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Old 10-17-2012, 08:55 AM   #1
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Default Nano Tata headed to the US

$8+k and maybe 100mpg

India spec is only $3k

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveo...ratan/1633903/

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Old 10-17-2012, 08:59 AM   #2
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I don't think it will be a huge hit here, plus how are they gonna fix the fact that these things were designed for Indian safety regulations and pretty much explode if you slam the door too hard
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Old 10-17-2012, 10:35 AM   #3
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I don't think it will be a huge hit here, plus how are they gonna fix the fact that these things were designed for Indian safety regulations and pretty much explode if you slam the door too hard
May explain the $5k price difference..
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Old 10-17-2012, 11:16 AM   #4
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The target market (in the US) for this car is who?
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Old 10-17-2012, 11:37 AM   #5
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one word and you cannot deny it.....hipsters
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Old 10-17-2012, 12:46 PM   #6
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What are those, 12" wheels?

Looks like you could push it and tip it over. Center of Gravity fail.
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Old 10-17-2012, 12:59 PM   #7
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What are those, 12" wheels?

Looks like you could push it and tip it over. Center of Gravity fail.
Not if you throw a set of Daytons on that bitch!
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Old 10-17-2012, 02:05 PM   #8
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The target market (in the US) for this car is who?
Certainly not those with dyabeatis!

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Old 10-17-2012, 07:12 PM   #9
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The target market (in the US) for this car is who?
People like the word "tata"
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Old 10-17-2012, 07:34 PM   #10
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A tittie car? I'm sold!
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