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D87 SMW
5th July 2003, 17:35
A nippy little city car? Tell me what you think...

http://www.micro-car.co.uk/graphics/carprod.jpg

www.micro-car.co.uk
D87 SMW
5th July 2003, 17:40
Oh spiffy - gave the game away now haven't I! :banghead: :censored: :banghead:
tony
5th July 2003, 18:08
is it flintstone powered ?or does it have a engine?
D87 SMW
5th July 2003, 19:58
500 CC I think.
tony
5th July 2003, 20:03
wow the power:laugh:
topgear
5th July 2003, 20:24
can i trade it in for a milk float if i dont like it? ;)
tony
5th July 2003, 20:30
somthink like that is ideal for places like london and the like,but i would not like to be in one ,in the fast lane of the m1 though:)
D87 SMW
5th July 2003, 20:32
A few more piccies...
D87 SMW
5th July 2003, 20:32
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topgear
5th July 2003, 20:39
id like to push it off a cliff quite frankly! :-)

How much are these little things worth?
D87 SMW
5th July 2003, 20:40
From around £5995 to £7995
tony
5th July 2003, 20:42
Originally posted by topgear
id like to push it off a cliff quite frankly! :-)

How much are these little things worth?
what 0 to 100 in 0.2 sec
D87 SMW
5th July 2003, 20:44
Originally posted by tony
what 0 to 100 in 0.2 sec

The fastest was a Nissan Sunny. 0-90mph in 2 seconds... on a trebuchet!!!

Well, what can you expect from Jeremy Clarkson!
Wonko_The_Sane
7th July 2003, 08:57
I have pics of one on my website!!! My friend owns one...exactly like the red one pictured. I have engine and CVT autobox/Interior shots.

I'm "chief spanner monkey" for it. My Verdict? Nice!

He has the "HSE Luxe" version. ABS Bodypanels, Spaceframe Chassis, Monowiper, HLBL, Leccy windows, 6 speaker stereo, Central locking, Alloys, etc etc.

Fully automatic, 2 cylinder engine, with Fi...buzzy little thing, but economy is about 70MPG! I'm VERY tempted to buy one myself...no rust..

As a second car, or short run motor..you can store it outside for years with no ill effects. Headlights put ours to shame too..:eek:

I've driven it, and I like! No servo on the brakes though..the only failing IMO. Kept up with me @ 70MPH on the dual carriageway in Telford a few times..much to the annoyance of those we passed! :)

I have monthly calls off the main dealer/maker too..Microcar direct. They keep checking to see if we're 110% happy with it..any problems/queries etc. I have one issue with the heater, and they got the individual responsible for commisioning that car to call me, and send me diagrams and a build record! :eek:

Dealer support? Incredible.

My website link Go to "Hobbies", and "The Red Peril"... (http://www.boomspeed.com/sirbendy)
e692wtt
7th July 2003, 12:23
Do we get 'points' for spotting which parts bins have been raided, and which cars have, errm, contributed?:laugh:

The other other Rich.:laugh:
D87 SMW
7th July 2003, 12:30
Hmm, Citroén Saxo and Vauxhall Corsa may be involved.
bandycat
7th July 2003, 15:30
[QUOTE]Originally posted by F170 GGT
Hmm, Citroén Saxo and Vauxhall Corsa may be involved. [/QUOTE

LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE'S BEEN AT THE BACK END WIRH A DISC CUTTER!!!!!:laugh:
Wonko_The_Sane
7th July 2003, 20:27
The Saxo eh? Why that then? The Corsa back lights..yes..said that on my site..:)

The engine and Gearbox are one in a huge range...the CVT is from a snowmobile..(yes, seriously).

The wheels are not a parts bin thing...I'll tell you that..ask me how I found that out...:banghead:

For a "short trip" car, it went from Shrewsbury to Cornwall, and Wales without missing a beat..:D It has about 31BHP...but in a car that light..upto about 40 it's a match for a 1.6 maestro...it's a swine to not wheelspin it actually..:laugh:

It's no more a parts bin special than most cars on the road..;) The reliant he had before it was Mini and Metro/Allegro/Marina with a fibreglass shell on it..:laugh:

(in fact, I just realised....my trailer is Marina based...:eek: )