a bog standard car maker gets something right.

e39 m5
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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FTO, if that counts. I do like the MK2 MR2s as well but I'm not sure it'll ever live down the image associated with the sort of people that bought them.

I've always really like the early 90s shape Celica.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Gaddafi do you remember my Integrale!! My
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by simonprelude,Nov 13 2008, 10:35 PM
Calibra


No chance!

How about...

Mk1 Lotus Elise or VW Corrado? May be.

Pug 205 GTI and Escort Cosworth? Definitely.
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