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Unread post by **myglaren** » 07 Oct 2009, 21:22

It is a bit - OK, a lot off topic but I was rather staggered when I drove into my local ASDA car park this evening and spotted... this!.

Yes, it really is a taxi

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 07 Oct 2009, 21:40

Nice try but it's a Chrysler 300C!!

Andrew

Unread post by **myglaren** » 07 Oct 2009, 21:50

Really? I was taken in by the Bentley logo's then. It certainly looks a bit clunky for a Bentley I must admit. I feel cheated now.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 08 Oct 2009, 08:17

That thing is incredibly ugly

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 08 Oct 2009, 09:59

Yup they had loads of them at work, very ugly and don't look too comfortable.
On the plus side, I believe the boot can be opened from inside it, complete with instructions showing someone leaping out of the boot (and running away from the mobsters who put him in there one would suppose)
Even the Crossfire convertable has such an escape lever, despite the entrance to the boot being dinner plate sized!

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 08 Oct 2009, 14:51

Our town had a small fleet of them as Taxis, they replaced Audi A8s!

Do we need such posh taxis

Should just stick with their Octavias!

Chris.

HDI · Unread post by **HDI** » 08 Oct 2009, 14:59

I have to admit to liking the 300C

Unread post by **lolingram** » 27 Nov 2009, 20:33

That thing is incredibly ugly
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Jim

Jim, you are being incredibly kind.....

Gregg1100 · Unread post by **Gregg1100** » 28 Nov 2009, 16:02

Typical taxi---taking up two car spaces.

Unread post by **myglaren** » 18 Dec 2009, 08:58

And from the people who gave you the cosmetically challenged heap in the OP, a cynical approach to servicing. Helps if you speak Unwinish!.

Chrysler hyper-phase modulation turbo confusticator

MikeT · Unread post by **MikeT** » 18 Dec 2009, 10:34

Some strange humour there Steve!

deian · Unread post by **deian** » 18 Dec 2009, 16:21

HDI wrote:I have to admit to liking the 300C

You wot?

Jim will be over to confiscate your Citroens in the morning!

It's the poor man's bentley!

Ewww american cars!

My wife 'wants' a Chrysler Prowler, if that attitude continues she won't be driving my Citroen, EVER!

Citroenmad · Unread post by **Citroenmad** » 21 Dec 2009, 19:49

andmcit wrote:Nice try but it's a Chrysler 300C!!

Andrew

Whats happened to Andrew lately, no recent activity ....

vince · Unread post by **vince** » 21 Dec 2009, 22:28

deian wrote:
HDI wrote:I have to admit to liking the 300C
It's the poor man's bentley!

Nah...its not....have you seen one up close?

A guy had one in the garage next door to the shop....the biggest engine version..i think it was a 6. something Hemi. All in black with black leather...mobster yes....did it sound awesome...yes, did we all like it ...yes. Would i personally buy one....No, but that doesnt mean its a poor car....

Feel secure in your "Citroeness" people.....

For the record....the guy who is running one as a taxi is a prat surely....Taxi's are a business....its about low running costs and high income.....he doesnt seem to like making money i suppose.

Unread post by **myglaren** » 21 Dec 2009, 22:35

There is a taxi firm near me (Birtley, Chester-Le-Street, Co. Durham) that runs a fleet of them.