Ever since I got my '08 MINI in March I've been hearing from my sister about the sightings of a fake MINI roaming the streets around my house in Detroit area. (For local guys it was on M59 in Utica) Well today I spoted the bastard, I was driving by when I saw a car matching the description. Had to pull a U-turn and double back for a picture cause I know you guys will get a kick out of this one



I belive it's a Chevrolet Aveo with a HUGE "MINI Cooper" logo
I think imitation is the best form of flattery, not that it makes the owner of that cheap imitation any smarter in my eyes

 

That's funny! Great snarf on the picture....

Donna

 

Wow... that's the worst fake ever. At least get the real badges .

 

Can I not vote for either "stupidity" or "flattery" and go for a write in vote of "pathetic" ?

 

oh, I thought you meant owners who copy other owner's designs. there are quite a few now that look like my car

 

I would understand if it said "My Other Car is a MINI Cooper" but that is just ridiculous!

 

I'm surprised it doesn't have a Type R or VTEC sticker on it as well!!

 

I vote either mouth breather or window licker...

 

where about's in Utica was that taken? I'm originally from that area. Near Canal Rd. Many years ago though. Went to Sterling Jr. High.

 

I wonder which is worse?

Chinese MINI Cooper

 

it ain't got the burble, so no worries....

 

I think this poor guy just really wants to have a Mini Cooper. We can all understand that.

 

Need to add another decal under the first one that says:

NOT!

 

Tell him to duct tape a couple of beer cans under the bumper and he can add an "S" to the rear window. And if he paints the calipers....

 

here is a link to the simular version to be sold in the USA .. pls note about top speed was Lowered form 80 mph to 25mph depending certifcation

http://www.spark-ev.com/panda.html

 

Blah

 

Since I'm new to Minis, is this a common occurance? Why would anyone do something like that?

My other driver is an H2 and I've seen a few vehicles attempt to "look" alike such as those fiberglass bodies on Jeeps but I've never seen anyone just throw some emblems on the body..... (however, I have seen hybrid emblems on an H2 )

Guess now that I own a Mini (well, actually two for now ) I'll be spotting more fakes....


Mark

 

Get over it already PGT!

As far as the fake, did it have checked mirrors or bonnet stripes at least?

 

Dude that is painful!!!

 

It's a MINI want to be.

 

I'm speechless.

 

does that mean if I put sticky letters on the boot glass of my car that say BUGATTI, it'll be one?
well I'll be..the things you learn on the interweb...
I'm gonna go get some sticky letters tomorrow.

 

Hmmm....maybe I can turn our old Isuzu Trooper into an Aston Martin!

 

there ya go....

 

Or with a 'Beefeater' label, an Aston Martini!

(ooo, now I'm really embarassed...)
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