I wonder just how many of those folks are buying them, as opposed to obtaining the use of one in exchange for signing some sort of structured finance agreement.
Not many! That could explain the lack of 2nd hand buyers I suppose...
Off Topic Penalty for Mini ownership?
- Thread starter 306maxi
- Start date
Currently reading:
Off Topic Penalty for Mini ownership?
Not many! That could explain the lack of 2nd hand buyers I suppose...
OP
OP
I wonder just how many of those folks are buying them, as opposed to obtaining the use of one in exchange for signing some sort of structured finance agreement
How many people actually buy any cars these days? Still, means a good supply of cheap (ish) 2nd hand cars for everyone else.
I wouldn't like to influence anybody's buying decision as this is something you should be able to make a choice in without the threat of someone pulling the bolt back on Remington .375 Magnum rifle and easing a round into the chamber.
And then pulling the bolt back and feeding a round into the chamber, over, and over, and over again.
While chanting "Death to Mini drivers" over, and over, and over again.
I don't know where they all live, but sooner or later I'll get them all. Now then, I'm sure I've got some wood that needs whittling and while I'm at it, where's my "Duelling Banjos" CD?
And then pulling the bolt back and feeding a round into the chamber, over, and over, and over again.
While chanting "Death to Mini drivers" over, and over, and over again.
I don't know where they all live, but sooner or later I'll get them all. Now then, I'm sure I've got some wood that needs whittling and while I'm at it, where's my "Duelling Banjos" CD?
Pinto? That dates from about 1972.....at the latest.Interesting they kept with 1600cc for the first, as a 1970 Pinto lump has pretty much the same specific output. Probably not so good on emisions, admitedly
so what we saying... Fiat FTW?
whats new?
whats new?
- Joined
- Jun 20, 2010
- Messages
- 3,696
- Points
- 795
God I enjoyed that. JC hasn't changed much either. I also think we should stop complaining about the cost of cars today when those two cost £6,500-£7,000 way back when.
Mini>500.
mini>CINQUECENTO (it means 500)
i understand that this is about BMW and the new 500 my point was that 18years ago even Mr Clarkson himself admitted that the fiat was a better car
- Joined
- Jun 20, 2010
- Messages
- 3,696
- Points
- 795
Given the age of the original Mini when the Cinquecento was launched, so it should have been!
OP
OP
mini>CINQUECENTO (it means 500)
i understand that this is about BMW and the new 500 my point was that 18years ago even Mr Clarkson himself admitted that the fiat was a better car
Yes, but the car that Clarkson is testing is a Cinquecento and this forum is about 500's.
Do French car fans refer to 207's as deux cent sept's? No. If you're in an English speaking country I don't see why you'd Italianise the pronunciation of something that is badged with a number. No one in the English speaking world calls a 130 coupe a centotrenta...... A 500 is a 500 and a cinquecento is a cinquecento
Could be worse, could be one of those people who types 5oo because that's the way the stylised text is on the badging of the 500......
That was just before they paved the way for the current Mini price premium by slapping a couple of extra grand onto the price for the 1997 model and doing the hairdresser marketing job..
The majority of BMW Mini drivers are very hot women. 95% of the time I have a nosey in at traffic lights or whatever and am pleased by what I see.
The other 5% it's either homosexual men or straight men in the Cooper 'I'm a real man, honest' S.
Cringeworthy.
The other 5% it's either homosexual men or straight men in the Cooper 'I'm a real man, honest' S.
Cringeworthy.
- Joined
- Jun 20, 2010
- Messages
- 3,696
- Points
- 795
Yes, but the car that Clarkson is testing is a Cinquecento and this forum is about 500's.
Do French car fans refer to 207's as deux cent sept's? No. If you're in an English speaking country I don't see why you'd Italianise the pronunciation of something that is badged with a number. No one in the English speaking world calls a 130 coupe a centotrenta...... A 500 is a 500 and a cinquecento is a cinquecento
Could be worse, could be one of those people who types 5oo because that's the way the stylised text is on the badging of the 500......
Rubbish. I'm always telling people my other car is a BMW drei dreißig.
- Joined
- Jun 20, 2010
- Messages
- 3,696
- Points
- 795
I have to say I agree with this. If there was one car I would bet money on that it was being driven by a "nice bit of stuff" it would be a modern MINI.
OP
OP
Case in point. People are going to look at you like you're some kind of crazy mofo. If you said to most people you drive a new Cinquecento they're going to look at you as if you've just defacated on the head of their firstborn child.
As for Mini owners being hotties, I'd have to agree mostly, that said C.untryman's seem to be driven mostly by women in their 50's who think they're good looking.
ahmett
Prominent member
Maxi dont forget Countryman's are for family people as they need the space! It is natural most Countryman owners are old!
Fiat 500's and Mini Coopers are the perfect bachelor/bachelorette runabouts!
Ive been in a coutnryman and i have to say i fit in the back seats and i am 6ft3in! The boot looked decent. I must say the only thing that compares in that size range would be the VW Golf! Any bigger and youd need a full on Range Rover or something like that. And the high ground clearance is a gem, especially in third world roads, with 4 wheel drive on the S version a good bonus!
Last edited:
- Joined
- Jun 20, 2010
- Messages
- 3,696
- Points
- 795
Yes, but:
(i) that makes it not a MINI; and
(ii) it fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.
(i) that makes it not a MINI; and
(ii) it fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.
OP
OP
ahmett
Prominent member
Well it does make it a MINI but yes not a Mini. Lets not forget MINI is BMW style.
And since when do Germans make 'beautiful cars'? They make cars that serve a purpose and do it well!
For me the ugliest car ever made right now (not including Korean cars) would have to be the current Posche Chayenne!
And since when do Germans make 'beautiful cars'? They make cars that serve a purpose and do it well!
For me the ugliest car ever made right now (not including Korean cars) would have to be the current Posche Chayenne!
300 sl
