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There used to be a tiny SeAZ “Oka” truck in Russia, which was even cuter than the Panda. A limited run of ~50 vehicles was offered in 2007. Also, ZAZ, the Ukrainian automaker, was producing utility hatchbacks designed like the Panda van in 1991-1997.

I feel the need to chime in: in Russia/USSR, a station wagon/estate (for the Brits) has NEVER been called a “специалист/specialist”, where did you get that from? Proper name for this type of body is “универсал”. Also, these cars are colloquially called a “сарай”, which could be translated as “shed” or “barn”.

I see what you did there.

‘cause you can’t afford one? It makes me sad either.

When the are no valid arguments in a discussion, one can always resort to commenting the other person’s appearance. Real classy.

I’d daily-drive it to work as it is, with the chain attached.

Bullshit! VTi in Japan has never had a D16Y8 engine

Wow, you are blatantly ignorant, as far as Hondas are concerned. This is aggravated by the fact that you live in Japan, own a Honda Logo, and consider yourself a Honda enthusiast. “EK6 or EK7”, Jesus Tapdancing Christ, what a shame! Yet you used to own an EK Civic, this is unbelievable!

The car in your photos looks like a plain Jane, run-of-the-mill EL or Ri hatch. Rear spoiler is not a Type R special, rear view mirrors are also average, body-colored, power foldable mirrors (mind you, it is not a USDM model). Side skirts are average as well, simply body-colored like those on 99-00 Civic. I cannot see…

Wow, you are blatantly ignorant, as far as Hondas are concerned. This is aggravated by the fact that you live in Japan, own a Honda Logo, and consider yourself a Honda enthusiast. “EK6 or EK7”, Jesus Tapdancing Christ, what a shame! Yet you used to own an EK Civic, this is unbelievable!

The car in your photos looks like a plain Jane, run-of-the-mill EL or Ri hatch. Rear spoiler is not a Type R special, rear view mirrors are also average, body-colored, power foldable mirrors (mind you, it is not a USDM model). Side skirts are average as well, simply body-colored like those on 99-00 Civic. I cannot see…

Let me enlighten you on the topic:

Wow, you are blatantly ignorant, as far as Hondas are concerned. This is aggravated by the fact that you live in Japan, own a Honda Logo, and consider yourself a Honda enthusiast. “EK6 or EK7”, Jesus Tapdancing Christ, what a shame! Yet you used to own an EK Civic, this is unbelievable!

Wow, you are blatantly ignorant, as far as Hondas are concerned. This is aggravated by the fact that you live in Japan, own a Honda Logo, and consider yourself a Honda enthusiast. “EK6 or EK7”, Jesus Tapdancing Christ, what a shame! Yet you used to own an EK Civic, this is unbelievable!

Nice, OEM “meat-grinder” wheels, I used to own a set of these.

You are absolutely right.

Wow, you are blatantly ignorant, as far as Hondas are concerned. This is aggravated by the fact that you live in Japan, own a Honda Logo and consider yourself a Honda enthusiast. “EK6 or EK7”, Jesus Tapdancing Christ, what a shame! And yet you say that you used to own a EK Civic, this is unbelievable!

Yep, early LADAs used to have some Italian parts until 1973ish

It has retained its original chromed rocker panel molding and hubcaps, too.