View Poll Results: Which would you choose?
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2015 Hot Hatches, what would YOU choose?
#41
I love how relatively diverse your cars have all been. Good choice.
and god no, please... the Veloster is hideous. I love what Hyundai/Kia is doing, but those things are gross.
and god no, please... the Veloster is hideous. I love what Hyundai/Kia is doing, but those things are gross.
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Crazy Bimmer (06-16-2014)
#42
Living the Dream
Congrats Crazy.
Though my sensible side has me purchasing a Golf TDI at the end of the year, it'll be hard to not at least test drive the new GTI.
Though my sensible side has me purchasing a Golf TDI at the end of the year, it'll be hard to not at least test drive the new GTI.
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#44
Moderator
Picked the Focus ST, only because I'm not a huge fan of the Mini redesign. It'll probably grow on me & I haven't driven it yet, but I really liked the prior design (which I hated compared to the 1st gen BMW/MINI).
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Crazy Bimmer (06-16-2014)
#45
Some dude
My old Cooper S was a blast to drive and so unique, but completely unreliable. To the point were I was spending every Saturday at the dealership getting something fixed. The new ones I'm sure are more reliable but are bloated and ugly.
My old GTI was reliable but not really as fun to drive as the Mini. Maybe if I had gotten the manual instead of the DSG it would have been more lively. Everything worked great but it just didn't do anything special to make it exciting to drive. The new one's just look boring IMO.
I voted other and I'd pick the Fiesta ST. I like its size and weight, and from everything I've read its a blast on the track. Plus I like the looks a bit better then the Focus's.
My old GTI was reliable but not really as fun to drive as the Mini. Maybe if I had gotten the manual instead of the DSG it would have been more lively. Everything worked great but it just didn't do anything special to make it exciting to drive. The new one's just look boring IMO.
I voted other and I'd pick the Fiesta ST. I like its size and weight, and from everything I've read its a blast on the track. Plus I like the looks a bit better then the Focus's.
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#47
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My old Cooper S was a blast to drive and so unique, but completely unreliable. To the point were I was spending every Saturday at the dealership getting something fixed. The new ones I'm sure are more reliable but are bloated and ugly.
My old GTI was reliable but not really as fun to drive as the Mini. Maybe if I had gotten the manual instead of the DSG it would have been more lively. Everything worked great but it just didn't do anything special to make it exciting to drive. The new one's just look boring IMO.
I voted other and I'd pick the Fiesta ST. I like its size and weight, and from everything I've read its a blast on the track. Plus I like the looks a bit better then the Focus's.
My old GTI was reliable but not really as fun to drive as the Mini. Maybe if I had gotten the manual instead of the DSG it would have been more lively. Everything worked great but it just didn't do anything special to make it exciting to drive. The new one's just look boring IMO.
I voted other and I'd pick the Fiesta ST. I like its size and weight, and from everything I've read its a blast on the track. Plus I like the looks a bit better then the Focus's.
I liked the Focus ST but did not love it after driving it compared to the others but its still a great car. The Mini made me have a huge grin for days after driving it. I know everyone is different though.
#49
Drifting
Wow, man of action. Poll posted 6/13, car ordered 6/15. Nice. albeit the exact opposite of what the poll results show
Nice choice, and since you do apparently change cars like you change your socks, this thing will be gone before the first sign of reliability issues.
Nice choice, and since you do apparently change cars like you change your socks, this thing will be gone before the first sign of reliability issues.
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#54
Senior Moderator
Wow...congrats on the MINI, Jesal...did not see this coming!
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#56
Ex-OEM King
#57
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Thread Starter
I had pretty much made up my mind before making the thread. Point really was that there are so many great cars in this price range. Its very hard to choose.
I will agree on one thing, I am also not a fan of the lower bumper on the Cooper S but the car was that good to ME that I can over look it. Rest of the car makes up for it. IMO
#58
Moderator
The thing that got me was the one (and only) that I've seen so far (in the yellow/orange color posted above) was that the taillights seemed to be enormous, disproportionately so.
Also, they are becoming less 'Mini' as the generations evolve.
Also, they are becoming less 'Mini' as the generations evolve.
#60
Team Owner
My gf is looking to to lease one but i heard the lease program is horrible right now.
#62
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Sold the E60 535xi already and waiting for this. Moved to a new house so my commute to work is only 2 miles now. So didnt want anything big anymore.
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Crazy Bimmer (06-16-2014)
#64
I drive a Subata.
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Sweet!
Good choice!
Good choice!
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#67
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Thread Starter
Mini Cooper S 6MT
British Racing Green Metallic
Black Leatherette
Cold weather package
Sport Package
Sport Suspension
Harman/Kardon Sound
They saying 8-10 weeks.
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#69
Senior Moderator
Congrats. Technically you are still "Crazy Bimmer" since Mini is a BMW-owned entity.
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#70
In the Mid-South meow
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Congrats! Can't wait to see some photos. So I'm guessing the larger size of the new gen didn't effect the handling too much if you're buying one right?
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Crazy Bimmer (06-18-2014)
#71
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
http://www.motoringfile.com/motoring...2014-mini-f56/
Guess they used lighter and stronger suspension components so not much weight was gained. Google tells me it gained about 60 lbs from the previous generation.
Called Mini USA and they have my car slotted for first week of July for production.
#73
Safety Car
in all of my car shopping, MINI leases have been the biggest joke. the lease payment is equivalent to a car almost 10k more in sticker value. ford fiesta is also laughable, but cheap enough that buying makes sense and resale value isnt a big deal.
my vote - Mazda3 / used C30 (discontinued) / GLA (coming out soon)
my vote - Mazda3 / used C30 (discontinued) / GLA (coming out soon)
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#74
I drive a Subata.
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He already got his MINI.
#75
If the GLA is anything like the CLA, it's going to be a POS
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#78
I drive a Subata.
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#79
In the Mid-South meow
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http://www.motoringfile.com/motoring...2014-mini-f56/
Guess they used lighter and stronger suspension components so not much weight was gained. Google tells me it gained about 60 lbs from the previous generation.
Called Mini USA and they have my car slotted for first week of July for production.
Guess they used lighter and stronger suspension components so not much weight was gained. Google tells me it gained about 60 lbs from the previous generation.
Called Mini USA and they have my car slotted for first week of July for production.
#80
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test
No wonder you guys like the fiesta, talk about a bargain!
No wonder you guys like the fiesta, talk about a bargain!