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#332 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [negotiator4] by fintail

Oct 25, 2012 (7:45 am)

Replying to: negotiator4 (Oct 25, 2012 7:17 am)
Luckily, there are ways to hit 45mpg without driving something from India that resembles a Pokemon character

#333 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [fintail] by ateixeira

Oct 25, 2012 (10:51 am)

Replying to: fintail (Oct 25, 2012 7:45 am)
Yeah, but 2 wheelers have limited applications.

#334 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [ateixeira] by lemko

Oct 25, 2012 (10:55 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 25, 2012 10:51 am)
Yeah, but you'll look infinitely cooler on a motorcycle than driving a Nano!

#335 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [lemko] by fintail

Oct 25, 2012 (11:00 am)

Replying to: lemko (Oct 25, 2012 10:55 am)
You'll look cooler on a Vespa than driving a Nano.
 
45mpg isn't tough in 2012. Lots of hybrids, tiny gassers, diesels all over the world that can get it, and not look silly.

#336 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [fintail] by gagrice

Oct 25, 2012 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Oct 25, 2012 11:00 am)
A diesel Mini comes to mind. I even like the new CUV Mini. I am guessing by the time the Nano gets here it will be like the Smart and lucky to get 35 MPG. The diesel Smart that used to be sold in Canada got an honest 70 MPG US. But alas it is history last I read. They probably bring big bucks up there used.

#337 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [gagrice] by ateixeira

Oct 25, 2012 (12:35 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Oct 25, 2012 12:28 pm)
Autoweek tested all the 40mpg club and the two that could sustain 40mpg even at 70mph in real world driving were the Golf TDI and the Mazda3 SkyActiv.
 
That they also happen to be towards the sporty side of their segments doesn't hurt, either.

#338 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [ateixeira] by plekto

Oct 28, 2012 (6:13 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 25, 2012 12:35 pm)
So basically we'll be getting a $2500 car with some safety bits added and a terrible automatic transmission for something like $9000, or about a $5000 markup over cost.
 
The ONLY thing about the Tata Nano that's worthwhile about it is the super cheap price. If you want a $10K car, just get a cheap Yaris or similar.

#339 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [plekto] by hpmctorque

Oct 29, 2012 (7:12 am)

Replying to: plekto (Oct 28, 2012 6:13 pm)
"If you want a $10K car, just get a..." decent used car. Fewer compromises.

#340 of 341 Re: Get Ready For The Tata [hpmctorque] by plekto

Oct 29, 2012 (10:28 pm)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Oct 29, 2012 7:12 am)
That's really the same thing, though.
 
"For you, only 4x markup..."
 
Americans might be into fads, but we're not complete idiots.

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