Off-Topic: What do ya'll think of the new 2007 Mini Cooper S?
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Off-Topic: What do ya'll think of the new 2007 Mini Cooper S?
I see a lot of project potential, especially with them now being turbocharged - have to get opinions from the MBWorld W203s though, right? It'll be another "daily driver", EVE's here to stay, kids .
Any thoughts? I'm liking that tectite grayish color.
Any thoughts? I'm liking that tectite grayish color.
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From: vancouver canada
2001 c240, 65 MG Midget...5.0L V8
i like mini's they're awsome to drive..one of the best balanced front wheel drives i've ever driven .hate the convertible though it just doesn't flow.. stick with a hatch back IMO
#4
Daily driver for your sister?
I don't care how fast you can mod it and how fast it is, it's still a Mini.
Instead of getting the normal 325 or 328i loaners that I get when I take the M3 in, last time I got a Mini S as a loaner and beat the **** out of it to see what the fuss was about. It's a fun car, that handles pretty well, but the interior was *** (with cheap *** switches and a pretty poor layout), and I didn't feel all that safe in that tiny car (and I drive a convertible for god sake).
I don't care how fast you can mod it and how fast it is, it's still a Mini.
Instead of getting the normal 325 or 328i loaners that I get when I take the M3 in, last time I got a Mini S as a loaner and beat the **** out of it to see what the fuss was about. It's a fun car, that handles pretty well, but the interior was *** (with cheap *** switches and a pretty poor layout), and I didn't feel all that safe in that tiny car (and I drive a convertible for god sake).
#5
Daily driver for your sister?
I don't care how fast you can mod it and how fast it is, it's still a Mini.
Instead of getting the normal 325 or 328i loaners that I get when I take the M3 in, last time I got a Mini S as a loaner and beat the **** out of it to see what the fuss was about. It's a fun car, that handles pretty well, but the interior was *** (with cheap *** switches and a pretty poor layout), and I didn't feel all that safe in that tiny car (and I drive a convertible for god sake).
I don't care how fast you can mod it and how fast it is, it's still a Mini.
Instead of getting the normal 325 or 328i loaners that I get when I take the M3 in, last time I got a Mini S as a loaner and beat the **** out of it to see what the fuss was about. It's a fun car, that handles pretty well, but the interior was *** (with cheap *** switches and a pretty poor layout), and I didn't feel all that safe in that tiny car (and I drive a convertible for god sake).
Its got its own kind of appeal, I suppose. I'm fascinated by the turbo and what I'll be able to do with that alone. If I got it, you know I won't leave it alone..and if the interior is what you say it is, I'll get my hands on it too.
Hm..
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I never really gave them much thought until I ran across this video. I know its an older one but my god. http://www.metacafe.com/watch/7482/crazy_mini_cooper/
#7
well, you'll be doing a LOT of work on the interior. it's horrible, I felt like I was in a Civic. the switches looked like they came straight from Radio Shack.
I know a bunch of girls that own regular Mini's and think they drive BMW's. "Oh but it's made by BMW and uses the same parts..." It's not a BMW, not close, just want to them.
I know a bunch of girls that own regular Mini's and think they drive BMW's. "Oh but it's made by BMW and uses the same parts..." It's not a BMW, not close, just want to them.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Mini = Chick car!
I don't care how fast that thing can be made. When I see a dude driving that car, I have the same impressions/thoughts as when I see a dude driving a Beetle, Rabbit or Jetta.
It may be judgmental, but hey, just stating the truth.
I don't care how fast that thing can be made. When I see a dude driving that car, I have the same impressions/thoughts as when I see a dude driving a Beetle, Rabbit or Jetta.
It may be judgmental, but hey, just stating the truth.
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same thing I was thinking, but I didn't want to put it that bluntly. I wanted to do it w/a little more tact
you forgot to mention miata too.
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I want to trade the audi in for another stickshift and seriously, if my sis transitions into it, it'll be perfect.
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2002 C230K, 2013 BMW 328, 2015 BMW X5
Minis are just too small. I'm only 5'9", but no way I could live with that car. Realize my other cars are X1/9s. But there is more room in an X.
I know they handle, but I just couldn't do it.
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I know they handle, but I just couldn't do it.
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Whatever the next vehicle will be, it'll probably something my brother and I will "invest" into..whatever that means.