I want a Mini Cooper S!!!
04-03-2002, 11:42 AM
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I want a Mini Cooper S!!!
Those little cars are SWEET!!!! 163 Supercharged horses...and the car weighs like 45 pounds!!!! Go to:
http://www.miniusa.com and build your own!!!
http://www.miniusa.com and build your own!!!
04-03-2002, 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by tmk70
I bet that thing hauls ass...and they look great too!!!
I bet that thing hauls ass...and they look great too!!!
04-03-2002, 12:04 PM
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Originally posted by 1genCL
yeah.. and just think what a $200 pulley mod will do for the power
yeah.. and just think what a $200 pulley mod will do for the power
04-03-2002, 12:05 PM
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I have been dreaming about this baby ever since. The problem is, if you shell out a $1000 deposit now, you won't get it till May 2003. The waiting list is long... 
And can you say DEALER GOUGING???
And can you say DEALER GOUGING???
04-03-2002, 12:08 PM
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The thing is a moving coffin..............it might of worked in Europe, but i don't think too many people will pay around 20k for the little go cart. We Americans are "big truck drivers" -Mystikal 
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04-03-2002, 12:10 PM
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Originally posted by Nugs3
The thing is a moving coffin..............it might of worked in Europe, but i don't think too many people will pay around 20k for the little go cart. We Americans are "big truck drivers" -Mystikal
The thing is a moving coffin..............it might of worked in Europe, but i don't think too many people will pay around 20k for the little go cart. We Americans are "big truck drivers" -Mystikal
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Originally posted by tmk70
I guarantee that the ricers will buy those cars like hotcakes and start modding the next Civic Si killer.
I guarantee that the ricers will buy those cars like hotcakes and start modding the next Civic Si killer.
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Originally posted by RandyMax
I have been dreaming about this baby ever since. The problem is, if you shell out a $1000 deposit now, you won't get it till May 2003. The waiting list is long...
And can you say DEALER GOUGING???
I have been dreaming about this baby ever since. The problem is, if you shell out a $1000 deposit now, you won't get it till May 2003. The waiting list is long...
And can you say DEALER GOUGING???
04-03-2002, 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by Nugs3
Just like the PT cruisers....huge hype......evryone wanted one......prices were outrages....and now they ain't shit! (never was)
Just like the PT cruisers....huge hype......evryone wanted one......prices were outrages....and now they ain't shit! (never was)
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Originally posted by Nugs3
The thing is a moving coffin..............it might of worked in Europe, but i don't think too many people will pay around 20k for the little go cart. We Americans are "big truck drivers" -Mystikal
The thing is a moving coffin..............it might of worked in Europe, but i don't think too many people will pay around 20k for the little go cart. We Americans are "big truck drivers" -Mystikal
Maybe compared to trucks its small, but overall......its not that small compared to cars already out- the new Mini is "much" bigger than the old Mini.
I saw it at the autoshow and it does kick ass....want it in that dark silver above, with the blue/black leather interior, and a bunch of other goodies (there is a ton of options).
04-03-2002, 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
Maybe compared to trucks its small, but overall......its not that small compared to cars already out- the new Mini is "much" bigger than the old Mini.
I saw it at the autoshow and it does kick ass....want it in that dark silver above, with the blue/black leather interior, and a bunch of other goodies (there is a ton of options).
Maybe compared to trucks its small, but overall......its not that small compared to cars already out- the new Mini is "much" bigger than the old Mini.
I saw it at the autoshow and it does kick ass....want it in that dark silver above, with the blue/black leather interior, and a bunch of other goodies (there is a ton of options).
04-03-2002, 12:17 PM
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I was just at a BMW dealer and they have a section of the dealership for Minis. Set in one, thats one tiny car, although it was fairly roomy inside, just that the back seats are useless.
There were a lot of people looking at them, but only one car said it was sold. I think all the rest were for sale. Not sure about the waiting list, but I am sure it is long.
There were a lot of people looking at them, but only one car said it was sold. I think all the rest were for sale. Not sure about the waiting list, but I am sure it is long.
04-03-2002, 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by Nugs3
Just like the PT cruisers....huge hype......evryone wanted one......prices were outrages....and now they ain't shit! (never was)
Just like the PT cruisers....huge hype......evryone wanted one......prices were outrages....and now they ain't shit! (never was)
04-03-2002, 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by tmk70
Man, you must hate the British, Nugs!!!
Man, you must hate the British, Nugs!!!
"Daddy I want the mini cooper cuz it's sooooooo cute!"
04-03-2002, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by JasonT
IMHO It's the 2nd uglyest car on the planet. The Aztec of course is #1.
IMHO It's the 2nd uglyest car on the planet. The Aztec of course is #1.
04-03-2002, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by tmk70
Yeah, it's cute...but with an attitude!!! Can you imagine winding that baby out??? 5spd. Manual with 163 horses? That car S C R E W S!!!!!!
Yeah, it's cute...but with an attitude!!! Can you imagine winding that baby out??? 5spd. Manual with 163 horses? That car S C R E W S!!!!!!
btw I'm not at all talking shit just trying to understand WHY????
04-03-2002, 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by tmk70
Oh, come on JT....it's not THAT bad!!!! I think the Chevy Avalanche is the 2nd ugliest on the road, by the way!!!
Oh, come on JT....it's not THAT bad!!!! I think the Chevy Avalanche is the 2nd ugliest on the road, by the way!!!
Its an aquired taste.....I didn't like it either when I saw it last year, but just like the Mcoupe (which I fucking hated with a passion when it came out)- I ended up buying one a year later.
04-03-2002, 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by Nugs3
Why not get an RSX-S? I'm not saying I love the RSX but it is 10's better lookin.
btw I'm not at all talking shit just trying to understand WHY????
Why not get an RSX-S? I'm not saying I love the RSX but it is 10's better lookin.
btw I'm not at all talking shit just trying to understand WHY????
04-03-2002, 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by tmk70
It's the novelty factor, Nugs. Minis have been kicking ass and taking names for years over in the UK. I love the RSX-S too, but the Mini has that certain...je ne sais quoi typical of many British cars (old Jags, Bentleys, etc.)
It's the novelty factor, Nugs. Minis have been kicking ass and taking names for years over in the UK. I love the RSX-S too, but the Mini has that certain...je ne sais quoi typical of many British cars (old Jags, Bentleys, etc.)
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Originally posted by Beltfed
Its an aquired taste.....I didn't like it either when I saw it last year, but just like the Mcoupe (which I fucking hated with a passion when it came out)- I ended up buying one a year later.
Its an aquired taste.....I didn't like it either when I saw it last year, but just like the Mcoupe (which I fucking hated with a passion when it came out)- I ended up buying one a year later.
04-03-2002, 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by Nugs3
yeah they blend well out there with the other go carts.......here??? they are gonna look out of place.
yeah they blend well out there with the other go carts.......here??? they are gonna look out of place.
04-03-2002, 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by Beltfed
Big difference between the Mini and the PT cruiser, the Mini is actually a very competent performance/autoX car- they are only bringing in 20k the first year. VW sold like 50k Beetles in the first six months of sales.
Big difference between the Mini and the PT cruiser, the Mini is actually a very competent performance/autoX car- they are only bringing in 20k the first year. VW sold like 50k Beetles in the first six months of sales.
The old Minis are famous for their handling charataristics. The new Minis are built from the ground up with that in mind.
PT Cruisers are dressed up Neons, and the Beetles are dressed up Golfs.
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Originally posted by Nugs3
This isn't really a car that people can learn to like...........like the M coupe...btw...is that the BMW?
This isn't really a car that people can learn to like...........like the M coupe...btw...is that the BMW?
Yes, the Mcoupe is the wacky BMW hatchback.
04-03-2002, 01:25 PM
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I love the mini S...we're getting one as the office car
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I was in UK a couple of weeks ago, and saw a bunch of the on the road...I dont think they look bad for the streets of London
but for the streets of Dallas might be a little small.
But I would pick it over the Beetle any day....
It's definetly a chick mobile...:-*
but for the streets of Dallas might be a little small.
But I would pick it over the Beetle any day....
It's definetly a chick mobile...:-*
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If I was married and buying my wife a new car.....that'd certainly be one that I'd propose. I just built one on the Internet and FULLY loaded with everything you could imagine and it came out to 26K. I'd do it and I wouldn't mind driving it around when she wasn't. Sounds like a fun car FOR SURE!!!!!
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Re: CLS is still faster
Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
Power to weight ratio:
Mini: 1HP:16.4 lb
CLS: 1HP:14.0lb
Power to weight ratio:
Mini: 1HP:16.4 lb
CLS: 1HP:14.0lb
But then, what's the point of comparing the two?
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my dad had the pen in his hand to put his name on the waiting list. $24,350 for what he wanted. the wait was until september. but, you can't get snow tires, the dealer confirmed that today as a matter of fact. so, he won't buy it.
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noting the fact that i am 6 foot 2 i would not personally choose the mini but when faced with buying a lil car for a kid (probably girl but i think black or silver is tight enough for guys) of average height id buy this fer em over the Bug. I hate bugs with a flaming hatred kind of passion.
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