Occasionally I get asked that. The rear glass has that reg# etched, and I wanted a plate that matched. By my best guess, the rear glass was replaced, and the post-1981 parts (most obviously, the side markers) aren’t original. Or maybe they are.

For the record, I know the original post was about new MINIs being small compared to everything else on the road. They are, kind of. I guess.

I’ll be honest, it would be tough.

Yep! Here’s a bit of a write-up I did about a weekend I took it to an autocross and a show. Video included.

it’s parked a good foot+ behind the newer Mini

Well that’s a misleading picture.

Minis are still “mini” compared to the vast majority of vehicles on the road today.

I’ve used a Kensington single-port car charger for the past year or so, and you hit it right on the head. I’ve never had it get stuck, but I’ve definitely had to use some fingernail before.

I’ve used a Kensington single-port car charger for the past year or so, and you hit it right on the head. I’ve never…

• People who break the laws I agree with should be caught and punished accordingly

Not sure what state you’re in, but it’s probably less about the $300/year in registration than it is the $10-20k in sales tax on those vehicles.

Shame it’ll only get you to 55 on the street, though.

In the photo, or on Deadspin itself?

Shame it’ll only let you get to 55 on the street, though.

The BRZ is really pretty excellent for most casual wrenching. Pretty much everything the casual garage mechanic could want to do is easy to reach, easy to figure out, and pretty convenient.

RWD+snow should never be a deterrent.

Right? If I was specifically looking for that model, I might call the guy. Maybe. But I’d just as soon assume that “pics do not do it justice!” means it’s going to be reeeeeally disappointing when I get there.

I mean, this gets me:

Alright, I gotta ask. What?

You’re right, it did come off pretty preachy. My bad!

You say that like it’s a bad thing. It’s beautiful!