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• Little River, TX, USA |
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 Posted:1/2/2004 08:58 |
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Wifey-Poo and I watched "The Italian Job" a few days ago and now she wants a Mini Cooper. She currently drives a 2001 VW New Beetle 1.8 Turbo, so the size will not change a lot. She thinks it is cute as a bugs ear. She also wants something that is different, that not everyone has. Beetles are starting to become too common. 
Does anyone have any experience with these cars?
Rick
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:1/3/2004 02:46 |
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I know that when the Cooper came out it was advertised around some of the major cities in the US STRAPPED to the top of an EXCURSION!! I think I posted a pic here...
I say get one...they sure look fun to drive!  Wouldn't wanna be in wreck with one though...
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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Posted:1/3/2004 10:02 |
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I guess I could just keep the Bug, get a Mini, and hang them one on each side of the X. Sort of like life boats. That way if the X broke down (not likely in my experience) I could lower one to the ground and go for help. 
Rick
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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Mike & Jody Plassa
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• Yardley, PA, USA |
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• Registered on 8/8/2003 |
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Posted:1/8/2004 22:27 |
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| Quote: | I guess I could just keep the Bug, get a Mini, and hang them one on each side of the X. Sort of like life boats. That way if the X broke down (not likely in my experience) I could lower one to the ground and go for help.
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My wife and I almost passed out lauughing. She wants me to lift our X to avoid smaller traffic. |
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John Doe
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 1/27/2004 |
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Posted:1/27/2004 01:16 |
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| Quote: | | Other than that, the only thing I know about them is that they are a death trap when matched up against any fullsize truck/SUV in a crash!! |
| Quote: | | She wants me to lift our X to avoid smaller traffic. |
Hopefully, legislation will soon be passed requiring SUVS to conform to bumper-safety regulations - including height. Theres a reason suvs are not built 2 feet off the ground - so that other drivers are safer in case of a collision.
BTW, the Mini Cooper S is an absolute blast to drive. Steering feel, pedal feel, driver postion, etc - all perfect or near perfect! Only downside is the cheesy retro interior |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:1/29/2004 02:30 |
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| Quote: | | Theres a reason suvs are not built 2 feet off the ground - so that other drivers are safer in case of a collision. |
I understand your point but still want to say "screw the other driver"! They shouldn't run into me!!!! 
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Tom Maulshagen
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• Beaufort, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 10/23/2003 |
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Posted:1/29/2004 16:51 |
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[Hopefully, legislation will soon be passed requiring SUVS to conform to bumper-safety regulations - including height. Theres a reason suvs are not built 2 feet off the ground - so that other drivers are safer in case of a collision.
Like we really need more legislation! 
If you don't feel safe .....buy and "X"  |
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John Jackson
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• Lexington, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 11/9/2004 |
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Posted:11/9/2004 17:39 |
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Mine is lowered enough to make up for all teh lifted ones lol. Hey mini coopers are like fat girls they are all fun to ride till your friends catch you. Also look at teh bright side if it brakes down fold down the rear seat and stick the cooper in the back
John Jackson
Associate Editor/Photographer
RearView Magazine http://www.rearviewmag.com
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:11/10/2004 22:55 |
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| Quote: | | Mine is lowered enough to make up for all teh lifted ones lol. Hey mini coopers are like fat girls they are all fun to ride till your friends catch you. Also look at teh bright side if it brakes down fold down the rear seat and stick the cooper in the back |
That reminds me of a term called "hoggin'" that some friends of mine used back in college. Now mind you, these "friends" were from South Dakota, but hogging would entail picking up the biggest girl in the bar they could find and bringing her home. The guy who brought home the biggest, won. Not sure what they won...maybe a pat on the back from their buddies.  I never understood it but I always get a laugh out of it and the above message reminded me of it! 
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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