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THE YEARS FROM 1990 to 1999 were memorable for many reasons.
We saw Nelson Mandela walk to freedom to later become president of South Africa, we watched the reunification of Germany and the fall of the USSR, the Spice Girls brought us Girl Power and U2 went Pop.
But it was a pretty good decade for cars, too, with some models that went on to become iconic motors. If you’re in the market for a second car with a pinch of nostalgia, these are some models you might consider.
If they’re more than 25 years old, you should be able to avail of lower classic car insurance too, provided you plan on driving less than 10,000 km a year.
Source: DoneDealIf you can find a clean and mostly rust-free example of the first generation Mazda MX-5, it could make for a good buy. This is especially true if you’re looking for a fun and easily maintained future classic.
Pricing for these cars can vary, and purists seeking out a completely original car may have to look harder, but there are some nice examples on the market and you can expect to pay anywhere from €1500 up. It’s also worth looking into some of the dedicated owners clubs to find a real gem.
Source: DoneDealSticking with the convertible vibe, prices for the R129 model SL aren’t that high, but given how values of other models of Mercedes-Benz are climbing, this could be a reasonable buy, coming in at about €2,500 for a well-maintained model.
Even the smaller engined models sold here fall come with hefty annual motor tax bills, but if you can live with that, then this is one car that might be worth considering.
Source: DoneDealThe lesser-known spin-off of the Nissan Micra, the Pao is a Japanese import that is as retro as they come. Underneath it’s nothing more than a regular Nissan Micra, so maintenance shouldn’t be too difficult, as long as you aren’t in need for new body panels, as they could prove more difficult to source. Even so, we think it’s a cool car that certainly stands out from the crowd.
These are a rare find, but the one above will cost you €3,000.
Source: DoneDealFew other names are as well-known or trusted when it comes to tackling difficult terrain as the Toyota Land Cruiser. This model has been part of the Toyota range since 1951, but the most recognisable models are the 60 Series and 80 Series, from the late 1980s and 1990s. The Land Cruiser pops up in plenty of 1990s films, among them Daylight and Double Jeopardy. Depending on the year you can expect to pay anywhere from €1,500 up.
More recent versions have a few more creature comforts, along with capable all-wheel drive transmissions, which with the right tyres could come in useful if we get any more Beasts from the East this winter.
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Hi Niall,
If you click on the slideshow, each slide has a caption that explains a different point. Can you see the slideshow?
If not, let us know what device you are viewing it on. It’s working on desktop and I’ve just checked it on iOs
and Android and it seems fine there too?
I’m still getting used to this new media way of viewing information! Sorry guys thanks
No problem!
Ummm… What’s it got to do with the Internet? It’s about a pirate TV channel. These were pretty common place all across the US in the 70s & 80s.
It was an absolute SHITE film then and now!! [
Apart from Debbie Harry that is]. Its one of those films you can take whatever meanings you want to out of it or none at all.I took from it that whoever wrote it was on drugs when he wrote the script.
Very weak connections considering the movie focuses on the cathode ray tube being mystical. The addiction and effects are based on a scientist experimental beams.
Not exactly predictions to anything.
Scanners. Cronebergs masterpiece. Eastern Promises underated too
cronenberg is a body horror master, crash, the fly, rabid, scanners etc,etc.
I have loved his recent progression to more drama like material like eastern promise, history of violence & a dangerous method. didn’t like cosmopolis
history of violence was fantastic too!
Debbie Harry yes yes and yes! The movie was terrible.
Long live the new flesh!
Might be a Sh1t movie but a hell of a lot better then any Iris made Movie. and I wonder where internet comes into play it this story.
I will read over it and over it never know it might be in there somewhere in hidden files.
Better than The Snapper? To name but one!
It’s medication time Declan, open wide and swallow.
I think you’ll find Michelle he said ‘Iris made’ One can only assume he was referring to East German filmmaker Iris Gusner
Furthermore: could we all stop talking about the Snapper please? Yes, its just about better than Videodrome but then a documentary about whale sh*te would be too.
Tony la plonk
declan, exactly what is your problem with Irish movies????
you have yet to give any reasons, so stop trolling!!!
@ Michelle: snappy comeback
There’s hardly any link between Videodrome and the internet.
Brian O’Blivion. That about says it all. I expect the author of this wrote it while watching porn with his free hand.
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