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Missy Charm

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Different from, and yet similar to, the 'Cars you didn't know existed' discussion.

Every so often you'll come across a reference to some model or special edition or oddity that you were perfectly aware of in period, but have subsequently forgotten about entirely.  Seeing said reference will jog the memory, and then you'll forget about it again!  Let's collect examples, starting with the Nissan Almera Tino:

Used Nissan Almera Tino Cars For Sale | AutoTrader UK

In production until 2006, apparently, but entirely forgotten by me until today!  

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4 minutes ago, Missy Charm said:

Different from, and yet similar to, the 'Cars you didn't know existed' discussion.

Every so often you'll come across a reference to some model or special edition or oddity that you were perfectly aware of in period, but have subsequently forgotten about entirely.  Seeing said reference will jog the memory, and then you'll forget about it again!  Let's collect examples, starting with the Nissan Almera Tino:

Used Nissan Almera Tino Cars For Sale | AutoTrader UK

In production until 2006, apparently, but entirely forgotten by me until today!  

My gran loved hers - she had a 1.8 SE in this grey, 05 plate. Replaced by a trio of Notes.

My entry for this would be the Fiat Idea, I only remembered this was a thing because of the recent Furious Driving video!

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1 hour ago, Missy Charm said:

Different from, and yet similar to, the 'Cars you didn't know existed' discussion.

Every so often you'll come across a reference to some model or special edition or oddity that you were perfectly aware of in period, but have subsequently forgotten about entirely.  Seeing said reference will jog the memory, and then you'll forget about it again!  Let's collect examples, starting with the Nissan Almera Tino:

Used Nissan Almera Tino Cars For Sale | AutoTrader UK

In production until 2006, apparently, but entirely forgotten by me until today!  

My sister had one, also replaced by a Note that threw an EML today. Thanks, you reminded to pick up my code reader from the very site I'm at now!

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Let's throw another Nissan in the mix - I think most people would walk straight past the generation of Pathfinder (mid-00s to early 10s) we got in the UK and just assume it was one of the few Navaras that hasn't split in half already with a Truckman top.

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2 minutes ago, Soundwave said:

Another entry for Fiat... the Croma. No, not the Type Four platform car from the 80s, this weird blobby estate thing from the early 2000s...

https://www.retromotor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Fiat_Croma_01.jpg

As apparently driven by Michael Schumacher back in the day. I tried unsuccessfully to win one of these near me on an Ebay auction.

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Daihatsu Materia... a shame this didn't do well, actually quite a funky looking little thing. Might have been popular with younger drivers if it hadn't shared a badge with your grandma's Charade.

https://parkers-images.bauersecure.com/wp-images/20793/cut-out/930x620/materia.jpg

 

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2 hours ago, Missy Charm said:

Different from, and yet similar to, the 'Cars you didn't know existed' discussion.

Every so often you'll come across a reference to some model or special edition or oddity that you were perfectly aware of in period, but have subsequently forgotten about entirely.  Seeing said reference will jog the memory, and then you'll forget about it again!  Let's collect examples, starting with the Nissan Almera Tino:

Used Nissan Almera Tino Cars For Sale | AutoTrader UK

In production until 2006, apparently, but entirely forgotten by me until today!  

 

2 hours ago, sierraman said:

The Tino was rightfully forgotten, it was utterly dreadful, as forgettable as as four pints and a Mogodon. 

when i got with the missus she had one, 1.8cc and it was terrible.. wasnt quick and getting parts was terrible and too many varients

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2 hours ago, greengartside said:

My contribution - the wonderful Hyundai Matrix. Largely snubbed and forgotten about due to it’s apparent lack of attractive styling, they are a competent and useful little car.

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There's a facelifted one too that I'm not sure how to feel about. Imagine a Daewoo Tacuma and the Ford Fusion were both stuck in a microwave... yep, that's the end result.

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I actually have a theory that all mid-size Fiats have some kind of curse upon their lineage that dooms them all to be forgotten. The 80s/90s Tipo and Tempra, the Bravo/Brava/Marea, the Stilo, the Bravo again, and although the current Tipo is a reasonable seller, I suspect in time it will go in the same direction.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Fiat_tipo_f.jpg

https://parkers-images.bauersecure.com/wp-images/21368/cut-out/930x620/brava.jpg

https://images.clickdealer.co.uk/vehicles/4688/4688552/large1/106752956.jpg

https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X-WVjvBW--/f_auto,t_content-image-full-desktop@1/v1562253978/autoexpress/images/car_photo_479899.jpg

https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--X-WVjvBW--/f_auto,t_content-image-full-desktop@1/v1607691798/autoexpress/2020/12/Used%20Fiat%20Tipo-6.jpg

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1 hour ago, Soundwave said:

Another entry for Fiat... the Croma. No, not the Type Four platform car from the 80s, this weird blobby estate thing from the early 2000s...

https://www.retromotor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Fiat_Croma_01.jpg

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Fiat_Croma_rear_20080313.jpg/1200px-Fiat_Croma_rear_20080313.jpg

I used to work with someone who had one of those.  He was forever going on about how good it was, however he was also a right weirdo and not one whose opinions could be trusted.  The Croma shall remain a mystery to many and driven by few...

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