So my Beetle is starting to go downhill fast, and not in a good way. The wife and I have been thinking about replacing it with a Mini Cooper whenever it does die, so today we went out to test drive one, and I loved it. Plus having Nobby give us the test drive was cool! Well, he wasn't Nobby, but he was about that tall and sounded a lot like him. I was amazed he fit into the back seat, personally.
So, before I buy one, anyone want to try and talk me out of it?
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If it's the "Cooper S", buy it.
If it's an ordinary Cooper, buy it anyway. . . unless you plan keeping it for more than 3 years.
So many friends have had to replace gearboxes, differentials and even the whole engine/gearbox/transmission after just 40 or 50,000 miles. Not a long-term deal IMHO.
However, they're immense fun, and you can throw them around like a shopping trolley and they glue to the road like a glued thing.
And yes, even at 6'7" it's a comfy drive for me.
If it's an ordinary Cooper, buy it anyway. . . unless you plan keeping it for more than 3 years.
So many friends have had to replace gearboxes, differentials and even the whole engine/gearbox/transmission after just 40 or 50,000 miles. Not a long-term deal IMHO.
However, they're immense fun, and you can throw them around like a shopping trolley and they glue to the road like a glued thing.
And yes, even at 6'7" it's a comfy drive for me.
"I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left" - Seasick Steve
Strangely enough the Mini Cooper has more interior space than a Dodge Intrepid. No I'm not kidding.
Danalog the Vengeful Programmer wrote:
So my Beetle is starting to go downhill fast, and not in a good way. The wife and I have been thinking about replacing it with a Mini Cooper whenever it does die, so today we went out to test drive one, and I loved it. Plus having Nobby give us the test drive was cool! Well, he wasn't Nobby, but he was about that tall and sounded a lot like him. I was amazed he fit into the back seat, personally.
So, before I buy one, anyone want to try and talk me out of it?
So, before I buy one, anyone want to try and talk me out of it?
Not to be rude and I'm only going by the occasional bad pic posted here but aren't you like 7'4" and 300+ lbs, with a fro that would put Alfalfa to shame? Can you even fit in the thing?
The Glorious GitSlayer wrote:
Not to be rude and I'm only going by the occasional bad pic posted here but aren't you like 7'4" and 300+ lbs, with a fro that would put Alfalfa to shame? Can you even fit in the thing?
wrong, wrong, and not anymore =(
Do what now?
I've posted the fact before, but the size of the car is less of an issue than the relationship between the seat, steering wheel and pedals.
"I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left" - Seasick Steve
Nobby wrote:
It's not the size of the dinghy but the motion of the ocean
FTFY
I'd say get one just for the fun factor.
It seems like a lot more spent on how the car looks than its dependability. I'd say gfet something a bit larger and designed to fit a family. Then again, you got a beetle now, so I'm not sure dependability is what you're looking for. It seems you like the trendy.
AngstyCoder wrote:
Atomicflea wrote:
Then again, you got a beetle now, so I'm not sure dependability is what you're looking for. It seems you like the trendy.
I have had a VW for years and had no out-of-the-ordinary problems. In my experience, VW builds a very reliable auto.
That's great, because if they do have a problem, you have to sell your first born child to afford the repairs.
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
AngstyCoder wrote:
Atomicflea wrote:
Then again, you got a beetle now, so I'm not sure dependability is what you're looking for. It seems you like the trendy.
I have had a VW for years and had no out-of-the-ordinary problems. In my experience, VW builds a very reliable auto.
In the past they were, but new VWs are some of the lowest rated vehicles on the road for reliability. Plus, if you need any out of warranty repairs the parts will cost you an arm and a leg.
I'm not sure where the new minis sit.
Edited, Jul 24th 2007 8:29am by Iamadam
"I have lost my way
But I hear a tale
About a heaven in Alberta
Where they've got all hell for a basement"
But I hear a tale
About a heaven in Alberta
Where they've got all hell for a basement"
Nexa wrote:
AngstyCoder wrote:
Atomicflea wrote:
Then again, you got a beetle now, so I'm not sure dependability is what you're looking for. It seems you like the trendy.
I have had a VW for years and had no out-of-the-ordinary problems. In my experience, VW builds a very reliable auto.
That's great, because if they do have a problem, you have to sell your first born child to afford the repairs.
Bingo
Do what now?
My Beetle was fine for the first few years, but ever since then it has about one major over $1k problem a year to have to fix.
Do what now?
Dana you do know they say, plan to spend at least 1k a year for maintenance on any car, so you are within the limits!
Mistress Darqflame wrote:
Dana you do know they say, plan to spend at least 1k a year for maintenance on any car, so you are within the limits!
Yeah, maintenance is one thing, but repairs on TOP of maintenance is another. I spend about $500ish a year on maintenance (the normal oil change/tire rotation/etc stuffs), but I drive an economy car.
Nexa
“It has always been the prerogative of children and half-wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But a half-wit remains a half-wit, and the emperor remains an emperor.â€
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
I'm only 5 feet tall and for a long time, I really thought this car was custom made for me. I loved the Mini. The look of it, the way it performed on the road, I really wanted one. Until I test drove one. For some reason, I fell out of love with it. I don't know why, the performance was great, but when I got behind the wheel, I was like blech.
Mistress Darqflame wrote:
Dana you do know they say, plan to spend at least 1k a year for maintenance on any car, so you are within the limits!
These large repairs are on top of normal maintenence, my total's pushing 2-2.5k a year for the last three years
Do what now?
Why not just a "regular" car?
NephthysWanderer the Charming wrote:
Why not just a "regular" car?
Regular cars are for wimps and commies
Do what now?
Touche.
Enjoy your micro machine.
Enjoy your micro machine.
I've always wanted a go-cart
Do what now?
...there is just something very bilious about seeing a grown man in a Mini or a new Bug... they both look kinda' like driveable boobs.
Sub
...my kids call me Mary Poppins.
Cry me a river, build a bridge over it... jump in and drown.
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...my kids call me Mary Poppins.
Cry me a river, build a bridge over it... jump in and drown.
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Danalog the Vengeful Programmer wrote:
NephthysWanderer the Charming wrote:
Why not just a "regular" car?
Regular cars are for wimps and commies
Says the guy driving a stuffed tonka toy.....
mini cooper
Minis are fun little cars. Defintaly a good buy for short while. just glad they brought them to the states
Minis are fun little cars. Defintaly a good buy for short while. just glad they brought them to the states
Buttercuup wrote:
mini cooper
Minis are fun little cars. Defintaly a good buy for short while. just glad they brought them to the states
Minis are fun little cars. Defintaly a good buy for short while. just glad they brought them to the states
Ooh, nice read, thanks.
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