I got my first 500 on 29th Feb 2008 and nine years later its time to say goodbye to my second one.

100k miles, more hits than Paris Hilton's website it still runs brilliantly, but a very significant change in personal circumstances means I need a car with rear doors.

Panda just doesn't do it for me, so I am off for an Indian.

I still have my Cinq, so still a Fiat owner.

Cheers

D

Hope "everything" goes well let us know how you get on.

rallycinq said:

I got my first 500 on 29th Feb 2008 and nine years later its time to say goodbye to my second one.

100k miles, more hits than Paris Hilton's website it still runs brilliantly, but a very significant change in personal circumstances means I need a car with rear doors.

Panda just doesn't do it for me, so I am off for an Indian.

I still have my Cinq, so still a Fiat owner.

Cheers

D

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Congrats..

Hindustan badged Austin A50..??

Plenty of rear room...
As long as the Elephant hasnt remodelled it

I wondered that too

varesecrazy said:

Congrats..

Hindustan badged Austin A50..??

Plenty of rear room...
As long as the Elephant hasnt remodelled it

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Slightly more modern than that, go on then, keep guessing.

BTW its a hybrid too.

D

rallycinq said:

Slightly more modern than that, go on then, keep guessing.

BTW its a hybrid too.

D

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Range Rover hybrid?

rallycinq said:

Slightly more modern than that, go on then, keep guessing.

BTW its a hybrid too.

D

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Cherokee?

I'll have to look it up!
Coincidentally I've also just got rid of my 6 year old much loved Lounge Twinair. Increasing ranks of grandchildren were making rear doors desirable, so we looked for something that still had some character inside, and wasn't the usual uniform grey/black. We ended up with a 17 month old Venetian Blue 500X Multiair Lounge. The contrasting pale part leather and body coloured dash add the required splash of brightness inside, it's reasonably spacious and performance is excellent. The ride is a bit firm, but it is well damped.
Anything more I'll post on the 500X forum, but I'll still visit this one and contribute if I've got anything helpful to say.

Suzuki Baleno?

All good guesses, but still no cigar.

D

rallycinq said:

All good guesses, but still no cigar.

D

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Dacia..? that's Indian

( just got the Cherokee reference)

rallycinq said:

Slightly more modern than that, go on then, keep guessing.

BTW its a hybrid too.

D

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For those young'uns.. the Hindustan ad.

I was about to retort that Dacias were built in Romania, but then remembered that some Dusters had started rusting at a young age, and these were built in India. Don't think they do a hybrid, though?

Don't they make MG's there?

Keep trying...

D

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Keep trying...

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Kia Niro! Where do I collect my prize?

Mercky, according to what I've read, the Niro is made in South Korea, so I guess you are suggesting an Indian connection to the name. I don't know of one, can you educate me?

If it's not a Niro, we may need clues soon. Presumably it's something that is new and available in UK showrooms?

If it is a Niro, it looks an excellent choice.

It is made in India, its is a hybrid, and it is available in the UK through 'normal' dealer channels, no personal imports or anything shady like that.

D

rallycinq said:

It is made in India, its is a hybrid, and it is available in the UK through 'normal' dealer channels, no personal imports or anything shady like that.

D

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:idea: plenty of legroom / even headroom.


Indian built


cheap to run..




Royal Enfield

or maybe a RATHER sensible Toyota Camry..

Damm! Thought I'd nailed it. Niro is a traditional Indian drink. Mahindra then?