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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 12:59 AM
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I rather like this; a base model with wind-up windows and no tat can be bought for under £8k. As it only weighs 855 kg, its 59 bhp three-pot may not be too much of a handicap.

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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:18 AM
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is it built in India?
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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Slovakia and 'elsewhere' is all I could find mention of.

A South American plant would be good bet too I guess.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 05:34 AM
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Wow, looks good!

0-60 in 15 seconds, but who cares.

Should be a good seller!
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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i will wait for the audi/skoda/porsche versions.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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Clearly a rival for the Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107.

Not going to set the World alight, but I like cheap cars that are well packaged and well designed.
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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looks bloody ugly,

id much rather have a Toyota Aygo or Fiat 500
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 02:11 AM
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SEAT version http://www.carmagazi...VW-Up-city-car/
Skoda Version http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/27/s...-based-citigo/
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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Isn't there a Bentley, Bugatti or a Porsche version yet?

There is some clever (space-related) engineering, a bit like a latter day FIAT 128.

At least it avoids the pukey-cutseyness of BLT-community wagens like the Beetle, MINI & 500.

So like the Maxi, it will only appeal to science teachers.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 02:29 AM
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looks like a great city car.

8k aint half tempting, and likely a bit less for the seat/skoda alternatives....
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