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Old 01-30-08, 07:16 PM
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We have so many of the European models down here.
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I like this thread, here are the cars I know of but not available in the United States and I want them here:

1. Toyota Alphard
2. Nissan Elgrand
3. Toyota Crown
4. Honda Civic Type R(JDM)
5. BMW 320i
6. BMW 540i
7. Honda Stream
8. Honda Stepwagon
9. Mercedes-Benz S350L
10. Mercedes-Benz A-class
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Old 01-30-08, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TwiBlueG35
I like this thread, here are the cars I know of but not available in the United States and I want them here:

1. Toyota Alphard
My parents have Alphard G back in Asia. It makes Sienna looks like a 85 Dodge minivan. Truly pimping Van.

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Old 01-30-08, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by replica
TOYOTA ESTIMA!!! Sienna is weaksauce
Toyota Hi-Ace
Toyota Chaser (still made?)
Honda Wish
Chasers stopped production in 01 , the chasers replacement doesnt seem to attract

Estima (aka previa omg!) +1

Nissan Micra or March

Honda Odessey

Nissan Skyline ER34
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Old 01-30-08, 08:36 PM
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How about a simple one, like the CLK63 coupe?

I'd also love to see the CLK DTM, not that they're going to make any more anyway.

The CLK is the only car I'll break my "2+ seats, 2+ doors" rule. Unless Lexus comes up with something amazing (and, um, "static-roofed", i.e. coupe version) for the SC460.

Originally Posted by TwiBlueG35
6. BMW 540i
The E39 540 was available in the US... there's no 540 anywhere for E60, is there?
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Old 01-30-08, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gengar
The E39 540 was available in the US... there's no 540 anywhere for E60, is there?
Yes, they have the E60 540i available in Europe & Asia together with the 550i.
I know places like UK ,HK, etc, do not have the 535i right now though, they still have the 530i.
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Audi RS6 Avant
Audi S3
Honda NSX-R
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Old 01-30-08, 10:14 PM
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I've always liked the Alfa Romeo and Peugeot.
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Honda Odyssey

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i drove one of those Odysseys in Tokyo and it looks like a minivan but really really low. looks really cool too w/ suprisingly spacious interior.

The Estima hybrid was also a really nice car too. The Alphard deserves a Lexus emblem seriouslly. I knew someone who had a hybrid one but build quality was really nice, if not better than my parents Zero Crown.
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Originally Posted by STIG
My parents have Alphard G back in Asia. It makes Sienna looks like a 85 Dodge minivan. Truly pimping Van.

Yeah my dad's friend back in Thailand has that. It is definetely a pimping van. This is like the only van I would ever consider buying.
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Old 01-30-08, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
i drove one of those Odysseys in Tokyo and it looks like a minivan but really really low. looks really cool too w/ suprisingly spacious interior.

The Previa hybrid was also a really nice car too. The Alphard deserves a Lexus emblem seriouslly. I knew someone who had a hybrid one but build quality was really nice, if not better than my parents Zero Crown.
+1 The Japanese Odyssey and Toyota Wish FTW!
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oh gosh, I did not like the Wish! I would MUCH RATHER drive the Honda Stream. Toyota Wish = bunch of 5 number Toyota minivans left over parts put together and made exactly to the same size as the Stream...down to the millimeter! You should see the Stream's TV ad when the Toyota Wish came out. Honda was POed.
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Old 01-31-08, 12:35 AM
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Hmmm...
Toyota Century Royal
Toyota Crown
Toyota Chaser
Toyota JDM Camry
TOM's Performance Toyota vehicles

Most All Toyota sedan start with A or C?? lol I didnt notice that till just now...crazy. lol at myself

HOLDEN
Alfa Romeo
Ford Falcon
Panoz
Diesel BMWs

Just to name a couple.
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Old 01-31-08, 01:26 PM
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I have one more to add to my list:

Mark X
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