90s Classics?
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Originally Posted by Borely,Nov 14 2008, 09:34 AM
Can't believe nobody has mentioned the Fiat Coupe. As quick as the Cosworth with Italian flair to boot!
For me the only true 90's classics that are still remotely desirable now are:
Integra R
S2000
Integrale
Barchetta (if you live in Europe or don't mind a left-hooker)
S1 Elise
M5 (E39)
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From: Tring
These would be in my 90's classic garage:
Pug 205 Gti
Clio Williams
Lotus Carlton
Lotus Elise
Escort Cosworth
Lancia Intergrale
Aston Martin DB7
Porsche 993
BMW 850
Audi S8
Ferrari 355
Honda NSX
I could go crazy but it doesn't get much better than that!!
Pug 205 Gti
Clio Williams
Lotus Carlton
Lotus Elise
Escort Cosworth
Lancia Intergrale
Aston Martin DB7
Porsche 993
BMW 850
Audi S8
Ferrari 355
Honda NSX
I could go crazy but it doesn't get much better than that!!
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From: Hertford
Boxster is much neglected and overlooked. Poor man's NSX.
EG/EK Civics brought a new level of refinement and handling to the C-segment. The CR-V (thank you BL!) proved that a soft 4X4 was the market's preference over the MPV and could be practical.
Honda also perfected electronic 4WS on the superb Prelude.
The Rover K and the Elise demand special mention, too.
There were a fair share of duffers; FIAT Baked Potato, everything Citro
EG/EK Civics brought a new level of refinement and handling to the C-segment. The CR-V (thank you BL!) proved that a soft 4X4 was the market's preference over the MPV and could be practical.
Honda also perfected electronic 4WS on the superb Prelude.
The Rover K and the Elise demand special mention, too.
There were a fair share of duffers; FIAT Baked Potato, everything Citro
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Originally Posted by MarkB,Nov 14 2008, 10:21 AM
Fiat Coupe - looks to rival Ferrari, performance to worry Cossie owners, priced to appeal to young professionals. Still looks good today.
The rear quater looks wrong. Performance was poor, FWD and typical Italian reliability.
I went and got a mk2 MR2 Turbo. Quicker, better built, RWD, and was better to look at with a few tweaks.
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Originally Posted by Bibbs,Nov 14 2008, 11:24 AM
I don't get this one .. I looked at them, drove a few 20v Turbos.
The rear quater looks wrong. Performance was poor, FWD and typical Italian reliability.
I went and got a mk2 MR2 Turbo. Quicker, better built, RWD, and was better to look at with a few tweaks.
The rear quater looks wrong. Performance was poor, FWD and typical Italian reliability.
I went and got a mk2 MR2 Turbo. Quicker, better built, RWD, and was better to look at with a few tweaks.
Neither are right or wrong about them, it's very much a preference thing. It's an irrational love for Italian cars despite there being seemingly better alternatives.
After an X1/9 and an Integrale, only my head stopped me buying a Coupe.
Also - those of you citing the 205GTi - do you know when they came out, they're not a 90's car - that was (another definite contender) the 106 Rallye.