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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Citroën Cactus. What were they thinking?

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Getting from A to B in an ungainly fashion?

I have no frame of reference, I'm afraid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The two seater teal one isnt quite as

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That some people like to make people stare at them

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

No idea what it looks like, but daft name!

It can't be as bad as the Nissan Cube.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Scamp.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Those cars with the dimpled sides. No idea who makes them but they look shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is that a Christmas CACTUS flower you have in your mum, I must agree you look a whole lot better than the car. Geoff xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is that a Christmas CACTUS flower you have in your mum, I must agree you look a whole lot better than the car. Geoff xx"

Sorry typo BUM of course

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too)."

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say."

I'm somewhat biased...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ugly cars?? How about a golf gti that's made to look like anything other than a golf.

The new smart car is also a bit of a polished turd.

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say."

Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)"

True, but there have been many excellent Fiats and all part of the same dynasty and DNA

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)"

No, it's Fiat owned. Built by Alfa Romeo in conjunction with Ferrari.

As an aside the number of cars on the road that are using the Fiat/Alfa engines (Vauxhall, Saab to name just two) is ridiculous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fiat Multipla anyone ?

Good idea in a bad body shell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana."

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The smart car

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By *ornyspiceCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

When we saw the new Citroën Cactus around town, I said why have they glued the rubber floor mats to the door

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)

No, it's Fiat owned. Built by Alfa Romeo in conjunction with Ferrari.

As an aside the number of cars on the road that are using the Fiat/Alfa engines (Vauxhall, Saab to name just two) is ridiculous."

To be fair, I did look after your post and it's a very nice car! I'd never buy one mainly because I'd lose my licence in a week. And I always liked moto

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By *ucsparkMan
over a year ago

dudley

"Fiat Multipla anyone ?

Good idea in a bad body shell

Agreed

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)

No, it's Fiat owned. Built by Alfa Romeo in conjunction with Ferrari.

As an aside the number of cars on the road that are using the Fiat/Alfa engines (Vauxhall, Saab to name just two) is ridiculous."

Yep but that's a GM engine and its crap the real Alfa V6 was a real gem

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug..."

Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

The ugliest car I always thought was one of those old 80's Volvo saloons with the high boot line.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

Other than made by fiat (Fix It Again Tomorrow)

No, it's Fiat owned. Built by Alfa Romeo in conjunction with Ferrari.

As an aside the number of cars on the road that are using the Fiat/Alfa engines (Vauxhall, Saab to name just two) is ridiculous.

Yep but that's a GM engine and its crap the real Alfa V6 was a real gem"

You're thinking of the post 2006 3.2 V6. The pre 2006 (known as the Busso) is the best V6 engine ever made. The Vauxhall unit, although based on it, is good but doesn't have the same character.

The 4-cylinder engines are all Fiat/Alfa. All modern cars with direct injection have Alfa to thank and are using their basic design and most flappy paddle gearboxes are based on the Alfa Selespeed system, intact the system in all Ferrari's IS the Alfa Selespeed.

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By *UNKIEMan
over a year ago

south east

And was more aerodynamic going in reverse (fact)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though."

They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.

They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.

If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.

They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.

They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.

If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one."

Not on face book, yep you are right 3.2 6 speed, ti top spec, I think there was talk about a 3.5 GTV spec.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.

They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.

They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.

If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one.

Not on face book, yep you are right 3.2 6 speed, ti top spec, I think there was talk about a 3.5 GTV spec."

They never built a 3.5, there's a company called Autodelta that will bore the 3.2 out to 3.5 or even 3.8 though. They'll even fit a supercharger!

As for hunting down the 166. Search out either Italia-Autoparts (speak to Neil) or Autolusso (speak to Ned). If anyone can track you one down its them.

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.

They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.

They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.

If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one.

Not on face book, yep you are right 3.2 6 speed, ti top spec, I think there was talk about a 3.5 GTV spec.

They never built a 3.5, there's a company called Autodelta that will bore the 3.2 out to 3.5 or even 3.8 though. They'll even fit a supercharger!

As for hunting down the 166. Search out either Italia-Autoparts (speak to Neil) or Autolusso (speak to Ned). If anyone can track you one down its them."

Ta I will, bit long on cars at the moment I have a few old cars all for everyday use when they are working, and recently got as Lancia Delta 1.6 gt ie, 18,000 miles from new its a lovely car to drive and very original. but locked up for the winter now.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"Citroën Cactus. What were they thinking?"

They look like they have car mats taped to the outside

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol). "
also known as the "allaggro" did you know they were banned from the mersey tunnel as if they broke down they could not be towed for fear of the chassis snapping in the middle

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By *uyfromchiMan
over a year ago

CHICHESTER

Juke designed by stevie wonder

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Austin Allegro, often refered to as looking like a pig on wheels and comes in the lovely colour options of white ( which are all rusted now) brown, beige or yellow (shit colours for a shit car, lol). also known as the "allaggro" did you know they were banned from the mersey tunnel as if they broke down they could not be towed for fear of the chassis snapping in the middle

My brother (Mr T) had the estate version, it was borrowed for an episode of Sorry, the engine sized shortly afterwards.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.

They didn't make a 3.5 you're thinking of the 3.2.

They're pretty rare and a lot of people hang on to them now because you get a whole lot of car for very little money.

If you have Facebook search for the group 'Alfabook'... We'll find you one.

Not on face book, yep you are right 3.2 6 speed, ti top spec, I think there was talk about a 3.5 GTV spec.

They never built a 3.5, there's a company called Autodelta that will bore the 3.2 out to 3.5 or even 3.8 though. They'll even fit a supercharger!

As for hunting down the 166. Search out either Italia-Autoparts (speak to Neil) or Autolusso (speak to Ned). If anyone can track you one down its them.

I had a Delta Integrale for a while. I loved that car, it was a complete animal. One of the cars I wish I'd never sold.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep,Nissan Juke is an ugly,largely pointless car. The BMW X6 is just pointless,full stop.

But can any car top the Ssangyong Rexton (Lego-brick body version) for brutish ugliness?

I'll have a think.

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By *otty69Couple
over a year ago

bedford

Fiat multiple. .. porsche cayenne.

. Ford Scorpio they were ugly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I had a Delta Integrale for a while. I loved that car, it was a complete animal. One of the cars I wish I'd never sold."

Yes!

My dad used to drive a Delta - beautiful car,handled so well. We lived by the sea,though,and they loved nothing better than to rust in the best of conditions,so,it's now a pile of browny-orange flakes somewhere.

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over a year ago

" I had a Delta Integrale for a while. I loved that car, it was a complete animal. One of the cars I wish I'd never sold.

Yes!

They definitely need their Waxoil every winter...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Citroen cactus

Nissan Cube....it's not even symmetrical!

Nissan Leaf - my dads got one and they are awful

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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago

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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug..."

Lost count how many I've had . All started with a Alfa sud back in the day . Would have another one tomorrow . Best balanced car I have ever driven , and that's comin from someone that has a Lancia delta integrale in the garage . Never had one that has left me stranded at the side of the road ether . Have driven them to the south of Italy many times without any problems . Currently driving a 159 ti . Love it . Best looking saloon on the road today ( biased I know )

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too)."

From the wing mirror back it looks very much like the bm 4 gran coupe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A friend of mine dhiwed me pic of a 'new'FORD CAPRI the other day....verrrrrry sexy

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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !! "

Nearly as lovely as our red Brera? With an ALF4 reg to boot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say."

What more is there to say?! I'll tell you, Fiat multipla. That's what. Like a luke warm bucket of puke.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nissan juke...bad joke...! Ugly...daft..!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !! "

MMMM I drive a 159 ti too, in black - best-looking version of the best-looking car on the road (new Giulia included, from what I've seen so far). What engine does your have? mine's the 1750 tbi

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've owned 2 of the uglier ones... Renault 4 (2cv rip off, ugly as sin but actually awesome fun)

And a Ford Orion... Horrible all round

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Citroën Cactus. What were they thinking?"

It looks like they stuck an ugly brown quilt on the outside and then stuck some plastic on top.

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

Or as a really broad Daarzet speaking school mate said when his brother was given one to do his "repping" "Our nimshy`s got an Haustin Blob!"

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By *otsoSnowWhiteWoman
over a year ago

My Ice Castle! South Wales

"Fiat Multipla anyone ?

Good idea in a bad body shell

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By *otsoSnowWhiteWoman
over a year ago

My Ice Castle! South Wales

Citroën Cactus looks like a lego car

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"A friend of mine dhiwed me pic of a 'new'FORD CAPRI the other day....verrrrrry sexy"
just seen a lovely mk2 1.3 Capri outside tesco white with a black vinyl roof and rostyle wheels

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh! Oh!

Walter White's car in Breaking Bad... No idea what it is, but fuck me that's one sorry looking car

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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago

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I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!

MMMM I drive a 159 ti too, in black - best-looking version of the best-looking car on the road (new Giulia included, from what I've seen so far). What engine does your have? mine's the 1750 tbi

Mines a 2.4 jtd in red had it all remapped , goes like stink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You are far too young to remember them.

I, on the other hand, learned to drive in one. It was bright blue

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Skoda Fabia is a bit of a munter to be honest.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pt cruiser...

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By *ohnaronMan
over a year ago

london

Meganne couldnt the elephant find something more comfortable to sit on?

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

Kia Soul

Porsche Panamera

Range Rover Evoque

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think Nissan have the sole rites on making ugly cars - Micra, Note, Juke, Quashki - got to be the ugliest range of cars on the road.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ford were guilty of a few munters!

Scorpio

Probe

Mk2 mondeo

Vauxhall

Sintra

Agila

Most Nissans

Peugeot

407

Jeez! I could go on all night.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh, nearly forgot the Toyota Previa! Yeeeeuuuuch!

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By *ormerWelshcouple2020Man
over a year ago

Stourbridge

I had a Lancia Beta coupe, less said the better- and a Lancia Dedra works car that was a rocket ship but fell apart from new. The upholstery was like draylon velvet and the petrol tank leaked into the rear of the car and made me feel sick.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The smart car"

How dare you say Smart car? I owned one for 5 years. Was a great little car

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Multipla gets my vote. What where they thinking.

Also the frog eyed looking Ford Granada of the late 90s was a sight for sore eyes

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

You are far too young to remember them.

I, on the other hand, learned to drive in one. It was bright blue

Unfortunatley i do remember them as my dad had one. I hated going in it.

The Austin Princess was also very ugly, just looked like a door wedge from the side view.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Citroën Cactus. What were they thinking?"

Must have been a bit of a prick who came up with that name!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who steals ugly cars though? Is there hideousness reflected in their insurance costs?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really want to know what goes on in the design departments of Nissan

Oh one hand we have the Nissan Cube....

The other the skyline GTR

And who thought putting a 540bhp engine in the Nissan Juke was a good idea! Google juke-R

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

"I really want to know what goes on in the design departments of Nissan

Oh one hand we have the Nissan Cube....

The other the skyline GTR

And who thought putting a 540bhp engine in the Nissan Juke was a good idea! Google juke-R

The cube section of nissan all used to work for Austin.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

It's like you're all talking some foreign language

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By *ary baileyCouple
over a year ago

basildon

Wind. Think nissan lol. Agree with cube as well lol. Chopped roof style land rovers and bmws. New land rover convertable.

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

I take exception to your comments sir. We had an antique gold (official name), Austin allegro. We actually owned the car for a good many years and not once did it let us down. It always started first time no matter what the weather or how long it had been left standing and ut was also pretty nifty down the motorway xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's like you're all talking some foreign language"

If its got 4 wheels, 4 doors, a roof and a radio, I'm happy.

I wouldn't want another red car though.

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By *entaur_UKMan
over a year ago

Cannock

Antique Gold, is that another shade of crap colour? Complete opposite story with the one my dad had, bits of the interior would just randomly fall apart, build quality was awful, sunroof leaked in, top speed was probably 70mph down a steep hill with a strong wind behind it.

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

Well we got a good one, did London to south wales once in 1hour xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Didn't the Allegro have a square steering wheel?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!

MMMM I drive a 159 ti too, in black - best-looking version of the best-looking car on the road (new Giulia included, from what I've seen so far). What engine does your have? mine's the 1750 tbi

Mines a 2.4 jtd in red had it all remapped , goes like stink

Mines a GT Blackline 1.9 JTDm.

Remapped to 210bhp and almost 400lbs of torque. No EGR valve or swirl flaps. Solid mass flywheel conversion, Kevlar clutch, bigger 19-row oil cooler and 330mm Brembo brake conversion. Goes like a bat outa hell and still gives me over 50mpg.

Next up is coilovers, Eibach anti-roll bar, poly-bushes all round, a hybrid turbo, bigger injectors, exhaust with downpipes and reworked oil breather system with scavenger to keep oil vapour away from the turbo and induction pipework.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The 4x4 porsche or even worse the four door porsche. Looks like a stretched 911. why would you hand money over. They're revolting.

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

The Nissan Duke......what an ugly car...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All 4x4s except the defender are dog ugly.

Most Japanese/ Korean are not ugly but charmless.

Citroens seem to be either very nice or very ugly with no middle ground whereas as Ford's seem to be all middle ground with no ugly or pretty ones.

Personally I've always liked 70s classics so maybe my taste is weird but ive got this thing for a 75/76 Citroen ds safari

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fiat multipla,looks like one of those goldfish with the bumpy head.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !! "

I still lust after a good Sud, but now I have the Delta happy. After a boozy lunch a while ago with a friend who had a sud, he said his then gf had a Peugeot 205 gti 1.9 a much better car, via Ebay 1 hour later I had bought one for £2000, un seen. It was fantastic and scary, had it for two yrs and sold it in an attempt to hang on to my licence.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

just had to google - looks like theyve raided the stores and seen what bits they can stick on and use up - not a fan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wasn't the worst but my first car was a Hillman Avenger, 2 tone blue(but only cos some of the panels were from another car)..think I paid about £50 for it in 1987. Later went on to sell for more than that,and off it went banger racing. . It died ,I watched it

Her

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!

There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.

I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though...

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

Anything made by TATA

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

To me most modern cars, as they all look the same.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anything made by TATA"

Jaguar/Land Rover/Aston Martin?

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By *uper GranWoman
over a year ago

Lichfield

The modern jaguars are pretty ugly but the drivers tend to match them same goes for small vauxhalls

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By *isdirtygirlCouple
over a year ago

somewhere out there

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though."

The 166 was a missed opportunity for Alfa. I love them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"just had to google - looks like theyve raided the stores and seen what bits they can stick on and use up - not a fan "

which car ?

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.

The 166 was a missed opportunity for Alfa. I love them."

You have good taste DG lets talk dirty (car talk) when we meet.

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

Hi, on a serious note, I cant contact you directly, but I have been on the hunt in the past for a face lift 166 3.5 if you know of one, would have to be the best though.

The 166 was a missed opportunity for Alfa. I love them."

The facelift model was particularly lovely and a great car to boot.

The pre-facelift cars were an acquired taste in the looks department.

They are great cars but the crap reputation Alfa gained in the late 70's hasn't shifted even though they're on par, reliability wise, with most German marques (often better) nowadays.

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

"Didn't the Allegro have a square steering wheel?

They did for a while. Think they went to the traditional round ones eventually

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fiat multipla. What even is that?

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

"Didn't the Allegro have a square steering wheel?

First ones did. Got dropped quite quickly! Can`t think why!

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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago

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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!

There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.

I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though..."

Arrrrr !!! Those front break pads !! You need three hands to change them and then your going to lose most of the skin on your arms . If I remember correctly the good old Haynes manual told you to take the engine and gearbox out to change them . I had 4 suds , last one being the green clover leaf , had a sprint also , so had plenty of prattice changing front break pads

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!

There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.

I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though...

Inboard brakes are fantastic for handling but a pain in the arse for changing. At least with the engine out you can change the belts with ease on that glorious Boxer engine.

I'd love a 1970's GTA...

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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago

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"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!

There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.

I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though...

Inboard brakes are fantastic for handling but a pain in the arse for changing. At least with the engine out you can change the belts with ease on that glorious Boxer engine

I'd love a 1970's GTA..."

Alfa's hey , they really get under your skin , in a good way I might add . There is not much to chose from at the moment though so I will stick with my 159 . Won't be buying a diesel again though , love the power and the torque it has but to many things to go wrong , when they do its not cheap plus I don't understand them like a petrol engine .

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over a year ago

"Didn't the Allegro have a square steering wheel?

They did for a while. Think they went to the traditional round ones eventually

Really? Never knew that. Why did British Leyland go bust?

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over a year ago

"Didn't the Allegro have a square steering wheel?

They did for a while. Think they went to the traditional round ones eventually

Really? Never knew that. Why did British Leyland go bust?"

Answer, its a very long book about a very troubled time, when sadly we had the real talent and passion to design and build really good cars.

Anyway look at our F1 and top end performance car industry in the UK now, not bad, even if a lot of it doesn't turn a profit.

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over a year ago

"The MK2 Renault Megane was an utter munter of a car... What were they thinking with that rear end?

On the flip side, has anyone seen the new Alfa Giulia QV?

Oh my word it's stunning (Ferrari twin turbo V6 under the bonnet too).

agree there, Italian, what more is there to say.

I'm somewhat biased...

Me too and not wishing to turn the forum into top gear, nr on all the best looking cars for the past 50 yrs have been Italian, ( but I do also have a passion for 50's 60's and 70's Americana.

I'm currently on my 5th Alfa. I have the bug...

think you might think I have the bug to ....... I have , since about 1987 !!

There's a few good Sud's about .I have a friend who's just done a full bare metal restoration on one. Absolutely stunning car.

I still don't fancy changing the front brakes though...

Inboard brakes are fantastic for handling but a pain in the arse for changing. At least with the engine out you can change the belts with ease on that glorious Boxer engine

I'd love a 1970's GTA...

The Brera is a great car let down by things like the GM (M32) gearbox and crap lower wishbone bushes. A few tweeks, like fitting polyurethane bushes, transforms the dynamics. The best solution for the gearbox is to fit the F40 from the 2.4.

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