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What car would you like to see re-introduced to the market?

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  • 05-12-2020 1:11am
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    FGR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,448 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Apologies if this is a re-hash of an old topic but, having looked at KGF Cars and the collection of near mint retro - nearly new cars they have in stock I couldn't help but wonder what model cars the good people of Motors would like re-introduced to the market?

    We got a taste of it when Seat reintroduced the B7 Audi A4 by way of the Seat Exeo but what would you like ?

    Me - I had a 2003 Passat B5 Sport like this one below - they had that fantastic 'thunk' where your ears would pop when closing the doors. I'd be quite happy to buy a brand new one if VW brought back that type of build quality again.

    460632167_eed9cf640f.jpg

    Or maybe the 6th gen Honda Accord -

    honda-accord-type-r-uk-spec-2_530x354.jpg

    Just add in multi link rear suspension and some more modern toys of course. :pac:


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    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Capri


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    CoBo55
    Registered Users Posts: 8,811 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    Morris Minor.....


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    FGR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,448 ✭✭✭FGR


    No mention of the Ssangyong Rodius?

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    dinorebel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,268 ✭✭✭dinorebel


    FGR wrote: »
    No mention of the Ssangyong Rodius?

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    Worse to drive than it is to spell.


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    saabsaab
    Registered Users Posts: 7,768 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Saab 900, first version.


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    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,799 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    saabsaab wrote: »
    Saab 900, first version.

    ****, yeah. Saab


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    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,280 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    DeLorean, re-engined.


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    FGR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,448 ✭✭✭FGR


    I'll also make a special mention for the MK4, 5, 6 or 7 Golf - the MK8 Golf's interior just doesn't do anything for me as I'd like buttons and dials as opposed to using a screen when the car is moving.


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    humberklog
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,420 Mod ✭✭✭✭humberklog


    Audi A2 in Full EV in that same aluminium body.


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    tdf7187
    Registered Users Posts: 1,597 ✭✭✭tdf7187


    The Alfa Romeo SZ.

    https://www.topgear.com/car-news/retro/you-need-1991-alfa-romeo-sz


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    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Honda CRX (EE8)


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    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,280 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »
    Honda CRX (EE8)


    It looks such a natural shape to hybridise and modernise. With Honda and the design on the new E I get the impression they have lots of greatness to come.


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    #14
    NickNickleby
    Registered Users Posts: 1,817 ✭✭✭NickNickleby


    Ford Cortina Mk3


    (2 door Red with black go faster stripes and reg no SNI 71 so if anyone knows where it is let me know :pac::pac: )

    Actually, I loved the 2.0 GXL in yellow with the black vinyl roof and chrome trim, couldn't afford one though.


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    Xtrail14
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 253 ✭✭Xtrail14


    Skyline


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    darragh o meara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    DeLorean, re-engined.

    A Delorean EV would be quite cool. I’ve been eyeing the one they converted in Queens university Belfast, a very nice conversion indeed.


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    saabsaab
    Registered Users Posts: 7,768 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    darragh o meara wrote: »
    A Delorean EV would be quite cool. I’ve been eyeing the one they converted in Queens university Belfast, a very nice conversion indeed.


    Very much back to the future.


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    #18
    Iodine1
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭Iodine1


    Not a sporty car but a lovely small car: Renault 5.


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    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,083 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Iodine1 wrote: »
    Not a sporty car but a lovely small car: Renault 5.
    Renault says Hold my beer..

    1985-Renault-R5-Turbo-2-Type-8221-1024x684.jpg

    :D Absolutely crackers car. In the unlikely event you ever get the chance to pedal one, take it with both hands, but have funeral expenses on your insurance first if it's a damp day and you've a heavy right foot.

    But yeah the R5 had fantastic packaging design right out of the box.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    continuing with Renault

    the electric R4 (or something similar ..simple, basic, effective)

    renault-4-obendorfer-22.jpg


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    steinbock123
    Registered Users Posts: 605 ✭✭✭steinbock123


    Last of the MK.1 Mini Cooper 1275 S.
    I sold mine for 400 pounds, same as I paid for it, back in the 70’s.
    Wish I’d kept it, can’t afford one now!


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    saabsaab
    Registered Users Posts: 7,768 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    peasant wrote: »
    continuing with Renault

    the electric R4 (or something similar ..simple, basic, effective)

    renault-4-obendorfer-22.jpg


    I thnik you are really onto something there, there is a gap in the EV market.


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    Dempo1
    Registered Users Posts: 26,933 ✭✭✭✭Dempo1


    Volvo 480, amazing car, best I ever had

    Is maith an scáthán súil charad.




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    E36Ross
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭E36Ross


    Guy:Incognito wrote: »
    Capri

    More or less have with the Mustang being made in RHD.


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    #25
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,959 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Ford Granada


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    #26
    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users Posts: 5,540 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    I'd love to see the return of the BMW E39 5 series and E38 7 series. They were fabulous cars back in the day and they had things modern BMWs don't have, like hydraulic power steering for superior feedback, six engines as a bare minimum (naturally aspirated of course for a much nicer exhaust note in the case of the petrol varieties) and were unashamedly rear wheel drive with classic 50:50 weight distribution, not front wheel drive or all wheel drive like so many modern BMWs.

    They still look classy and sporty today - back in the good old days BMW understood the concept of style. The only thing they need is 21st century infotainment, safety and technology features. A plug in version would be nice to ensure they're some way emissions relevant to the 21st century, too.


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    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,333 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    Carina 88-92


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    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    I'm picking up a completely restored 1984 Citroën 2CV next
    Week ;)


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    PsychoPete
    Registered Users Posts: 8,604 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    92-97 Corolla Xli


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    smokie72
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭smokie72


    Toyota MR2 T Bar Mark 2 Revision (3-5)


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    #31
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,333 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    noelf wrote: »
    I'm picking up a completely restored 1984 Citroën 2CV next
    Week ;)

    Lovely.

    That's quite a Christmas box. :)


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