Worlds Cheapest Car ($2500)

greg334

Veteran Expediter
You all know this is a great idea, let's go back to cheaper transportation in this country and produce something that is affordable and I can fold up to put into the tool locker of my truck. Maybe if they come here and set up shop, we can get some jobs going and people like me can afford a car again.

Also you know that Ford is Jaguar and Landrover and trhe leader for the bidding is the same who is producing that car, Tata Motors. It amazes me that first the Brits would allow this and second that it is the poor country of India that actually can buy something from big bad Ford.
 

RichM

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
I saw that thing on ABC News tonight. It will hold 4 people has a 33 HP engine,gets 50mpg and can do 60 mph. Wonder what it would be like to have a t/t with a 53 footer next to you.
 

LDB

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
You can learn all about it and customize your own on their website.

Tata 'NANO' - The People's Car from Tata Motors

I think it would be pretty scary on the interstate. For in city only it might be ok as a dirt cheap commuter. The deluxe model adds a/c, power locks and power windows but is still pretty plain. For a high school kid's car it might be ok too.
 

Falligator

Expert Expediter
I seen a couple of those in Canada. I'd hate to be in an accident in one of those things....especially with a semi. I'd be toast.
 

highway star

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
Wonder what it would be like to have a t/t with a 53 footer next to you.

Think Smart Car. I've seen one being tailgated by a semi on the 401 and it's a scary sight.

If I had more than one Tata, would people tell me I have great Tata's?
 

LDB

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
The Smart car is incredibly strong for it's size. It would probably do better in crash tests than many large cars. That said, no car is going to do well against a truck but I'd rather be in a Smart than many others. I don't get the same feeling looking at this car.
 

60MPH

Expert Expediter
Highway star it depends on which model of Tata's you have. I prefer the DD's "Double Deluxe" model:D:D
 
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