maybe then, Simon has to admid he loves the latest MINI's
because he can fit is marvelous

, but very TALL body behind the steeringwheel
I believe I already did earlier in this thread?

I am also partial to Aeroman's new micro-car.
Personally, I'd be happy for the governments to ban SUVs, stretched limos and any other personal transport behemoth; HOWEVER, the proviso would be that they also banned road transport using Articulated Lorries, Vans and any other large vehicle. I drive many many miles a year, all across Europe and I drive an SUV because (A) I like the safety net of 4WD in snowy conditions, (B) I like the driving position due to the myriad of other large cars on the road, (C) anything smaller on the motorways gets bullied by Artics, Vans, Transports, etc and lastly, (D) a heavy car is about the only thing that doesn't get buffeted all over the motorways in bad (windy) weather.
I love the Mini but I wouldn't want to do 20,000 motorway miles per annum in one.