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Cars We Don't Get to Drive in Singapore


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This thread is for sharing of car model not available in Singapore. It is not necessary that the car must be something exotic, very rare or for that matter, cost you an arm and leg (well, every car here cost us an arm and leg already...)

 

I still remembered in the early 90s (during the pre-internet era), when I made my first overseas trip to Europe, I was like a mountain tortoise, staring at every car model on the street, and spending half of my photo films shooting nothing but just "rare" cars that I have never seen in Singapore, hahaha  [grin]  [dizzy]  [dizzy]

 

OK, let me start the ball rolling, and these few are high on my list (and many more to come)...

 

BMW X1 LWB. I am a sucker for LWB model, as the additional leg room in the rear make the car feel a class high than standard wheelbase model.

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BMW 5 Series LWB. Who will need a 7 Series if we can have this model...

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3rd Generation Honda Accord (JDM). I am also a fan of pop up headlight...

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Honda Odyssey (USDM). This make it a very good competitor to the Alphard and like...

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Kia Grand Carnival. Another great looking full size MPV...

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2018 Buick Enclave Avenir. A direct competitor to the highly acclaimed Mazda CX9... 

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Of course, there will also be something that I am thankful we don't have it here...

 

Honda Amaze. Doesn't it look like a smashed up City or something like that?

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Toyota Calya. A moving milo tin...

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Tata Nano. The world cheapest car that trade your life for $$$...

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I will stay far far from MIC BMW.

 

The quality is lower than Malaysia SKD.

It depends on whether a model is ment for export. BMW wont screw their brand name by selling bad quality cars to the world. It is like iphone, no one talks about iphone being made in China.
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And here are another 3 model that I like, for it practicality (space).

 

Jaguar XF Sportbrake. A very handsome and well built estate...

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VW Passat (NMS). This is LWB version of what we had in Singapore, and a tad wider too.

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Chrysler Pacifica. A true full size MPV, providing ample space even when all seats are in position...

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It depends on whether a model is ment for export. BMW wont screw their brand name by selling bad quality cars to the world. It is like iphone, no one talks about iphone being made in China.

 

I sat in F10 520 which has only 4 airbag.  What's your thought?

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Toyota Crown Althele. Seen those in Japan, very premium and full features packed. My guess is Borneo not bringing in as it may affect its Lexus sales.

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I have to admit that I am not a fan of small convertible (especially after driven the 2nd generation MX-5), but I somewhat find this MX-5 based Fiat Abarth 124 Spider kind of seductive... Sign of mid life crisis?

 

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Tata Nano. The world cheapest car that trade your life for $$$...

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Drove a nano before in Ahmedabad.. Pretty much similar feel as the Chery QQ.

 

1 kick to the door can dislodge it.

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