The MINI Grabs Another Top 10

TJKonarski Oct 26th, 2004 Link

I'll second that! I've had mine for about 3 weeks now and it's an attention grabber, for sure.

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GW Oct 26th, 2004 Link

I still can't take having my car called “cute.” One of the reasons I didn't order a convertible in the first place. Too “cute” for me.

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Gabe Oct 26th, 2004 Link

I just picked up the official MotoringFile test MCSc and after a 20 minute drive through the streets of downtown Chicago I have to agree with NY Times. I had TONS of stares from all the right people. And the funny thing… when I parked the car and took a few shots – it was guys who started gathering around asking questions.

I even got a compliment from some cops who called a “chick magnet”. And these are Chicago cops… if there was an opportunity to call something a chick car they wouldn't hesitate.

I'll have more later today…

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RB Oct 26th, 2004 Link

But was it “TORPID” in traffic?

Gabe, don't freeze your tuercas off back there.

Hastalabyebye*RB

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GSKChicago Oct 26th, 2004 Link

Actually, it is gorgeous here in Chicago today. Up near 70 degrees, which for this time of year in Chicago is not the norm. If I had a drop top, I would definitely be taking advantage.

I drove the convertible for about 5 minutes a few weeks ago. It was great. Looking forward to hearing a review from a more extended drive.

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Vanwall Oct 26th, 2004 Link

Hey, that's cool – you're a real live Carmag now! I'd gladly do your hot-weather testing for ya! You get the fishbowl effect all over again, too. Did you sign the 90% contract, as well? ;-) Happy Motoring!

    BCNU,
  Rob in Dago

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MadisonMini Oct 26th, 2004 Link

Yeah, I've had my hot orange MCSC for about a month now, and it is CRAZY the amount of attention this car gets, from men and women.

People actually get excited when they see this car, and that is no exageration. What's even better is it's MY car and more fun than the attention is the driving experience.

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TJKonarski Oct 26th, 2004 Link

GW: The article begins, “What's cuter than a MINI?…”, which is implying that it's already cute to begin with. It's just a word that this particular writer decided to use. I certainly wouldn't let something like that influence my decisions. Gheez… Who are you voting for this election?! LOL!

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GW Oct 26th, 2004 Link

I know, it's my shameful insecurity showing.

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David K Oct 26th, 2004 Link

Off Topic miniusa.com

The configurator is still available just not thru the front page

http://www.miniusa.com/crm/load_mini.jsp?link=buildyourown/minicooper/

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