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Thank you. Yes it was a lot of fun because the steering felt really direct and the engine was both free revving and responsive at low speeds with plenty of torque with that turbo. I think the torque made the car feel more modern in the way the car is easy to drive and in some ways reminded me of the 105 bhp Fiat 500 TwinAir I used to own, that car weighed I at 940kg with similar power output but the difference being the Fiats two cylinder is less free reving than the larger four pot Honda. The Japanese have built some very impressive sports cars over the years but for me the small stuff are even more impressive.

Interesting tip, I'll have to remember that one. I expect petrol will probably work too as I've used it in the past for similar applications.

I expect you are right. I ram a Laguna 2 with the 120 bhp 1.9 DCI engine and that had as much torque as the 3.0 V6 petrol. On paper the V6 was certainly faster as well as being incredibly refined but the common rail diesel the French manufacturers were offering at the time offered plenty of real world performance but with an easily achievable 40-50 mpg.

@@markonmotoring PSA did a good job with the DW12TED4 engine. I owned a BMW 528i at the same time and I really couldn't split the cars in terms of refinement. That's quite something likening a four cylinder diesel to a straight six petrol engine. It's a shame Peugeot didn't offer that engine with automatic transmission.

@paulanderson7796 absolutely, you know I had several.leiole ride I'm the Laguna who were convinced that the car had a petrol engine. 😅 The only other diesel car I've owned was a 2015 MK3 Skoda Octavia VRS. In paper ot was more powerful and faster than the Renault but didn't have that old school on boost turbo shove of the French offering and also the bag engine sounded a bit agricultural by comparison, especially when idling. I suppose that just shows how far ahead the HDI and DCI engines really were.

Thanks, If you haven't already done so don't forget to check out the video of Richard's other City Turbo 2 and Motocompo. ruclips.net/video/ztQyTfgN5L8/видео.htmlsi=rWiTWfSaSTUvs870

I've not done much in the way of bike content on the channel. I know some viewers live bikes while many seem less interested. The motocompo.featured in the previous video. ruclips.net/video/ztQyTfgN5L8/видео.htmlsi=pTeO61QULOzEn4j0 I've also featured some older Japanese bikes in a video from the weighton walds car show.. ruclips.net/video/s27SWXXHd6E/видео.htmlsi=bb6LfNFajxP9g2n5

Thanks Simon. That second body shell will make for an interesting project and that rotisserie is a useful bit of kit. The Honda City and Motocompo are gaining a bit of a following in ma.u countries now. Japan got the best product range but that was a long time ago. There still seems to be plenty in the owners club over there though.

I thought you may enjoy this Simon with Honda Bikes thrown into the mix.

Thanks Mark. My Dad also had a blue one in the eaely 80's. These were so popular for many years.

I will certainly try my best but unfortunately the problem with rare cars is their rarity makes them hard to get hold of. This particular one I discovered a few years ago but it's taken a while to make arrangements.

These cars do seem to offer a slice of the luxury roadster lifestyle at an affordable price. I can certainly see the appeal.

Excellent. 👍 Cars from this era still make for a great daily drive.

Thank you. Absolutely worth checking, so often people present cars for inspection that fail in really silly things that could easily have been sorted prior to the MOT such as screen wash, wipers l, bulbs and under inflated tyres for example.

Thanks Peter. There is a follow up video filmed at Richards Garage with other Honda's in his collection which is currently on early release to channel members. ruclips.net/video/5EwaosHtZbc/видео.htmlsi=VOZ_0-uQDpyVRoCh

Thank you, I always feel the cars deserve the effort.

Thank you. Yes this car is in very good condition thanks to the specialist care it received before being shipped from Japan and the care Richard continues to give it. Like anything imported from this era the biggest battle is finding spares.

Thanks Jake, Mark on Motocompo 😂 I like it.

Thanks Simon, There is a real following for these little cars and the Motocompo. Keep an eye out for the next video of Richard's collection.

1999 registration.

I think.toeards the end Rover became a bit like that old dog that's been a loyal companion for years but you know it's days are numbered. There is an entire generation now that will never understand what this once proud marque ment to those who cherish it and some would argue it may have been kinder to have put Rover down before it's health deteriorated. Project drive had a lot to answer for.

I think to this day it still is due to its price point and driving experience. As safety legislation continues to become ever more stringent I doubt manufacturers will ever be able to build small cars that feel like this ever again. Though not as sharp a drive the 500 came pretty close but even this is a model that's been around since 2007 and eighteen years is a long run for a car these days.

I'm afraid I was more interested in cars than language in high school so my German may not be perfect.

Nostalgia is certainly a powerful thing. I have a MK1 Mégane coupe very similar to the one my dad drove in the 90's but I remember him test driving the Puma so was keen to try one out for myself. Fords of that era were built for drivers but I'm not sure we can say the same today. This was filmed late on the previous year and the announcement about the Capri followed shortly after. 😓

That's great to hear. A few people have commented on this video and the video of the R170 that they have owned an SLK and all seem to enjoy the cars. I think most will be very satisfied with these cars as a middle ground between a sports car and a compact GT. I still think that both models represent great value for money as a used buy at the moment.

Thanks Janet, That's excellent news that SYD is getting the repairs needed. I love the sunbeam alpine and Tiger, both pretty unknown and overlooked compared to other sports cars of the era. I interviewed a couple with one in 2023 at a car show who had a lung and interesting history with the car. ruclips.net/video/H4QWu0slBAo/видео.htmlsi=SA7uUt-ath2pTDhL

@@markonmotoring ddIt would be lovely for you to meet Derek - sent you a photo of his car

@janetnaylor4472 Absolutely.

Sadly this event isn't held in this fabulous location anymore but it did attract some interesting vehicles. The Mini and Abarth clubs were regular attendees. Back in the late 90's I was very interested in the old style Mini and naturally the R50 at launch. I've not yet driven a BMW mini.

This seems like such a long time ago now. I had arrived not expecting to see these vehicles so it was a bit of an impromptu video that proved to be very popular for a while. I think there is something about an old Landy that we Brits love even if we are not into off roaders.

Thanks Davy. Earlier in the year I'd have said it was between the Puma and the 16 valve Mégane Coupe but the Mazda driven later in the year was even better than I had expected. The stretch of road you recognized has been used in many previous reviews. I'm putting the final touches to the additional members only 2024 roundup extra video so hopefully ready tomorrow.

Thanks Simon, I'm looking forward to getting the Megane Coupe taxed and back out again. I think we are due a catch up soon.

Thanks Abby, Happy New Year to you both.

Thanks infinity. I do a video like this every year knowing it won't get many views but I think it's a good way of remembering the year gone by. There were many events not featured in this video but I wanted to concentrate on the stuff that I hadn't done previously. You may also enjoy last year's roundup. ruclips.net/video/IXxQlhdpLEI/видео.htmlsi=MyMVrYOrZofipx4e

Fantastic, these cars were built to be used and it's great to hear yours is being driven regularly. How many miles have you racked up in it so far?

The road between Guisbrough and Whitby isn't bad either if you were heading down the A19 again. You could definitely work that in with a visit to the NY500.