No boots for Brits etc

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Tue 24 Oct 2006 17:59
No boots for Brits etc - henry k
Just back from a holiday in Capetown.

There are several saloon versions of familiar models that are not available (as far as I know) in the UK.

I have been driving a Corolla Sedan auto ( a bit noisy but OK for our needs)
us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i1023/102399_00mg.jp
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I would have thought this would sell well in the UK

Also saw the new Yaris saloon (Echo in some markets ?)
tinyurl.com/thy2f
Quite an improvement on the old ECHO with its add on boot.
Perhaps it might be released here?

Almeria saloons abound.



And to bring a smile to Adam's face.
Not only were there lots of the new Focus saloons (and very few 5 door) but for hire purposes the auto Focus are classed (not with the Corolla in group D) but with the auto Camry in group E.

IF you still want a NEW RHD Golf (still in production) which is a 1985 model tarted up then look no further
www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=754&f***icleId=3203298
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Tue 24 Oct 2006 18:17
No boots for Brits etc - Sprice
The Turkish built Carolla is available here, as is Almera. Its a style thing probably, as (particularly small/medium) saloons don't look as good as the Hatch equivalent (IMO).
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Tue 24 Oct 2006 18:18
No boots for Brits etc - Sprice
Oops, corolla I meant...been a long day!
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Tue 24 Oct 2006 18:25
No boots for Brits etc - Group B
I had a Corolla 'Sedan' 2.0 litre auto as a hire car in the US a few years ago (was disappointed as I wanted something american - when in rome, and all that!).

I didn't know they were available in the UK, but I actually saw one in Sheffield 2 weeks ago. Just checked the CBCBD and it says on sale in UK since 2002. In the picture on the CBCBD, it has a different front grille to the US one I hired. IMHO it was a dull car, but could play with the overdrive button on the auto to relieve boredom.
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Tue 24 Oct 2006 18:46
No boots for Brits etc - henry k
I didn't know they were available in the UK, Just checked the CBCBD and it says on sale in UK since 2002.
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I too should have checked with the Oracle - HJ 's CBCBD.

I have not seen one in HJ's neck of the woods.
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Tue 24 Oct 2006 19:51
No boots for Brits etc - blue_haddock
The current shape corolla has always been available as a 3/5dr hatch, 4dr saloon and 5dr Estate. In all my time at toyota i only ever once saw one estate model and no saloons.
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Tue 24 Oct 2006 20:02
No boots for Brits etc - Pugugly {P}
Ah but in Rome you'd drive a lovely looking Lancia......(which we don't get over here :-( )
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Tue 24 Oct 2006 21:50
No boots for Brits etc - mike hannon
Have you seen any recent Lancias? The words 'lovely' and 'Lancia' can no longer be used in the same sentence.
I had a lovely-looking Lancia once - that's why it pains me so much.
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