ProgRocker Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I was having a think recently about the models that went out of production in the last 15/20 years, of which I was disappointed were never replaced. In the UK market at least. Here are some of my favourites... 1. Honda Prelude: 2 door coupé as cool as fk and appeals to all ages of drivers. 2. Audi A2: Aluminium body panels, slippery aerodynamics in a mini-MPV package. I thought Audi were on to a sure winner here. 3. Hyundai Coupé: The Genesis Coupé replaced it in other markets but sadly not sold in the UK 4. Ford Scorpio: Seemingly not replaced as the Germans were dominating the executive car market 5. Mitsubishi Galant: Drop dead sexy styling but woefully unappreciated. Probably no longer sold here for the same reason as above. 6. Nissan 200 SX: Don't know why...would have thought that RWD would have been a hit. Have British buyers fallen out of love with coupés like the Prelude and Hyundai Coupé? 7. Mazda MX-6: Less than a headache to own than an RX-7 I would have thought. 8. Mazda MX-3: Interesting small V6 engine too wierd for some? 9. Fiat Marea: Fiat are more revered for their small cars. Perhaps never properly replaced as saloons have fallen out of favour in the UK. The 'Weekend' estate lives on as the new Tipo wagon. 10. Volvo C30: More hatchback than coupé but very pretty so I really don't understand why this was never replaced. FakeConcern, NorfolkNWeigh, Aston Martin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 The A2 is a very interesting car,but I don't think it made any money.The quality wasn't that great ProgRocker and warren t claim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Capri, the abortions that were the probe and Cougar were too shite to even contemplate as replacements. MGB GT adw1977, fordperv, danthecapriman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dupart Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 For me: Triumph 2000/2500 mk2 Austin 3 litre Saab 9000 (9-5 wasn't really a replacement) Toyota Celica Vince70 and ProgRocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Reliable Peugeots ShiteRider, Partridge, Aston Martin and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 The Anglia (a little longer out of production than stated), such a quirky looking, little beautiful thing, I could only imagine the abortion they would make now The Reverend Bluejeans, Vince70 and Tamworthbay 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Deffo agree on the prelude and the a2 .For a while you could buy a prelude a legend coupe and an accord coupe all at the same time iirc. Madness really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Capri, the abortions that were the probe and Cougar were too shite to even contemplate as replacements. MGB GTI disagree. As a Probe owner the biggest issue is that fucking Ford badge. Forget the badge and treat it as any other Jap car and it's a perfectly capable and decent car. I've used mine daily for the last few weeks and they aren't a bad motor at all. Consider it outside of being a Capri replacement they are a decent car. The Cougar is a pile of shit however. The Reverend Bluejeans and Partridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I disagree. As a Probe owner the biggest issue is that fucking Ford badge. Forget the badge and treat it as any other Jap car and it's a perfectly capable and decent car. I've used mine daily for the last few weeks and they aren't a bad motor at all.Consider it outside of being a Capri replacement they are a decent car. The Cougar is a pile of shit however. I had the displeasure of helping a mate with working on one on many occasions, Comparing it to the likes of Celicas make it look even worse to me. But on the plus side, their lack of popularity means they are stupidly cheap when they do come up for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I had the displeasure of helping a mate with working on one on many occasions, Comparing it to the likes of Celicas make it look even worse to me. But on the plus side, their lack of popularity means they are stupidly cheap when they do come up for sale.I've never had to work on mine ...yet ...but yes the engine bay is tight. In comparison though my Prelude (4th gen 2.0 auto) which is 5 years older than the Probe (2.5 24v manual) is a much nicer car to drive than the Probe and very easy to work on. ProgRocker and Dirk Diggler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I've never had to work on mine ...yet ...but yes the engine bay is tight. In comparison though my Prelude (4th gen 2.0 auto) which is 5 years older than the Probe (2.5 24v manual) is a much nicer car to drive than the Probe and very easy to work on. Fingers crossed it remains reliable, it was tight but the main issue was that it just seemed badly designed. Jobs that looked like a morning always seemed to take a day as there would be a couple of inaccessible bolts. Parts were also a problem, but that’s not the cars fault. It also seemed very cheap inside, built to a price I guess. He got it from about three years old and kept it for a good few years. I can’t remember what killed it in the end but it was either we couldn’t get the parts or couldn’t be arsed to do it. Yours does look good in black though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 vauxhall calibra then a few years later..... vauxhall vx220. and finally vauxhall omega in all 3 cases i suspect the badges on the back had lots to do with their demise. and the fact that big cars like the omega are now as popular as diptheria or polio..... a shame as ther were to me, the only properly "asperational" models that GM-europe had come up with in many years. ProgRocker, Brodders and Paul Dupart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfamale Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Bit modern but the Alfa Romeo Brera. I loved that car and have my fingers crossed they will do a coupe version of the Guilia stillOrange, ProgRocker and Skizzer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Capri, the abortions that were the probe and Cougar were too shite to even contemplate as replacements. The Cougar was not a sports car - It was a tourer. It was designed to be filled with fuel and luggage then bugger off to the south of France for a weekend. The Capri was somewhere between sports and touring. I have no idea what the Probe was supposed to be. For me: Triumph 2000/2500 mk2 'Replaced' by the Rover SD1 in some BL rationalisation plan so I believe. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Haven't encountered a Probe in 20 years but they seemed crap then, regardless of the badge. I remember calipers seizing, distributors failing and interiors falling apart. Seem to remember electric window mechanisms scratching the glass too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 The Cougar was not a sports car - It was a tourer. It was designed to be filled with fuel and luggage then bugger off to the south of France for a weekend. The Capri was somewhere between sports and touring. I have no idea what the Probe was supposed to be. 'Replaced' by the Rover SD1 in some BL rationalisation plan so I believe.Agree on the Cougar, but that isn’t how it was marketed, somewhat laughable but not the first time that has applied to marketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timolloyd Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Is the Vignale range not the belated successor to the Scorpio? Pumped up luxury version of the lesser platforms? Nicola H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Is the Vignale range not the belated successor to the Scorpio? Pumped up luxury version of the lesser platforms? I think of it more as a Mondeo 1600E timolloyd, NorfolkNWeigh and alcyonecorporation 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I agree with Volvo C30 in OP and would consider getting one if I saw a nice low mileage T5 in black for sale.My current car is a Citroen C4 VTS (that's the Coupe 3 door shape with warm hatch spec). Citroen didn't cash in on the WRC success of this car with Sebastien Loeb driving (OK did the Loeb Ltd edition, but just a trim level not hot hatch) and never replaced it when the new C4 came out. Some said that the DS4 was meant to do the job, but just too ordinary and SUV like to be a proper replacement. My C4 VTS Sebastien Loeb's C4 VTS Aston Martin, ProgRocker and 155V6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Seem to remember electric window mechanisms scratching the glass too.You remember correct....my passenger window is quite scratched which I believe is as a result of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 For me: Triumph 2000/2500 mk2 Austin 3 litre Saab 9000 (9-5 wasn't really a replacement) Toyota CelicaSeemed to me the GT86 should have been a Celica. Paul Dupart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 kinda thought Supra had a better ring to it, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Checker CabFX4Routemaster'trelleCJ5405 - oh, wait... mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 The first post is a good list. I’d add: Saab Sonnet Volvo 480 Opel Monza - and the big hatchback coupe / shooting brake as a genre Alfa Romeo Brera / GTV / Spider / Sud Sprint / GT Junior - what no Alfa coupe? A dog ugly SUV instead? Get in the sea Lamborghini LM003 - now THERE’S a fucking school run 4x4 for you Paul Dupart, Stanky and ProgRocker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 The first post is a good list. I’d add: Saab Sonnet Volvo 480 Opel Monza - and the big hatchback coupe / shooting brake as a genre Alfa Romeo Brera / GTV / Spider / Sud Sprint / GT Junior - what no Alfa coupe? A dog ugly SUV instead? Get in the sea Lamborghini LM003 - now THERE’S a fucking school run 4x4 for youNice list (especially Alfasud), but In my opinion the C30 is a replacement for the 480. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Fiat coupé Ford Puma Where people once wanted svelte coupés, now they want bloated soft roaders.People are dicks. Skizzer, Laseraligningfoofooflanges, Dirk Diggler and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 All outwith 15 or 20 years, but - Sunbeam Rapier fastback (a 2-door fastback based on the Chrysler Alpine may have been interesting)Hillman ImpBedford CFGranada coupeA fibreglass 'Scimitar' of some sort Paul Dupart and ProgRocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Nice list (especially Alfasud), but In my opinion the C30 is a replacement for the 480.Yeah, I guess. But the C30 is a lot less sleek. FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I passed a Mk4 Mondeo saloon so I dispute that the Scorpio wasn’t replaced. It was fucking enormous! And hideous so I can’t see how there’s not the logical successor there. warren t claim and ProgRocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Why oh why don't they make 3 door estates anymore? Stick your "Mario Bros Plumbers" signs in the big side windows during the week. Then quickly convert back to a car for that hot date or to sign on. P.S. the Audi A2 is alive and well: Asimo, Dick Longbridge, inconsistant and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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