A bit offtopic. I'm getting a new daily driver, which color?

[rogue]

I'm downsizing my daily driver a bit, or shall I say pint sizing :lol:

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Which car do you guys prefer?

I'll be swapping out the drivetrain for a k20 supercharged motor eventually... :willy:

[lil427z]

silver.
rick

[Roger M]

^^X2 silver
I think if the black one had chrome trim I would like it better.

Cool cars :thumbsup:

[70rs]

I like the black one, but the silver one gets the vote. The chrome trim helps it out a bunch.

[Spiffav8]

Silver get's my vote.

[tones2SS]

I like'em both. Can't go wrong.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I'd go with the that drives and runs the best... color doesn't mean diddly... especially for a daily driver -- then I want RELIABILITY...

They're both "cute". My 6'5" brother drove one in high school -- it was a kick azz little car...

[Ron Fox]

Greg has the main point but I like the silver car with its chrome, sun roof, nice tail lights, front running lights and nice wheels and tires.

Looks like the silver one has the steering wheel on the right side of the car and the black car has its steering on the left side of the car.

[70rs]

x2 on that rag top roof!:thumbsup:

[Young Gun]

sorry that black looks sick to me

[GregWeld]

I kinda like the trailers in the background of the Silver one.... Don't suppose that's any kind of an omen do you? :rofl:

RON -- YOU GOT THE EYE MAN!!

I didn't catch the ole lefty righty thing.

[zbugger]

The other one.

[ArisESQ]

silver! those fog lights look awesome!

[Flash68]

Funny you post this... I have been considering one of these also for a DD... and it makes sense for me since I am in a real city.

I like the black one better of those 2. I prefer how it sucks up the fender flares better and they seem less pronounced.

What prices are you seeing there for decent shape ones?

[deuce_454]

the silver one.. and you will love the roof!

saw one in a mag with a turbo hayabusa engine... but the honda b20 is propably a wise choice

[Steve1968LS2]

Silver.. Black is a huge PITA to maintain on a daily driver..

Cool ride! :thumbsup:

[Neil B]

I'm not feeling the wheels/tires on the silver one. I'd say pick the nicer car, regardless of color.

[dlouie87]

silver looks classic

[cmraman]

silver.
rick

X a million....

[rogue]

As much as I liked the silver car, it was twice the price of the black one and VTEC powered. Nevertheless, it was up for sale for months before I came across it, and the market for a $25k mini is real small.

I decided to pick up the black one, and figure if I really like the car after a few months, I'll start digging into it. If it doesn't work out, I won't lose my ass.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S0aLvRo3imI/AAAAAAAAxVw/W17XDpZKg_U/s800/IMG_5460.JPG

This is hands down the most fun I have EVER had in any vehicle in all 31 years. I just finished coming back from some coffee with friends in Malibu and took it through Rush hour in Los Angeles. About an hour both ways. I came down sunset the entire way from silver lake to malibu and back up topanga. The car handles like a slot car, no joke, a guy in a 911 took off and was hauling through the tight turns through Palisades and the mini caught the guy without even squealing the tires in the turns.

For now the car needs new motor mounts or trans mounts, I need to swap the passenger seat for the driver, or get new seats. The driver seat cushions/springs are worn in and the reclining doesn't go back. No biggie. I can slide the seat back so far my feet don't touch the pedals and I can't reach the shifter. For anyone whos never sat in a mini, its actually mind blowing how much space they have inside. The heater ducting needs to be hooked up as well, but the heater blows fine for CA weather.

I am shocked how much power the motor makes in the upper RPM and believe the previous owner had the motor built with a racing cam, the tach in the dash needs calibration and is off, so its difficult to tell what RPM the ****er redlines at. Its still pulling hard at what feels like 6k RPM.

On the freeway I hit 90mph passing a prius . Car could use a 5th gear, but given the engine size, it'll still manage 40mpg humming along at 70mph. The suspension is a bit bouncy but responsive and gives great feedback during cornering. On the freeway its bouncy, but livable.

For any of you that have ever wanted a Classic mini, don't hesitate, go now, ride in one, experience it. Its like nothing I've ever experienced except a shifter kart I once drove.

For now I see no reason to swap the engine unless it proves unreliable. This car is a great way for me to learn my lines at autocross and track days and will help me be a better driver overall. Driving a momentum car is FUN.

[Flash68]

I am actually scheduled to go see one for sale here locally on Sunday and hopefully test drive it. It's a 72 and he's asking $13k. Reading your post makes me more excited to go see it.

That 911 you encountered must have not had the driver mod installed yet. ;)

[rogue]

I am actually scheduled to go see one for sale here locally on Sunday and hopefully test drive it. It's a 72 and he's asking $13k. Reading your post makes me more excited to go see it.

That 911 you encountered must have not had the driver mod installed yet. ;)

Send me the pix/info, I would love to see it. Price sounds about right as long as its a nice car. It amazes me how many classic Mini's are on the market in the entire US at any given time. They truly are rare little beasts.

I don't think the 911 owner gave me a second look until I passed him. Subtle fast little critters they are.

I think everyone should ride in one/drive one at least once :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh........ that Mini KoolAid is so sweet....


:rofl: :rofl:

[rogue]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh........ that Mini KoolAid is so sweet....


:rofl: :rofl:

Check out the size difference between my old daily and the new one :rofl:


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[GregWeld]

I'd take the big one for the ROAD... and the "we one" for the TRACK...

[Karl Buchka]

I think black was the better color choice, exactly for the reason brought up in that pic. Grey cars tend to blend in with the road, and with the size of SUVs and trucks these days, the likelyhood of getting sideswiped by some idiot would have been much higher in a grey car.

So what's the spec on the mini? It looks mean as hell.

[DFRESH]

Dane, I don't want to see a post on here next saying you are selling the Camaro because the Mini will do it all---even if your lap times are faster with it.

BTW, your former DD looks awesome---

Doug

[Vegas69]

Dane is a hard core as it gets. Not a chance.

[Flash68]

That thing looks killer. Glad you got the black.

I am going to check out this sucker and hopefully drive it Sunday. :unibrow:

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