RetroMat
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May 14, 2007 16:09:26 GMT
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As said the Figaro used the March Turbo 988cc engine, not to be confused with the 930cc from the super turbo.
The figaro has its charms but i'd much rather have a Pao or Be-1.
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Last Edit: May 14, 2007 16:10:39 GMT by RetroMat
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May 14, 2007 16:19:38 GMT
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I like them, and I certainly can't be bothered to dislike them just because they're retro-styled - if they look good then that's OK by me. On top of that, even if they looked totally pants, I'd still be interested! If you want to get really contreversial, how about a Mitsouka Viewt - an utterly silly example of retro-styling - still a Micra, but a replica of a car twice the size. I want one!:  To keep the picture quota up  , here's a cool Figaro:  |
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Ether
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May 14, 2007 23:19:53 GMT
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I think Figaro's are great little things. My good lady wants one, and fair play to her - not too much rot to worry about, it's quiet and has all the things she's used to. If she wants the total classic experience she can drive her bay!
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I don't dislike them, I think they are kinda cute, but I think their moment as a "best of both worlds" is eitherpassed or passing as they become "Old cars" themselves..
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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As not as new, old looking cars they're still newer than old, old looking cars. ;D
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May 15, 2007 10:32:06 GMT
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Are you thinking what I'm thinking, or do you only think you think what I think?
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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May 15, 2007 10:43:37 GMT
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my mum sold her '04 pt cruiser and bought a figaro in topaz mist, we went and looked at about 10 figaros in total, alot of them have been ragged to curse word and sound like they're on their last legs / some have resprays to make them look like the rare topaz mist (way less of them made). The only major problem with them is the cd player which always goes baps up, new one from clarion (i think) is £280. When my mum got her figaro i went through it to check the wiring done on it for the band expander and rear foglight etc.. and found them to be botch jobs, bit of heatshrink and some nice connectors later I'm happy with it.
Having sampled both the cruiser and the fig, i'd say the figaro is miles ahead in terms of build quality and driveability, i like them both in terms of styling, the reliability hasn't come into it yet, my mums one runs like a sewing machine and feels like a much bigger car than it actually is, a very strange experience as the cockpit is very retro, all the fittings are actually chrome as opposed to the plasticy chrome on the cruiser, leather seats and all that. and its got a drop top.
Both cool cars, very unique. Would I own either? Not sure, i wouldn't mind a figaro but i'd look like a woofta. :-D
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May 15, 2007 10:50:00 GMT
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Are you thinking what I'm thinking, or do you only think you think what I think? I'm pretty sure I know what you think I know you're thinking, I think. Maybe. |
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, here's a cool Figaro:
