Nine cars from the '90s that'll get you nostalgic in no time

Looking back at it, the 1990s was a simpler time full of colour, whacky ideas plus fashion and hairstyles we would rather forget. It was also full of technological advancements which paved the way for the tech and gadgets we take for granted today.

So why not take a trip back in time to when all we cared about was whether Ross and Rachel would get back together on Friends, our parents forgot to feed our Tamagotchi while we were at school and we worried more about a broken foot than a cracked screen from a dropped mobile phone. The best part of all, these rides are all available for sale right here on carsales, been making dreams come true since 1997.

While it was the '80s  when Australia first said G'day to Hyundai, it was the Excel of the '90s that really propelled it to success. Becoming a fan favourite with its low price and reliability, it went on to be the countries third best selling vehicle in '96 and '98. Between 1994 and 2000, around 200,000 Excels were sold in Australia.

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The Mazda 121 "bubble" redefined the budget small car of the early '90s with cute lines, high quality and spacious cabin. A premium Mazda 121 Funtop with folding canvas roof arrived in January 1993.

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The '90s was a decade full of convertibles and soft top versions of other cars that really should have a solid roof. The Ford Capri was Australian designed and built and was actually exported to the US. A unique take on a niche segment indeed.

The Vitara of today is very city focused and refined, but the Vitara of the '90s was a beach goers dream. This 4WD (there was no such thing as an SUV in the '90s) was Suzuki's version of a Jeep Wrangler which came as a soft top which could be removed.

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Launched in 1996, the Boxster fast became of symbol of success and very Hollywood appearing in many TV shows and films. As the '90s was the convertible's decade to shine, it sure did, coming in a range of bright colours.

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Saab's 900 series of the '90s was traditional Saab quirky style, safety and presence. The Swedish/American brand was not quite Volvo and not quite Opel and for some reason relied heavy on aeronautical design nuances that are less than conventional. It was a favourite of Jerry Seinfeld being his characters car of choice in the famed TV comedy.

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The Diablo is said to have brought Lamborghini into the '90s with a softer and rounder design, compared to its predecessor, the Countach. Still very dramatic mind you. The Diablo became a pin-up for exotic super cars and hung up on bedroom walls around the world.

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We couldn't have a '90s car list and not include the most sensible and safe cars of them all, the Volvo 850. Car owners became a little more practical in the '90s and Volvo followed suit. It was the first car in the world to offer side-impact airbags.

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A child of the '90s, the Subaru Impreza sure impressed especially when it morphed into WRX and STI forms. Its inclusion in PlayStation's Gran Turismo racing game as well as the large and oversized spoiler helped catapult the car to cult classic status.

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