Talk me out of getting a mini-cooper

[JEDI]

I have a 2005 Mazda3 w/50k miles. it's paid for. there's nothing wrong w/it.

i have the cash for a mini-cooper.

I want a Mini because it looks so unique and fun.

but I dont need it.

THe Ferrengi in me is weak right now.

 

[nycxandy]

You know what, I think you should get it. :thumbsup:

 

[Vic]

I hope you're getting the "S" because the base model is a gutless turd.

 

[zerocool84]

Your car isn't even that old. Only an 05. Do you want another car payment even more a "fun" car?

 

[BZeto]

I think the hardtop mini's are pretty awesome.

 

[IronWing]

Tell me about it. We're planning to head up to the Mini dealer on Saturday to test drive a Clubman, if they have one in stock. We definitely won't be buying then (the dealer likes you to have money to do that) but we have to test drive one to see if it is really 2x mo better than a Yaris. Then we can chart our vehicular/financial course from there.

For Vic: Yes S, but an auto.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

if you're going to emasculate yourself, you should know minis are yesterday's news. get a smart fortwo. for actual fun, get a sports car.

 

[Chunkee]

Originally posted by: JEDI
I have a 2005 Mazda3 w/50k miles. it's paid for. there's nothing wrong w/it.

i have the cash for a mini-cooper.

I want a Mini because it looks so unique and fun.

but I dont need it.

THe Ferrengi in me is weak right now.

Dont do it. Buyers remorse will ensue heavily...take a fucking trip somewhere...create some memories rather than ride around in a shiney hotwheel...that will last oh ...about two weeks

 

[SketchMaster]

Park your Mazda next to it, look at how much smaller it is. Then sit in it and look in the back to see how much room you really have.

That should be enough, it was enough for me.

Really, I love the Mini but it's just not a practical car. If you want to add some spice to your drive just throw some minor upgrades into your 3 and enjoy not having a car payment.

 

[daveymark]

get a miata instead. cheap, just as fun, and top down makes it better

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: daveymark
get a miata instead. cheap, just as fun, and top down makes it better

Yes.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Sounds like a terrible waste of money since you already have a fully paid-off car that has no problems.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: ironwing
Tell me about it. We're planning to head up to the Mini dealer on Saturday to test drive a Clubman, if they have one in stock. We definitely won't be buying then (the dealer likes you to have money to do that) but we have to test drive one to see if it is really 2x mo better than a Yaris. Then we can chart our vehicular/financial course from there.

For Vic: Yes S, but an auto.

For the love of god why?

 

[Tbirdkid]

with the market the way it is, i wouldnt spend another dime on a car...

 

[MiataNC]

Another vote for a Miata. The mini is an awesome little go cart, but since you already have a better hatch back, get something just as fun to drive that is different.

If you are wanting something small and fast, look for a 2nd Gen Miata with a turbo or supercharger kit installed. Or go with the factory hotrod MazdaSpeed Miata (2004-2005).

 

[sdifox]

Where are you located? If you have to deal with snow, I think your Mazda 3 is more suitable.

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: ironwing
Tell me about it. We're planning to head up to the Mini dealer on Saturday to test drive a Clubman, if they have one in stock. We definitely won't be buying then (the dealer likes you to have money to do that) but we have to test drive one to see if it is really 2x mo better than a Yaris. Then we can chart our vehicular/financial course from there.

For Vic: Yes S, but an auto.

For the love of god why?

Note the use of the plural "We". I blow hot and cold on the idea of getting a Mini, hence the need for a test drive to either ditch the idea or start eating ramen for a while.

 

[Ns1]

get a JCW and don't look back.


Just don't cut yourself everytime you make a payment either


//edit

maybe not the new one though, cuz they don't look quite as gangster as the old ones

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: Ns1
get a JCW and don't look back.


Just don't cut yourself everytime you make a payment either

The Clubman JCW is um, well, butt ugly.

No car payments here. We'll pay cash or do without, whatever we buy.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: Ns1
get a JCW and don't look back.


Just don't cut yourself everytime you make a payment either

The Clubman JCW is um, well, butt ugly.

No car payments here. We'll pay cash or do without, whatever we buy.

maybe, I don't keep up

fucking HOT
too many colors for my blood, but if I could get it all in graphite/black...

 

[Xyclone]

I've pretty much decided on a Mini Cooper S in MT, why not? Great MPG, great reliability according to CR, fit (2665 lb, you know how light that is in the present-day car market?), turbo (peak tq at 1700 rpm), reasonable fast (0-60 in 6.4s), handles like a go-kart (my friend drove me in his brother's 1st gen Cooper S in the canyons), etc. I've already test-driven the Civic Si, Mazdaspeed 3, Cobalt SS/SC, GTI, and other similar cars, but not the MINI. I learned how to drive stick on my friend's brothers first-gen S, and boy winding up that SC and hearing that whine was exhilarating. The turbo model loses the whine but is more powerful, reliable, fuel-efficient, and better built (interior).

 

[AdamK47]

Here's my attempt... don't do it.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
Your car isn't even that old. Only an 05. Do you want another car payment even more a "fun" car?

An 05 would be a 3-4 year old car at this point. I've already sold two of them. Our current car is an 07, and there is already talk of getting something new.

 

[BarneyFife]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: zerocool84
Your car isn't even that old. Only an 05. Do you want another car payment even more a "fun" car?

An 05 would be a 3-4 year old car at this point. I've already sold two of them. Our current car is an 07, and there is already talk of getting something new.

Maybe you have a lot of money to burn.

 

[sniperruff]

sell the 3, get the cooper S, whats the problem?