Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's" ( Archived) (24)

Jan 10, 2008 6:17 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
NEW DELHI - For millions of people in the developing world, Tata Motor’s new $2,500 four-door subcompact — the world’s cheapest car — may yield a transportation revolution with as great an impact as Henry Ford’s Model T, which rolled off an assembly line one century ago.

The potential impact of Tata’s Nano has given environmentalists nightmares, with visions of the tiny cars clogging India’s already-choked roads and collectively spewing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the air.

Industry analysts, however, say the car may soon deliver to India and the rest of the developing world unprecedented mobility.
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Jan 10, 2008 6:20 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
curlywolf
curlywolfcurlywolfmontreal, Quebec Canada402 Threads 7,052 Posts
You have such a way with wordsrolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing wave
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Jan 10, 2008 6:20 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
Dknew
DknewDknewBarrington, New Hampshire USA262 Threads 10 Polls 7,077 Posts
Damn it Indy I thought you were talking about something else frustrated rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Jan 10, 2008 6:20 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
Hey.... I'm just trying to lighten the atmosphere (. .) rolling on the floor laughing
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Jan 10, 2008 6:22 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
rwantin
rwantinrwantinRoyal Oak, Michigan USA17 Threads 8,924 Posts
There's a great So Cal marketing ploy here. $2500 has GOT to be cheaper than a Newport Beach cosmetic surgeon...
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Jan 10, 2008 6:25 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
roseofsharon
roseofsharonroseofsharonmanchester, Hampshire, England UK60 Threads 3 Polls 8,699 Posts
Yes, Indy.... I heard about this on the radio today. The founder ws interviewed. There had been some discord because it was believed it was contributing further to the pollution problem.

Quite frankly... I can't see it. I mean, those buying the car would not be buying it when otherwise they would NOT be buying a car, i.e. just for the sake of it, would they? In fact, they would probably be buying a car anyway but INSTEAD of a huge gas-guzzler..... therefore, actually helping the "green" situation??

Just a thought?? dunno
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Jan 10, 2008 6:28 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
Just another way to keep a developing country with aspirations down. If it gets 50 mpg...it probably produces less emissions than an SUV getting 10 mpg. JMO~ (. .) They have as much right to drive automobiles as anyone... I applaud the company, personally.
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Jan 10, 2008 6:41 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
shipoker55
shipoker55shipoker55St. Petersburg, Florida USA211 Threads 2 Polls 9,362 Posts
I don't normally pay more than $100.00!!dancing
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Jan 10, 2008 6:44 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
Go to the east side of Indianapolis.... You'll save $ (so I hear). laugh
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Jan 10, 2008 8:41 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
rwantin
rwantinrwantinRoyal Oak, Michigan USA17 Threads 8,924 Posts
Interestingly, sometime this year, Tata will probably own Jaguar cool
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Jan 10, 2008 9:19 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
Check it out Robert. It's a rather funny looking little car........but I'm sure it's functional. The tires look like they could fit on a Toro grin
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Jan 10, 2008 9:22 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
rwantin
rwantinrwantinRoyal Oak, Michigan USA17 Threads 8,924 Posts
It's a riot, to be sure. It will be snapped up like crazy in emerging markets. At 33 hp, it makes less horsepower than my bikes. grin
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Jan 10, 2008 9:23 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
It's on msnbc website. Hey, you may want to trade in one of your 3 bikes! (and get cash back) laugh
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Jan 10, 2008 9:28 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
rwantin
rwantinrwantinRoyal Oak, Michigan USA17 Threads 8,924 Posts
A number of Chinese makes will be at the Detroit show. Their press events should be interesting...uh oh
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Jan 10, 2008 9:29 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
If you get in it, just make sure you can get back out....it sure looks cozy.... laugh
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Jan 10, 2008 9:42 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
yoursuperman
yoursupermanyoursupermanLynchburg, Virginia USA34 Threads 3 Polls 838 Posts
I wonder what kind options you can get with it confused
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Jan 10, 2008 9:44 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
rwantin
rwantinrwantinRoyal Oak, Michigan USA17 Threads 8,924 Posts
I think brakes go for $150...uh oh
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Jan 10, 2008 9:47 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
CuspofMagic
CuspofMagicCuspofMagiclight, South Australia Australia278 Threads 7,904 Posts
yes
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Jan 10, 2008 9:47 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
yoursuperman
yoursupermanyoursupermanLynchburg, Virginia USA34 Threads 3 Polls 838 Posts
I looked at the picture , it looks like Snoopy!conversing
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Jan 10, 2008 10:01 PM CST Would you pay $5,000 for a set of "Tata's"
yoursuperman
yoursupermanyoursupermanLynchburg, Virginia USA34 Threads 3 Polls 838 Posts
Suzuki Motor Corp, facing growing threats to its 50 per cent share of India's car market, may cut the price of its cheapest car in the country to counter Tata Motor's proposed 1,00,000 rupee ($2,500) car.
This will be interesting as for the days to come for all manufatures.
Maybe I can get that Transformer camaro I want for 2500.00 weeeeeehead banger
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