Mini vs Porsche (and Hyundai?) "Rumble on the Racetrack" - Page 2

*DGthe3* · 06-17-2010, 03:00 AM

They did a pretty good job with that. Odds are, Porsche will eventually cave in

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Originally Posted by HeHasReturned

Mini really wants this, lol
For me, a matchup wouldn't really prove anything. I know both Porsches and Minis are some of the best handling cars out there, and they each have their own attractive qualities. I guess Mini just wants to show the average consumer that a Mini is not just an ecocar

They aren't that economical ... the cars aren't exactly cheap and they require premium gas. Styling and being fun to drive are much bigger reasons for why people buy them.

Blade · 06-17-2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

They did a pretty good job with that. Odds are, Porsche will eventually cave in

They aren't that economical ... the cars aren't exactly cheap and they require premium gas. Styling and being fun to drive are much bigger reasons for why people buy them.

Yep........2 of my coworker are 6'3" and 6'5" and they both have these cars. Why? They always have had tiny cars from MR2s to Celicas, so this is what they are used to and they love how the cars handle, I like them too. Its just not my style.

guiLT · 06-17-2010, 08:28 AM

HeHasReturned · 06-17-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

They did a pretty good job with that. Odds are, Porsche will eventually cave in

They aren't that economical ... the cars aren't exactly cheap and they require premium gas. Styling and being fun to drive are much bigger reasons for why people buy them.

Yea, I know they aren't ecocars. My sister drives one, and I'm already aware of the premium gas and the fun-to-drive persona. But to the average consumer who sees this car going down the road, they usually don't really understand what it's about. Most think it's only a quirky ecocar, sort of like scions

WadeWilson · 06-17-2010, 12:47 PM

305pride · 06-18-2010, 06:27 PM

hyundai challenges mini for a race, after mini challenged porsche.

christianmotox · 06-18-2010, 06:32 PM

LOL...

305pride · 06-18-2010, 06:42 PM

i like when car companies poke fun at eachother. its fun lol

02 WS6 TA · 06-18-2010, 07:42 PM

Sounds like the Grand Prix of Gheyness.

*DGthe3* · 06-18-2010, 08:04 PM

hmm, will Porsche let Hyundai pinch hit for them?

02 WS6 TA · 06-18-2010, 08:05 PM

On that note, I gotta leave.

Blade · 06-18-2010, 08:17 PM

This is getting silly.

*DGthe3* · 06-18-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

This is getting silly.

Getting silly? It started out silly and is getting more amusing by the day. I mean, Cooper S vs a 911? Really?

Lauryn200 · 06-18-2010, 11:52 PM

I think Porshe accepted...now it gets interesting

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02 WS6 TA Account Suspended Drives: GM Stuff Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 727	Sounds like the Grand Prix of Gheyness.

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