Does anyone drive a mini here?

underDAWG · 11-24-2005, 12:15 PM

While waiting for a 335i coupe, am thinking to get a mini cooper S for now. Your thoughts please

cdheaven · 11-24-2005, 01:25 PM

my girlfriend JUST picked up her mini. she loves it. its a cute car for a girl, but i dont think i would drive one. MAYBE if she got an S, i would have taken it for a joy ride once or twice.

BeemMeUp · 11-24-2005, 01:29 PM

A friend of mine got one, his wife loves it...he on the other hand is 6'4 and looks funny as hell...

shuzmaker · 11-24-2005, 02:19 PM

great little car w/ an unreliable chrysler motor... 06 civic si would b better...

AidenL · 11-24-2005, 02:19 PM

I have a Cooper S with the Works Kit, 210 bhp - its a flyer, and it handles great - it has a character like no other car, I'd highly recommend it....

Few pics attached.....

RyBMW · 11-24-2005, 02:24 PM

My gf loves the Mini. She's planning to get one soon. I'm trying to convince her to get a stick shift but she doesn't know how and wont learn.

I test drove a Mini and it's a great car. Handles great for a FWD.

shimshimhada · 11-24-2005, 02:26 PM

Get a S2000 instead. I know, that was random.

ACZakka325i · 11-24-2005, 02:55 PM

I love the cooper, although i dont have one. The stock S does the slollom better than some Ferraris!

I think its a sick car with a bad stigma ( chick car ) .

then again, i wish my girlfreind liked the cooper and/or had one. That would be a nice little garage w/ the e90 for comfort and the cooper for excitement. Not that the e90 isnt!

ward · 11-24-2005, 06:09 PM

I test drove a cooper S,

and without the claimed 11 month wait time I may have gotten one instead of my 3.

it was one of the most "fun" cars I've ever tested
an absolute blast for a FWD car, good power, great tranny.......

plenty of room for the front 2 passengers too

mowog · 11-25-2005, 12:19 AM

I've got a Cooper, and it's been a total blast over the past 3 years. I'd get the Cooper S if I were you, the supercharger makes sooo much difference to the performance and character of the car, not to mention the ease of swapping out the standard pulley for one a bit smaller

If you're going to get a car while you wait for the 335, and you want something that handles brilliantly, looks great, and puts a smile on your face every time, the 'S' is it, no question.

--m

JBOO · 11-25-2005, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

it was one of the most "fun" cars I've ever tested

I'll second that.

I don't understand why people would say its a good car for a girl. If you've driven a Cooper S, you would know that's not true.

It may not be as fast as a SI, SRT-4, S2000 etc but IMO, it has much more character than any car in it's price range.

Plus resale values are strong.

Tierfreund · 11-25-2005, 02:50 AM

I drove a cooper for 3 month mid this year when my E46 was stolen. Cute to look at and drive. But very uncomfortable. Bad seats and very loud when driven fast.

Great fun for any trip of less than 100miles. But not suitable for long hauls.

ben1364 · 11-25-2005, 06:44 AM

I had a MINI Cooper "S". It is a wonderful machine but not for everyone and not in direct competition with the 3 series BMW. While still considerably better than average, the residual value has slipped during the past year as MINI supply has moved closer to demand.

If you really want a E-90 and are ready to buy a new car, I suggest that you consider buying now. It will be a rare day indeed when you will be able to take advantage of th increased straight line performance of the larger engine in the 335 variant.

Sho · 11-25-2005, 11:22 AM

I ordered one last winter, and canceled it in May. After waited for 6 months, and told by sales 6 more months wait time... I decided to go with 325i since they are about the same price. (Cooper S Works is like $32,000).

ACZakka325i · 11-25-2005, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sho

decided to go with 325i since they are about the same price. (Cooper S Works is like $32,000).

I didn't know that the works was "in house". what does it entail over the cooper s. Does it have more boost pressure, exhaust, and some springs. i couldnt see it being much more than that, and thats already a really pricey little car!

ben1364 · 11-25-2005, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

I didn't know that the works was "in house". what does it entail over the cooper s. Does it have more boost pressure, exhaust, and some springs. i couldnt see it being much more than that, and thats already a really pricey little car!

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The JCW package is dealer installed unless there has been a recent change of policy. The parts list is fairly exhaustive. Rather than rely on memory, I recommend that you contact a MINI dealer for full particulars.

cdheaven · 11-25-2005, 12:44 PM

can someone remind me of the unofficial mini board sorta likie this one, or whichever you guys think is the "best"... thanks

GoBonesGo · 11-25-2005, 12:45 PM

I was considering getting two and using them as roller skates.

rossmelvin · 11-25-2005, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuzmaker

great little car w/ an unreliable chrysler motor... 06 civic si would b better...

06 civic si IS A F*** fast car!!!!!!!!!

underDAWG · 11-25-2005, 11:25 PM

Thanks for comments on mini. If I buy a mini, life really comes to a full circle. I grew up with Mini Austin in the early 70's. I learned how to drive with a mini. Those days 1300cc with double barrel carb; 0 to 60 was 10.3 sec I believe. Man, it was fast then

We went to a Mini dealer. We were told that it only take 7 to 8 weeks for delivery. Not sure how reliable it is.

Still not able to decide if I should:

1. order 330i now and wait for the end of next year to order 2007 Mini with longere version, or

2. order 2006 mini NOW and wait for June to get a 335i coupe.

I have been postponing purchase a new vehicle for so long, I am just tired.

uD

ON325i · 11-26-2005, 12:14 AM

Mini is all about fun.

I set in my friend's MCS and it can do some crazy performance and turns BUT....

it feels like you are sitting inside a plane cockpit ..... w/o any windows so you will be deaf when you are done. The seats are very uncomfortable and the whole setting is very hallow <--- that is the term my mind comes up with...

zach · 11-26-2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdheaven

can someone remind me of the unofficial mini board sorta likie this one, or whichever you guys think is the "best"... thanks

Here you go: http://www.mini2.com/forum/

11-24-2005, 12:15 PM	#1
underDAWG Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 278 Posts Drives: E30 on Stands Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: First State iTrader: (0)	Does anyone drive a mini here? While waiting for a 335i coupe, am thinking to get a mini cooper S for now. Your thoughts please
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11-24-2005, 01:25 PM	#2
cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 244 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	my girlfriend JUST picked up her mini. she loves it. its a cute car for a girl, but i dont think i would drive one. MAYBE if she got an S, i would have taken it for a joy ride once or twice. __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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11-24-2005, 01:29 PM	#3
BeemMeUp Private First Class 1 Rep 178 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas iTrader: (0)	A friend of mine got one, his wife loves it...he on the other hand is 6'4 and looks funny as hell... __________________ E90 330i / SG / Biege / Burl / ZPP / Heated Seats / Steptronic / CA / PDC / ACC / iDrive / Sirius-prep
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11-24-2005, 02:19 PM	#4
shuzmaker First Lieutenant 27 Rep 303 Posts Drives: e90 325iAS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	great little car w/ an unreliable chrysler motor... 06 civic si would b better... __________________ . :: 325i :: JB :: ZSP :: Step :: BLK Dakota :: Hot Seats :: Tints :: Pilot A/S :: .
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11-24-2005, 02:19 PM	#5
AidenL Driving ! 103 Rep 457 Posts Drives: X5 50e Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	I have a Cooper S with the Works Kit, 210 bhp - its a flyer, and it handles great - it has a character like no other car, I'd highly recommend it.... Few pics attached..... __________________ 2024 X5 50e Skyscraper Grey Silverstone Interior
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11-24-2005, 02:24 PM	#6
RyBMW Major 79 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 [0.00] 2008 335i [0.00]	My gf loves the Mini. She's planning to get one soon. I'm trying to convince her to get a stick shift but she doesn't know how and wont learn. I test drove a Mini and it's a great car. Handles great for a FWD. __________________ New: 12 X5 xDrive35i Premium Alpine White/Cinn Brown Old: 08 E92 335i\|Space Gray/Coral Red/Gray Poplar Old: 06 E90 330i\|Black Sapphire/Black /Burl
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11-24-2005, 02:26 PM	#7
shimshimhada Brigadier General 489 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Get a S2000 instead. I know, that was random.
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11-24-2005, 02:55 PM	#8
ACZakka325i Colonel 283 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2 stroke Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	I love the cooper, although i dont have one. The stock S does the slollom better than some Ferraris! I think its a sick car with a bad stigma ( chick car ) . then again, i wish my girlfreind liked the cooper and/or had one. That would be a nice little garage w/ the e90 for comfort and the cooper for excitement. Not that the e90 isnt! __________________ (Waitlist): #1 M2CSL (Current): 2016 F15 X5 3.5xdrive - 2010 997.2 C4S Coupe (Past): 2016 F30 340xi M-Sport -2013 535i xdrive 2008 E92 M3 - 2006 E90 325i 2002 E46 325xi - 1991 E30 325i
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11-24-2005, 06:09 PM	#9
ward Major General 159 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I test drove a cooper S, and without the claimed 11 month wait time I may have gotten one instead of my 3. it was one of the most "fun" cars I've ever tested an absolute blast for a FWD car, good power, great tranny....... plenty of room for the front 2 passengers too
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11-25-2005, 12:19 AM	#10
mowog Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: E90 325i M-sport Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I've got a Cooper, and it's been a total blast over the past 3 years. I'd get the Cooper S if I were you, the supercharger makes sooo much difference to the performance and character of the car, not to mention the ease of swapping out the standard pulley for one a bit smaller If you're going to get a car while you wait for the 335, and you want something that handles brilliantly, looks great, and puts a smile on your face every time, the 'S' is it, no question. --m __________________ FOR SALE: E90 325i M-Sport manual \| LeMans Blue \| 193M 18" \| Black Dakota \| Aluminium \| Pro Nav + iDrive \| Sunroof \| Xenons \| Comfort Access \| Alarm \| PDC \| Climate Screen \| Bluetooth \| CD stacker \| Partridge \| Pear Tree Ordered 2005-09-09, landed 2005-11-16, delivered 2005-12-01. 23,000km on the clock
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11-25-2005, 02:50 AM	#12
Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I drove a cooper for 3 month mid this year when my E46 was stolen. Cute to look at and drive. But very uncomfortable. Bad seats and very loud when driven fast. Great fun for any trip of less than 100miles. But not suitable for long hauls. __________________ No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!
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11-25-2005, 06:44 AM	#13
ben1364 Captain 14 Rep 940 Posts Drives: E90 330iA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (0)	I had a MINI Cooper "S". It is a wonderful machine but not for everyone and not in direct competition with the 3 series BMW. While still considerably better than average, the residual value has slipped during the past year as MINI supply has moved closer to demand. If you really want a E-90 and are ready to buy a new car, I suggest that you consider buying now. It will be a rare day indeed when you will be able to take advantage of th increased straight line performance of the larger engine in the 335 variant.
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11-25-2005, 11:22 AM	#14
Sho Lieutenant 36 Rep 574 Posts Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I ordered one last winter, and canceled it in May. After waited for 6 months, and told by sales 6 more months wait time... I decided to go with 325i since they are about the same price. (Cooper S Works is like $32,000). __________________ 2006 325i Sport - SSR GT7, Euro tails, Rogue Ikon muffler/w custom 3.5" piping, Painted OEM Splitters 2005 Toyota Matrix - Commuter
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11-25-2005, 12:44 PM	#17
cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 244 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	can someone remind me of the unofficial mini board sorta likie this one, or whichever you guys think is the "best"... thanks __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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11-25-2005, 12:45 PM	#18
GoBonesGo What do you do when you see a spaceman? 10 Rep 236 Posts Drives: SG/Terra E90 335i Step Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: La Quinta, CA iTrader: (0)	I was considering getting two and using them as roller skates.
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11-25-2005, 11:25 PM	#20
underDAWG Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 278 Posts Drives: E30 on Stands Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: First State iTrader: (0)	Thanks for comments on mini. If I buy a mini, life really comes to a full circle. I grew up with Mini Austin in the early 70's. I learned how to drive with a mini. Those days 1300cc with double barrel carb; 0 to 60 was 10.3 sec I believe. Man, it was fast then We went to a Mini dealer. We were told that it only take 7 to 8 weeks for delivery. Not sure how reliable it is. Still not able to decide if I should: 1. order 330i now and wait for the end of next year to order 2007 Mini with longere version, or 2. order 2006 mini NOW and wait for June to get a 335i coupe. I have been postponing purchase a new vehicle for so long, I am just tired. uD
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11-26-2005, 12:14 AM	#21
ON325i Captain 18 Rep 740 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 325i [0.00]	Mini is all about fun. I set in my friend's MCS and it can do some crazy performance and turns BUT.... it feels like you are sitting inside a plane cockpit ..... w/o any windows so you will be deaf when you are done. The seats are very uncomfortable and the whole setting is very hallow <--- that is the term my mind comes up with... __________________ e90 325i Jet Black / Sports Pkg / Auto
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