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Offline TT

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Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« on: June 25, 2007, 03:15:31 pm »
Here's a few cars that I wish we had in Canada;

Note: Sorry guys, new users are not allowed to post links until they have 10 posts under their belts. So here's my text version instead of pics.

Opel: Corsa, Astra (Coming 08)

VW: Polo, Fox

Renault: Clio, Megane, Twingo

Peugeot: 107, 207, 307

Citroen: C2, C3

Fiat: Punto, Stylo

Ford: Fiesta, Focus RS


Please feel free to add more to this list  ;D
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2007, 03:16:59 pm »
Geez, like small hatchbacks much?

I'm not Canadian, but if I was, I'd be pretty annoyed that Canada didn't get the GTO and doesn't get the EVO.  But that's just me.
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2007, 03:17:59 pm »
 any BMW diesel  ;D
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2007, 03:18:25 pm »
Doesn't get the EVO ... YET :)
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2007, 03:27:58 pm »
Quote from: Mitlov on June 25, 2007, 03:16:59 pm
Geez, like small hatchbacks much?

I'm not Canadian, but if I was, I'd be pretty annoyed that Canada didn't get the GTO and doesn't get the EVO.  But that's just me.

we have a history of missing out on the sporty models. Missed the MR2 Spyder and Mercury Capri (conv) on as well. Of course maybe the Capri wasn't a great loss.
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2007, 03:40:09 pm »
Audi A2 1.2 TDI or VW Lupo 3L
VW Golf Plus

Citroen C4 Picasso
Citroen C6

Ford Focus C-Max/S-Max/Galaxy
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2007, 03:47:31 pm »
 TT,  Arthur and Airb said it all between them with one glaring exception


Alfa Romeo.   any Alfa    even a diesel Alfa ( sprinkles himself with holy water and catches on fire)



ok maybe some really bad  big french cars as well... soggy Renaults and Peugeots as well.
« Last Edit: June 25, 2007, 03:49:29 pm by tpl »
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2007, 03:51:10 pm »
Ditto to everything above - I like the C4, but alas it doesn't come apart a-la that cool Transformer-style commercial that advertised it when it first came out.

How about anything diesel? Lots of low-end torque, good mileage and longer life engines.

I'd also like to see the European Corolla and Verso people-mover. It might even be fun to see a Fiat Multipla on the roads here once in a while. It's gotta be the funkiest/ugliest looking vehicle out there - and it's a Fiat!

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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2007, 04:00:40 pm »
Have long engine life is no big deal, I have had a couple of GM with over 300,000 km without any problems, but was tried of the vehicle after 10 years
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2007, 04:03:37 pm »
Here goes some remarks from someone who knows some of these models.

VW Fox: believe me, you don't want this car.
Fiat Stilo: fancy car, weak engine, high price tag (here in brazil)
Peugeots: really good looking cars, expensive maintenance/repairs and insurance costs.

The rest of the list looks ok to me, I would add the Ford C-Max/S-Max. I don't live in Canada but I guess you would like these two.
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2007, 04:22:53 pm »
For when I get there...

EVO

Renault Megane F1 R26
http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/megane230f1/explore/

Alfa 159 3.2V6

Ariel Atom

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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2007, 04:54:26 pm »
Quote from: Sideshow Bob on June 25, 2007, 04:22:53 pm
For when I get there...

EVO

Renault Megane F1 R26


Alfa 159 3.2V6

Ariel Atom

 ;D

Very Nice, I like!!
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2007, 04:57:27 pm »
Quote from: Wolverine on June 25, 2007, 04:03:37 pm
Here goes some remarks from someone who knows some of these models.

VW Fox: believe me, you don't want this car.
Fiat Stilo: fancy car, weak engine, high price tag (here in brazil)
Peugeots: really good looking cars, expensive maintenance/repairs and insurance costs.

The rest of the list looks ok to me, I would add the Ford C-Max/S-Max. I don't live in Canada but I guess you would like these two.


I agree with you Wolverine, the Ford C-Max and S-Max are definitely great missed opportunities for some potential high sales in our NA market for Ford - What a waste!!
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2007, 04:59:17 pm »
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on June 25, 2007, 03:40:09 pm
Audi A2 1.2 TDI or VW Lupo 3L
VW Golf Plus

Citroen C4 Picasso
Citroen C6

Ford Focus C-Max/S-Max/Galaxy

Nice picks indeed sirAQUAMAN64  :thumbup:
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2007, 05:01:32 pm »
Quote from: Sideshow Bob on June 25, 2007, 04:22:53 pm
For when I get there...

EVO

Renault Megane F1 R26
http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/megane230f1/explore/

Alfa 159 3.2V6

Ariel Atom

 ;D

Ariel is coming sans the Honda powerplant....but it's got a GM heart. 
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2007, 05:04:46 pm »
Quote from: Sideshow Bob on June 25, 2007, 04:22:53 pm
For when I get there...

EVO

Renault Megane F1 R26
http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/megane230f1/explore/

Alfa 159 3.2V6

Ariel Atom

 ;D

Yes  :iagree: + These Alfas do have some of the best interior designs......



Can't resist to mention the 147 as well.
 

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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2007, 05:32:17 pm »
Quote from: Sideshow Bob on June 25, 2007, 04:22:53 pm
Ariel Atom

These babies are made right here in Ashland, Oregon.  I've seen two so far out on the roads.  Quite a change from your normal mix of domestic half-tons  ;D
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2007, 05:42:25 pm »
If I recall correctly, some Alfas may come to the States within the next few years (not sure about Canada) and they will be sold through the Maserati dealers. Watch out for the price tag... :o
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2007, 05:44:05 pm »
I'd settle for the Alfas and some quality diesels in sedans/small cars.
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Re: Cars I wish we had here in Canada
« Reply #19 on: June 25, 2007, 05:50:53 pm »
Do they still make the 307 CC? Love the look of that car.



A WRC version of the 206 would be awesome.  ;D

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