Mini Cooper vs. Porsche 911
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06-13-2010 | 10:42 AM
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Not to single you out, Jorge, but for all the complaining that I've heard over the years about this topic, I wonder if anyone has done some research on the relativity of this issue. I'm not sure if that's the right way to phrase the question, so I'll try it this way - I wonder if there's always been a Lotus Elise to Porsche's 911 or 356. A lighter, more purpose-built sports car. Without looking into it, I would imagine that the Porsche car of the era (any era) has always been heavier than that purpose built alternative, had more creature comforts, less road feel, etc. I think if Porsches as great, sporty, reliable, nimble, capable of driving comfortably daily, etc, but not necessarily the ultimate of any of those categories. However, IMHO, it's always been the best combination of all of those attributes. That's as true today as ever, as far as I'm concerned. Porsche still has to stay profitable, so they must move with the times.
Just my $.02
Just my $.02
Another big concern for companies, I'd imagine, would be that road feel translates into an exhausted driver after a couple of hours in the cabin.
Thanks for kicking me off of my soap box and bursting my bubble
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06-13-2010 | 10:42 AM
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There are car guys and there are guys that drive cars.
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06-14-2010 | 11:26 AM
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This morning, Mini hired a plane to tow a banner around Porsche's North American headquarters in Atlanta with the message "Dear Porsche, Bring It! Love, Mini." This likely won't make Porsche change its mind, but it's both entertaining and good Mini PR, especially for considering the upcoming launch 2011 Mini Cooper. Here's Mini president Jim McDowell trying to up the stakes with Justin Bieber passes, the Salami of the Month Club, and other ridiculousness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYmv0yySaY
This morning, Mini hired a plane to tow a banner around Porsche's North American headquarters in Atlanta with the message "Dear Porsche, Bring It! Love, Mini." This likely won't make Porsche change its mind, but it's both entertaining and good Mini PR, especially for considering the upcoming launch 2011 Mini Cooper. Here's Mini president Jim McDowell trying to up the stakes with Justin Bieber passes, the Salami of the Month Club, and other ridiculousness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYmv0yySaY
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06-14-2010 | 11:37 AM
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via jalopnik:
This morning, Mini hired a plane to tow a banner around Porsche's North American headquarters in Atlanta with the message "Dear Porsche, Bring It! Love, Mini." This likely won't make Porsche change its mind, but it's both entertaining and good Mini PR, especially for considering the upcoming launch 2011 Mini Cooper. Here's Mini president Jim McDowell trying to up the stakes with Justin Bieber passes, the Salami of the Month Club, and other ridiculousness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYmv0yySaY
This morning, Mini hired a plane to tow a banner around Porsche's North American headquarters in Atlanta with the message "Dear Porsche, Bring It! Love, Mini." This likely won't make Porsche change its mind, but it's both entertaining and good Mini PR, especially for considering the upcoming launch 2011 Mini Cooper. Here's Mini president Jim McDowell trying to up the stakes with Justin Bieber passes, the Salami of the Month Club, and other ridiculousness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYmv0yySaY
I gotta say, that youtube vid is
!!!!!!it's obviously all in good fun, and whether porsche shows up or not, I think Mini has accomplished what it set out to do. Nice job by Mini, I'm still laughing at the different shirt every 5 seconds in that video. Thanks for sharing. "do it for the children"
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06-14-2010 | 12:07 PM
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I gotta say, that youtube vid is !!!!!!
it's obviously all in good fun, and whether porsche shows up or not, I think Mini has accomplished what it set out to do. Nice job by Mini, I'm still laughing at the different shirt every 5 seconds in that video. Thanks for sharing. "do it for the children"
!!!!!!it's obviously all in good fun, and whether porsche shows up or not, I think Mini has accomplished what it set out to do. Nice job by Mini, I'm still laughing at the different shirt every 5 seconds in that video. Thanks for sharing. "do it for the children"
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06-16-2010 | 06:06 PM
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those first couple were funny, this next attempt, not so much
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yv9qKMkXEw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yv9qKMkXEw
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06-16-2010 | 08:22 PM
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The last two sucked btw...