Buying British

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Thu 10 Jun 2004 23:51
Buying British - catcher
I'm looking to buy a family-size estate car. In some ways I'd like to buy a 'British' car. The only one I can think of would be a Rover 75 which, although is undoubtedly a decent car, doesn't exactly excite me. Does anyone know how 'British' some of the other cars of this type are? As I understand it Mondeos are built in Belgium (but engines built here?)
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Thu 10 Jun 2004 23:56
Buying British - Aprilia
Most Mondeo engines (petrol) come from Mexico, I believe, but could be shipped in from other locations depending on supply/demand.
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Fri 11 Jun 2004 00:31
Buying British - carl_a
How about a Nissan Primera estate, 4dr Toyota Avensis's are made in the UK but not sure is the Estate version.
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Fri 11 Jun 2004 01:28
Buying British - andymc {P}
What about the MG ZT-T version? Full fat, high caffeine, etc
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andymc
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Fri 11 Jun 2004 08:37
Buying British - barney100
I understand Volvos have a large percentage of British parts.....worth checkiing out.
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Fri 11 Jun 2004 09:01
Buying British - BB
How about an X Type diesel estate? Excellent diesel engine and a very good looking car. Made in Halewood, Liverpool.

Have a test drive of one (it wont cost anything) and you may find it as good a car as I do.
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Fri 11 Jun 2004 12:17
Buying British - Mapmaker
Aston Martin?
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Fri 11 Jun 2004 22:45
Buying British - catcher
Thanks for all the replies. It's funny that the Primera and Avensis still don't spring to mind when you think of a British Car. I'd not thought about the Jag X type - worth a closer look as it is a good looking car. I currently run a mk 2 Passat and it's easy to think that's all German but there are parts on it from UK, Yugoslavia, Tunisia, France.
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