the wife and i just got back from vegas and while we were there we went on a test drive in a mini convertable. well.. now she wants one real bad.LA, OC, IE, Arizona, Nevada.. it don't matter to me, just looking for the best price.
feel free to post here, or email me at: HocusPocus@verizon.net
thanks!
Just my .02, but when we bought our non-convertible Mini 3 years ago, I HAD to have it. Don't get me wrong, I do love my Mini. But, when I drive any other vehicle, I tend to not like it as much. The ride is very rough, you feel every little dimple in the road...just an FYI.....she may want to think about it while you're doing your research.
Oh, and my NON-convertible Mini is now for sale.
My good friend is on his third mini and he loves them. They are kinda small and gocartish. His first one, hardtop was stolen. He bought a convert but couldn't stand the looks of the funky roll bar thing in the back. Looks great with the top up, funky as hell with the top down. Sold it after 4 months and bought another hard top. He ordered all three of his from Mini Cooper of the Hamptons (New York) and tracks the build, ship, train, truck, etc. Good deal from what he says. I can give you his number if you want to know anything (and I mean everything) about the car and what to order. PM me.
I checked them out carefully about 90 days ago and found if you order, you can get a slight break on the price. 3% off was the best I could do, and I tried pretty hard.
BMW holds back inventory to juice the price, and the dealers stick together on pricing.
I decided on the Honda s2000 instead, got $4900 off MSRP at Rock Honda, on a car that was already several thou less.
The Mini has character of it's own. It's unique for sure. The only way I liked it was with every option avail., and the supercharger.
From Car and Driver:
The Mini looks stylish top up or top down. More important to us, the Cooper S's sporting nature has not been compromised. The ride is another thing, though. It's as firm as ever, with a stiff suspension and unforgiving run-flat tires. The problems begin when the road turns bumpy. Uneven pavement sends shudders through the Mini's cabin. The rearview mirror shakes until it is useless. The steering wheel wobbles in hand. Interior panels rattle into a racket. It's not terrible, but if the suspension had been softened a tick, Ã* la Mustang convertible, things likely would have worked out much better.
Here's a link to the full review: http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=9482
I own a 03 Mini CooperS and I half to say they do ride a little rough for a street car. But I hear that's just a issue with the CooperS setup and not the normal Cooper. All in all it drives like a fricken supercharged gocart. It nice every once in a wile to get out of the big lifted Duramax and drive a little race car around town. Craig
From Car and Driver:
Here's a link to the full review: http://www.caranddriver.com/article....rticle_id=9482
I've got to believe that car and driver writers are the grumpiest people in media...
If someone made a car that gave blow jobs and swallowed, they would bitch because "it felt more like sticking my tallywhacker in a shop-vac than a 5 dollar w'hore... maybe next time the engineers will spend more time on tactile feedback..."
thanks for the info..
we are looking at the convertible S model with all the goodies. its not a daily driver so i don't think the stillness would be much of an issue. i have my dodge quad cab, she has a company truck then we have the minivan. she has always wanted a little sports car and since she never really buys anything for herself, i think she is overdue for something fun.
thanks for the info..
we are looking at the convertible S model with all the goodies. its not a daily driver so i don't think the stillness would be much of an issue. i have my dodge quad cab, she has a company truck then we have the minivan. she has always wanted a little sports car and since she never really buys anything for herself, i think she is overdue for something fun.
Mine is also not a daily driver just a toy for running around town on the weekends. You will enjoy the car. Craig
Anybody know anyone that sales these? I am going to send Ziggy a note, but is there anyone else out? Like someone at Long Beach BMW/Mini or any other dealerships?
Any help is appreciated...
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