In 10 years we're going to have a gov't-created video just like this one promoting the Chevy Cobalt from American Leyland.
Instead of Raymond Baxter it'll be Ryan Seacrest as the host and he too will be talking up reclining bucket seats, dual coach stripes, and back up lamps neatly integrated into the taillight cluster. Like all of you, I can only hope they use the same jaunty and energetic theme music.
Happy days are soon to come, my gearheaded JalopniFriends!
Ye Gods, have a look at that body roll! Hear those tires squealing in protest! Have a look at that... very, very mild liveliness!
I was very much looking forward to seeing a lorry take out the 5 after Baxter said "...dangerous."
Oh, and the nose on the >1000 models is God-awful.
For the record: the door pockets in the Mini are more accommodating than the lack thereof in my Volvo, and the Volvo has a mirror on the driver's side and a "parking ticket pocket" on the passenger's instead.
If you think of it as a little sportscar for 4, it's great. If you look at these old ones and think about safety, it's terrifying! The guy looks like he barely fits in it, and you know his head is going right through that tin roof!
There are at least five original Minis on the San Francisco Craigslist right now. I'm starting to get mad at myself for looking, because now I want one.
@Strooooolling the Jalopplayer: I can think of another two tens and a four: the combined weight of the bowling balls in your pants that you'd need to drive a Mini on the freeway surrounded by Valdezes and Canyoneros.
When I see an old Mini, I see the point of urban microcars. Even if they're not entirely necessary around here, the guys or gals that drive the '89 Mini JCW and the '57 Austin A35 I've seen down on the street are doing something very right.
04/27/09
Same car but with a tiny boot and the tiniest suggestion of wings.
They were the cutest cars ever, like four wheeled puppies.
Just thought I'd mention it.
04/25/09
Instead of Raymond Baxter it'll be Ryan Seacrest as the host and he too will be talking up reclining bucket seats, dual coach stripes, and back up lamps neatly integrated into the taillight cluster. Like all of you, I can only hope they use the same jaunty and energetic theme music.
Happy days are soon to come, my gearheaded JalopniFriends!
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I was very much looking forward to seeing a lorry take out the 5 after Baxter said "...dangerous."
Oh, and the nose on the >1000 models is God-awful.
For the record: the door pockets in the Mini are more accommodating than the lack thereof in my Volvo, and the Volvo has a mirror on the driver's side and a "parking ticket pocket" on the passenger's instead.
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If you think of it as a little sportscar for 4, it's great. If you look at these old ones and think about safety, it's terrifying! The guy looks like he barely fits in it, and you know his head is going right through that tin roof!
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I would love to get one of the RHD ones, but sadly I can't afford any of them right now...
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Wait... you want a roughly 1400 lb car to run in LeMons? You're even nuttier than I first thought! (Don't worry, it's a good thing.)
I think I might cry if I saw one get smashed up at LeMons, though :(
04/25/09
And, smashed up? C'mon, it's too small! Some may try to hit it, but they will miss.
04/25/09
The words "Dodge the Fury" come to mind.
04/25/09
I would be somewhat amused to see how well I fit in one of these though... (To those who don't know; I am 6'4"...)
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Everything a (insert car you hate here) isn't.
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