My dad is looking at buying a new (old) car

"Sam" (samwellington) 02/17/2016 at 02:22 • Filed to: None

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I have a cool dad.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Sam 02/17/2016 at 02:26

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Sera!

TheHondaBro > Sam 02/17/2016 at 02:53

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Que Sera Sera

Nauraushaun > Sam 02/17/2016 at 03:38

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Holy shit! I’ve no idea why more people didn’t/don’t buy these. It’s that wonderful combination of an extremely interesting car that’s based on an extremely common and maintainable car.

Flavien Vidal > Sam 02/17/2016 at 03:48

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Honestly the only interest of this car is its doors, cockpit with nice surround view and that it was made of unobtainium for many years... other than that, it’s a very basic econobox.

Leon711 > TheHondaBro 02/17/2016 at 07:02

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Whatever will be, will be.

MultiplaOrgasms > Flavien Vidal 02/17/2016 at 07:37

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Finally a sensible person who knows things!

Flavien Vidal > MultiplaOrgasms 02/17/2016 at 07:51

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Well, it’s not exactly the only car that Jalop americans drool on for the sole and only reason that they’ve never been able to buy one for 25 years...

“Ouhhhhhhh a Suzuki Alto!!! I want one sooo bad!!” :)

Flavien Vidal > MultiplaOrgasms 02/17/2016 at 08:02

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Just adding a bit to it... It’s the same as this with a better surround view...

Under_Score > Sam 02/17/2016 at 08:23

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RHD, Aussie plate frame, American spelling of “tire” in the background, and gull wing doors on what looks like a Paseo. Interesting.

MultiplaOrgasms > Flavien Vidal 02/17/2016 at 09:17

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And heavier.

The Chalz > Flavien Vidal 02/17/2016 at 11:24

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Speak for yourself. I dig economy cars.

Also Suzuki Alto Works:

vicali > Flavien Vidal 02/17/2016 at 11:55

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You’d get much more fun from an fto if you are looking for jdm fwd.

Flavien Vidal > vicali 02/17/2016 at 20:06

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Well, considering that I live in Japan, looking for anything else other than JDM cars is fairly rare. There are a few grey imports though :)

Even most Corvettes are JDM with changes required on the body, blinkers and such. Ferraris too with wider fenders and so on...

Flavien Vidal > The Chalz 02/17/2016 at 20:17

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Have you driven one? I have and it’s pretty bad really... The car feels harsh, it’s cramped, everything is shaking inside the hard plastic paradise that is the interior, you don’t feel like driving a 4WD car and while the launch is good, it’s just not enough to pass over the rest of how cheap the car is.

It’s also nowhere as low as a Cappuccino or an AZ-1 killing that feeling of speed provided in both.

I’d stick with a slower Mini I instead of that anytime...

Liam Farrell > Sam 02/17/2016 at 22:00

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When I went to Japanese Classics to pick up my Land Rover they had a bright green one. It was a very nice example and got great gas mileage.

Sam > Liam Farrell 02/17/2016 at 22:21

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According to their website, that one has sold. I wonder if it fell through, or if the owner just hasn’t picked it up.

Liam Farrell > Sam 02/17/2016 at 22:23

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That was taken back in November before I think it was listed. You should call them, they were a pleasure to work with and had very nice cars. They are always getting new ones in.

Sam > Liam Farrell 02/18/2016 at 03:25

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Yeah, if the auction on eBay falls through he’s going to contact them. Also, I want to see your Land Rover now. Is it from Japan?

Also, you seem to be somewhat new to Oppo, so I’ll go ahead and give you a follow so you aren’t in the grey anymore. At some point, you can apply for authorship in one of the membership threads. I’m sure that some of the people on here would love to see your Rover.

Liam Farrell > Sam 02/18/2016 at 15:16

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The story is a little complicated. It from a small village of 500 people in Spain near the Portugal border where it was a bakery’s delivery truck. It was also the village ambulance for a long time because the village was to small for a real one. It was bought from the original owners nephew not long ago by Valencia Classic Vehicle Consulting, which specializes in Land Rovers. They did some basic things to it then imported it. It was transported to Japanese Classics who sell their cars for them. We went there and bought it from them.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Liam Farrell 02/25/2016 at 20:49

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Now that is a bad ass truck.

Liam Farrell > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 02/26/2016 at 00:06

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All 62hp of it

pjhusa > Liam Farrell 03/07/2016 at 16:34

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Is it still rocking those plates here?

Liam Farrell > pjhusa 03/07/2016 at 17:11

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We kept both of those then put on vanity plates as well. The front plate goes under the drivers side headlight. And the rear plate goes where the old one is so it has the light. And the old plate is moved to the passenger side.

pjhusa > Liam Farrell 03/07/2016 at 17:31

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Cool! Any pics of it now?

Liam Farrell > pjhusa 03/07/2016 at 17:41

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It's in the shop getting that done and a whole lot more to it. New steering swivel balls, tires, brakes, undercoating, lights, door seals and new seats. It should be done in the next two weeks.

pjhusa > Liam Farrell 03/07/2016 at 17:46

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Alright. Interesting. Try to make an Oppo post about it!

Liam Farrell > pjhusa 03/07/2016 at 18:07

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Sadly not an author yet.

pjhusa > Liam Farrell 03/07/2016 at 18:18

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There’s a mod post somewhere. Just comment and you’ll become an author. I’ll share your comment though, maybe that’ll help...?

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Liam Farrell 03/07/2016 at 18:22

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Obviously it’s because you’re more of a poet than an author...

Liam Farrell > pjhusa 03/07/2016 at 19:30

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Thanks for the help.

pjhusa > Liam Farrell 03/07/2016 at 19:51

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No problem! Have authorship yet?

Liam Farrell > pjhusa 03/07/2016 at 22:41

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Nope but thanks for trying.

pjhusa > Liam Farrell 03/07/2016 at 22:58

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Aww. You're welcome.