The $7,000 car from China

[Mega]

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11011262...aled-for-china

A re-skinned Cruze with a Brit designed 1500 cc 4 cyinder engine. This engine is new design & a friend with conections to MG tells me he seen a direct injection head for it. I hear from other sources that they already got a mild hybrid set up running & ready for production & this engine is being tested running HCCI (makes the engine up like a diesel under low loads).

In short a modern MANY MPG car for little cash is a coming.
Mike

[shiny!]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

As the owner of a cheaply made Chinese scooter, I have my doubts about the reliability and longevity of a cheap anything coming out of China. But maybe like Japan, their quality will improve over time. I'm old enough to remember when "Made in Japan" was a synonym for "junk".

[ltullos]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

Mike, you missed the much better story on this site!

[Mega]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

They bought up MG Rover & GM...........most of the parts used in 90% of cars come from them anyway...........i suspect your find a leap in build Q!
Mike

[Mega]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

My Ex Jag

[Mega]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/11...-meets-up.html

Lambos are too WIDE for UK roads, anything over 1900mm is too much..........an Audi RS4 is fine, might be able to make this Audi fit @ 1850 ish.
Mike

[Mega]

Re: The $7,000 car from China



Miss her, but a very good offer & i didn't have the time.
Mike

[ThePythonicCow]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

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Your last two attachments, 3682 and 3683, are "invalid" for me. This seems to be a common problem with attachments; I have no clue what's causing it, and I have not been able to reproduce the failure myself.

[touchring]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

As the owner of a cheaply made Chinese scooter, I have my doubts about the reliability and longevity of a cheap anything coming out of China. But maybe like Japan, their quality will improve over time. I'm old enough to remember when "Made in Japan" was a synonym for "junk".

ya, but this is a GM car mind you. ;)

[mliu_01]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

The real question is: Is $7000 worth this car?

My answer: No, Hell No.

[Mega]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

It works for me, but its not unknown on this site...........both were photos of my Jag.
Mike

[shiny!]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

Your last two attachments, 3682 and 3683, are "invalid" for me. This seems to be a common problem with attachments; I have no clue what's causing it, and I have not been able to reproduce the failure myself.

I get the same "invalid" error, too.

[Mega]

Re: The $7,000 car from China

Sadly your not going to see my Ex Jag.......which is a shame.
Mike