Comments on: Woofcast #267 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/ MINI Cooper Podcasting with db, Todd & Gabe Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:18:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: todd http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43397 todd Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:09:43 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43397 <p>Thanks Lee. Both Db and Gabe thought I was crazy but you see where I was coming from.</p> <p>I believe the MINI is car that some enthusiasts appreciate not an enthusiast car. The MINI is car that handles and performs like few others but I believe that performance/handling are not even in the top three reasons people currently buy MINIs.</p> Thanks Lee. Both Db and Gabe thought I was crazy but you see where I was coming from.

I believe the MINI is car that some enthusiasts appreciate not an enthusiast car. The MINI is car that handles and performs like few others but I believe that performance/handling are not even in the top three reasons people currently buy MINIs.

]]> By: Lee http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43396 Lee Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:21:57 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43396 <p>I thought your comparison of the Mini and the Beetle was great. What you must remember is what American cars were like when the VW was introduced. Cars at the time were heavy and could not corner at all, not to mention they were not fun to drive. The Beetle came along and it was light and for the time nimble. The car was a blast to drive and people quickly began to mod them just like the Mini. The VW could be anything from Street Rod to a desert runner. It was a car that people made uniquely their own just like the Mini, no two were alike. My 80-year-old ant still talks about hers with affection, I remember riding in it with her, she drove it like a women possessed.</p> <p>One last comment a 40K Mini is outrageous.</p> <p>Keep up the good work.</p> I thought your comparison of the Mini and the Beetle was great. What you must remember is what American cars were like when the VW was introduced. Cars at the time were heavy and could not corner at all, not to mention they were not fun to drive. The Beetle came along and it was light and for the time nimble. The car was a blast to drive and people quickly began to mod them just like the Mini. The VW could be anything from Street Rod to a desert runner. It was a car that people made uniquely their own just like the Mini, no two were alike. My 80-year-old ant still talks about hers with affection, I remember riding in it with her, she drove it like a women possessed.

One last comment a 40K Mini is outrageous.

Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Scott http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43377 Scott Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:57:21 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43377 <p>Hmmm... Lots of choices. A Z4, TT, CTS - yep, I would go with a CTS. I really like the aggressive styling of the new Caddies.</p> Hmmm… Lots of choices. A Z4, TT, CTS – yep, I would go with a CTS. I really like the aggressive styling of the new Caddies.

]]> By: dr http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43353 dr Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:40:57 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43353 <p>I am buying a lightly used M3 with my 40k.</p> I am buying a lightly used M3 with my 40k.

]]> By: JonPD http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43352 JonPD Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:37:36 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43352 <p>Would look much better with Todd's silver graphics on the roof. Maybe only me but brown cars are so, brown heh. Not a look that really hits me as a got to have.</p> <p>Still have to say though for 40k, I think this car is way to similar to every other Clubman and still needs some serious attention to really make it shine.</p> Would look much better with Todd’s silver graphics on the roof. Maybe only me but brown cars are so, brown heh. Not a look that really hits me as a got to have.

Still have to say though for 40k, I think this car is way to similar to every other Clubman and still needs some serious attention to really make it shine.

]]> By: db http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43350 db Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:11:56 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43350 <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toddsmods/2820899866/" rel="nofollow">The 40K Clubman</a></p> The 40K Clubman

]]> By: Brandon http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43348 Brandon Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:58:57 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43348 <p>My JCW only cost me $33k. I'm really happy with it. The trick was staying away from the costly options e.g. JCW Aero Kit ($2600), Leather ($2000), etc. I'd been looking at a MCS for high $20s, so a few K more for a boatload more power was a no-brainer.</p> My JCW only cost me $33k. I’m really happy with it. The trick was staying away from the costly options e.g. JCW Aero Kit ($2600), Leather ($2000), etc. I’d been looking at a MCS for high $20s, so a few K more for a boatload more power was a no-brainer.

]]> By: dickdavid http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43347 dickdavid Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:52:11 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43347 <p>Like you Todd, I became more of an auto enthusiast AFTER buying my first MINI.</p> <p>I have to agree with Gabe that the MINI is not like the classic VW Beetle. However, I see where you're coming from. People are becoming more aware of them as something that's here to stay and not just a fad.</p> <p>I actually see the MINI as closer to the BMW 2002 - if you want to compare.</p> Like you Todd, I became more of an auto enthusiast AFTER buying my first MINI.

I have to agree with Gabe that the MINI is not like the classic VW Beetle. However, I see where you’re coming from. People are becoming more aware of them as something that’s here to stay and not just a fad.

I actually see the MINI as closer to the BMW 2002 – if you want to compare.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43345 Bryan Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:21:01 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43345 <p>The trick is that 40k is starting to get into the realm of TWO new cars. Why that is two new Scion's or two new hyundai's. For me 28 will get me all the Clubman I could want (read rationalize) but even at that price I have to start looking at other options. I love my MINI and God willing I will never drive any other car. I make enough money to afford it but it falls under the realm of luxury not just mere transportation. a 40k dollar Clubman sounds extravagant to me.</p> <p>Keep up the good work, Bryan</p> The trick is that 40k is starting to get into the realm of TWO new cars. Why that is two new Scion’s or two new hyundai’s. For me 28 will get me all the Clubman I could want (read rationalize) but even at that price I have to start looking at other options. I love my MINI and God willing I will never drive any other car. I make enough money to afford it but it falls under the realm of luxury not just mere transportation. a 40k dollar Clubman sounds extravagant to me.

Keep up the good work, Bryan

]]> By: mike c. http://www.whiteroofradio.com/woofcast-267/comment-page-1/#comment-43342 mike c. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:15:42 +0000 http://www.whiteroofradio.com/?p=918#comment-43342 <p>If it's just me, I'm getting a used M3. If my wife has any say (and she has all the say) I'm getting a Lexus 400 (or whatever the CUV is).</p> If it’s just me, I’m getting a used M3. If my wife has any say (and she has all the say) I’m getting a Lexus 400 (or whatever the CUV is).

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