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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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WHY?! Only an IDIOT would do this!

 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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To each their own MINI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:16 AM
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I agree - those two-toned leather seats are hideous!

Is that the new rumored lightweight Mini?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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I'm sorry I looked at this.

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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by TWISTER
idiots?
Why? To each their own "youification". Just cause you dont like it others might like the "patriotic" theme
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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Hum, all I can see is a headlight, a wheel, a small American flag, and that strange seat, all hidden in some underbrush.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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Actually, I love those tires ... he can go follow the HUMMERS
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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I new concept car for GM Mini-Hummer military addition.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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Until the trail turns twisty - then the HUMMERS can follow him!!

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Actually, I love those tires ... he can go follow the HUMMERS
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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I'd like to take it off road. Looks like fun.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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Until the trail turns twisty - then the HUMMERS can follow him!!
Whoa, so TRUE. Now when is that AWD coming out???

Camo wrap. Who'd have thunk that
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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It's not my car, so i don't care - not to mention, i've seen worse...plus, it looks like it could be fun...offroad!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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With those big tires stuck out to the side and no doors, the driver (and passenger) will get wet and/or covered in mud if it's anything other than sunny and dry. But, you gotta appreciate the imagination and originality for doing something like that.

Part of the allure and quality of the mini is that it can be so unique. This guy has just taken that one step further. Applaud his (or her) vision, rather than criticize their possible lack of, uh, well, taste.

Hell, some people might think that my choice of DS/DS was boring and dull. Who's to say they're right or wrong? It's my car, I can do whatever I want with it.

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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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I believe that is the MINI from Madonna's controversial song a few years ago. American Life or something like that.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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I don't mind the camo...I don't even mind the tires. But don't rip the doors off!!! Modify tastefully, yes...but not remove. Off-road or not...a MINIs still due a little class. A well contoured half door would be better.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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I woldn't do it...

Bit it looks like fun in the sand! And they kept the leather.....

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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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In the memorable words of Jeff Foxworthy:
"You know you're a 'red-neck' when ..."



J/K
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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Sure is quirky! Youified to the extreme! I'd love to go for a ride in it!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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I think it is really cool! I wouldn't do it, but it is very neat to see someone do something so bizarre and different!

But he really needs to smoke all the light lenses and put black vinyl tape over all the chrome bits to make it more NAM friendly. . .
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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I think it is really cool! I wouldn't do it, but it is very neat to see someone do something so bizarre and different!

But he really needs to smoke all the light lenses and put black vinyl tape over all the chrome bits to make it more NAM friendly. . .
HE?
Maybe HE is a very tough SHE (not bloody likely, I know...)
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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A HUMERINI!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Must be fake....






Notice that there are bullet holes in the windshield and it didn't completely shatter? Later to be told by the dealer that it doesn't pass the "bic pen test".


I kind like the originality of it.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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HE?
Maybe HE is a very tough SHE (not bloody likely, I know...)
Actually, it might be a rumor it belongs to Chyna Doll
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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Relax folks its just a vinyl wrap and not paint
 
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Best part about this car??? You can run into it and just say... "I didn't see it" This also works when you bump into people who are weaing camo..although they usually don't "see" the humor.
 
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