I'm unable to identify a retro looking car.

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Thu 6 Aug 2009 13:25
I'm unable to identify a retro looking car. - Honda Buyer
Hi all,

i recently saw a 'retro' looking car on a 2004 plate that looked like a Nissan Figaro, but I don't think it was a figaro as they are all registered in 1990-91, and this one looked a bit more 'updated' but still had the looks of a figaro..

can anyone put me out of my misery and tell me some options as to the company/model of the car i saw??

thanks!

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 06/08/2009 at 13:33

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Thu 6 Aug 2009 13:30
hope someone can help... - Chas{P}
Probably a Daihatsu Copen......
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 14:10
hope someone can help... - Honda Buyer
Chas, you are a star! thanks! you are right
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 14:40
hope someone can help... - glowplug
That would be the same car that was mentioned in this months Car Mechanics in the 'Ear to the Ground' Section, there was some kind of problem with them but I can't remember what.

Steve
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 15:19
hope someone can help... - Honda Buyer
Hi glowplug, thanks for the update..will have a look around for this problem...
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 15:28
hope someone can help... - glowplug
I'll check later when I get home and post what it was.

Steve.
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 15:51
hope someone can help... - boxsterboy
The Copen was an official import (unlike the Figaro) so parts supply should be better, insurance easier, etc.
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 16:18
hope someone can help... - Stuartli
We have several Figaros in my area, including one in pink....

All look to be in remarkably good condition.
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 17:04
hope someone can help... - Honda Buyer
thanks glowplug!

looked at the figaro, just not too keen on the age of them....they do look lovely though!....like the copen and it is much newer so am just looking into it at the moment...
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 17:28
hope someone can help... - Harmattan
Rust! Even on cars just three years old or so. There is a lot of correspondence on this on one of the Daihatsu forums. Nice little car but read the relevant forum for the low-down on some of these cars and the stand of the importer. Google 'Daihatsu Copen rust'.

Edited by Harmattan on 06/08/2009 at 17:31

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Thu 6 Aug 2009 18:27
hope someone can help... - Honda Buyer
Harmattan, thanks for the advice- will definitely do so....
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 18:39
hope someone can help... - glowplug
As noted above by a member rust is a problem.

The other issue was a strong smell of petrol in the cabin. This is caused by the sparkplugs working loose, those that ignored the smell were rewarded with a spark plug that blew out of the engine causing more damage. This was reported for the 660cc turbo model but they aren't sure if it will effect the 1300cc non turbo or not.

Steve
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Thu 6 Aug 2009 19:06
hope someone can help... - stunorthants26
>>but they aren't sure if it will effect the 1300cc non turbo or not. <<

Doesnt appear to be any problems with the Yaris 1.3 or the Sirion that I was able to find.

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Sat 8 Aug 2009 11:06
hope someone can help... - Bleep
Nifty Aston Martin-styled one from Japan -

tinyurl.com/lwgs4o
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