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#42 of 47 Re: '06 Civic Coupe vs. MINI [bodble2] by thegraduate Jan 12, 2007 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jan 12, 2007 1:06 pm) Well, I happen to know that I don't physically fit into the SLK, so driving one of those would be a nightmare. I'd love a Honda S2000, but I know I'll never be able to fit in one (i've tried!). Looks like it's boulevard cruisers for me
#43 of 47 odd comparison. by blue330xi Jan 18, 2007 (12:34 am)
I view mini as a luxury product, what currently takes the place of the 1 series in the USA. A civic is a value product. Many things on the mini cant even be purchased on a civic. It is like comparing a BMW 330i to a mustang, just not a valid comparison. apples and oranges. Want another example? You can pay $150 and buy a ipod (luxery product) or you can pay the same $150 and get a huge CD playing boom box (value product) from Kmart with 300 watts. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jan 18, 2007 2:03 pm) blue330xi (Jan 18, 2007 4:12 pm)
#44 of 47 Re: odd comparison. [blue330xi] by thegraduate Jan 18, 2007 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: blue330xi (Jan 18, 2007 12:34 am) I understand this view, but the fact still stands. These are two vehicles, with overlapping prices, varying amounts of practicality (although both have it), and varying amounts of fun (the Mini has it on the Civic).   You put two small cars in the same price range and people are going to compare.   I for one, really wouldn't, because I am too practically minded to consider paying premium prices for the Mini - I'm afraid for over $19,000, I expect cruise control and an armrest to be standard, as well as something other than vinyl/leatherette.   I'm 19, but just too much of an old fogey for the Mini, I guess. Replies to this message: blue330xi (Jan 18, 2007 4:12 pm)
#45 of 47 Re: odd comparison. [thegraduate] by blue330xi Jan 18, 2007 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jan 18, 2007 2:03 pm) The mini is optioned very much the same way as other premium products. Look at porsche. Any little change and they charge for it. The flip side is if you like to have very specific setup it is easy to do but costs more. Toyota pricing (as an example) is the opposite of this. Just a few option packages and a few stand alone options. If you dont like grey or tan then your out of luck. I agree cruise should be standard but I tend to view cars from an overall perspective rather then fixing on one thing I dont like or do like about it. Make no mistake cost matters, just less so to me then having the product I really would enjoy most.   EDIT: It should be noted that I am a gadget nut and like every possible option most of the time.
#46 of 47 Re: '06 Civic Coupe vs. MINI [hpmctorque] by onelastbreath Apr 07, 2008 (9:51 pm)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Sep 20, 2005 10:18 am) I own an '03 Civic Si and an '07 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works and I have to say that the Mini handles better.
#47 of 47 Reply in general by ltq Sep 14, 2008 (11:49 am)
Wow, this discussion has been going on a long time, and many things have changed since it started. Re: Fun factor. I've driven both Si and MINI S and Clubman S. MINI's are 'way better (I didn't say "faster" or "lower track time" or anything like that). Re: At the limit. To me, what's always been important is the TRANSITION from limit to sliding. That defines how you can/can't push the cornering limits.... great at the "limit" is useless if it transitions rapidly to spinout. The DSC on the MINIs intervene in annoying/thankgod ways. With the DSC ON, I can slide the MINIs past the limit and it retains some control, enough to save your life. For a less experienced driver, this is just great; for an experienced driver, this will drive you nuts. With the DSC OFF, the MINIs are very squirrelly - I do not know about the Si. Re: Keeping to the topic. It's important to keep to the topic, folks!!! Otherwise this becomes an unlimited discussion. We are not discussing Caymans, or M3s, or one series, or SLKs here.

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