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Rashers

Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3475

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Yes, I think you are correct, it was a 1007 and yes it was very odd.

Many manufacturers have played around with 'odd' cars and some of worked and some didn't.

Volkswagen Fox seemed an odd car. Why buy a Fox rather than a Polo?

The Ford Ka, was undoubtedly odd, but seemed to catch on, even though it wasn't much smaller than a Fiesta. The Mk2 version which was featured in Quantum of Solace, maybe wasn't odd enough. They didn't ever appear to be so many sold.

So getting back to the thread, two cars you don't see very often these days, the Volkswagen Fox and the Ford Ka.

10th Oct 2024 5:39pm

Barneyboy

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Exmoor
Posts: 1615

1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green

Very true

the first KA I was never a fan of, they had the black wheelarches , I’m sure there’s a VW Fox around the village, I’ll keep an eye out and take a pic, since moving down here I seem to see a lot of older vehicles on the roads

which is great

10th Oct 2024 5:51pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3213

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

There is a woman near me who did a Hayabusa motorcycle engine swap into an old Polo. Not sure if Mk1 or 2 but it bloody shifts! WARNING.
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10th Oct 2024 6:09pm

Rashers

Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3475

Legend

10th Oct 2024 7:55pm

Rashers

Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3475

Odd cars - Ford Fusion. Got behind one today on a 57 plate. A sit up and beg Fiesta.

I understand the market they were aiming for, and I suppose there were a few about in the day, but not many now. There were a fair share of 'older gentlemen' who owned Fusions.

10th Oct 2024 7:57pm

90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2112

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Rashers wrote:
Yes, I think you are correct, it was a 1007 and yes it was very odd.

Many manufacturers have played around with 'odd' cars and some of worked and some didn't.

Volkswagen Fox seemed an odd car. Why buy a Fox rather than a Polo?

The Ford Ka, was undoubtedly odd, but seemed to catch on, even though it wasn't much smaller than a Fiesta. The Mk2 version which was featured in Quantum of Solace, maybe wasn't odd enough. They didn't ever appear to be so many sold.

So getting back to the thread, two cars you don't see very often these days, the Volkswagen Fox and the Ford Ka.

Newer KA was actually a chassis share with the Fiat 500 and they simply seemed to do a far better marketing job

10th Oct 2024 8:35pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3213

Rashers wrote:
Odd cars - Ford Fusion. Got behind one today on a 57 plate. A sit up and beg Fiesta.

I understand the market they were aiming for, and I suppose there were a few about in the day, but not many now. There were a fair share of 'older gentlemen' who owned Fusions.

Proper old people’s car. My mum had a couple of Fusion’s and loved them. She was gutted when they stopped making them and bought a Fiesta. I can see her point though, it had slightly raised driving position. Good visibility, plus getting in and out was easy on her old bones and the load space with seats down was more than enough even for her ridiculous spur of the moment purchases! WARNING.
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10th Oct 2024 9:17pm

Procta

Member Since: 04 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5113

Rashers wrote:
Yes, I think you are correct, it was a 1007 and yes it was very odd.

Many manufacturers have played around with 'odd' cars and some of worked and some didn't.

Volkswagen Fox seemed an odd car. Why buy a Fox rather than a Polo?

The Ford Ka, was undoubtedly odd, but seemed to catch on, even though it wasn't much smaller than a Fiesta. The Mk2 version which was featured in Quantum of Solace, maybe wasn't odd enough. They didn't ever appear to be so many sold.

So getting back to the thread, two cars you don't see very often these days, the Volkswagen Fox and the Ford Ka.

Funny enough, there is a driving Instructor still teaching in an old Ford Ka, the 1st generation shape, i think it could be on an 07 plate. God knows what mileage that will have on! Must be one of the oldest cars been used as a learner car. I know those rotted to nothing . Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

11th Oct 2024 12:49am

Procta

Member Since: 04 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5113

90 Dreamer wrote:
Rashers wrote:
Yes, I think you are correct, it was a 1007 and yes it was very odd.

Many manufacturers have played around with 'odd' cars and some of worked and some didn't.

Volkswagen Fox seemed an odd car. Why buy a Fox rather than a Polo?

The Ford Ka, was undoubtedly odd, but seemed to catch on, even though it wasn't much smaller than a Fiesta. The Mk2 version which was featured in Quantum of Solace, maybe wasn't odd enough. They didn't ever appear to be so many sold.

So getting back to the thread, two cars you don't see very often these days, the Volkswagen Fox and the Ford Ka.

Newer KA was actually a chassis share with the Fiat 500 and they simply seemed to do a far better marketing job

My mate owned one, after owning a smart car. i was surprised to hear it was fiat 500 in drag. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

11th Oct 2024 12:51am

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3213

Has anybody seen a Fiat Multilpla lately? I wish I had bought one when they were peanuts and done and engine swap, dropped it, roll cage etc. They must have all rusted away because I can’t find one anywhere now. WARNING.
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11th Oct 2024 6:46am

Gareth

Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 1084

There was one at the Festival of unexceptional back in July. Also just as fugly a Nissan Prairie!

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11th Oct 2024 8:09am

Rashers

Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3475

Zed wrote:
Has anybody seen a Fiat Multilpla lately? I wish I had bought one when they were peanuts and done and engine swap, dropped it, roll cage etc. They must have all rusted away because I can’t find one anywhere now.

Had a nerve shredding taxi ride in one of those from airport in Rome.

I have to say, I actually was really impressed by the interior. The external look was for a specific taste 😄

11th Oct 2024 8:24am

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3213

Legitimate contender for the ugliest car of all time. So bad yet so good! WARNING.
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11th Oct 2024 12:12pm

Muddybigdog

Member Since: 11 Apr 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 1015

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Good idea for another fun thread "ugliest car of all time" Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
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11th Oct 2024 1:47pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3213

Gareth wrote:
There was one at the Festival of unexceptional back in July. Also just as fugly a Nissan Prairie!

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Nissan Prarie 2JZ engine swap for the win!

https://performancegarage.com.au/news/jay-...oves-vans/ WARNING.
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11th Oct 2024 2:42pm

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