I wonder if there's a lesson for smart owners in the Mini and Miata. When they came out they were all the rage. People gathered around them in parking lots, barraged the owners with questions, got on waiting lists, paid over sticker price, etc. Sound familiar? But now, who cares? When's the last time anybody made a big deal about a Mini or Miata? I for one never cared for either one but many did. Since this is the natural progression of what starts out as a hot new car, we're going to have to get used to a future of being ignored on the road, not getting any crowds in parking lots, not causing cars to drift out of their lanes to take pictures and gawk. Then we'll be like those Mini owners who refuse to look at us on the road; embittered at the next new hot car, jealous of its attention grabbing features, trying to maintain our quiet dignity without regretting our decision. So sad to think.
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