Some of us like to own something a bit different, a car that you’re unlikely to see another copy of coming the other way. One way of achieving this is to buy a car not officially sold here, importing it from right-hand-drive Japan perhaps, or the sunnier parts of the US, where rust doesn’t bite. But get familiar with the UK aftermarket support network first.
Chrysler Sebring, 1996-2000
£1800-£3000: For a rock-bottom-price import that’s not entirely without appeal, consider that US tourists’ rental special, the Chrysler Sebring. True, it is of limited dynamic merit, but with a V6 engine and the sun on your shoulders, you might manage to care less.
One we found: 2000 Chrysler Sebring 2.7, 101k miles, £1895
Nissan Pao, 1988-1991
£3200-£7000: One of the lesser-known Nissan Pike cars, the Pao is a play on Japanese and European utility cars of the 1950s and 1960s but with modern equipment. Like the more famous Nissan Figaro, it’s based on the K10-gen Nissan Micra. Most are automatics, a few are five-speed manuals and some have electric fabric sunroofs.
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I would add Cadillacs of the 1990s, those distinctive 'Edge' designs.
Always thought the Honda Element would have been a success in the UK - but at the cost of other Honda sales