Cars That Make You Smile :-)

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  1. donee

    donee New Member

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    Hi All,

    I saw a car that made me smile on the way home this week. It started out as a modern Mini. They chopped out the rear half of the cabin, and then mounted a giant can of Red Bull slanting from the transom to the roof. Quite a sight coming down the road!
     
    #101 donee, Nov 22, 2008
  2. Dunlin

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    Hyo, did you know that Toyota had Yamaha build the 2000GT for them? They've gotten lots better at building sporty cars since then!:)
     
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  3. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    No, I didn't know that. Maybe a hybrid sports car is next. :)
     
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    The last Yamaha-built engine is the 2ZZ 1.8 litre DOHC VVT-Li engine found on the 01-05 Celica GT-S, 03-05 Matrix XRS and 2006 Corolla XRS.
     
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  5. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    ^^and S2 version Lotus Elise/Exige/Cup and 2-11 cars :)
     
    #105 KandyRedCoi, Nov 23, 2008
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    Tesla Roadster (sporty) makes me smile....ooohh!
    100% electric
    0-60 mph in 3.9 sec.
    14,000 rpm redline
    check it out

    Tesla Motors

    :cheer2:
     
    #106 PriusChick1, Nov 25, 2008
  7. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    i posted it, post #86 LOL
     
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    I agree that this one from Tesla is one of those cars that just makes me smile.
     
    #108 jorgeez, Nov 25, 2008
  9. TJandGENESIS

    TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet?

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    I do this on another site:
    Peace

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    The Bunny Says It's Time For Some Grillin'!
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    Really cool bro! I guess Bunny is on his way to world domination! :rockon:
     
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  11. Rokeby

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    Here's another three wheeler currently in production that is smile-worthy,
    the Can-Am Spyder:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12524&stc=1&d=1230223049

    Last summer, I saw one of these outside the Harley-Davidson dealer just
    east of Portland, Maine. It has a price tag just above $17K, ABS, traction
    control, and other high-tech refinements. In real life it looks like it has been
    squashed down, and the wide front wheel track, very good for stability,
    looks awkward to my eye ...

    Yeah, but I didn't drive one, so who am I to say?

    I'm posting now because I saw one motoring around NE Ballamer yesterday.

    More info on this vehicle from Bombardier, a Canadian firm, here:

    BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster
     

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  12. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    santas lambo
    [​IMG]
     
    #112 KandyRedCoi, Dec 26, 2008
  13. TJandGENESIS

    TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet?

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    No picture...404
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I hear from others in my motorcycle club who have ridden or own these that they are awesome. They take a little getting used to but once you do they corner extremely well, are quite quick and make good tourers.
    You can even tow a trailer with them.
    But it isn't a car.
     
    #114 patsparks, Dec 26, 2008
  15. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    sorry try the link: Luxury4Play.com
     
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  16. Rokeby

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    Pat,

    Technically yes, but...

    It is my understading that in Great Britian, three wheelers are, or at least
    can be, considered "cycle-cars." It maybe stretching it a bit, but it was on
    this understanding that I have posted this and other three wheelers to this
    thread...

    I hope that I haven't committed some kid of unforgivable international
    motoring enthusiast's gaff here. :rolleyes:
     
    #116 Rokeby, Dec 26, 2008
  17. Rokeby

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    Jees! And people say that we've cornered the market on smug... Not!
     
    #117 Rokeby, Dec 26, 2008
  18. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    ^lol

    [​IMG]
     
    #118 KandyRedCoi, Dec 26, 2008
  19. TJandGENESIS

    TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet?

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    So...no picture there!
     
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  20. KandyRedCoi

    KandyRedCoi S is for Super!

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    ^sorry guys i fail
     
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