The Quirkiest Car Ever Made?! | JDM Nissan Figaro

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5 жыл бұрын

Today we bring you one of the weirdest cars we have ever driven. This 1991 Nissan Figaro was only made for 2 years in Japan with a total production quantity of 20,073 units. With a 3-speed automatic transmission and a turbocharged 987 cc MA10ET I4 engine under the hood, this car produces a staggering 77 horsepower. It may not win any races, but it draws as much attention as a supercar.
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@J.D.Vision
@J.D.Vision 4 жыл бұрын
I don't find the color gross, and the design is beautiful!
@texanfournow
@texanfournow 5 жыл бұрын
I don't think the color is gross. It's understated. I like understated.
@12ENTERTAINMENT
@12ENTERTAINMENT 5 жыл бұрын
Could someone with some knowledge of the car do a review? His ignorance of the fig is killing me..
@BeanieandCecil
@BeanieandCecil 5 жыл бұрын
"Is it a good looking car? No" You are incorrect there. Absolutely, yes it is. Far better than the "transformer robot" style designs of today's cars--all the same chiseled bodies with some kind of pinched slivers for lights front and back. The Figaro has real style and hearkens back to classic designs of the 50's. The interior cream white looks bright and clean (especially those nice leather seats) with the chrome switches. Cup holders were an optional item that sat in front of the ashtray area.
@mr.x9566
@mr.x9566 5 жыл бұрын
I don't know the extent of the research done for this video but man a lot of stuff was incorrect.
@jonathandough9413
@jonathandough9413 5 жыл бұрын
I'm sitting here in a Nissan dealership just a few feet away from one of these in the showroom. (I don't think it's for sale.) It's a gorgeous bluish gray color and what a spiffy cool thing it is! I wish the video had shown the workings of the retractable top (besides that scant bit at the beginning). Also, I'm curious if they made any with the steering on the left. I hope the guy in the video gets some help, because anyone who thinks the color or the car itself is ugly needs help. :-)
@TheStickyBusiness
@TheStickyBusiness 5 жыл бұрын
Not good looking car, what is he talking about, I find it gorgeous!
@classiccarcub4368
@classiccarcub4368 5 жыл бұрын
A figaro should NOT sound like that. I’ve got 2 and neither sound like that or do others. This video has a fair bit of false info, such as production time etc and the man in the video doesn’t seem to like the car? They cope extremely well on motorways (70mph and above) :-)
@Almighty_cornholio
@Almighty_cornholio 4 жыл бұрын
@@RAVEN-ym1tb well you're not biased.... Not at all
@raleighsexton7734
@raleighsexton7734 5 жыл бұрын
Neo classic? Definiely Art Deco and damn nice Art Deco at that.
@Cafferssss
@Cafferssss 5 жыл бұрын
My girlfriend has been after one for a while. These are surprisingly common in the UK so chances are we're getting one.
@chikato7106
@chikato7106 5 жыл бұрын
Just saw one at japan-partner.com if you can import.
@boarderboi7
@boarderboi7 5 жыл бұрын
2:01 "you've probably never heard of this vehicle before"....unless you're one of the countless millions who've watched Mighty Car Mods...
@michaeldmckenzie
@michaeldmckenzie 5 жыл бұрын
Or Tom's Turbo Garage
@bigmoebigsley
@bigmoebigsley 5 жыл бұрын
MCM did it first tho... ;-)
@geminate
@geminate 5 жыл бұрын
It was only made for one year, 1991. Other years are not correct. It's a 987cc, not 1000cc. If it has a lot of body roll, the shocks and bushings need to be replaced. Not good looking? Drive one for a week. People LOVE it. Cup holders were an upgrade. I will not be following your channel. Try learning more about a car before judging it.
@TheKillWizard
@TheKillWizard 3 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful little car, more interesting than new cars.
@andrewshelly6804
@andrewshelly6804 5 жыл бұрын
Doug DeMuro would absolutely love this car
@RjIONAz
@RjIONAz 4 жыл бұрын
Def .... means defrost. I know you think it's a secret language, but it's a very common abbreviation.
@pduffy83usa
@pduffy83usa 5 жыл бұрын
The engine sounds like there's something wrong with the internals.
@veilside62
@veilside62 4 жыл бұрын
this is just lifter tick but it definately needs adjusting, i couldn't take that noise for more than 10 minutes
@EdwardLeeSunRiseCars
@EdwardLeeSunRiseCars 5 жыл бұрын
This colour is called Topaz mist - the most rare colour - collectors want this colour above all others
@johnmanes8195
@johnmanes8195 5 жыл бұрын
Actually, its the rarest color because it was the least ordered, all other things being equal, Emerald Green Figaros almost always command the highest prices.
@EdwardLeeSunRiseCars
@EdwardLeeSunRiseCars 5 жыл бұрын
You are right - Emerald Green was most ordered and most popular in Japan - UK buyers however all seem to want the hard to find Topaz Mist - this colour now commands a premium in Japan due to supply and demand from UK and collectors that want a rare colour!
@johnmanes8195
@johnmanes8195 5 жыл бұрын
Actually, the most produced color was pale aqua. The reality is though, rare colors don't have a great effect on a cars price unless it is a color everyone likes. Take Ferraris for instance, a blue or yellow one all other things being equal, will never sell for the same price as a red one even though the colors are much rarer. If you actually go and look at the auction sites in Japan, you will see that the Topaz mist ones don't command as high a price as the other colors do. The same on the bringatrailer.com or mecum auctions here int the US, the Topaz ones just don't command as high a prices as the other colors. The reality is that the Figaro is a cute, happy, car that makes you smile, and Topaz Mist is just not a cheery color.
@EdwardLeeSunRiseCars
@EdwardLeeSunRiseCars 5 жыл бұрын
You seem to have alot of wisdom John Manes
@koolkev75
@koolkev75 5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@123chargeit
@123chargeit 2 жыл бұрын
You don't think that is a good looking car? I think it might be one of the best looking cars from the 90's. A little small but like you said that makes it perfect for city driving.
@TheAvril1962
@TheAvril1962 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car.. getting the feeling the guy doesn't know too much about the car.
@janeellisonbates
@janeellisonbates 5 жыл бұрын
As a Figaro owner I can tell you that he sums it up in a nutshell at 11:07 - 11:37 of this video
@loveitorscrapit6673
@loveitorscrapit6673 5 жыл бұрын
Great little car. Thumbs up.
@LeonYuL
@LeonYuL 5 жыл бұрын
so classy, love it
@RK1FX
@RK1FX 5 жыл бұрын
Cute car. You guys are the best on youtube.
@BoltRM
@BoltRM 4 жыл бұрын
I think it is *GORGEOUS* and awesome!
@freddielouh5323
@freddielouh5323 3 жыл бұрын
That color is the most sought after color for Figaro.
@JaredR1996
@JaredR1996 5 жыл бұрын
RIP to the bird
@LUNCHMONEY4numbers
@LUNCHMONEY4numbers 5 жыл бұрын
Doug DeMuro: "Did somebody say quirkiest? :)"
@RK1FX
@RK1FX 5 жыл бұрын
Fuck Doug
@jamesdoe8690
@jamesdoe8690 5 жыл бұрын
Doug: "here's johnny!"
@calculator5909
@calculator5909 5 жыл бұрын
God that guy is annoying
@BoondockSaintRyan
@BoondockSaintRyan 5 жыл бұрын
Doug can go away
@OutlawInsanity
@OutlawInsanity 5 жыл бұрын
I thought the title said quickest car ever made and when I saw the brand, I laughed so much in my stupidity after doing a double-take at the title.
@jin-cg9vz
@jin-cg9vz 5 жыл бұрын
Galileo! Galileo!
@iHaveTheDocuments
@iHaveTheDocuments 5 жыл бұрын
Great looking little car. Especially for a 91.
@patrickarchibald6787
@patrickarchibald6787 5 жыл бұрын
It sounds very tappety, something wrong with the top end?
@nkbr2015
@nkbr2015 5 жыл бұрын
These and the pao are pretty cool especially in the light blue color.
@Legotruck82
@Legotruck82 5 жыл бұрын
there was a whole Neo-classic car thing the manufacturers were doing in the late 80's early 90's. Ever seen a Nissan Pao? The engine on that one sounds.....tappety (don't even know if it has tappets lol). Also surprised how surprised you were about the HVAC controls....that's a layout that most cars I've owned have (usually Toyotas)
@therealboofighter
@therealboofighter 5 жыл бұрын
Tom’s Turbo Garage has one on his channel, very in-depth look into the engine and other parts of the car. Also Mighty Car Mods did a race a few years ago with one.
@Champsterz
@Champsterz 5 жыл бұрын
nissan march with a new body
@AcuraCSXTypeSK20
@AcuraCSXTypeSK20 5 жыл бұрын
It's like the bastard lovechild between a vw new beetle and a 2002 thunderbird
@dylanhammerstein3059
@dylanhammerstein3059 5 жыл бұрын
So much body roll? So much sketchy 🔰😄🔰 10 points for JDM street cred.
@johnwolf8885
@johnwolf8885 4 жыл бұрын
That thing is awesome
@clarkkent2913
@clarkkent2913 5 жыл бұрын
For those who don't know: The design is a (nice) remake of the Gudbrod Superior, a small German car from the 1950ties.
@hitmaniak1737
@hitmaniak1737 5 жыл бұрын
That car could be made only in Japan 🔥😎
@JakobKsGarage
@JakobKsGarage 5 жыл бұрын
Rear shock absorbers worn out. Valves needs adjustment.
@RK1FX
@RK1FX 5 жыл бұрын
Lmao when You drive this and I hear the engine noise, the trans shifting... it reminds me of playing mafia game. Just missing the oldschool music soundtrack.
@brothermyboy8226
@brothermyboy8226 4 жыл бұрын
1 or 2?
@Mikeguardiani
@Mikeguardiani 5 жыл бұрын
I think it looks like a British car that someone decided to put 180sx turn signals on.
@BoondockSaintRyan
@BoondockSaintRyan 5 жыл бұрын
All the cool kids know what a Nissan Figaro is. There's two in my city currently. Both owned by ladies. I will have one. And I will do a manual swap on it!!! The Daihatsu Copen is on my list, as well.
@ArnoldPranks
@ArnoldPranks 5 жыл бұрын
Yes..it does look like a 70s kitchen appliance
@caseys_cozy_garage
@caseys_cozy_garage 5 жыл бұрын
Way cooler than the modern Ford Thunderbird
@criticallycanadian
@criticallycanadian 5 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, cup holders didn't really exist in any cars before about 1993. Even in the US market which was the first market to adopt them.
@RoadsUntraveled
@RoadsUntraveled 5 жыл бұрын
Limited edition Figaro's came with passenger side baskets and cup holders.
@criticallycanadian
@criticallycanadian 5 жыл бұрын
@@RoadsUntraveled that's pretty neat.
@usedbymyusername
@usedbymyusername 4 жыл бұрын
I've always loved these cars and wish there was an American version.
@SvenQ45
@SvenQ45 5 жыл бұрын
@11:10 That was nice. :D
@texcarguy
@texcarguy 5 жыл бұрын
a kindergartner could see that the Figaro in this video has grossly worn out shocks. And a "expert" driver who isn't sensitive enough to recognize that affect on handling is, well, maybe not an expert after all? That's what you get when you buy one of these sight-unseen from one of those off-the-docks Japanese exporters. You must remember this is a 27 year old car, so some significant maintenance is in order to return it to its former glory. Any legitimate stateside (or UK) importer would replace the shocks, sway bar bushings, and even complete front A suspension arms (all readily available and dirt cheap). Try driving ANY 27 year old American built car with original shocks and you'd get the same results. We own a fully restored Figaro, and it handles delightfully.. solid suspension and negligible body roll in corners. Oh, and a simple Google search will tell you the Figaro was built and titled ONLY in 1991 for 11 months. The fanciest quad copter video won't make up for inaccurate information or dissing a clapped out example. Just sayin'
@susanhoward183
@susanhoward183 5 жыл бұрын
Lucky me I’ve got 2 of these quirky cars!
@classiccarcub4368
@classiccarcub4368 5 жыл бұрын
SUSAN HOWARD same!! :-) Green and black here :-)
@susanhoward183
@susanhoward183 5 жыл бұрын
Tom Brake ours are both lapis grey
@Ruslan.88266
@Ruslan.88266 3 жыл бұрын
Very inspired by the sunbeam.
@kentonmiles
@kentonmiles 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a mini Ford Thunderbird
@johnmanes8195
@johnmanes8195 5 жыл бұрын
Technically, it may have been manufactures in 1990 and 1991 but was only sold as a 1991 model. I love mine.
@johnmanes8195
@johnmanes8195 5 жыл бұрын
Also, the one in the video doesn't have the original radio which is very wild looking.
@johnmanes8195
@johnmanes8195 5 жыл бұрын
And they did have cupholders, it was an option that is rare and pricey.
@susanhoward183
@susanhoward183 5 жыл бұрын
John Manes mine is registered as a 92 according to its VIN. (20022)
@susanhoward183
@susanhoward183 5 жыл бұрын
John Manes the cup holder is useless in Canada because the biggest hole is too far for the driver to access and the smaller hole doesn’t fit any type of cup or bottle. 🙁
@johnmanes8195
@johnmanes8195 5 жыл бұрын
I can easily reach the left cup holder easily in mine, its not that long of a reach and its certainly better than no cup holder at all.
@DUDEfreestyle
@DUDEfreestyle 5 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the song at the beginning??
@fastec5
@fastec5 5 жыл бұрын
I want an sr20 swapped one. Be awesome.
@kentonmiles
@kentonmiles 5 жыл бұрын
For sale in Florida 1 for $14000 and 1 for $27000 wtf
@andrewshelly6804
@andrewshelly6804 5 жыл бұрын
Please someone tell me what the music is at 10:09
@g37addicted42
@g37addicted42 5 жыл бұрын
Love the car. Not a fan that he treated the Stop sign as a Yield.
@Dylan-ru7lp
@Dylan-ru7lp 5 жыл бұрын
Racing these cars on grand turismo 4 was the shit
@timexironman100m
@timexironman100m 4 жыл бұрын
Def = defrost... air hits windscreen and ciculates around inside via side vents...
@jaggass
@jaggass 5 жыл бұрын
There are alot of these in the UK.
@sidathwijeratne7168
@sidathwijeratne7168 5 жыл бұрын
These cars have a cult following in the UK
@JinanNLipdo
@JinanNLipdo 5 жыл бұрын
My Hyundai Elantra XD probably still would have twice as much body roll
@derpman2013
@derpman2013 5 жыл бұрын
he looks like a skinny deboss garage
@hafo1979
@hafo1979 4 жыл бұрын
Appealingly CUTE👍🤣😷
@biggestification
@biggestification 5 жыл бұрын
Rip birb
@godofrock
@godofrock 2 жыл бұрын
Figahrow no! And yes this is a good looking car. It is a classic shape like the austin, fiat, mg and many more classic sports cars not super cars or pony cars. These are pure fun and todays equivalent would be the fiat and Mazda miata. Once you drive one you will miss it.
@timexironman100m
@timexironman100m 4 жыл бұрын
In 1990 europeans and asians never drank coffee in their cars..maybe its an american or canadian thing.....
@cobaltlukather9045
@cobaltlukather9045 5 жыл бұрын
if someone reupholsters the interior in fine Italian plaid cloth, does it become the Nissan Gucci?
@cobaltlukather9045
@cobaltlukather9045 5 жыл бұрын
Naw, have Nismo pick up a bunch of old Figaros and tune 'em up and boom! Nismo Gucci!
@simonjones575
@simonjones575 4 жыл бұрын
Its Noddy's car
@egorovss86
@egorovss86 5 жыл бұрын
I saw similar car at mcm)
@gnrdp
@gnrdp 4 жыл бұрын
I would've watched more than 30 seconds of this video if the music wasn't shite
@user-wg7nw3mh2e
@user-wg7nw3mh2e 4 жыл бұрын
What kind of clown thinks this isn't a good looking car and the interior is gross? basically, you shouldn't be reviewing, you've disqualified yourself by having no taste.
@djfuzzo1
@djfuzzo1 5 жыл бұрын
the car i like... the video? seemed like a struggle for length for monetization with a bunch of unnecessary clips for no reason... all this tells you about the car are things you can see for yourself or most likely find on the Wikipedia, its not like im hearing the story about why this one is specifically special to history or the owner or how Nissan came up with the idea for reasoning to make this car etc, or an other interesting details of why this would be the best video telling anyone about this car... no hate or anything, just my perspective
@mr.x9566
@mr.x9566 5 жыл бұрын
I wish I could give you 10 thumbs up. This is a bad video based on content from a subjective viewpoint.
@davis7099
@davis7099 4 жыл бұрын
The reviewer is tone deaf to the design and cleverness of the car. Real leather, retro not cheaply done. simplicity and above all modern , easy to find components. Its a 30 year old car with Modern engine brakes and manners with old roadster looks.
@josephanzalone4654
@josephanzalone4654 5 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy one that wont be 20k?😂
@RoadsUntraveled
@RoadsUntraveled 5 жыл бұрын
From 2015 just before it became legal in the USA :-P
@classiccarcub4368
@classiccarcub4368 5 жыл бұрын
Joseph Anzalone in the U.K.
@gudrichlamar7579
@gudrichlamar7579 5 жыл бұрын
beforward.jp
@gudrichlamar7579
@gudrichlamar7579 5 жыл бұрын
tradecarview.com
@StephenMorganCanada
@StephenMorganCanada 5 жыл бұрын
Every time I’m directed to one of you videos I think, “great another auto channel to add to my subscribe list! Then I watch it. Car folks know what a Figaro is. Styling is very retro late 50’s early 60’s Europe not 40’s at all. The colour is in fact a colour not another black, white or silver, sorry. Gauges! Def is defroster, obviously. Argh.
@london19657
@london19657 Жыл бұрын
Shame you didn't like it much. Def is defrost. the air goes up the windscreen , like on my 1972 Ford escort. (200 quid and it was junk)
@EdwardLeeSunRiseCars
@EdwardLeeSunRiseCars 5 жыл бұрын
For sale at www.SunRiseCars.com.au
@osvaldovalencia6330
@osvaldovalencia6330 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a fiat500
@3v4761
@3v4761 5 жыл бұрын
I'd drive it...no food or drinks allowed...interior that clean i wudnt need cup holders
@Alexx120493
@Alexx120493 5 жыл бұрын
I think this is timeless. If you wouldn't have said that it was a 91 car,, I wouild have guessed it would be a something between an 03 and 07 car.
@chikato7106
@chikato7106 5 жыл бұрын
Wtf lol 03 or 07... what a TVR? It looks like a 50's to 60's German or Italian car during their gas crunch.
@aleksivuorio1540
@aleksivuorio1540 5 жыл бұрын
to me this looks like a 70s car but thats just me 😎
@chikato7106
@chikato7106 5 жыл бұрын
Wtf I literally see and here about this car the first time ever on japan-partner literally a few hours ago... soooooo Google knew what I was looking at and so does @roadsuntraveled
@SvenQ45
@SvenQ45 5 жыл бұрын
@7:40 I hope not.
@samitolluna
@samitolluna 4 жыл бұрын
Es precios😍
@snowy5363
@snowy5363 2 жыл бұрын
this guy does not understand the point of the car at all
@rantonbro
@rantonbro 4 жыл бұрын
pronounced fig a row
@JaredR1996
@JaredR1996 5 жыл бұрын
One of the smallest cars I’ve ever seen
@deadmarch101
@deadmarch101 5 жыл бұрын
FACE
@writerconsidered
@writerconsidered 8 ай бұрын
Is it a good looking car? No. I'm out. The only point to this car is its looks.
@willyelwonka9705
@willyelwonka9705 5 жыл бұрын
The quality of their content does not match the views at all...... KZfaq should help car channels like these not gravitate their viewers to videos like annoying news commentators or old videos from random people.
@RoadsUntraveled
@RoadsUntraveled 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliment, we do our best to create cinematic and professional content that stands out from the standard GoPro style reviews. If you would like to help us out, please share the KZfaq URL's of your favorite videos on social media as this really assists us in reaching new viewers.
@goneburger2731
@goneburger2731 5 жыл бұрын
put a Honda engine in it
@bobsillas3553
@bobsillas3553 4 жыл бұрын
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