My new baby!!
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 8:50 am
Well, it's not a motorcycle, but just as much fun to drive!! 
- Mark
- Mark
....congats.......it's very nice......and almost a BMW.. 
DJ
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Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 9:23 am
Wow!... ....congats.......it's very nice......and almost a BMW..
DJ
....congats.......it's very nice......and almost a BMW.. DJ
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 9:27 am
i hear ya mark , i just purchased a 04 pontiac GTO 350 hp talk about fun to drive im not able to post pics as im kinda behind the times alittle on computer literacy, 
but one thing for sure i havent ridden the R in 2 weeks 
im not able to post pics as im kinda behind the times alittle on computer literacy, but one thing for sure i havent ridden the R in 2 weeks Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 10:02 am
Very nice. I don't know much about them. Is that the S or the regular model?
Resale
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 12:51 pm
If you ever get bored with it, sleep well knowing it has the best resale of any car on the market.
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 1:29 pm
Bob, its the regular model, not the turbo charged S model. We drove the S and didn't like it. Our mini has the continuously variable transmission (CVT). It corners almost as good as my R does! And..it has heated seats!!! Keeps my buns warm during those cold mornings!
Mark
Mark
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 1:35 pm
Those things are awesome! Congrats Mark. What other cars did you look at?
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 2:51 pm
Nice ride!
Does it have a kill-switch....
Does it have a kill-switch....
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 4:23 pm
Doug, we looked at the BMW 3 series. It was...ok, but this was a lot more fun to drive!Doug wrote:Those things are awesome! Congrats Mark. What other cars did you look at?
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 8:07 pm
Mark, how long did it take to fit wheels and windows on that mailbox?
I am kidding, you know. Enjoy!
mac
I am kidding, you know. Enjoy!
mac
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 8:31 pm
Actually Mac, its not a mailbox, its a Tardis. It's much bigger on the inside then it looks on the outside!machew01 wrote:Mark, how long did it take to fit wheels and windows on that mailbox?
mac
Mark
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 9:52 pm
I love it, I am trying to think of what is in the center of the steering wheel? Or am I mistaken? (it would not be the first time) Den
mini
Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 10:06 pm
My wife wants one of those when the kids leave home! And I won't argue!
Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 11:50 am
Actually no one here is allowed to bash the mini!! Here is why!
I've driven it a few times, mainly the Cooper S version. I will admit that when they were first launched, I really didnt like the car. I found the ride to be choppy, undulating and stiff without any real handling advantage to the weirdly setup ride. However, I drove the mini again recently and it was a whole new animal. It handles beautifully now, has good power, its very directional and its great fun to drive. It really does have that BMW feel.
Depsite its size, its actually very roomy inside (especially the hardtop), and I think its design is well done. It may be a little weird for some, but it wasn't really designed for everyone - definitely a niche car. Its about time manufacturers took some risks with car design.
Dont knock it till you drive it!
I've driven it a few times, mainly the Cooper S version. I will admit that when they were first launched, I really didnt like the car. I found the ride to be choppy, undulating and stiff without any real handling advantage to the weirdly setup ride. However, I drove the mini again recently and it was a whole new animal. It handles beautifully now, has good power, its very directional and its great fun to drive. It really does have that BMW feel.
Depsite its size, its actually very roomy inside (especially the hardtop), and I think its design is well done. It may be a little weird for some, but it wasn't really designed for everyone - definitely a niche car. Its about time manufacturers took some risks with car design.
Dont knock it till you drive it!
Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 8:48 am
Very cool. Also waaaay too small for me! 
When I sat in one, I could reach back and flat palm the rear window without trying...but i sure wish i could fit!!
Oh, not to be finicky, but i believe that the S version is supercharged, not turbocharged.
When I sat in one, I could reach back and flat palm the rear window without trying...but i sure wish i could fit!!
Oh, not to be finicky, but i believe that the S version is supercharged, not turbocharged.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 5:16 am
Tardis...you guys watch Dr Who? We were just discussing whether you got that in the US as we have a new series here in the UK.mcooperstein wrote: Actually Mac, its not a mailbox, its a Tardis. It's much bigger on the inside then it looks on the outside!
Mark
BTW I had 2 of the original minis in the early 80's, like a roller skate but great fun! Never driven the beemer version but it looks great.