Straightline - Tata Nano's $2,500 MSRP sparks debate

Tata Nano's $2,500 MSRP sparks debate

Clearly, the $2,500 MSRP (in India) of the Tata Nano has sparked a lot of debate within the auto industry, as well as everywhere else.

That being the case, AutoObserver decided to see what else is out there, both in terms of motor vehicles and other products, that $2,500 will purchase. Some items listed might surprise you.

Tata Nano: The Secrets of the $2,500 Car

What Used Vehicles Sell for $2,500 in the U.S.

What Else Will $2,500 Buy?

Posted by Bob Feb 16, 2008 5:00 am

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Categories: Tata Motors | Auto Industry | Trends

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estreka - Feb 16, 2008 11:35 am (#1 Total: 4)

subarctic north - Great Falls, MT

I'd love to find one of those old Preludes. Everyone's coveting the things, though.

brn - Feb 16, 2008 7:09 pm (#2 Total: 4)

Let's see? I could buy a 98 Ford Contour or a Tata Nano...

One meets safety requirements and the other one doesn't. One meets emission requirements and the other one doesn't. One can reach highway speeds and the other one can't. One likely has a slew of features that aren't even available on the other one.

The answer seems pretty easy to me. I'll take the Ford Contour. It's probably last longer too.

daytona_500 - Feb 17, 2008 12:09 am (#3 Total: 4)

Exactly brn. I've been saying all along that buying a small inexpensive car is stupid when you could have a better car although used. If I had $2500 to spend, my first choice would be a 1996 Bronco but keeping with the whole fuel efficiency idea, I'll take the 2001 Dodge Intrepid.