I'd agree with that thought. Look, they mini is still selling in
Europe. What "normal" American driver, other than a 16-18 Year old
kids, just because they looked cool.
Like I said before, I'd love a mini, new or 40 years old. From the
looks of it, not too many major changes over the long haul, either.
Tim
"John A. Wise" wrote:
>
> Recently there was a short piece in the local paper, basically saying that
> american drivers had for the most part lost their sense of enjoying
> driving. It pointed out that only a VERY SMALL percentage of new cars had
> a standard transmission. In addition, the most popoular vehicle sold to
> the young driver is a big ol' SUV with power everything and a "soft
> suspension" (their observation). Even the new sports cars (e.g., Miata,
> Z-3) mostly come with power everything.
>
> IMHO, I sincerely doubt in today's market a new MGA, or anything like our
> fun LBCs, would sell in large enough numbers to make a profit.
>
> It is a nice dream however...
>
> John
>
> John A. Wise, Ph.D., CHFP Tel: (+1) (904) 226-6384
> Department of Human Factors & Systems Fax: (+1) (904) 226-7050
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