Mini Record

August 29, 2008

MINI Ad

August 21, 2008

This article was lifted almost entirely from David Goodspeed on GearDiary.  I will more than likely rewrite something in my own words but I am lazy and it was written well so I just cut and paste for the time being..

“The tide has turned on large, mobile real estate-hogging vehicles here in the U.S. and the new trend is small – even tiny.

We recently tested a couple of tiny cars – the MINI Cooper and the smart fortwo passion coupe – and one of the most common comments was relating to accidents, something along the lines of “I sure wouldn’t want to be in a wreck in one of those.”

Well, I wouldn’t want to be in a wreck in anything, but I certainly concede their point after driving these little passenger vehicles in traffic next to one-ton duallies and 18-wheelers. And if you live in or frequent an area where these type vehicles are commonplace I might not recommend either of this week’s test vehicles as the odds are stacked against you remaining unscathed for very long. Read the rest of this entry »

Batteries just got Mini