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dyfrigroberts · Feb 26th, 2003, 10:16 AM

Seen this in today's sun about THE cars
to drive before you die

Mini = Number 1
MINI = Number 32

EBMCS03 · Feb 26th, 2003, 10:22 AM

Eh... they are missing a lot of cars that I would definetly want to drive before I die and a lot that i actually dont want to drive. hehehe

cmt · Feb 26th, 2003, 01:04 PM

Quote:

34 Smart Cabriolet

If anybody wants to drive mine before they die, drop me an email

(I really must get some pictures of it so I can update my signature, avatar, etc...)

Shamster · Feb 26th, 2003, 01:29 PM

The Datsun 100A Cherry - my first ever car! Yes - that was easily better than the BMW Z1!

Martin L · Feb 26th, 2003, 01:44 PM

Austin Allegro at 36

Must be the experience of the unique square steering wheel that made it get on the list

Lovely motor that, so good in fact I had two

bluedave · Feb 26th, 2003, 01:52 PM

I've driven 13 out of the 50 - sounds kinda unlucky. Anyone got a McLaren F1 i can borrow ?

Dave

uua · Feb 26th, 2003, 02:26 PM

How about a list of cars I wish I'd never driven. Pontiac Grand AM I rented last year would be at the top.

I had a Fiat Bambina 500 when I was in high school. It was great, if a little slow when one of the HT leads would pop off and left only one cylinder banging away.

I thought a Sinclair C5 was one of those funny home computers that I used in the late 70's.

robo · Feb 26th, 2003, 03:25 PM

The shame, beaten by a Fiat 500, Citroen 2CV & a London Taxi! Thanks God it beat the Austin Allegro.

YaST · Feb 26th, 2003, 04:34 PM

There are some awfully strange cars on that list...

#4 Ford Model T - LOL There is 1911 Model T sitting in my parents garage along with a 1924 Model T Speedster. I guess I can check that off the list. Interesting because there are truly no brakes... you have to press the clutch in halfway and the press the "Brake" pedal to stop. Of course the gas "pedal" is actually a little bar underneath the steering wheel... top speed ~50MPH.

#8 Jaguar E-type - This is one of my favorite cars of all time. Have a 63 XKE Roadster sittting in my parents garage also. Problem is my dad won't let me drive it... yet?

Why would anyone want to drive a Range Rover? LOL Give me a break. Must be something hot over in the UK I guess. All they do is break down and cost more to repair than they cost to buy.

KlausR · Feb 26th, 2003, 05:34 PM

Definitely: McLaren F1! But testing the performance can easily result in a combination of drive and death.

That brings me to a joke:
"Doctor, doctor, I can´t decide wether I want to undergo surgery or to die."
"With a little amount of luck you can have both!"

Klaus

oldnell · Feb 26th, 2003, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by uua
I thought a Sinclair C5 was one of those funny home computers that I used in the late 70's.

It was an electric car (single-seater) powered by a washing machine motor. It also inherited its speed and looks from a washing machine as well.

Interestingly, though, it was actually designed by Clive Sinclair, the inventor of the Sinclair ZX81 and ZX Spectrum.

MinisForMe · Feb 26th, 2003, 06:02 PM

yes, but my fantastic lil Mini was no1!

Feb 27th, 2003, 11:06 AM

Porsche Ruf R turbo, or 911 GT2. Check out this video of the gumball, the car the camera is in is a RUF R Turbo.
Caution for 56k uses, this video is about 90mb. It took about 15 min for me to download on Cable.

-Andrew

http://carfreaks.b0nk.net/gumball3000.mpg

euan · Feb 27th, 2003, 05:09 PM

Some of those drivers in the Gumball thing are nuts!

I have a thing for the SL55 AMG at the moment. Not as pure as the Mini, but I'll bet the ownership experience is worth it.

smiffy · Feb 27th, 2003, 06:25 PM

Ive sat in most of em, does that count

Feb 26th, 2003, 10:16 AM	#1
dyfrigroberts OT&B Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: North Wales Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 85 Offline	Cars to Drive before you die Seen this in today's sun about THE cars to drive before you die Mini = Number 1 MINI = Number 32 The Sun Article

Feb 26th, 2003, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Eh... they are missing a lot of cars that I would definetly want to drive before I die and a lot that i actually dont want to drive. hehehe EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Feb 26th, 2003, 01:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 10,629 Offline	The Datsun 100A Cherry - my first ever car! Yes - that was easily better than the BMW Z1! 260909

Feb 26th, 2003, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 13,602 Offline	Austin Allegro at 36 Must be the experience of the unique square steering wheel that made it get on the list Lovely motor that, so good in fact I had two MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Feb 26th, 2003, 01:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
bluedave Blue is the colour..... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Devon Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 46 Offline	I've driven 13 out of the 50 - sounds kinda unlucky. Anyone got a McLaren F1 i can borrow ? Dave *BLUE IS THE COLOUR!* email me

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Feb 26th, 2003, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 1,211 Offline	Quote: 34 Smart Cabriolet If anybody wants to drive mine before they die, drop me an email (I really must get some pictures of it so I can update my signature, avatar, etc...)

Feb 26th, 2003, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
uua MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Island, B. Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 305 Offline	How about a list of cars I wish I'd never driven. Pontiac Grand AM I rented last year would be at the top. I had a Fiat Bambina 500 when I was in high school. It was great, if a little slow when one of the HT leads would pop off and left only one cylinder banging away. I thought a Sinclair C5 was one of those funny home computers that I used in the late 70's. sad goodbye to 2002 Chili MCS Happy hello to BRG JCW MCSC

Feb 26th, 2003, 03:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
robo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Twickenham Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 29 Offline	The shame, beaten by a Fiat 500, Citroen 2CV & a London Taxi! Thanks God it beat the Austin Allegro.

Feb 26th, 2003, 04:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
YaST MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Strange List There are some awfully strange cars on that list... #4 Ford Model T - LOL There is 1911 Model T sitting in my parents garage along with a 1924 Model T Speedster. I guess I can check that off the list. Interesting because there are truly no brakes... you have to press the clutch in halfway and the press the "Brake" pedal to stop. Of course the gas "pedal" is actually a little bar underneath the steering wheel... top speed ~50MPH. #8 Jaguar E-type - This is one of my favorite cars of all time. Have a 63 XKE Roadster sittting in my parents garage also. Problem is my dad won't let me drive it... yet? Why would anyone want to drive a Range Rover? LOL Give me a break. Must be something hot over in the UK I guess. All they do is break down and cost more to repair than they cost to buy.

Feb 26th, 2003, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
KlausR MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany (NRW) Local Time: 07:41 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Definitely: McLaren F1! But testing the performance can easily result in a combination of drive and death. That brings me to a joke: "Doctor, doctor, I can´t decide wether I want to undergo surgery or to die." "With a little amount of luck you can have both!" Klaus Don´t bother me with: Vans, SUVs and Grandpatronic

Feb 26th, 2003, 05:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 992 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by uua I thought a Sinclair C5 was one of those funny home computers that I used in the late 70's. It was an electric car (single-seater) powered by a washing machine motor. It also inherited its speed and looks from a washing machine as well. Interestingly, though, it was actually designed by Clive Sinclair, the inventor of the Sinclair ZX81 and ZX Spectrum.

Feb 26th, 2003, 06:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
MinisForMe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Nr Sheffield Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 14 Offline	yes, but my fantastic lil Mini was no1!

Feb 27th, 2003, 11:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
L8 Apex Posts: n/a	Porsche Ruf R turbo, or 911 GT2. Check out this video of the gumball, the car the camera is in is a RUF R Turbo. Caution for 56k uses, this video is about 90mb. It took about 15 min for me to download on Cable. -Andrew http://carfreaks.b0nk.net/gumball3000.mpg

Feb 27th, 2003, 05:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
euan MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:41 PM Posts: 195 Offline	Some of those drivers in the Gumball thing are nuts! I have a thing for the SL55 AMG at the moment. Not as pure as the Mini, but I'll bet the ownership experience is worth it. Gone - IB/W Cooper, bonnet stripes, white indicators, Chili Now - EB/W S, stripes, Chili, climate, R90's :-)

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Feb 27th, 2003, 06:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Ive sat in most of em, does that count S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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