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17-07-2006, 19:01
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Absinthe
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What do people think of the Mini ? (new one)
I still can't drive yet,
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17-07-2006, 19:58
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Chef extraordinaire
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From what I've heard they are a great hoot. My mate Andy at work is going to buy one, I'll find out what options he's getting and what one he'd recommend.
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17-07-2006, 20:28
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Rocket Fuel
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My brothers ex wife had a Cooper S and it was a blast to drive. Shockingly bad rear leg room but if like me you don't give a toss about the poor sods in the back, they're a good choice.
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17-07-2006, 20:57
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Really liked driving the S but it was just too expensive when I bought the Clio
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17-07-2006, 21:18
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Absinthe
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17-07-2006, 21:20
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17-07-2006, 23:17
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Moonshine
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Ugly
Trying to sell too much on the old *proper* Mini Unreliable from what I've heard I couldn't fit in the thing comfortably in the drivers seat  No boot No rear legroom Far too expensive Not for me... Simon/~Flibster
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17-07-2006, 23:40
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Absinthe
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I like the look
I am only 5'8 All my friends have cars, so they are not going to be asking for lifts I travel light, and i can use the back seat for luggage you are right about the price but i'll see what i can find in the 2nd hand market when i come to get it. Last edited by Mondo; 17-07-2006 at 23:44. |
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17-07-2006, 23:48
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Moonshine
Join Date: Jul 2006
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5'10" to 5'11"
It was just unplausably uncomfortable for it's size. Thats another thing wrong with it... It's too big! As for the Mini *not the BMW* They are fabulous cars. Totally revolutionary and bloody effective. Not only as a means of transport but as a rally car. My old Technology teacher used to rally one. He was 6'6" and loved it. I had one for a while before I decided to rebuild the engine and then left in out in the rain with no head on for 3 years... Oops. BMW really missed the point of the Mini. It was a cheap and revolutionary form of transport. They made a scaled up uglyficated *is that a word?* replica of it to fit fat yanks or 17 estate agents in but totally missed the reason for the Mini. TBH - the only way I would drive a BMW 0.5 series is at gunpoint. I'd go for the Micra instead - looks hideous but as a first car is preferable in almost any way. Simon/~Flibster
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