why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

bertwert · 05-21-2018, 04:10 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

The new Mini is not nearly as mini as the old mini either. And, as a 6'2" bloke I can tell you that there's a lot of space inside an old mini. Remarkable cars. Only thing was, because of the compact nature of the car, some routine maintenance jobs could be a bit of a pain. No more so than with modern vehicles though!

Yes, they're not really the same thing at all...

An old mini is something I'd like to have, along with a series landrover.
Or perhaps a mini on a landrover?

**Ex Finn.** · 05-21-2018, 04:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

An old mini is something I'd like to have, along with a series landrover.

Or a mini on a landrover?

Those old LR`s were tough as nails!
Would love to have one. Unless they used Lucas electrics...

edit: and a Ford Lotus Cortina...
edit:: Ford Escort Mk2 would do in a pinch!

robtcorl · 05-21-2018, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

And, as a 6'2" bloke I can tell you that there's a lot of space inside an old mini.

Interesting.
I'm the same height as you and my thoughts were that I would have to sit in the back seat to drive one.
Size looks can be deceiving, that's what I've always said anyhow.

bertwert · 05-21-2018, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Those old LR`s were tough as nails!
Would love to have one. Unless the used Lucas electrics...

The Lucas motto: "Get home before dark."

If I am correct, both the LR and mini used Lucas electrics.

Racer X 69 · 05-21-2018, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Here's a 53 year old Mini to initiate conversation, they do catch fire occasionally, so bring a fire extinguisher.

Joe Huffaker has been winning in SCCA amateur road racing for over 50 years in minis.

The car with body removed.

Some of his competitors.

bertwert · 05-21-2018, 04:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Interesting.
I'm the same height as you and my thoughts were that I would have to sit in the back seat to drive one.
Size looks can be deceiving, that's what I've always said anyhow. :P

Quite good use of space:

But for better space, they really should have made it a hatchback with folding rear seats:

Guess you had the Mini Traveller for more cargo space over the plain mini...

MarkJerling · 05-21-2018, 04:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Those old LR`s were tough as nails!
Would love to have one. Unless they used Lucas electrics...

edit: and a Ford Lotus Cortina...

The old series Landrovers had one major fault: Very weak half shafts. Other than that, they were virtually unbreakable. Except for the Lucas (Price of Darkness) components.

bertwert · 05-21-2018, 04:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Except for the Lucas (Price of Darkness) components.

Why do the British drink warm beer?
.
.
.
Because Lucas made their refrigerators!

bertwert · 05-21-2018, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

The old series Landrovers had one major fault: Very weak half shafts. Other than that, they were virtually unbreakable. Except for the Lucas (Price of Darkness) components.

And if the electrical components were dead, you could still get to where you need to go, you just need to pull out the hand crank...

Racer X 69 · 05-21-2018, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

The Lucas motto: "Get home before dark."

If I am correct, both the LR and mini used Lucas electrics.

**Ex Finn.** · 05-21-2018, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Why do the British drink warm beer?

Because they, as well as the Germans, know how to brew and drink good beer.
Lets get back to mini`s

bertwert · 05-21-2018, 04:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Lets get back to mini`s

Ok then here's a mini:

Just imagine it parked between some American sized trucks...

Racer X 69 · 05-21-2018, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Ok then here's a mini:

Just imagine it parked between some American sized trucks...

More like under some American sized trucks.

bertwert · 05-21-2018, 04:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Just imagine it parked between some American sized trucks...

Ask (on the internet) and you shall receive:

Racer X 69 · 05-21-2018, 04:40 PM - **3 Likes**

Oh, and Minis are cool and all, but I prefer Datsuns.

05-21-2018, 04:12 PM - 1 Like	#46742
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by bertwert An old mini is something I'd like to have, along with a series landrover. Or a mini on a landrover? Those old LR`s were tough as nails! Would love to have one. Unless they used Lucas electrics... edit: and a Ford Lotus Cortina... edit:: Ford Escort Mk2 would do in a pinch! Last edited by Ex Finn.; 05-21-2018 at 04:27 PM.

05-21-2018, 04:40 PM - 3 Likes	#46755
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Oh, and Minis are cool and all, but I prefer Datsuns. Last edited by Racer X 69; 05-21-2018 at 04:47 PM.

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05-21-2018, 04:10 PM - 3 Likes	#46741
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling The new Mini is not nearly as mini as the old mini either. And, as a 6'2" bloke I can tell you that there's a lot of space inside an old mini. Remarkable cars. Only thing was, because of the compact nature of the car, some routine maintenance jobs could be a bit of a pain. No more so than with modern vehicles though! Yes, they're not really the same thing at all... An old mini is something I'd like to have, along with a series landrover. Or perhaps a mini on a landrover?

05-21-2018, 04:14 PM	#46743
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by MarkJerling And, as a 6'2" bloke I can tell you that there's a lot of space inside an old mini. Interesting. I'm the same height as you and my thoughts were that I would have to sit in the back seat to drive one. Size looks can be deceiving, that's what I've always said anyhow.

05-21-2018, 04:15 PM	#46744
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Those old LR`s were tough as nails! Would love to have one. Unless the used Lucas electrics... The Lucas motto: "Get home before dark." If I am correct, both the LR and mini used Lucas electrics.

05-21-2018, 04:17 PM - 1 Like	#46745
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by bertwert Here's a 53 year old Mini to initiate conversation, they do catch fire occasionally, so bring a fire extinguisher. Joe Huffaker has been winning in SCCA amateur road racing for over 50 years in minis. The car with body removed. Some of his competitors.

05-21-2018, 04:18 PM - 1 Like	#46746
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by robtcorl Interesting. I'm the same height as you and my thoughts were that I would have to sit in the back seat to drive one. Size looks can be deceiving, that's what I've always said anyhow. :P Quite good use of space: But for better space, they really should have made it a hatchback with folding rear seats: Guess you had the Mini Traveller for more cargo space over the plain mini...

05-21-2018, 04:19 PM - 1 Like	#46747
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Those old LR`s were tough as nails! Would love to have one. Unless they used Lucas electrics... edit: and a Ford Lotus Cortina... The old series Landrovers had one major fault: Very weak half shafts. Other than that, they were virtually unbreakable. Except for the Lucas (Price of Darkness) components.

05-21-2018, 04:22 PM - 2 Likes	#46748
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling Except for the Lucas (Price of Darkness) components. Why do the British drink warm beer? . . . Because Lucas made their refrigerators!

05-21-2018, 04:24 PM	#46749
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling The old series Landrovers had one major fault: Very weak half shafts. Other than that, they were virtually unbreakable. Except for the Lucas (Price of Darkness) components. And if the electrical components were dead, you could still get to where you need to go, you just need to pull out the hand crank...

05-21-2018, 04:29 PM	#46750
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by bertwert The Lucas motto: "Get home before dark." If I am correct, both the LR and mini used Lucas electrics.

05-21-2018, 04:35 PM	#46751
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by bertwert Why do the British drink warm beer? Because they, as well as the Germans, know how to brew and drink good beer. Lets get back to mini`s

05-21-2018, 04:37 PM - 1 Like	#46752
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Lets get back to mini`s Ok then here's a mini: Just imagine it parked between some American sized trucks...

05-21-2018, 04:39 PM	#46753
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by bertwert Ok then here's a mini: Just imagine it parked between some American sized trucks... More like under some American sized trucks.

05-21-2018, 04:39 PM - 1 Like	#46754
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by bertwert Just imagine it parked between some American sized trucks... Ask (on the internet) and you shall receive:

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