GTP Cool Wall: 1996-2001 Daihatsu Midget II

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1996-2001 Daihatsu Midget II

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1996-2001 Daihatsu Midget II nominated by @Azure Flare
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Engines: 0.7L I3
Power: 30 hp
Torque: 37 lb-ft.
Weight: 550 kg
Transmission: 4-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Mid engine, rear wheel drive
Body Styles: 2-door truck, 3-door cargo van
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So cool. One of my favourite pickups.
 
I don't care if it only has 30 horses, it's the most adorable little truck ever and to me, an icon of Gran Turismo. Sub zero.
 
As awesome as they are, you'll look like a maintenance worker. Seriously Uncool.
 
The mightiest of all beasts. The one that turns to the heart of the world and screams "I". It knows what it is, and it doesn't care what you think. It's the real deal. Catamaran.
 
So uncool its sub zero! :bowdown:
 
I would willingly drive the nuts off a Cargo variant if the opportunity ever comes to pass. And look gravely uncool in the process.
 
The 888 BTCC team has a Midget. Doesn't save it from being Seriously Uncool.
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It's very uncool. But I would love to drive one.
 
I love it, but despite from others, I'd have to say it would be cool or uncool.

So going 50/50 with this one. Meh.
 
Dagger311
Seriously uncool.
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This. I can commute faster with a 20hp ATC and a trailer that has a way higher tow rating.
 
GTP_Ingram
To be fair you could probably carry more and at a higher speed in a normal family hatchback, but that isn't really the point.
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That's probably true.


Also I do want to make note that I do indeed like the Midget 👍
 
The thing about the Midget II is that it should have been a fashion item, but somehow... It wasn't.

Timelessness tends to make things cool.
 
Subzero I love it. I really want one. I would commute and make trips to the hardware store with it.
 
It's just not cool...but I did have a feeling clicking on the thread that everyone would think it was cool.
 
The picture in the OP.. the driver looks like he's really into driving that Midget. He's got that determined hunch going on in that cockpit.

It's uncool though.
 
I'm willing to guess that a good chunk of people here only know about the Midget from Gran Turismo, that alone makes it seriously uncool.
 
The fact that a significant proportion of people will only know about it from Gran Turismo lowers it down to a cool...
 
It's cute, but that's about it. It's an uncool rating from me. Mainly for the same reason to why the Caterham R500 on Top Gear is uncool, because anyone would probably look silly in a small car.
 
It's not even really a vehicle. It's a tool. Tools aren't cool. They are seriously uncool
 
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