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22 Sep 2004, 12:18 (Ref:1103786)
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new mini - should i get one?
it's car swapping time, and i have to upgrade from a clio 172. i'm not allowed to downgrade (that includes things like bmw 318's).
i'm battling with the idea of getting a new mini. battling in that i want one, i just don't want the image that comes with them. pros include : - well built - handle well (apparently) - reasonably roomy (for 2 people) - look cute cons include : - look cute - too girly - everyone's got one - interior's a bit daft obviously i'd go for a supercharged one (either get a cooper and supercharge it myself or wait around for a second hand proper one). what do you think? would you? do you like them? the alternatives are : 3 series compact, audi a3 1.8t sport, and any more suggestions are welcome. |
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22 Sep 2004, 12:50 (Ref:1103808)
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No brainer - take a look around you - do you really want to be associated with the
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22 Sep 2004, 12:51 (Ref:1103809)
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Go for the A3.
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22 Sep 2004, 13:00 (Ref:1103824)
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Toyota Yaris is good and certainly better than a Clio.
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22 Sep 2004, 13:04 (Ref:1103827)
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Bella, my girlfriend has the standard mini and I have to admit I thoroughly enjoy going out with her in it. It's roomy inside but the boot space is severely limited, rather like the original mini. I actually find the interior quite nice (horrible expression I know) but it's certainly easy to live with.
On the alternatives, would you be able to get a Civic Type-R? I've had mine for almost two years and still grin ear to ear every time I get in it. It;s a hooligan of a car. |
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22 Sep 2004, 13:13 (Ref:1103836)
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The problem is with Civic Type Rs is they're often owned by men of a certain age, like Stephen and my dad.
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22 Sep 2004, 13:32 (Ref:1103855)
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Thats because we have spent all our money bringing up our children, no expense spared, and now want to enjoy life
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22 Sep 2004, 13:40 (Ref:1103862)
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Stephen, do you have conversations with people telling them how many Type Rs you have spotted (and in what colour) on any given day? Or is that just my dad?
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22 Sep 2004, 13:43 (Ref:1103866)
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I think your dad and I would get on really well. Does he also visit the Type-R website?
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22 Sep 2004, 13:51 (Ref:1103870)
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I don't think he's discovered that just yet...
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22 Sep 2004, 13:52 (Ref:1103872)
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You might find even the supercharged Cooper S a bit slow compared with your 172.
How about a Skoda Octavia vRS, has the VW group 1.8T engine (180bhp), but cheaper than similar VWs and Audis. Seems to now be the Cop Car of choice. |
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22 Sep 2004, 14:09 (Ref:1103887)
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i'm not allowed a skoda. and it's too big, i can't fit anything bigger than a 3 series compact in my parking space.
imo the 172 is a bit slow, and it's as boring as watching a game at northampton town. the a3 is butt ugly, and i do want a new one, but the 1.8t engine sounds nice. not had an audi yet either. |
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22 Sep 2004, 14:27 (Ref:1103899)
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Well the Civic is quite a bit faster than the 172 and you have all the fun of the 6 speed gearbox and VTEC
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22 Sep 2004, 15:09 (Ref:1103929)
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i think my gran drives a civic.
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22 Sep 2004, 15:16 (Ref:1103934)
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At least take one for a test drive, you will be amazed even after driving your 172!
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22 Sep 2004, 15:35 (Ref:1103945)
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Yes, but lots of grans drive Clios, too.
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22 Sep 2004, 15:44 (Ref:1103953)
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and my ex-wife grrrrrrrrr
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22 Sep 2004, 15:50 (Ref:1103954)
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You want performance with style? Get an Alfa 147.
Now, of course, all the knowalls will tell you how unreliable Alfas are........ 
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22 Sep 2004, 16:10 (Ref:1103969)
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and how they depreciate...
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22 Sep 2004, 18:02 (Ref:1104076)
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Get a SMART Forfour.
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22 Sep 2004, 20:08 (Ref:1104211)
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As for the Huge (It's too big to call it Mini!!!) I like the way they've tried very hard to capture the spirit of the real Mini but it misses the point by being big and not particularly cheap- the origonal was small and cheap. I personally wouldn't dismiss it straight away but I don't think it would be first choice. Smart Forfour? sort of defeats the object of Smart really.... |
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22 Sep 2004, 22:00 (Ref:1104372)
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I hate the Smart forfour. You could get a proper car for that money.
Bella, if I were you I'd go for the Mini, but it'd have to be the supercharged one. As for the 'image' thing, that really depends on what colour you get - go for something overtly racy rather than the lemming black/blacked out windows/shiny alloys approach. And if you want a knowall to tell you how unreliable Alfas are, I'll put you in touch with my mate Neil. He's an Alfa dealer sales manager...
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22 Sep 2004, 23:02 (Ref:1104431)
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Drove a Cooper S last year. Fun, plenty of power, goes round corners pretty fast. I say buy one, red with white roof and mirrors (like the Monte Carlo rally winners)
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23 Sep 2004, 10:30 (Ref:1104774)
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i really hate looking for audi a3's because i loathe the way they look. like, really hate it. they're just so boring. i love the engine, but wish the new body shape had come out earlier. is it just me or are the new ones overpriced. £25k!!! anyway.
the reason why i'm looking at a mini has nothing to do with the fact it's a mini. one of my friends had one back in 2002 and i wanted one then. i like the car as a car in it's own right. i mean, back to reality and fact is this car's going to be sold again in 6 months time, so really it's not too important. sadly, the black windows, big alloys car is more likely to sell. (mind you, i've got a really good salesman at my beck and call. he managed to sell my golf for more than we bought it for, even after beating out the accident damage...) |
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23 Sep 2004, 10:59 (Ref:1104804)
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How about a Seat Leon with the 1.8T engine?
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