Mini Cooper S?
#21
Originally Posted by S2020' timestamp='1377634289' post='22747898
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.
I'd rather be driving something fun all the time than only some of the time.
Discuss.
the Civic Si is plenty fun. A little fun > (a little more fun + letting people down)
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Originally Posted by S2020' timestamp='1377634289' post='22747898
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.
I'd rather be driving something fun all the time than only some of the time.
Discuss.
#23
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I know two people who have owned a Cooper S and BOTH have had serious mechanical problems in the first 3 years of ownership. One of the guys is even on this THIRD engine in the car... something about oil pump failure, then a botched repair job.
Personally I'd probably look for a more reliable car myself. To each their own.
Personally I'd probably look for a more reliable car myself. To each their own.
#24
I almost bought a Cooper S when they first came out, but I don't like buying new designs the first year plus the dealers all had markups. I kept an eye on the forums though and read quite a few problems that were common to owners. I would've gotten one in the following year or 2 when they resolved those initial problems, but I ended up with an RSX-S instead. The Cooper was much more fun to drive though and I liked the low end torque. The RSX-S had a great engine and tranny, just hated the suspension. I drove a coworkers MCS now and then and every time I did, I kept falling in love with the handling. Great little car.
A few years after that, I almost bought an original Austin Mini after testing driving a bunch of variations...from pickup to station wagon, left and right hand drives. But too much exhaust fumes in the cabin.
Like their parents (BMW), they won't be as reliable as a Honda and you'll have a large share of owners with no problems and another large share with problems. As long as you're ok with that, it's an awesome car.
A few years after that, I almost bought an original Austin Mini after testing driving a bunch of variations...from pickup to station wagon, left and right hand drives. But too much exhaust fumes in the cabin.
Like their parents (BMW), they won't be as reliable as a Honda and you'll have a large share of owners with no problems and another large share with problems. As long as you're ok with that, it's an awesome car.
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