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by rockin kruiser on April 28th, 2006

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Why are minivans considered uncool?

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  • by Orange Mango on April 29th, 2006

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    Minivans are uncool for a bunch of reasons, here goes:
    1) They are a box with wheels, the polar opposite of a sports car, no aerodynamics, no rumble, no performance, no flashy colors, no appeal!
    2) They're practical, name another car in the history of the auto industry that was both practical and cool...okay maybe one or two but thats about it, those cars are definately the exception!
    3) No individuality, they all look basically alike, just think of the profiles for the Oddessey, Sienna, Sedona, MPV, Venture, Windstar, Grand Caravan...Mechanically, sure they are not all equal, but really, do any one of these vehicles look any better or worse than the others, not to me, they all look the same.
    4) They symbolize the end of your youth & the beginning of your "responsible" years. Run a poll of people under the age of 25 asking "If you could be given any car that retails for less than $30 000, which would you choose?" Would any minivan make the top 10 ...the top 50, I don't think so. And don't hand me the arguement that this question is for anybody, not just people under 25. Last I looked, most people in their 30's aren't going around gushing about the relative coolness of cars, it gets mentioned & thats about it.
    5) People buy these cars because they need them, they have kids, tons of groceries, new things for the house, they need the space. Today's "Mom & Dad" own these cars. Through history the Station Wagon & the big boat cars of the 60's & 50's necessary for the family of the day have never been cool...hell the covered wagon even fits this category (think...Michael Landon going from Bonanza to Little House on the Prarie) Mom & Dads vehicle is NEVER cool.

    This is just My opinion, hope its Useful!

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    • It's not always need. I have because it's comfortable and easy to drive. Want not need :-)

      Alatea

      by Alatea on April 30th, 2006

    • way to break it down orange mango!

      davoomac

      by davoomac on April 30th, 2006

    • It is. Practical and/or safe vehicles are not a car designers top priority. Image is EVERYTHING.

      vernillat

      by vernillat on May 1st, 2006

    • I like #4 the best.

      jarvismom

      by jarvismom on May 5th, 2006

    • Good answer!

      Beverlyofhills

      by Beverlyofhills on July 5th, 2006

    • Great answer!\r\n

      Answers101

      by Answers101 on July 23rd, 2006

    • You've never seen the Renault Espace F1. 800 BHP V-10, 0-100KPH in 2.8 seconds, tops out at 194 MPH.... THAT is a cool mini-van!

      8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009

      by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on September 12th, 2006

    • True, IMO. Very good answer! This doesn't mean that a minivan isn't a good vehicle for Mom, Pop and the kids. It is. But it sure can't be that and cool, too.

      shsh38

      by shsh38 on February 27th, 2010

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