Am i strange for wanting this as my next car.

rusninja · October 9th, 2011, 04:01 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Alex · October 9th, 2011, 06:10 PM

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Am i strange

Nah.

alex.s · October 9th, 2011, 06:54 PM

i'd rock it

00NissanNinja · October 9th, 2011, 07:39 PM

Nope,
I like the mini cooper s hardtop better though. Those cars are very fun to drive. Has enough power down low to spin the wheels pretty easily. There is supposed to be a redesign (I think mostly interior wise) in the works for the original cooper, I am waiting to see that.

Lil_Green_Demon · October 10th, 2011, 04:43 PM

That thing is fly. Nothing strange about wanting a nice looking car that achieves awesome gas mileage as well as amazing fun factor. Do want.

rusninja · October 10th, 2011, 09:35 PM

My dad said id be better off geting a bmw -_- lol

alex.s · October 11th, 2011, 11:33 AM

you realize that is a bmw, right?

Heed · October 11th, 2011, 12:04 PM

but if Mini Coopers had a BMW badge nobody would buy it ;P

OGjackafidy · October 11th, 2011, 01:02 PM

My mom has a 2010 red cooper drop top its so sick

Apex · October 11th, 2011, 02:43 PM

I like the cooper s hatch. The Coupe' isn't my cup of tea.

Jono · October 11th, 2011, 04:18 PM

Love MINIs not so much the coupe. But I haven't driven it yet. Once I drive it I am sure I will fall in love.

My mom has a 05 Cooper Convertible and I love it! Those cars have amazing handling! I would want the John Cooper Works Hatch myself. The MINI Countryman S is quite fun also. For a small SUV that would be my number one choice. Anywho I love MINIs. Get one!

rusninja · October 11th, 2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

you realize that is a bmw, right?

yup but he said the mini line seems more like a girly car. :S

Lil_Green_Demon · October 11th, 2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rusninja

yup but he said the mini line seems more like a girly car. :S

If that's your dad's honest opinion, he needs a new opinion.

I don't think the Mini Coopers are girly cars at all... But this is coming from a dude whose car is painted raspberry metallic, so take my post with a grain of salt. I guess I'm just comfortable with my sexuality.

hybridxx · October 11th, 2011, 07:10 PM

if only they were rwd :[.

Jono · October 11th, 2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hybridxx

if only they were rwd :[.

They are perfect being FWD!!! RWD would ruin the MINI.

It would be impossible for the car to be a mini if it were RWD.

rusninja · October 11th, 2011, 09:59 PM

whats so good for rwd >.<

00NissanNinja · October 11th, 2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hybridxx

if only they were rwd :[.

Wait for the FT-86/BRZ that car sounds really promising. Hopefully they can get some good torque numbers out of it. I am eagerly waiting for december when the production models are shown. FR promises some fun

. Rwd is good just for the simple fact you aren't making your front wheels do everything (steering, power, most brake force, maintaining path, etc). This is also good for the car maintenance wise

I agree mini+fwd just seems they way they should be. Nothing wrong with FF cars if they tune the suspension right. The cooper s handles pretty well and doesn't run into understeer easily. I liked it a lot.

chef · October 12th, 2011, 03:20 AM

Nothing wrong with wanting a Cooper,great handling & looks,practical & fun but this is coming from a Cooper fan.
Original mini cooper with twin SU carbs,race suspension in the hands of a 20 year old,it was a recipe for disaster.
A good way to determine your top speed with police chasers after you,ha.

Jono · October 12th, 2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

Wait for the FT-86/BRZ that car sounds really promising. Hopefully they can get some good torque numbers out of it. I am eagerly waiting for december when the production models are shown. FR promises some fun

. Rwd is good just for the simple fact you aren't making your front wheels do everything (steering, power, most brake force, maintaining path, etc). This is also good for the car maintenance wise

I agree mini+fwd just seems they way they should be. Nothing wrong with FF cars if they tune the suspension right. The cooper s handles pretty well and doesn't run into understeer easily. I liked it a lot.

Yeah the Scion FR-S could be a huge sucess! I can't wait to test drive one. http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...NEWS/110429985 RWD have many, many benefits over FWD cars. The main one in my book is they are more flickable than fwd at stock!

But for a lower powered economical MINI it doesn't make sense.

I think it is safe to say the MINI handles very well for a stock car with the price tag is has. And the MINI is very neutral, it's stock suspension setup is perfect! With a little left foot braking you can just whip it around tight turns! So much fun.

Apex · October 12th, 2011, 07:09 AM

There is a reason the naturally aspirated Mini was so dominating on the Auto-X track when it came out, the car simply rocks. Now due to the power increase, the Cooper S did not have enough to do so well. The NA motor, well that thing was a terror on the Auto-X track. There was ALWAYS (and probably still is, I don't Auto-X anymore) a Mini at the top of that class' rankings.

00NissanNinja · October 12th, 2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Yeah the Scion FR-S could be a huge sucess! I can't wait to test drive one. http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...NEWS/110429985 RWD have many, many benefits over FWD cars. The main one in my book is they are more flickable than fwd at stock!

Yep its for those benefits that I am waiting for it to be revealed. It sounds like it has great potential. Some of the de-camoed photoshops I saw of the FR-S look awesome and pretty similar to what you can glean off of the camoed prototypes.

rusninja · October 12th, 2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Yeah the Scion FR-S could be a huge sucess! I can't wait to test drive one. http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...NEWS/110429985 RWD have many, many benefits over FWD cars. The main one in my book is they are more flickable than fwd at stock!

But for a lower powered economical MINI it doesn't make sense.

Thats sexy :O

Jono · October 12th, 2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

Yep its for those benefits that I am waiting for it to be revealed. It sounds like it has great potential. Some of the de-camoed photoshops I saw of the FR-S look awesome and pretty similar to what you can glean off of the camoed prototypes.

I hope it is a huge success, so that way Honda will have to create a new S that will compete with the FR-S. Honda has gone downhill in my book since they stopped making the S2000. But if not, I am glad Toyota is getting back into the sports car market, even if it is through Scion.

rusninja · October 12th, 2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

I hope it is a huge success, so that way Honda will have to create a new S that will compete with the FR-S. Honda has gone downhill in my book since they stopped making the S2000. But if not, I am glad Toyota is getting back into the sports car market, even if it is through Scion.

God if honda made new s2000s that would be my dream car unless they really mess it up I like the simple look.

Jono · October 12th, 2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rusninja

God if honda made new s2000s that would be my dream car unless they really mess it up I like the simple look.

I would be happy with an AP1 S2000. I will someday own one. Hopefully soon as I get outta college. But by then they will be ghetto and riced out by stupid kids.

Lil_Green_Demon · October 13th, 2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jono

I would be happy with an AP1 S2000. I will someday own one. Hopefully soon as I get outta college. But by then they will be ghetto and riced out by stupid kids.

That is unfortunately true. I've owned two S2000s in the past and was pretty active in the S2000 owners' community, even attending various meets. Eventually I noticed the regulars started selling their cars and moving away from the S2K scene.
It suddenly dawned on me when I saw AP1s for sale for less than $10k... "The S2000 is becoming a Honda Civic sports car!"
Anyone, and I literally do mean ANYONE, can afford an S2000 these days! It's insane!
I still miss my CR, but I had to move on for my newborn's sake. I'm glad I stepped into the sport bike world not too long afterward. My 250R, though slower than the S2000 CR in straightline acceleration, definitely replaces the missing fun factor.

rusninja · October 13th, 2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil_Green_Demon

That is unfortunately true. I've owned two S2000s in the past and was pretty active in the S2000 owners' community, even attending various meets. Eventually I noticed the regulars started selling their cars and moving away from the S2K scene.
It suddenly dawned on me when I saw AP1s for sale for less than $10k... "The S2000 is becoming a Honda Civic sports car!"
Anyone, and I literally do mean ANYONE, can afford an S2000 these days! It's insane!
I still miss my CR, but I had to move on for my newborn's sake. I'm glad I stepped into the sport bike world not too long afterward. My 250R, though slower than the S2000 CR in straightline acceleration, definitely replaces the missing fun factor.

maybe if you mod t a bit it will be as fast ;]

Jono · October 13th, 2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rusninja

maybe if you mod t a bit it will be as fast ;]

The Ninja 250 will never be faster than an S2000.

rusninja · October 13th, 2011, 04:27 PM

Maybe be neer 0-60 :P

Jono · October 13th, 2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rusninja

Maybe be neer 0-60 :P

Close but no cigar!

00NissanNinja · October 13th, 2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

I hope it is a huge success, so that way Honda will have to create a new S that will compete with the FR-S. Honda has gone downhill in my book since they stopped making the S2000. But if not, I am glad Toyota is getting back into the sports car market, even if it is through Scion.

Ah, the S2000 Honda's last real sports machine. Dude did you hear they were thinking about bringing the NSX back as a hybrid? And we all saw the failure that the CR-Z was? Come on Honda lets think about what needs to be done. Mitsubishi went way downhill too, axing the evo (unbelievable) and the eclipse (the latest wasn't the best but it has a valuable lineage)

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rusninja · October 13th, 2011, 10:14 PM

Ford did a good move with there 5.0s

Jono · October 14th, 2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

Ah, the S2000 Honda's last real sports machine. Dude did you hear they were thinking about bringing the NSX back as a hybrid? And we all saw the failure that the CR-Z was? Come on Honda lets think about what needs to be done. Mitsubishi went way downhill too, axing the evo (unbelievable) and the eclipse (the latest wasn't the best but it has a valuable lineage)

.

Wow if Honda does that I will slap them in the face! A hybrid NSX, that is just wrong. And don't get me started on their huge CR-Z failure! AHhhh. Honda is losing it! And the redesigned civic is just stupid. They look like Toyota Corollas. But Toyotas might actually look better. That is sad. SO I cannot wait to see how this new Scion turns out. I hope it gets Honda back in the game.

Jono · October 14th, 2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rusninja

Ford did a good move with there 5.0s

I am not a big Ford guy, but I agree with you on this one!

AznJoJo · October 14th, 2011, 07:34 AM

That's a cute yet really fast car! You should definitely get it!

burningscooter · October 14th, 2011, 08:05 AM

I use to think the Mini's were alright until I finally got in one. The interior. ... what a piece of shiiiiiiii

00NissanNinja · October 15th, 2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Wow if Honda does that I will slap them in the face! A hybrid NSX, that is just wrong. And don't get me started on their huge CR-Z failure! AHhhh. Honda is losing it! And the redesigned civic is just stupid. They look like Toyota Corollas. But Toyotas might actually look better. That is sad. SO I cannot wait to see how this new Scion turns out. I hope it gets Honda back in the game.

Haha yep Honda is losing it. I mean its nice to do hybrids (I still think its a waste, more R & D could be spent on hydrogen tech but that's another story) but the CR-Z was a failure as a sports car and as a hybrid. My altima even when I WOT the crap out of it can still get me into low 30s mpg. A hybrid NSX already sounds like a terrible idea especially with how sucky the CR-Z is. The new civic is basically the last gen civic, there really isn't much new. I looked at the civic si and it looked nice, but then I drove a vw gti and that was better in every single way.

I am still deciding if I want Subie's version or the scion, but soon everything will be revealed. The new stang is pretty sweet. Ford made a really great pair of engines for it. Its a shame they are thinking of axing their very well developed v6 for a turbo 4.

Lvr · October 28th, 2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by burningscooter

I use to think the Mini's were alright until I finally got in one. The interior. ... what a piece of shiiiiiiii

What year? I just got a 2012 and I freaking love it. I think the interior seems pretty well put together actually.

rockNroll · October 28th, 2011, 12:09 PM

They're a pain in the a$$ to work on. I just did a clutch/FW on an S model hatch and I think I cussed the whole time.

They (supercharged S versions) sure aren't near as fast or quick as what I expected before driving a few. The interior is ok. I didn't like it the first few times I drove one, but I guess I got used to it. Would I ever buy one? Hell no!

Something odd too, the plastic used to make the mudflaps/wheel opening trim must be attractive to vermin for some reason. I've seen a number them with the corners of the plastic mud flaps chewed/eaten off.

rockNroll · October 28th, 2011, 12:11 PM

oh... and it's a chick car fer sure.

October 9th, 2011, 04:01 PM	#1
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	Am i strange for wanting this as my next car. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 9th, 2011, 06:54 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i'd rock it __________________________________________________

October 9th, 2011, 07:39 PM	#4
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Nope, I like the mini cooper s hardtop better though. Those cars are very fun to drive. Has enough power down low to spin the wheels pretty easily. There is supposed to be a redesign (I think mostly interior wise) in the works for the original cooper, I am waiting to see that. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast Last futzed with by 00NissanNinja; October 10th, 2011 at 04:45 PM.

October 10th, 2011, 04:43 PM	#5
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	That thing is fly. Nothing strange about wanting a nice looking car that achieves awesome gas mileage as well as amazing fun factor. Do want. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

October 10th, 2011, 09:35 PM	#6
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	My dad said id be better off geting a bmw -_- lol __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 11th, 2011, 11:33 AM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	you realize that is a bmw, right? __________________________________________________

October 11th, 2011, 12:04 PM	#8
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	but if Mini Coopers had a BMW badge nobody would buy it ;P

October 11th, 2011, 01:02 PM	#9
OGjackafidy ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: columbia MO Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 132	My mom has a 2010 red cooper drop top its so sick __________________________________________________ "The goal in life is to die young at a very old age" " Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul'

October 11th, 2011, 02:43 PM	#10
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I like the cooper s hatch. The Coupe' isn't my cup of tea. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

October 11th, 2011, 04:18 PM	#11
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Love MINIs not so much the coupe. But I haven't driven it yet. Once I drive it I am sure I will fall in love. My mom has a 05 Cooper Convertible and I love it! Those cars have amazing handling! I would want the John Cooper Works Hatch myself. The MINI Countryman S is quite fun also. For a small SUV that would be my number one choice. Anywho I love MINIs. Get one!

October 11th, 2011, 07:10 PM	#14
hybridxx ninjette.org member Name: Rodrigo Location: SoCal Inland Empire Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203	if only they were rwd :[.

October 11th, 2011, 09:59 PM	#16
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	whats so good for rwd >.< __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 12th, 2011, 03:20 AM	#18
chef ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Bali Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1965 Honda S90 , 2010 Ninja 250,2012 Vespa LX 150(Yes,a vespa!) Posts: 177	Nothing wrong with wanting a Cooper,great handling & looks,practical & fun but this is coming from a Cooper fan. Original mini cooper with twin SU carbs,race suspension in the hands of a 20 year old,it was a recipe for disaster. A good way to determine your top speed with police chasers after you,ha.

October 12th, 2011, 07:09 AM	#20
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	There is a reason the naturally aspirated Mini was so dominating on the Auto-X track when it came out, the car simply rocks. Now due to the power increase, the Cooper S did not have enough to do so well. The NA motor, well that thing was a terror on the Auto-X track. There was ALWAYS (and probably still is, I don't Auto-X anymore) a Mini at the top of that class' rankings. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

October 13th, 2011, 04:27 PM	#29
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	Maybe be neer 0-60 :P __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 13th, 2011, 10:14 PM	#32
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	Ford did a good move with there 5.0s __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 14th, 2011, 07:34 AM	#35
AznJoJo ninjette.org Bunny Name: Jojo Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): none, cuz i'm a loser. Posts: 687	That's a cute yet really fast car! You should definitely get it! __________________________________________________ (\_/) (o.0) c(")(") - baby bunny disapproves of creepy PM's...

October 14th, 2011, 08:05 AM	#36
burningscooter clutch Name: nameless Location: Maryland Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): L1 GSXR600 Posts: 543	I use to think the Mini's were alright until I finally got in one. The interior. ... what a piece of shiiiiiiii

October 28th, 2011, 12:09 PM	#39
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	They're a pain in the a$$ to work on. I just did a clutch/FW on an S model hatch and I think I cussed the whole time. They (supercharged S versions) sure aren't near as fast or quick as what I expected before driving a few. The interior is ok. I didn't like it the first few times I drove one, but I guess I got used to it. Would I ever buy one? Hell no! Something odd too, the plastic used to make the mudflaps/wheel opening trim must be attractive to vermin for some reason. I've seen a number them with the corners of the plastic mud flaps chewed/eaten off. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

October 28th, 2011, 12:11 PM	#40
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	oh... and it's a chick car fer sure. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

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