[Red Badger]

Curious ping.............

[Red in Blue PA]

You may as well drive around in a cardboard box:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7rrk3ZjN-I

[evets]

Driven in from Mexico?

[ozidar]

Probably an airman based in Korea or somewhere bought it, then got transferred to Eglin, then sold it?

[Viking2002]

Arrived via a Canadian or Mexican dealership? That thing has 'Yugo' written all over it........

"But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away, for his name is Obama."

[ClearCase_guy]

And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful
wife
And you may ask yourself-Well...How did I get here?

[Hazwaste]

By boat?

[JimRed]

How did it get here?

Loaded on a ship, no doubt. Maybe hidden in a cargo container?

[NavyCanDo]

It could have been purchased by someone in the military and shipped back. When I was in, Sailors would often purchase European makers cars and have them shipped back. You could even gets Fords and Chevy’s over there, for less of a price than you can get here, even with the shipping.

[Pete]

Looks like it could have been smuggled in someone’s suitcase.

[Mr. K]

At $2400 I’ll take two

This is what cars would cost if not for unions.

Letting this into the US market would kill GM and FORD though.

[No Truce With Kings]

My bet?

Someone brought it over on a “Show and Display” exemption. I’d bet the car isn’t street-legal in the U.S. There was an article in Wired about cars that don’t make it to the states:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/04/cars-uncle-sam-says-you-cant-have/

This sounds as if were cut from the same bolt of cloth.

[dblshot]

I found this at Autoblog; We all know that GM has serious beef with Chinese auto maker Chery. GM is suing Chery over the QQ (shown), a mini car that GM claims Chery copied from GM-Daewoo's Matiz, which GM currently sells as the Chevrolet Spark in China. So far, the court battle hasn't gotten anywhere as GM has failed to produce any evidence on how Chery gained information about Spark's appearance by illegal means. To add insult to injury, according to recently-released sales data, during the first 7 months of 2005, Chery QQ sold 61,633 units compared to Chevrolet Spark's 15,912 units, out-selling the Spark nearly 4 to 1. In a crowded segment with 20 different makes including the likes of VW Polo, Buick Kaiyue HRV and Fiat Palio, how did Chery QQ manage to rise to the top and control a dominant 18.72% of the market share within only two years since its introduction? If you would suspend your judgment on the alleged IP infringement issue, we have a detailed analysis that will show you exactly how… 1.Design: QQ�s modern appearance satisfies its target customer�s (China�s youth) need for self-expression. 2.Safety: QQ continues to improve its safety features � introducing front driver and passenger airbags as standard features on its �Super 05� model. 3.Technology: Chery deployed a wide array of technology developed for its mid to high-end models on the QQ, giving the customers great bang for the buck. 4.Cost: Priced at $3,600, QQ is $1,000 cheaper than the Spark. The good fuel efficiency and cheap parts makes QQ cheap to maintain. 5.Efficiency: Its miniature size makes it easy to park in China�s crowded streets yet its interior offers reasonable room. 6.Quality: Through continuous improvement, QQ has earned the consumers� trust. In a 2004 J.D. Power quality study, QQ recorded 20% less issues than its competitors, placing it first in the segment. 7.Marketing: Using unconventional marketing tactics such as producing QQ-inspired driving music further separates QQ from the pack. Having said all that, what would you do if Malcolm Bricklin decides to bring the 2nd-gen QQ, WOW (shown on right), to his Visionary Vehicles showrooms and sell them for less than $4,000?

[ClearCase_guy]

The swallow may fly south with the sun, and the house martin or the plover may seek warmer climes in winter, yet these are not strangers to our land.

[TankerKC]

Chevy Spark. GM claims the QQ is a knock off (the doors are interchangeable)

[Nickname]

Less QQ more pew pew!

(Sorry, couldn’t resist.)

[katana]

Walmart special?

PS: $2,400 is probably higher than the original sticker price after conversion from Yuan.

[Tijeras_Slim]

[garyhope]

The Obammy Greenie Mobile. It’s what we’ll all be driving if he’s re-elected.

[KC Burke]

Simple. Just ask for the CarFax.