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Re: Tata Motors unveils cheapest car 'Nano'
« Reply #60 on: September 02, 2008, 06:44:55 pm »
It would be interesting to compare a mid 1930's Austin 7 to a 2008 Nano.   Performance, comfort, weight, etc etc.   .  Same sort of simplicity..
I am sure the Nano would stop far better than the Austin.
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« Reply #61 on: September 02, 2008, 08:54:51 pm »
Quote from: tpl on September 02, 2008, 06:44:55 pm
It would be interesting to compare a mid 1930's Austin 7 to a 2008 Nano.   Performance, comfort, weight, etc etc.   .  Same sort of simplicity..
I am sure the Nano would stop far better than the Austin.

That is true. But at this rate the future seams in doubt with Nano. I guess Perodua kelisa hasn't lost it crown for the world cheapest car. $7,500 for a Toyota/Daihatsu City run about. They drive like the old Mini. :)



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I believe most commercial place are land lease

You know I have never understood why. Even the banks do it. I think it would be different if your a small company. But a large company?  You would think that owning the land and the building would be more cost affective. B/C they tend to be there for the long term. But I guess not. :)
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Re: Tata Motors unveils cheapest car 'Nano'
« Reply #62 on: September 02, 2008, 09:02:32 pm »
Big companies USED to own land.... same as Banks and Insurance companies USED to put up headquarters buildings that, sometimes, were architecturally rather good ( for the times).     Nowadays no.  Scotia Bank for example does not own Scotia Place... IIRC it holds some of the mortgage and certainly leases quite a lot of the building.

But if you, as a company, OWN something then if you go bankrupt, people can take it from you, if you only lease it then your creditors have no action against the landlord and they can go to hell before they get anything of yours. 
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« Reply #63 on: September 02, 2008, 09:09:57 pm »
Quote from: tpl on September 02, 2008, 09:02:32 pm
if you only lease it then your creditors have no action against the landlord and they can go to hell before they get anything of yours. 


I see. Sneaky..... ;D
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Re: Tata Motors unveils cheapest car 'Nano'
« Reply #64 on: September 02, 2008, 10:39:01 pm »
Interesting thread. Very interesting car and a bit of a throwback. So many cars gain weight and size each generation and fuel economy stagnates despite improvements from better versions of VVT and other techs due to the increasing mass.

It is interesting how much the original Beetle evolved from its 1930s roots. How much could the Nano evolve with seatbelts, ABS, airbags etc and the engine getting up to 0.8L or so.

I wonder how good the car could be with a $8000 price tag?

Small wonder Hyundai is moving a bit upmarket and improving so much the last several years.
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Re: Tata Motors unveils cheapest car 'Nano'
« Reply #66 on: March 05, 2009, 09:10:43 pm »
 :rofl2: Racing stripes available?  :rofl2: I wonder what should possess one to go and get it.
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« Reply #67 on: March 06, 2009, 12:55:20 am »
Quote from: DanYanoff on March 05, 2009, 09:10:43 pm
:rofl2: Racing stripes available?  :rofl2: I wonder what should possess one to go and get it.

Price $6350 US.

I wonder how many Canadians would line up for a car this cheap car. For A-B transportation It would do the job. I would buy one as 2nd car at that price. :)
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« Reply #68 on: March 23, 2009, 05:32:55 pm »
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7957671.stm

The Tata Nano, the world's cheapest car, has been launched in India.



I think I might add some screws just in case. how well can glue hold a bumper on. LOL.  :)

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« Reply #69 on: March 23, 2009, 05:42:19 pm »
 ???  ::) I will take my chances on the bumper having a clue.
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Re: Tata Motors unveils cheapest car 'Nano'
« Reply #70 on: March 23, 2009, 06:09:57 pm »
I would not want to crash into a cow nor an elephant in one of those.
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« Reply #72 on: March 24, 2009, 11:03:34 am »
Quote from: tpl on March 23, 2009, 06:09:57 pm
I would not want to crash into a cow nor an elephant in one of those.

Got be better hitting a cow or elephant in a car. Than on Moped with you whole family on board. I think that is the least of your worries, I'm sure you have seen how they drive out there. :)





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Re: Tata Motors unveils cheapest car 'Nano'
« Reply #73 on: March 24, 2009, 12:26:54 pm »
..i tho't NANO tech woz IT these daze.......................hello dahlin' wanna see my nano"etchings".................NAW....NO......i gotta do MY HAIR.............. 8)
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« Reply #74 on: March 24, 2009, 03:16:33 pm »
Video. The review in the first vid, says does 60-65 mph. So that is fast e-nuff to take on the 401. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sZitve3SUw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr19m8tRZ4g&NR=1

Euro Nano

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lLflWI21kc&feature=related
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Re: Tata Motors unveils cheapest car 'Nano'
« Reply #75 on: March 24, 2009, 03:27:57 pm »
With no safety considerations engineered into the Nano the cost savings are not worth the risk of driving on any 400 series highway.
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Re: Tata Motors unveils cheapest car 'Nano'
« Reply #76 on: March 24, 2009, 03:33:55 pm »
Quote from: Snowman on March 24, 2009, 03:27:57 pm
With no safety considerations engineered into the Nano the cost savings are not worth the risk of driving on any 400 series highway.

Does that mean you do not think bikes should be on the 400 series highway?
Should OHIP be getting be charging a fee depending on what kind of car we drive?
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« Reply #77 on: March 24, 2009, 03:47:08 pm »
Quote from: airbalancer on March 24, 2009, 03:33:55 pm
Quote from: Snowman on March 24, 2009, 03:27:57 pm
With no safety considerations engineered into the Nano the cost savings are not worth the risk of driving on any 400 series highway.

Does that mean you do not think bikes should be on the 400 series highway?
Should OHIP be getting be charging a fee depending on what kind of car we drive?

There is Nano Euro coming soon. That's the one the rest of the world is getting.  It should be a lot safer. I've ridden down the 401 on motorbike as long as keep the speed up its no worst than Spanish Motorways. Which I have driven on for years. You should try Málaga in a rush hour. LOL.
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Re: Tata Motors unveils cheapest car 'Nano'
« Reply #78 on: March 24, 2009, 03:55:47 pm »
Quote from: airbalancer on March 24, 2009, 03:33:55 pm
Quote from: Snowman on March 24, 2009, 03:27:57 pm
With no safety considerations engineered into the Nano the cost savings are not worth the risk of driving on any 400 series highway.

Does that mean you do not think bikes should be on the 400 series highway?
Should OHIP be getting be charging a fee depending on what kind of car we drive?

No, chances are a MC rider on a 400 Series Highway has above average driving skill-sets and can accelerate out of trouble. My lawnmower can out run a Nano.
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« Reply #79 on: March 24, 2009, 04:05:22 pm »
Interesting.  :)

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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/234728/tata_nano.html

      Price: £2,500 (est)

      Engine: 624cc 2cyl

      Power: 35bhp

      Transmission: Four-speed manual, rear engine, rear-wheel drive

      0-40mph: 10 seconds (est)

      0-60mph: 30 seconds (est)

      Top speed: 65mph

      Economy: 70mpg (est)

      CO2: 110g/km

      Equipment: Air-con, electric front windows, folding rear seats

      On sale: 2011
 



There is no where to put the golf clubs.  :)



Reminds me of a Ford KA. ;)

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