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URL: http://riceornot.ricecop.com/?auto=70580
Submitted by: DiRF
Comments: 48  (Read/Post)     Favorites: 0  (View)
Submitted on: 02-01-2008
View Stats Category: Car
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The G20. 13 months and 13,000 miles later. Still running strong.


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#21
2-02-2008 @ 06:02:03 PM
Posted By : Sensekhmet Reply | Edit | Del
#20, It's also because you could buy these cars with small engines and pretty much nothing in the creature comfort department. For example, one of the most popular taxis in Poland is W124.

#22
2-02-2008 @ 06:31:36 PM
Posted By : Altima35se2003 Reply | Edit | Del
My Nissan Altima has no real European equivilant. There is some Europe/other place model that shares parts and some similarities. It's not like the old bluebird/altima relations for sure

#23
2-02-2008 @ 06:59:55 PM
Posted By : 89Rettagt Reply | Edit | Del
#19, compared to ladas and Renault 5s they are. :D

#24
2-02-2008 @ 08:53:31 PM
Posted By : AtEase Reply | Edit | Del
One of the most popular taxis in the world has got to be those old Mercedeses. I agree they are not considered luxury cars, but still premium. Yes, connected to a continent, but this is a peninsula, and the rest of the european continent differs a lot from Sweden when it comes to cars. We have the biggest and most powerful fleet of cars of all Europe here. The rest of Europe drives around in small Opels (Vauxhalls), Fiats, Volkswagens, Peugeots, Renaults and Citroƫns for the most part.

#25
2-04-2008 @ 09:44:27 AM
Posted By : Sensekhmet Reply | Edit | Del
#24, Yeah, but we wouldn't drive at 80kph if we had 2.5 turbo engines, like you do *runs*
Seriously, I've been to Sweden twice and I never saw anyone that was even remotely in a hurry.


#26
9-23-2009 @ 10:05:34 PM
Posted By : DiRF  Reply | Edit | Del
Hrrmmm... the oceanside, high-humidity climate is really starting to eat at this car... I've spotted a rust-hole in the driver's door-jam... not something I was happy to see :(

But no noticeable rust anywhere else on the body (I dread to look underneath the car, so I haven't.) ...the paint, however, is getting to be in very VERY poor shape... fading, splotching, cracking... ugh. If a car in this area doesn't have a garage, it dies within 6 or 7 years.


#27
9-23-2009 @ 11:44:06 PM
Posted By : Adambomb Reply | Edit | Del
#26, There's a pinkish 90s Dodge Ram in the parking lot at work, think it used to be red.

#28
9-24-2009 @ 12:09:31 AM
Posted By : ricerocketboy Reply | Edit | Del
#27, that would be faded clear adhesive. Common on ChryCos and Mazdas of the early to mid 1990s. Another culprit is Ford Explorers/Rangers.

#29
9-23-2014 @ 08:35:06 PM
Posted By : ricerocketboy Reply | Edit | Del
I kind of miss this car and it wasn't even mine.

#30
9-23-2014 @ 08:48:37 PM
Posted By : DiRF  Reply | Edit | Del
#29, For all intents and purposes, taking into account its era and vehicle class, it was perfect. Strong, snarly SR20 engine, snappy automatic, cushy ride, amazing handling, handsome, well laid-out interior. Comfy seats, roomy even in the back, spacious trunk... and, honestly, I still love the styling. Nothing silly, just handsome and excellent proportions.

#31
9-23-2014 @ 08:50:38 PM
Posted By : ricerocketboy Reply | Edit | Del
#30, Find another one in good shape for a low price, and buy it :D

How was the fit and finish? In all of the Infinitis (okay, 3) we've had, it seems like the fit and finish seems to wear out about 90k in. In the FX, it seems like the faux metal trim on the doors is coming loose, and the dome light is starting to sag. Also, the rear seat doesn't exactly fold flat anymore, either. :(


#32
9-23-2014 @ 08:55:52 PM
Posted By : DiRF  Reply | Edit | Del
#31, Was totally taut all the way around. If it weren't for the sea air eating the paint, and the air conditioning crapping out (I think that was more the fault of the shop I was going to at the time, rather than the car), it would probably still be a damn fine car to this day.

[edit] But, I'm sorry... I'd rather drive a newer car now, and not deal with the unexpected surprises a decade or so can levy on a car.

[Edited by DiRF on 9-23-2014 @ 08:56:32 PM]


#33
9-23-2014 @ 09:00:30 PM
Posted By : ricerocketboy Reply | Edit | Del
#32, Seems like the 1990s really were the highest points for Nissan; really, probably the whole Japanese car industry, especially in the US.

Lets see..
Acura Integra GS-R/Type R
Acura Legend coupe 6 spd manual
Acura NSX.
Infiniti G20
Infiniti I30 (yes, I know it was a Maxima, but did people really care?)
Lexus ES300
Lexus SC300/400
Mazda RX-7
Mitsubishi Colt wagon/Vista and company
Mitsubishi Eclipse lineup looked good, and was actually quick
Nissan Maxima SE 5 spd
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (heavyweight as fuck, but I still like them)
Toyota Camry (yes, I actually like the '92-'96 model years)
Toyota Supra


#34
9-23-2014 @ 09:17:24 PM
Posted By : DiRF  Reply | Edit | Del
#33, The '90s, Japan still had optimism... but the remnants from their early '90s housing bubble bursting have led the Japanese public to no longer see the point in buying a sporty car... they all drive toaster vans and kei cars now (seriously, look at shots of modern Japanese traffic)... in the '80s and '90s, the Japanese were still buying lavish sedans and sporty coupes, vehicles that could easily transition to foreign markets without much modification.

The unfortunate economic situation over there, people are still living comfortable lives, but they've accepted a lower standard of disposable income. The Japanese government is correct in their recent statements about the reliance and popularity of kei cars on the domestic market actually hurting them overseas. Oh hell yes I'd love to see toaster vans and kei cars here, but they'd never pass stringent crash tests here, or in Europe for that matter... plus the lowest-common-denominator Americans hate small cars. Ugh.


#35
9-23-2014 @ 09:20:31 PM
Posted By : ricerocketboy Reply | Edit | Del
#34, I would love to see them here, too.

Hell, I would love to see the Ford S-Max here, and the Galaxy as well. Ditto, the Ka. Okay, maybe asking for those is twoo much, but can we please get the Ranger? It would make sense, given that the GM midsize pickups are actually coming out after 5 years of delay.


#36
9-23-2014 @ 09:23:36 PM
Posted By : DiRF  Reply | Edit | Del
#35, That's why I'm thrilled that Chevy actually took the chance and brought the Spark here. Hopefully its reasonable sales successes would inspire more automakers to consider bringing more sub-subcompact/citycars to our shores?

...or maybe they're still seeing how Mercedes is still reeling/stinging from the massive drop-off in smart sales. ...and Fiat 500 sales haven't exactly set the market on fire. (...and the rightful slow sales of the horribly-ugly and Yugo-built 500L probably aren't helping matters)


#37
9-23-2014 @ 09:33:25 PM
Posted By : ricerocketboy Reply | Edit | Del
#36, I'm curious as to how the Chevrolet Trax will do. I'm wondering if that will overlap with Buick Encore buyers? I'm also curious as to why GM hasn't gone the Ford route and brought the Orlando here a dedicated Hybrid/Electric vehicle. It seems that doing so would give them competition with me and Prius Vs. If they priced it right, I could see it being a sales success.

#38
9-23-2014 @ 09:41:05 PM
Posted By : DiRF  Reply | Edit | Del
#37, Slap a Volt front end on the Orlando, with a Volt drivetrain, I think they'd have a hit on their hands.

Even though I love small vehicles being available, I view the Trax as completely unnecessary. All it would do is have its base-level models cannibalize Spark sales, and its fully-loaded trim level cannibalize Encore sales.


#39
9-23-2014 @ 09:46:37 PM
Posted By : ricerocketboy Reply | Edit | Del
#38, I wouldn't change a thing about the Olando. I like it. if I were to do it as a alt-fuel/elec only, I'd fill in the grille like the Volt's and put wheels on it. Maybe give it a new name like, Chevrolet Amp or something of that nature.

#40
9-23-2014 @ 11:52:25 PM
Posted By : wannabemustangjockey  Reply | Edit | Del
#36, Slow Fiat sales? Nobody told the Bay Area that. I see tons of 500s, especially the new 500e, and a smallish but still significant number of 500Ls. I think I see more Fiats than Volts around here, though Volts and Leafs and Tesla Model Ss are everywhere. All the Sparks are rental cars...

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