mini-coopers

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » July 7, 2008 10:38 pm

do you like them. Have you driven one? Did they feel as small as they look or are they roomy?

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » July 7, 2008 11:38 pm

I was fortunate enough to drive Sharkfyn's for a few days last fall in Florida - they are surprisingly roomier inside than I thought they'd be - and a hell of a lot of fun to drive. But I did feel VERY tiny amongst all the other cars on the road. Funny because when I drove her Z3 - which I think is smaller - it felt bigger.....

Post by **SMLCHNG** » July 7, 2008 11:41 pm

Saw a bumper sticker on one....

"ACTUAL SIZE".

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » July 8, 2008 12:52 am

My son was out riding his dad's cycle and had the choice to either lay it down or crash thru the back window of one. He laid it down but still caused damage to the clown car. A friend of his had one in high school - they're cute.

UpstateNYPH · Post by **UpstateNYPH** » July 8, 2008 7:19 am

I have a '03 VW GTI which is really about the same size, maybe a smidge bigger, and you wont believe the stuff I can fit in it. Hatchbacks have a lot of storage room, especially if you fold the backseats down.

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » July 8, 2008 8:58 am

If I were to ever consider driving one, it would have to be to a Steelers game and the Mini would have to be black with a gold stripe down the middle. Then I would buy a magnetic Steelers logo and stick it to the passenger side door.

Then I'd look like a rolling Steelers helmet.

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » July 8, 2008 9:36 am

I have been driving a mustang for around six years, right now driving a mustang convertible. I'm guessing this would be quite a change but better mileage.

spartan1979 · Post by **spartan1979** » July 8, 2008 9:59 am

UpstateNYPH wrote:I have a '03 VW GTI which is really about the same size, maybe a smidge bigger, and you wont believe the stuff I can fit in it. Hatchbacks have a lot of storage room, especially if you fold the backseats down.

I haven't looked at a GTI but it's got to have more room behind the seats than a Mini. You can get about three grocery bags bag there and that's about it. You have to put the seats down to haul golf clubs.

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » July 8, 2008 10:25 am

i've driven my friend's street legal cooper S and this not so street legal version.

both are a lot of fun. excellent handling and great get up and go. and doesn't sip alot of go juice. being front wheel drive it does exhibit some minor front wheel drive tendencies but the mini designers have done a good job of refining the car.

i almost bought one when my M3 got totaled, but the dealership didn't have an S available and i didn't want to order one.

mini now has the traveler which is a bit bigger, around my dealership it's affectionately known as the pet hearse. you may want to check it out. the VW is another great choice. mini's hold their resale value very well. one of the best i believe. and i believe they come with BMW's 4 year 50K mile bumper to bumper warranty and maintenance.

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » July 8, 2008 12:03 pm

I have one in the guest bedroom closet.

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » July 8, 2008 12:12 pm

Wino you know wrote:I have one in the guest bedroom closet.

watching a mini being transported in this can only make you laugh....

The Lost Manatee · Post by **The Lost Manatee** » July 8, 2008 3:28 pm

The new ones are fairly roomy on the inside for the people in the front seats. The backseats seemed really cramped and crowded. Surprisingly they felt as cramped as in the original Mini Cooper which was even smaller than today's version.

blackjacks wife · Post by **blackjacks wife** » July 8, 2008 5:52 pm

AlbatrossFlyer wrote:
Wino you know wrote:I have one in the guest bedroom closet.
watching a mini being transported in this can only make you laugh....

"At Mini, We deliver 100 at a time, not like FORD who can only deliver 8 or 10."

Whoops, sorry, thought this was the "caption this" thread...