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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:10:04 PM EDT
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So you see a truck and immediately think about a guys dick? That's kind of gay, isn't it? 
Edit, non-brodozer driver here. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I think the same way about bro dozers and small dick syndrome. That's kind of gay, isn't it?
Edit, non-brodozer driver here. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:11:05 PM EDT
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My wife had one....sold it to her brother in law's father. He loves it.
My wife's old old old boyfriend (long before I met her) had one and used to race them. My 65 year old neighbor has one. He love it. As a tuner car, I can see the appeal. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:11:14 PM EDT
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Don't forget the "never been laid" part.....that's a big part of this puzzle 
I'm waiting for his next thread(s). ....I hate idiots who wear t-shirts and flip-flops ....I hate it when girls don't think it's funny when I stalk them ....What's up with all the idiots that think they are cool with their girlfriends etc, etc, etc...... If OP's goal is to turn into the new idiot poster of ARFCOM.....he's getting there in a hurry. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The OP is a millennial frat boy who's not yet 30. Just something to remember when replying to his (her?) threads.
I'm waiting for his next thread(s). ....I hate idiots who wear t-shirts and flip-flops ....I hate it when girls don't think it's funny when I stalk them ....What's up with all the idiots that think they are cool with their girlfriends etc, etc, etc...... If OP's goal is to turn into the new idiot poster of ARFCOM.....he's getting there in a hurry. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:12:00 PM EDT
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Headlights go up.
Headlights go down. Headlights go up. Headlights go down. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:13:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bitches love my quick wit and outside-the-box observations.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:13:45 PM EDT
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Bitches love my quick wit and outside-the-box observations. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The OP is a millennial frat boy who's not yet 30. Just something to remember when replying to his (her?) threads.
I'm waiting for his next thread(s). ....I hate idiots who wear t-shirts and flip-flops ....I hate it when girls don't think it's funny when I stalk them ....What's up with all the idiots that think they are cool with their girlfriends etc, etc, etc...... If OP's goal is to turn into the new idiot poster of ARFCOM.....he's getting there in a hurry. 
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:15:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like they prefer you staying outside-the-box. 
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:15:17 PM EDT
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Soon.... Building an LS1 based high rpm engine using a DelWest Titanium valvetrain and LS7 titanium connecting rods. If I can swing it, I'd like to find a cross ram ITB setup to throw on it for shits 'n giggles. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:16:02 PM EDT
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I paid 25K for my boxster, I paid 32K for my 5.0 mustang and I paid 27K for my C6...The miata was just under 30K the one I looked at but I do understand and that is why I went to look at one in those prices...it juts wasnt close in my opinion...the A5 was new at 55K |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:16:46 PM EDT
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I had one I put $12,000 in mods into. It was stupidly, amazingly, and dangerously quick. You could bounce it off its rev-limiter in 5th gear, 137 mph. Goddamn that was a fun car! He ran out of talent up on the local mountains and wadded it up. He was fine, car not so much. I like, appreciate or at least respect most aspects of the car hobby. So yeah, Miatas are GTG in my book. Wouldn't personally ever own one due to my own dislike of convertibles but I get why people like them. I have a 60s "musclecar", 4x4, lowered pickup and a vintage Japanese truck. My next car will probably be a Porsche Cayman S. Should give you some idea as to how all over the place my interests are. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:16:54 PM EDT
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I don't know man, I'm a complete car snob, but I can see the appeal of a lightweight, agile car, with simple mechanics.
But I like all kinds of cool things. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:17:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:18:17 PM EDT
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I've had hundreds of motorcycles. Used to race them. I had more fun on my KTM Duke II than I ever did on any of my literbikes (GSXR 1k, R1, 929, ZX9, etc).
I'm a corner guy. Straight line, drag race, top speed...meh. However, railing around a corner and powering out hard? Nirvana. Inadequate power teaches technique and energy conservation. When I had all those bikes sitting in the garage, the KTM is what I fired up for a weekend fling in the Santa Monica Mountains. Without a doubt the most rewarding. Smoked a lot of liter bikes on Decker Canyon, Mulholland, Stunt, etc. It's more fun to drive a slow car fast (or make a slow car feel fast), than it is to drive a fast car slow. Not to mention, ko-karts rule the corners. Miata or S2k for me, though a Shelby Cobra replica would be nice. Something like a vette is a cruiser. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:18:50 PM EDT
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Damn....now that was a good one Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:20:49 PM EDT
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I paid 25K for my boxster, I paid 32K for my 5.0 mustang and I paid 27K for my C6...The miata was just under 30K the one I looked at but I do understand and that is why I went to look at one in those prices...it juts wasnt close in my opinion...the A5 was new at 55K Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What does the miata cost compared to the other cars in your post, I think that may have something to do with the attraction All I wanted was something dirt cheap to bomb around on all the twisty back roads around my house that didn't cost much to keep going. For that, it's hard to beat it for the $$$ to fun factor. Now if I wanted something for divided HWY driving, Oh hell no. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:22:28 PM EDT
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https://i.imgur.com/am7Wfl6.jpg Soon.... Building an LS1 based high rpm engine using a DelWest Titanium valvetrain and LS7 titanium connecting rods. If I can swing it, I'd like to find a cross ram ITB setup to throw on it for shits 'n giggles. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:23:08 PM EDT
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https://i.imgur.com/am7Wfl6.jpg Soon.... Building an LS1 based high rpm engine using a DelWest Titanium valvetrain and LS7 titanium connecting rods. If I can swing it, I'd like to find a cross ram ITB setup to throw on it for shits 'n giggles. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:27:54 PM EDT
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Why do Miatas get more attention than the Mini Coopers? The R53's (2001-2006 mini Cooper S) cars are super fun to drive, 6 speed manual, supercharged motor, a few bolt ons will get you to 200hp, super fast steering (12:1), lots of aftermarket support, they handle and brake amazing, and they track the hell out of them all over the place.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:29:58 PM EDT
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Why do Miatas get more attention than the Mini Coopers? |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:31:30 PM EDT
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Worked at a Mazda dealer in college when the Miata's first came out. People were paying list + to buy them, thinking they were going to be a limited production car. My only gripe at the time was they needed tilt steering for a little more leg room. Same dealer also sold Toyota so my main lust was for the Supra.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:32:33 PM EDT
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What's the advantage of the high rpm setup and the expensive rods and valvetrain? You can get 500hp out of an LS pretty darn easy. Strap on a single turbo....and you have 700++hp on pump gas. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://i.imgur.com/am7Wfl6.jpg Soon.... Building an LS1 based high rpm engine using a DelWest Titanium valvetrain and LS7 titanium connecting rods. If I can swing it, I'd like to find a cross ram ITB setup to throw on it for shits 'n giggles. The lightweight rods and rotating assembly just keeps centrifugal load off the main bearings at high RPM and extend engine life. Loads increase exponentially with RPM. That pound of rotating weight can add up to hundreds of pounds of force at 8k. A titanium valvetrain lets you use lighter spring pressures and more agressive cam lobe ramp rates without inducing valvetrain float at that high RPM. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:32:35 PM EDT
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Headlights go up. Headlights go down. Headlights go up. Headlights go down. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:32:40 PM EDT
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The car is great.
The fan base is my level of fanaticism. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:34:27 PM EDT
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Headlights go up. Headlights go down. Headlights go up. Headlights go down. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:35:02 PM EDT
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Headlights go up. Headlights go down. Headlights go up. Headlights go down. 
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:36:00 PM EDT
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I'm 5'11" 250lbs and it fits me fine. If you are over 6'1" or so you may not fit.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:36:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are Minis still wrong-wheel drive? |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:36:58 PM EDT
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The most common engine swap is a 302 Ford V8.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:38:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are Minis still wrong-wheel drive? |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:38:38 PM EDT
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Not a Miata however I did drive a MiniCooper RS on a trip to Phoenix. Went from there to the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and back. Other than almost getting into a fight in Phoenix with some Mexican who thought I was gay because of the car (no shit true story) it was one of the most fun cars I've driven. 6 speed manual , turbo, convertible, and hugged the road like it was on freaking rails.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:38:54 PM EDT
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Yes, front wheel drive ...but very neutral handling when set up right. And like the Miatas, darn near 50/50 weight distribution. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:39:30 PM EDT
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Thank God I drive a Pontiac Solstice... |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:40:15 PM EDT
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Dumb me. Never once worried about what someone else drives. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:40:18 PM EDT
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Oohhhh fuck....going to be epic. But you do realize that a stock LS will probably move this just as fast as all that go fast shit will do it? Because warp speed comes easy at that weight. Shits going to look like the Millennium Falcon going into overdrive through the windshield. Yer ass is going to black out at full throttle. Better get fitted for a G suit now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://i.imgur.com/am7Wfl6.jpg Soon.... Building an LS1 based high rpm engine using a DelWest Titanium valvetrain and LS7 titanium connecting rods. If I can swing it, I'd like to find a cross ram ITB setup to throw on it for shits 'n giggles. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:41:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He's a troll... kind of a junior varsity version of rogueboss. It's what he does.  
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:43:32 PM EDT
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Not a Miata however I did drive a MiniCooper RS on a trip to Phoenix. Went from there to the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and back. Other than almost getting into a fight in Phoenix with some Mexican who thought I was gay because of the car (no shit true story) it was one of the most fun cars I've driven. 6 speed manual , turbo, convertible, and hugged the road like it was on freaking rails. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:45:40 PM EDT
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An older Miata is the closest thing you can get to a modern Lotus Elan, MGB, Triumph TR-series, Alfa Romeo Spider, etc..
Just the most purest sports car: lightweight, front engine/rear drive, manual transmission, and an open top. I had an older NA Miata on Tein coilovers, roll bar, hard top, etc.. and it was actually more fun to drive than both of my older air cooled 911s. The Miata was so underpowered but it was FUN. People forget that. You don't need a car that can do 1.3g on a skidpad if you're just driving public roads. Sometimes a slower car pushed to the limits is more fun than a faster car at only 50% (because you've already doubled the speed limit). Plus with a Miata it's so well balanced, great steering, excellent manual transmission, etc.. it's really hard to get into any real trouble. Just a car that you can push hard and it rewards you. One of the few cars I would drive just to drive. Took so many long trips up the Pacific Highway coast in those long sweeping turns. Car would always put a huge smile on my face. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:46:16 PM EDT
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I have an 03' JCW Mini Cooper S. I've got 175k miles on it.....and even though I've got another "fun" car to tinker with.....I can't make myself sell it. It's just a fun little gocart of a car......and looks much better than any Miata. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Not a Miata however I did drive a MiniCooper RS on a trip to Phoenix. Went from there to the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and back. Other than almost getting into a fight in Phoenix with some Mexican who thought I was gay because of the car (no shit true story) it was one of the most fun cars I've driven. 6 speed manual , turbo, convertible, and hugged the road like it was on freaking rails.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:49:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm sure everything you said is true, but my question is the answer to your original question. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:52:11 PM EDT
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And yes...I will agree. A mini, Miata, or any other small, light weight, good handling car is a blast to drive on the street.
I actually enjoy driving my little Mini S more than my BMW 335i (400hp/450+tq). |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:52:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I know fwd makes it impossible for something like an LS swap....but as far as the car itself, I've seen plenty of minis passing Miatas on the track.....fwd isn't all bad. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:52:44 PM EDT
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OP got passed by a few on track day. It happens OP don't get all butt hurt about it.
Since the OP has a Ferrari pic as his avatar... It's like comparing a Desert Eagle to a Glock. One is big and powerful and on paper is pretty much the best damn thing there is. But the ammo is expensive, it's impractical in size, and frequently breaks down should you attempt to actually use it as gun. The other is boring and pedestrian but is cheap and reliable. If you like bragging about the best and looking at an expensive paper weight? Get the deagle. If you actually like shooting you'll go buy a Glock. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:53:19 PM EDT
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Nope, fwd is in fact, all bad. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:54:42 PM EDT
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I can tell you have never driven one. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:55:41 PM EDT
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I have all of 3K in my 93 Miata and that includes TTP and going through all the fluids after I got it. All I wanted was something dirt cheap to bomb around on all the twisty back roads around my house that didn't cost much to keep going. For that, it's hard to beat it for the $$$ to fun factor. Now if I wanted something for divided HWY driving, Oh hell no. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What does the miata cost compared to the other cars in your post, I think that may have something to do with the attraction All I wanted was something dirt cheap to bomb around on all the twisty back roads around my house that didn't cost much to keep going. For that, it's hard to beat it for the $$$ to fun factor. Now if I wanted something for divided HWY driving, Oh hell no. It’s been perfectly reliable, consumables are super cheap, and the manual transmission is awesome like a Tikka bolt action rifle. On curvy back roads at 30-60 MPH, there’s not much room for improvement. I’d maybe like to try a S2k or a Lotus. On the interstate, it’s crap. It’s in that environment that I’d probably rather be in a muscle car or a GT car. I’ll probably always spend the bulk of my money on pickup trucks, though, so the Miata is a good cheap toy to keep around. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:56:36 PM EDT
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I actually want one of those...everyone makes fun of me...but dammit....top down, a pipe and a scally cap! That's stylin' right there! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thank God I drive a Pontiac Solstice... I rode motorcycles my entire life until I retired and got a dog, since my dog didn't fit well with my motorcycle I bought the Solstice so I could still be as open as possible yet have my dog with me - the Solstice fit the bill perfectly and my dog Osa loves riding shotgun!! 
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Posted: 12/18/2019 4:59:49 PM EDT
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I'm sure everything you said is true, but my question is the answer to your original question. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 12/18/2019 5:01:19 PM EDT
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OP drives his mom’s SUV.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 5:02:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Reliability and price of repairs is also a major variable. Minis have an awful reputation. If I were shopping for fun hatchbacks, I’d be looking at VW, Mazda, Honda, and the Ford ST cars. The problem is that most mini owners are soy boys....and bitch about any little thing going wrong because they can't pull out a wrench and fix it themselves. Honestly, mine has been extremely reliable. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 5:02:36 PM EDT
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What does opie drive?
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