“It looks kind of small,” she said. “I think we’ll be cramped.”
“No, it’s not”, I replied. “Here, get in and I’ll show you.”
As my friend and I embarked on a recent road trip in my Mini Cooper Countryman, I showed her how MINIs are the ideal road trip car. I’m a firm believer that MINIs are the best cars for a road trip, and I have the Mini Cooper history to back me up.
Why are MINIs the best road trip cars? Here are seven reasons why, as explained on the MINI USA website:
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MINIs were first designed to be affordable, gas-sipping British automobiles that helped their owners endure the oil crisis.
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The two most important innovations that were built into the MINI were designed to give more room in the 4-person cockpit: 1) the wheels were pushed all the way out to the corners, and 2) the engine was turned sideways to give the car more stability in tight turns.
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The unique combination of classic British style in a low-cost, small size, fun and nimble package came to symbolize independence and spontaneity: the very essence of youthful culture.
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MINI’s layout innovations also helped make it a standout performance car. Wheels at the corners meant a wide, go-kart stance and nimble handling. The transverse engine kept weight over the front tires, helping provide great balance and grip on the road.
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In 1961, British racing legend John Cooper turned the MINI into a rally demon by giving it a more powerful engine, bigger brakes, and a few tuning tweaks. People started recognizing MINI for being a fun and efficient road rally vehicle.
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Before long, the nimble little Classic Mini was outracing and outlasting the larger, more powerful, but clumsier sedans of the day. Visits to the winner’s circle became a regular event as Mini chalked up numerous international race wins – including 3 at the prestigious Monte Carlo rally from 1964 to 1967.
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Today, Mini Coopers have evolved to keep up with 21st Century technology, but it stays true to its road rally, fun to drive, handles like a go-kart roots.
“No one ever forgets the first time they drove a MINI. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, a test drive is worth 1,000 ‘Holy crap this thing is awesome!’s.” — MINI USA
If you are planning a road trip this summer, we hope you have the pleasure of doing it in a Mini Cooper. If not, we’re sure your road trip will be just a fun.
To prepare your vehicle for the road trip, bring it by Robert’s Auto Repair for a 20-point safety inspection. To schedule an appointment, call us at (831) 373-1535, or request your appointment online. We look forward to making sure your vehicle is road trip worthy.
Source: http://www.roberts-autorepair.com/blog/why-minis-are-fabulous-road-trip-cars/
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