Cars you never see anymore on UK roads post-1990
Discussion
Conscript said:
Renault 25. Never massively common anyway, but I'm nostalgic for them as my dad used to own one, and I remember seeing others around at the time. I haven't seen on in the UK in about 15 years now. Have seen them in France however.
Can't remember when I last saw a Safrane either to be honest, or a Xantia but spotted a 605 estate the other dayIt gives me great satisfaction seeing any of the aforementioned still on the roads. Whether they're driven by the elderly or just by someone who wants to keep their car going they're a welcome sight amongst the ubiquitous contemporary models I usually see. Saw a very clean facelifted Mk1 Laguna on the way home from work today which brought a big smile to my face. Mk4 Golfs still seem to be plentiful around here but I'll add Corsa Bs to the list as they seemed to have disappeared overnight, as well as Mk1 Clios and early 106s.
unsprung said:
A.J.M said:
Average life of a car in the U.K. being scrapped is 13.9 years according to the SMMT.
It makes one think: When battery-electric vehicles become rather more common on the roads, how long will they last? No ICE moving parts. Brakes that, because of the regenerative function, endure for ages. Features and functionality which, in some cases, improve with time and are updated over-the-air.After 15 years or so, swap the battery array for a fresh one -- and repeat. Might need to do something about suspension bushings though.
Valgar said:
I haven't seen a probe in years, still see a lot of 306s around though
I had a good look at one just the other day. It was parked at a little back street car repair garage near me. Quite a striking car. It really was rather nice looking, if dated. IIRC it was designed by a woman.unsprung said:
It makes one think: When battery-electric vehicles become rather more common on the roads, how long will they last? No ICE moving parts. Brakes that, because of the regenerative function, endure for ages. Features and functionality which, in some cases, improve with time and are updated over-the-air.
After 15 years or so, swap the battery array for a fresh one -- and repeat. Might need to do something about suspension bushings though.
I’d imagine EV’s will (on average) last about as long as current ICE cars do, assuming their depreciation curves remain the roughly same and battery packs don’t become massively cheaper.After 15 years or so, swap the battery array for a fresh one -- and repeat. Might need to do something about suspension bushings though.
A 14 year old Nissan Leaf will probably be worth peanuts, so I’d be surprised if many people would be paying thousands to swap out the battery pack for a fresh one.
Mercky said:
unsprung said:
So... one still sees the Robin Reliant about? Haven't seen this quirky car listed in this thread.
Its not a fvcking Robin Reliant, Its a fvcking RELIANT ROBIN.Grahamdub said:
Mercky said:
Its not a fvcking Robin Reliant, Its a fvcking RELIANT ROBIN.
Well said ! Pet hate of mine !sorry 'bout that!
Passeyfier said:
It gives me great satisfaction seeing any of the aforementioned still on the roads. Whether they're driven by the elderly or just by someone who wants to keep their car going they're a welcome sight amongst the ubiquitous contemporary models I usually see. Saw a very clean facelifted Mk1 Laguna on the way home from work today which brought a big smile to my face. Mk4 Golfs still seem to be plentiful around here but I'll add Corsa Bs to the list as they seemed to have disappeared overnight, as well as Mk1 Clios and early 106s.
See loads of Mk4 Golfs which I guess is testament to that old saying 'German Engineering'. Despite its faults - losing window panes in doors, rear washer pipe coming adrift flooding the boot - and generally handling like a boat out at sea, it's a tough car the Mk4. Especially compared to contemporary rivals.Also frequently see some B5 Audi A4s (Audi 80s seem non existent now) mainly old 1.9 TDIs Avants with moon mileage. B6s still bob around but they are 2000s on..
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