Unusual or Rare Cars - Part 3

[Arogab]

Nice to see this one around and in good condition. Volvo always remind me of my buddy. When he first got his license and he drives the father's car out. He don't know the way and got to follow bus ruote. Haha

[Toeknee_33]

On 3/23/2023 at 2:41 PM, Arogab said:

Nice to see this one around and in good condition. Volvo always remind me of my buddy. When he first got his license and he drives the father's car out. He don't know the way and got to follow bus ruote. Haha

With a burbling, smooth-revving, characterful straight-five. Lovely. 

Sadly, precious few still exist in SG.

Edited March 24, 2023 by Toeknee_33

[Arogab]

On 3/24/2023 at 10:17 AM, Toeknee_33 said:

With a burbling, smooth-revving, characterful straight-five. Lovely. 

Sadly, precious few still exist in SG.

Too bad, we ae in a different society. Last night I was out in a local restaurant for dinner after the golf range. It seems like those kind of local places in Thailand will never exist in Singpapore too

[ER-3682]

On 3/24/2023 at 11:17 AM, Toeknee_33 said:

With a burbling, smooth-revving, characterful straight-five. Lovely. 

Sadly, precious few still exist in SG.

Singapore Unique 10 Years Rule...killed all the Nice Cars.i think...the Whole World..only our Country have this Law..We can extend the Life of the Cars..but pay PQP are not worth.

[Toeknee_33]

On 3/24/2023 at 12:05 PM, ER-3682 said:

Singapore Unique 10 Years Rule...killed all the Nice Cars.i think...the Whole World..only our Country have this Law..We can extend the Life of the Cars..but pay PQP are not worth.

This was the last time I saw a 850/S70, which was back in 2018.

[Carbon82]

Toyota Corolla Rumion

Fun fact: This model is a badge engineered 2nd gen Scion xB. So in some way, it can be considered as the successor of Toyota BB / Daihatsu Materia.

[107fan]

On 3/24/2023 at 8:45 PM, Carbon82 said:

Toyota Corolla Rumion

Fun fact: This model is a badge engineered 2nd gen Scion xB. So in some way, it can be considered as the successor of Toyota BB / Daihatsu Materia.

looks very boxy/oversized kei

[inlinesix]

On 3/24/2023 at 9:03 PM, 107fan said:

looks very boxy/oversized kei

I think this is running 1.5L engine similar to Vios

Edited March 24, 2023 by inlinesix

[Tohto]

On 3/24/2023 at 11:17 AM, Toeknee_33 said:

With a burbling, smooth-revving, characterful straight-five. Lovely. 

Sadly, precious few still exist in SG.

My uncle owned one 850 before, the straight 5 engine sound was so nice.. 

[ER-3682]

Still prefer Volvo with RWD,like the 240,740 & 940.

[bella11111]

Do I need good credit to lease a car?

[Carbon82]

Not exactly old but a rare sight in Singapore, and I have to say it is very well maintained. 

Quite costly to keep it here as road tax alone is going to cost >$6K p.a. (inclusive of the 50% surcharge)

[jimmyfong]

great scott!

[Gnahp]

On 3/25/2023 at 9:16 PM, jimmyfong said:

great scott!

 

the chassis is designed by Lotus, resembling the Esprit

there is an interesting story (scandal) between both the founders of Lotus and DeLorean because of this car, which led to a dramatic ending

 

[ER-3682]

On 3/25/2023 at 7:28 PM, Carbon82 said:

Not exactly old but a rare sight in Singapore, and I have to say it is very well maintained. 

Quite costly to keep it here as road tax alone is going to cost >$6K p.a. (inclusive of the 50% surcharge)

Pay high Road Tax,but seldom drive,1 good Reason,Car often Breakdown & lack of Spare Parts.

Edited March 25, 2023 by ER-3682

[boonhat_91]

Not a rare car but unusual sighting

[13177]

On 3/27/2023 at 10:24 AM, boonhat_91 said:

Not a rare car but unusual sighting

Maybe comes from same family. 😂 Last time i also know one friend, bought the same make/model/colour within the same family.

[Volvobrick]

On 3/24/2023 at 12:23 PM, Toeknee_33 said:

This was the last time I saw a 850/S70, which was back in 2018.

Had one before. T5. 225hp (I think) from a 2.0T wasn't too shabby. Definitely a lot quicker than it looked! Enjoyed it very much.