Quick Trivia 3

[Gummybr]

Here's the next one. A small crossover, which claimed to be the first crossover by this brand, although they have been around for close to 70 years. Brand is well known across the globe and one of its affiliate brands have been getting a lot of hate recently which the company tried and failed miserably to justify. You can say they have become a joke in the industry.

 

[Duan27]

  On 11/25/2024 at 11:01 AM, Gummybr said:

Here's the next one. A small crossover, which claimed to be the first crossover by this brand, although they have been around for close to 70 years. Brand is well known across the globe and one of its affiliate brands have been getting a lot of hate recently which the company tried and failed miserably to justify. You can say they have become a joke in the industry.

 

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Tata Nexon?

 

  On 11/25/2024 at 11:01 AM, Gummybr said:

one of its affiliate brands have been getting a lot of hate recently which the company tried and failed miserably to justify. You can say they have become a joke in the industry.

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Jeez yeah, idk what sorta woke culture Jaguar is  trying fit into

I honestly don’t know why they thought this was a good idea, ofc sales might not have been as good as they expected, but I still think their current range they had over the last decade still remained true to their brand ethos. Dunno why they decided to throw away their whole heritage for nothing 

[amsandun]

  On 11/25/2024 at 10:53 AM, Gummybr said:

So Datsun 710 is what the RMV says is it?

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It says the make is DATSUN but the model is N/A. 

  On 11/25/2024 at 10:53 AM, Gummybr said:

The 710 was smaller than the corresponding Bluebird 610 of the same era

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yes it seems so, I just checked the bluebird 610 and they do look similar at first look. 

umm I don't know if this is a daily runner and other details as I have no idea to whom this owns.

[Gummybr]

  On 11/25/2024 at 1:33 PM, Duan27 said:

Tata Nexon?

 

Jeez yeah, idk what sorta woke culture Jaguar is  trying fit into

I honestly don’t know why they thought this was a good idea, ofc sales might not have been as good as they expected, but I still think their current range they had over the last decade still remained true to their brand ethos. Dunno why they decided to throw away their whole heritage for nothing 

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Yes the TATA Nexon. A few of them came to Sri Lanka in 2018/19 period. The pic is from the launch

On the Jaguar yes I think they have gone down a different path to what they were on. They tried very hard to make it a premium car but fell short, funny story is Jaguar would not be there today if not for Land Rover. When Ford was in trouble they wanted to sell Jaguar but no one wanted a loss making company although with some Brit heritage so they coupled it with Land Rover (who were making good profits at the time) and sold for a high price to TATA.

[iRage]

  On 11/26/2024 at 2:08 AM, Gummybr said:

On the Jaguar yes I think they have gone down a different path to what they were on.

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When you look at what the Jaguar Marketing Director has been saying and see his ideologies you understand how and why Jaguar got led down this path.

Yes...they are taking a different path...one can only hope that the demographic they are trying to appeal to are actually car buyers. One can only hope that they actually did some old-school market research before they started marketing their newfound ideology.

[Gummybr]

  On 11/26/2024 at 2:52 AM, iRage said:

When you look at what the Jaguar Marketing Director has been saying and see his ideologies you understand how and why Jaguar got led down this path.

Yes...they are taking a different path...one can only hope that the demographic they are trying to appeal to are actually car buyers. One can only hope that they actually did some old-school market research before they started marketing their newfound ideology.

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True one can only hope and pray that they keep to their strengths and become a stronger brand. Maybe its a British thing to change because of the popular beliefs. Have seen a lot of brands going with vegan interiors because there are vegans and vegetarians who doesnt want to sit on leather from a cow or whatever, when you can have fabric or wool like on a Toyota Century which is like a RR.

[Duan27]

Here’s the next pic

Saw this again on insta, car seems to have some other aftermarket mods. 
Spoiler still looks pretty iconic tho 

[Gummybr]

  On 11/26/2024 at 7:42 AM, Duan27 said:

Here’s the next pic

Saw this again on insta, car seems to have some other aftermarket mods. 
Spoiler still looks pretty iconic tho 

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Didnt one of these catch fire in Colombo? Nellie was never dry in the double O movie of spy who loved the main character.

A certain tower with a retail company should just about put the answer. 

 

[matroska]

  On 11/26/2024 at 8:56 AM, Gummybr said:

Didnt one of these catch fire in Colombo? Nellie was never dry in the double O movie of spy who loved the main character.

A certain tower with a retail company should just about put the answer. 

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your hints are becoming outrageous by the day  

the car that caught fire was white wasn't it? so a white______ . 

[Gummybr]

  On 11/26/2024 at 9:06 AM, matroska said:

the car that caught fire was white wasn't it? so a white______ . 

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Elephant 🤣

 

Cant remember there was a black, Silver and a red if memory serves right.

Edited November 26, 2024 by Gummybr

[iRage]

  On 11/26/2024 at 8:56 AM, Gummybr said:

Didnt one of these catch fire in Colombo? Nellie was never dry in the double O movie of spy who loved the main character.

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Same model but different generation that caught fire isn't it ?

Also..do you have a side hustle setting questions for local quiz shows or something ?

[amsandun]

  On 11/26/2024 at 8:56 AM, Gummybr said:

Didnt one of these catch fire in Colombo? Nellie was never dry in the double O movie of spy who loved the main character.

A certain tower with a retail company should just about put the answer. 

 

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I don’t know if it’s you guys but I just tried google “007 spy who…” and the very first auto suggestion was “007 spy who loved me car” 🤣

And your tower and retail store name was just in plain sight.

[Gummybr]

  On 11/26/2024 at 1:06 PM, iRage said:

Same model but different generation that caught fire isn't it ?

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Can't remember but I think it was posted on autolanka.

  On 11/26/2024 at 1:06 PM, iRage said:

Also..do you have a side hustle setting questions for local quiz shows or something ?

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Just having a bit of fun these days it's the season.

[Gummybr]

  On 11/26/2024 at 3:48 PM, amsandun said:

I don’t know if it’s you guys but I just tried google “007 spy who…” and the very first auto suggestion was “007 spy who loved me car” 🤣

And your tower and retail store name was just in plain sight.

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Post the answer if you got it, that wasn't a hard car to get on the first go although the spoiler would have cast a doubt.

[amsandun]

  On 11/26/2024 at 5:22 PM, Gummybr said:

Post the answer if you got it, that wasn't a hard car to get on the first go although the spoiler would have cast a doubt.

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Lotus Tower Espirit 😄 I hope this is a S4?

[Duan27]

  On 11/27/2024 at 12:19 AM, amsandun said:

Lotus Tower Espirit 😄 I hope this is a S4?

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That’s right! It’s an S4 Esprit V8

 

  On 11/26/2024 at 8:56 AM, Gummybr said:

Didnt one of these catch fire in Colombo? Nellie was never dry in the double O movie of spy who loved the main character.

A certain tower with a retail company should just about put the answer. 

 

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I aspire to be this creative when giving out hints lol

So over to you @amsandun!

[matroska]

  On 11/26/2024 at 5:22 PM, Gummybr said:

although the spoiler

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Yes - the spoiler is quite confusing. You would not immediately guess it was a lotus - However the rear quarter panel was a bit unique. 

[amsandun]

  On 11/27/2024 at 4:27 AM, Duan27 said:

That’s right! It’s an S4 Esprit V8

 

I aspire to be this creative when giving out hints lol

So over to you @amsandun!

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That’s hot. Must be fun to own one. 
I think it’s better if @Gummybr takes over and do his thing 😆

[Gummybr]

  On 11/27/2024 at 4:27 AM, Duan27 said:

I aspire to be this creative when giving out hints lol

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Well saying 'Wet Nellie" would be too vulgar. And that was an iconic JB car.

[Gummybr]

  On 11/27/2024 at 4:57 AM, amsandun said:

I think it’s better if @Gummybr takes over and do his thing 😆

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Nope over to you.

I dont think its any fun owning one unless you know people who are good with these brands and parts for them and have deep pockets to dish out the money when you need repairs. Wont be the most practical as well in my opinion.

[amsandun]

  On 11/27/2024 at 5:12 AM, Gummybr said:

Nope over to you.

I dont think its any fun owning one unless you know people who are good with these brands and parts for them and have deep pockets to dish out the money when you need repairs. Wont be the most practical as well in my opinion.

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Yeah you are right. But surely it'd be a head turner.

Ok here's the next lucky car...

 

 

Edited November 27, 2024 by amsandun

[Gummybr]

  On 11/27/2024 at 8:14 AM, amsandun said:

 

Ok here's the next lucky car...

 

 

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Haven't seen these in Sri Lanka, all I can say is they pull 3G's when cornering in your dreams when you build your speed.

[amsandun]

  On 11/27/2024 at 10:38 AM, Gummybr said:

Haven't seen these in Sri Lanka, all I can say is they pull 3G's when cornering in your dreams when you build your speed.

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That easy huh? 😏

[matroska]

  On 11/27/2024 at 10:38 AM, Gummybr said:

Haven't seen these in Sri Lanka, all I can say is they pull 3G's when cornering in your dreams when you build your speed.

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This was one of BYD's earlier ICE offerings right? And I don't think they came to SL. I never guessed BYD cos the design belongs to the previous decade - was travelling more down the lines of Chery,Geely etc 

[amsandun]

  On 11/28/2024 at 4:52 AM, matroska said:

This was one of BYD's earlier ICE offerings right?

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Yes, the F3 is said to be the first BYD vehicle of their own design and our subject car is a larger and more premium variant of the same.