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R1 · Jun 20th, 2003, 10:21 PM

http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/F...152003/1005650

Simon Jackson · Jun 20th, 2003, 10:52 PM

Was he looking at the same car as the rest of us? Oh well, no pleasing everyone all of the time!

Silvercooper · Jun 20th, 2003, 10:55 PM

I'd love to know what's a good looking car for this guy!!!

I guess he loves the Aztek!

planeguy · Jun 20th, 2003, 11:05 PM

Ha, judging by the first car he owned. I am guessing he is an old white haired fart who wouldn't know a cool car if his life depended on it. I have no doubt that if you asked that guy what a good looking car is HIS top 5 would be.

1. any year of buick roadmaster
2. crown victoria
3. older the better chevy impalla. not the new ones, they no doubt are to SMALL
4. any Cadillac, again not the new ones because "theyr'e to darn european.....where's my bi-focals?
5. any 50's autos with 6000 lbs of steel, 45 gal fuel tanks and egnough hard metal surfaces in the interior to scramble your brains in an accident.

i hope that indicates how valuable is opinion is ....lol

Silvercooper · Jun 20th, 2003, 11:07 PM

Dark Silver S · Jun 20th, 2003, 11:35 PM

Quote:

DONNIE JOHNSTON says...
Granted, I don't have the best taste in the world....

No ****, Sherlock!

Quote:

DONNIE further tells us that...
there was nothing sexier than a blonde cruising down the highway in a cherry-red Mustang convertible.

And there you have it. The guy likes Ford Falcons! Oh, and Donnie, keep your red-neck Red stories to yourself!

Donnie lives on freedom of the press.

Ginger · Jun 20th, 2003, 11:51 PM

CR*P!?!
G

lillapoyka · Jun 21st, 2003, 12:00 AM

I bet his wife is ugly

wmd · Jun 21st, 2003, 12:40 AM

Anyway, I also think the MINI is butt-ugly, literally, it's ungainly at best or outright ugly from the rear view. I'm befuddled when I get the "it's sooo cute" comment, always from a woman. I don't think the MINI is cute either. I bought the car for it's handling (1st) and for its performance (2nd) and don't give a rat's a*re what it looks like.

{quote}a hearse for Lilliputians{/quote} I like that image.

{quote}a stationwagon for the 7dwarf's band instruments{/quote} That's a good one.

{quote}a partially stepped-on tin can.{/quote} I don't see that one.

Don't understand why fellow MINI owners get soo defensive about the car they own, when it is critized by others. I don't want to own a popular car, and I hope the MINI is never as popular as the PT Cruiser is in the US. I like it when journalists make negative comments, it keeps away the riff-raff buyers, and that's a good thing.

Quote:

Originally posted by planeguy
.....I am guessing he is an old white haired fart.....

....watch it...

I'm an old white haired fart also...ohh wait, I'm missing one of those 4 characteristics...whew..

Hankshanker · Jun 21st, 2003, 01:30 AM

Come on, guys, it's called satire, although not a particularly good example of it. The author's hyperbole is a bit excessive (really, a herd of elephants?) and the random jabs are trite, but that article is certainly nothing that merits cursing the man or insulting his wife.

Obviously, the author had to dig deep to come up with a topic for his column. In the end, he accomplished his goal. He provoked a reaction from his readers and is now the center of a passionate discussion in a remote region of cyberspace.

I think wmd has the right idea. Anyone who would fall for such an opinion about a MINI is much too impressionable to own one. Ironically, MINI owners would hate to see everyone own a MINI, but they still want everyone to love it.

So the MINI got some free exposure, a small-time columnist gets some attention, and a few MINI owners look like a hostile bunch indeed. Tsk tsk.

Nameless · Jun 21st, 2003, 02:03 AM

I'm impressed. Sarcasm from a Yank. Must be an English ex-pat.

BartMack · Jun 21st, 2003, 02:07 AM

Hey, is that the guy who drives that '71 AMC Matador?

brave1 · Jun 21st, 2003, 02:28 AM

Although I think he is crazy for his opinion on the Mini Cooper (knowing I'm completely biased and think it is a gorgeous car) I do agree about the ugly PT Cruiser and i'm not much of a VW bug fan either..lol His redneck story about bubba and the hounds or whatever..was lame ;-)

MiniMan7 · Jun 21st, 2003, 02:47 AM

He's probably driving one of those new Honda Elements.

Adam

cooper4us · Jun 21st, 2003, 03:17 AM

Does this guy hangs around with Jason Blair? An old fart that does heavy drugs while writting....

Tone · Jun 21st, 2003, 05:18 PM

Well, he did say he was looking at a Mini Cooper!

(Actually, it never ceases to amaze me how even proper motoring mags. can't get it right. It's just being slipshod. As anyone working for bmw would tell you).

BillO · Jun 21st, 2003, 08:47 PM

hit the road with "Red would dig the woodchucks out of their holes, whack them over the head with a club and then feed them to his dogs--who would proceed to throw up fur all the way home."

Class act.

BillO

Jmini5 · Jun 21st, 2003, 09:57 PM

This guy needs an "L" tatooed to his forehead!

Jun 20th, 2003, 10:21 PM	#1
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	A different view of the MINI? http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/F...152003/1005650

Jun 20th, 2003, 11:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 791 Offline	Quote: DONNIE JOHNSTON says... Granted, I don't have the best taste in the world.... No ***, Sherlock! Quote: DONNIE further tells us that...* there was nothing sexier than a blonde cruising down the highway in a cherry-red Mustang convertible. And there you have it. The guy likes Ford Falcons! Oh, and Donnie, keep your red-neck Red stories to yourself! Donnie lives on freedom of the press. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC Last edited by Dark Silver S : Jun 21st, 2003 at 12:06 AM.

Jun 21st, 2003, 12:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
wmd MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CO Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 192 Offline	I agree Anyway, I also think the MINI is butt-ugly, literally, it's ungainly at best or outright ugly from the rear view. I'm befuddled when I get the "it's sooo cute" comment, always from a woman. I don't think the MINI is cute either. I bought the car for it's handling (1st) and for its performance (2nd) and don't give a rat's are what it looks like. {quote}a hearse for Lilliputians{/quote} I like that image. {quote}a stationwagon for the 7dwarf's band instruments{/quote} That's a good one. {quote}a partially stepped-on tin can.{/quote} I don't see that one. Don't understand why fellow MINI owners get soo defensive about the car they own, when it is critized by others. I don't want to own a popular car, and I hope the MINI is never as popular as the PT Cruiser is in the US. I like it when journalists make negative comments, it keeps away the riff-raff buyers, and that's a good thing. Quote: Originally posted by planeguy* .....I am guessing he is an old white haired fart..... ....watch it... I'm an old white haired fart also...ohh wait, I'm missing one of those 4 characteristics...whew..

Jun 21st, 2003, 02:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
brave1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 272 Offline	Although I think he is crazy for his opinion on the Mini Cooper (knowing I'm completely biased and think it is a gorgeous car) I do agree about the ugly PT Cruiser and i'm not much of a VW bug fan either..lol His redneck story about bubba and the hounds or whatever..was lame ;-) MINI is a way of life!

Jun 21st, 2003, 02:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:20 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	He's probably driving one of those new Honda Elements. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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Jun 20th, 2003, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Simon Jackson MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 411 Offline	Was he looking at the same car as the rest of us? Oh well, no pleasing everyone all of the time!

Jun 20th, 2003, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 252 Offline	I'd love to know what's a good looking car for this guy!!! I guess he loves the Aztek!

Jun 20th, 2003, 11:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
planeguy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita, ks Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 100 Offline	Ha, judging by the first car he owned. I am guessing he is an old white haired fart who wouldn't know a cool car if his life depended on it. I have no doubt that if you asked that guy what a good looking car is HIS top 5 would be. 1. any year of buick roadmaster 2. crown victoria 3. older the better chevy impalla. not the new ones, they no doubt are to SMALL 4. any Cadillac, again not the new ones because "theyr'e to darn european.....where's my bi-focals? 5. any 50's autos with 6000 lbs of steel, 45 gal fuel tanks and egnough hard metal surfaces in the interior to scramble your brains in an accident. i hope that indicates how valuable is opinion is ....lol

Jun 20th, 2003, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 252 Offline

Jun 20th, 2003, 11:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 12:20 AM Posts: 1,957 Offline	CR*P!?! G

Jun 21st, 2003, 12:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
lillapoyka MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida, USA Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 158 Offline	I bet his wife is ugly

Jun 21st, 2003, 01:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Hankshanker MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Come on, guys, it's called satire, although not a particularly good example of it. The author's hyperbole is a bit excessive (really, a herd of elephants?) and the random jabs are trite, but that article is certainly nothing that merits cursing the man or insulting his wife. Obviously, the author had to dig deep to come up with a topic for his column. In the end, he accomplished his goal. He provoked a reaction from his readers and is now the center of a passionate discussion in a remote region of cyberspace. I think wmd has the right idea. Anyone who would fall for such an opinion about a MINI is much too impressionable to own one. Ironically, MINI owners would hate to see everyone own a MINI, but they still want everyone to love it. So the MINI got some free exposure, a small-time columnist gets some attention, and a few MINI owners look like a hostile bunch indeed. Tsk tsk.

Jun 21st, 2003, 02:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nameless MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 2,606 Offline	I'm impressed. Sarcasm from a Yank. Must be an English ex-pat.

Jun 21st, 2003, 02:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	Hey, is that the guy who drives that '71 AMC Matador?

Jun 21st, 2003, 03:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Does this guy hangs around with Jason Blair? An old fart that does heavy drugs while writting.... '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Jun 21st, 2003, 05:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tone MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dorset, U.K. Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 5,780 Offline	Well, he did say he was looking at a Mini Cooper! (Actually, it never ceases to amaze me how even proper motoring mags. can't get it right. It's just being slipshod. As anyone working for bmw would tell you). "I get by with a little help from my friends"

Jun 21st, 2003, 08:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
BillO MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina, USA Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 48 Offline	And this guy......... hit the road with "Red would dig the woodchucks out of their holes, whack them over the head with a club and then feed them to his dogs--who would proceed to throw up fur all the way home." Class act. BillO

Jun 21st, 2003, 09:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jmini5 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Miami,Fla. Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 93 Offline	This guy needs an "L" tatooed to his forehead! Pull up your pants , your "S" is showing!

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