Curbside Classic Outtake: The Car I Forgot Existed Edition

by Paul Niedermeyer

Updated: March 9th, 2011 Published: January 23rd, 2010

curbside classic outtake the car i forgot existed edition

Do you remember this car? I didn’t. I don’t mean the vehicle in general, but this variation of it. This doesn’t happen often, but it’s humbling to know there are gaps, and I’m thankful to come across the opportunity to refresh the memory banks.

As I said, I knew it was Kia Sportage, but totally forgot this variation existed. The half-soft top small SUV was popular for a while there, with Suzuki leading the charge, and Isuzu’s Amigo, Daihatsu’s Rocky, and…oh oh; am I forgetting another?

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Stickman on Jan 25, 2010

I had a second generation Isuzu Amigo with the half soft top. It was the V6 + Auto + 4wd and performed quite well anytime I went off road. I never tried any of those rock courses that you see the jacked up trucks climb, but it was very competent for my needs. I remember it's reliability and capability fondly. Not so fond of its ride quality which was better than the Wrangler (and much better than my previous K5 Blazer) but eventually a little too harsh for me. I went car for a turn and now I'm in an Isuzu Trooper with a little bigger engine and a lot better ride.

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VanillaDude on Jan 25, 2010

My two year old's doll stroller has a similar top. Maybe that is why this vehicle looks like a girl's toy.

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- Panzerfaust on Jan 25, 2010
  
  That was my thought, it looks like Barbie's beach cruiser.
  
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