[OT] I want a Mini!

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webguy330i

Discussion Starter · Mar 21, 2002

So I was just over at miniusa.com pricing out my dream Mini Cooper S. What a little rocket that thing is gonna be. 0-60 in 6.9, 170hp of blown 4-cylinder power mated to a 6spd Getrag... gorgeous interior! My fully-loaded Mini-S was just under $26k, which I think is a steal for the car that you're getting.

Anyone else think this is a sweet little ride?

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blackdawg

· #14 · Mar 22, 2002

mini will set a benchmark for FWD handling.

probably on the same plateua as the new focus SVT.

it's amazing what shorter wheelbase cars can do in terms of FWD handling.

i would really love to have one, too! three dogs just don't fit into that picture, though.

(sighs).

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blackdawg

· #16 · Mar 22, 2002

damn you.

my labradors are probably the equivalent of the 5 series.

they're agile enough, but not as fast as those little frasier eddie dogs.

but if i wanted the fastest dogs like i want the fastest car, i would adopt greyhounds.

i REALLY want a mini. too bad my wife is happy with the wagon. rats.

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blackdawg

· #18 · Mar 22, 2002

um, this is a drool-esque writeup.

http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/firstdrive/53755/article.html

ps. TD: i'd take a nice "used" F355 over that Z8 anyday (since we're talking hypothetical money to burn).

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