Mini Cooper S?
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Originally Posted by S2020' timestamp='1377623150' post='22747486
I seriously thought about getting one as DD but read way too many stories about unreliability. Decided to get a Civic Si instead. Much more reliable.
The motor was torquey and fuel efficient but not reliable, stupid Peugeot.
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Originally Posted by S2020' timestamp='1377623150' post='22747486
I seriously thought about getting one as DD but read way too many stories about unreliability. Decided to get a Civic Si instead. Much more reliable.
I already have a fun car, IMO even more fun than MCS.
I need to have a reliable car. First and foremost. It's not the cost of repair, it's the time wasted when car breaks down. I absolutely have to have a car that's reliable. Can't take chances as a lot of people depends on my getting to work reliably.
if I buy a third car, it might be an MCS.
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My daily is a mcs. 05. I enjoy driving it daily. I have swift springs koni shocks. Handles absolutely awesome , being a fwd car.
Only drawback is you have to use 91 octane. So even though it gets good mpg gas is pricier. I avg 28/29mpg mostly freeway.
Only drawback is you have to use 91 octane. So even though it gets good mpg gas is pricier. I avg 28/29mpg mostly freeway.
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My first thought was, why have have an "impractical" car for a daily on the side, besides the gas mileage...but maybe that's just me talking from a new dad perspective lol. I just think it's funny when people have an S and another small car for a daily...shouldn't you want your daily to be something to stretch your legs in and maybe even have room to move parts/tires in?
I'm sure the MINI is a great car though, I'm just thinking out loud
I'm sure the MINI is a great car though, I'm just thinking out loud
Truth be told its not really about that.
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"I'd think if I had two cars, reliability would not be as important, since you have another option on hand.
I'd rather be driving something fun all the time than only some of the time.
Discuss." SakiGt
You hit the nail on the head with your post. I love driving and choose to drive a fun car as much as I can. Maybe some day I will have a car that is utlitarian.... but I doubt it.
Just about every segment has at least one model that is fun to drive.
I'd rather be driving something fun all the time than only some of the time.
Discuss." SakiGt
You hit the nail on the head with your post. I love driving and choose to drive a fun car as much as I can. Maybe some day I will have a car that is utlitarian.... but I doubt it.
Just about every segment has at least one model that is fun to drive.
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I'd want something different for DD. Too similar to the S in terms of great handling, small but comfy and size in general. It doesn't fit THAT much more than the S. I was deciding between the cooper s and the s2000 and I chose the S2000 and haven't looked back since. While the S has much less storage room, the mini isn't that much bigger. If I had a DD, I'd want a truck or something that's more utility such as a FJ SUV, or a WRX, or muscle car if gas wasn't a factor.
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Originally Posted by S2020' timestamp='1377623150' post='22747486
I seriously thought about getting one as DD but read way too many stories about unreliability. Decided to get a Civic Si instead. Much more reliable.
I used to have my S as a backup so I wasn't too worried - until the brake sensors went bad on the MINI a week after selling the S. This is making me think about trading in the MINI while it hasn't depreciated too badly....