The Tata Nano, India's $2,500 Car

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#1 of 133 The Tata Nano, India's New $2,500 Car by hpmctorque Jan 11, 2008 (10:07 pm)
The car may be tiny and spartan, but the implications of this car, for India and the developing world, are huge. Replies to this message: steve_ (Jan 11, 2008 10:22 pm) rockylee (Jan 11, 2008 10:42 pm) gagrice (Jan 12, 2008 7:58 am) sixthflick (May 12, 2009 2:23 am) steve_ (May 12, 2009 7:16 am) lemko (May 12, 2009 9:23 am) and 1 more... sixthflick (May 14, 2009 1:09 pm) and 7 more... ateixeira (May 14, 2009 12:54 pm)
#3 of 133 Re: The Tata Nano, India's New $2,500 Car [hpmctorque] by steve_ HOST Jan 11, 2008 (10:22 pm)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Jan 11, 2008 10:07 pm) Good idea for a topic! "A Cornell University-trained architect who personally helped design the Nano, Ratan Tata had long vowed he'd develop a car cheap enough so Indians could trade their motorbike in for one." Tata Nano: The World's Cheapest Car (Inside Line) There's some more links in Straightline. Replies to this message: rockylee (Jan 11, 2008 10:42 pm) gagrice (Jan 12, 2008 7:58 am)
#4 of 133 Re: The Tata Nano, India's New $2,500 Car [steve_] by rockylee Jan 11, 2008 (10:42 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jan 11, 2008 10:22 pm) Well since my post was erased this seems to be a specific automobile topic not for news and views, or am I missing something ??? As the Nano, stands it will not pass U.S. crash standards -Rocky
#5 of 133 Re: The Tata Nano, India's New $2,500 Car [steve_] by gagrice Jan 12, 2008 (7:58 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jan 11, 2008 10:22 pm) I paid almost that much for my Fisher Mtn Bike 8 years ago. It sure beats riding a motor scooter in the rain. It looks about as safe as the Xebra I test drove a couple months ago. It was $12,000 here in San Diego. We just don't get much for our money in economy vehicles here. I would prefer the Smart diesel they sell in Canada. They get an honest 70 MPG.
#6 of 133 It's wheel bearings are not designed to last by iluvmysephia1 Jan 12, 2008 (8:32 am)
if you drive over 44 mph consistently. But then again maybe there's not room enough to exceed 44 mph, so what's not to like here? Better than bikin' in the rain, indeed.
#7 of 133 $2,500 by hpmctorque Jan 12, 2008 (9:08 am)
It occurred to me that Indian motorists might be better served if a well financed company imported 10 year old, structurally sound economy cars (Corollas, Sentras, Civics, Escorts, Golfs, Cavaliers, Neons, Fiats, Renaults, you name it) from the U.S. and Europe, reconditioned them, using low wage Indian labor, and resold them for $2,500-$3,000. These cars would be roomier, more comfortable, safer, and probably more durable than the Nano. Just a thought. Replies to this message: irnmdn (Jan 12, 2008 3:13 pm) irnmdn (Jan 12, 2008 3:14 pm)
#8 of 133 The DeLuxe model by euphonium Jan 12, 2008 (10:07 am)
will come with a Red dot between the headlights.
#9 of 133 Re: $2,500 [hpmctorque] by irnmdn Jan 12, 2008 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Jan 12, 2008 9:08 am) It occurred to me that Indian motorists might be better served if a well financed company imported 10 year old, structurally sound economy cars (Corollas, Sentras, Civics, Escorts, Golfs, Cavaliers, Neons, Fiats, Renaults, you name it) Which one of the cars mentioned above gets 50mpg? Replies to this message: irnmdn (Jan 12, 2008 3:14 pm)
#10 of 133 Re: $2,500 [irnmdn] by irnmdn Jan 12, 2008 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: irnmdn (Jan 12, 2008 3:13 pm) will come with a Red dot between the headlights. As much as F150 king ranch edition comes with a factory fitted confederate flag on the front grill.