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Hatchbacks MINI Cooper Honda Civic Coupe vs. MINI
47 messages, Last post on Sep 14, 2008 at 11:49 AM
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Replying to: raychuang00 (Nov 27, 2005 8:33 pm) If you want to talk with other enthusiasts, they're talking about the Fit now in our Future Vehicles Forum: 2006 Honda Fit (Jazz) |
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Replying to: only1harry (Nov 28, 2005 3:35 pm) |
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I'd have to disagree with that. If it's strictly performance you're after, then a sunroof is a terrible idea--it's heavy, decreases rigidity, and raises the center of gravity. So if you're at the track, or autocrossing, it's a bad idea. However, for daily driving, the Mini's moonroof is awesome--it's almost like having a convertible with it open. And it doesn't need to be that warm to open it. And, if you're ever going to sell, it's easier from that perspective as well. So it's personal preference from a "luxury" standpoint; but I agree it's a terrible idea from a strictly performance issue. |
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| The Civic is nice however the Mini wins hands down for its got 6 airbags and it just more fun. | |
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There are repeated messages here about how the Civic does not compare to the Mini in the appearance department. I have to tell you that a couple of friends refer to the Mini as a clown car. I happen to love the looks of both of these cars and are amazed at how much styling they offer for an afordable price. The Honda has very complex curves on the front fenders flowing off of the hood somewhat like Lexus uses to create an upscale appearance. The windshield is rake more radically then some exotic cars and the dash is a blast. The overall look of the Civic is more expensive than the MSRP, it makes the Accord coupe look very old. The quality of the materials in the Civic are again well beyond the price point and the ergonomics are far superior to the Mini. The new Civic in the right color catches my eye as much as the Mini does. The Mini is being redone for next year and will be a few inches larger with a much nice interior, larger engine etc. So wait if you are going to buy a Mini to see the significant changes which will be on the auto circuit starting in September 2006. There will also be a new body style called the traveler which will be 8 inches longer. And of course the gas milage on the non Si coupe is fantastic, 40 MPG on the highwary, wow!!! You do get a tremendous value with either car. |
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Taste is a personal thing; I like the looks of the Honda Civic too (I owned one years ago, it was a great car)--but it's simply not as eye catching as the Mini. And the Mini is rarer; Civic's are a dime a dozen. Nothing wrong with that, but the relative uniqueness of the Mini is a large part of its appeal. The 2007's are a mixed bag. The new engine looks extremely promising, but I'm not a huge fan of the exterior and interior changes. And don't be looking for a 2007 in September 2006 here in the states; it's going to be more like January 2007 for the first new model, and substantially longer than that for convertibles. |
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Replying to: cct1 (Oct 12, 2005 11:34 am) Fun to be seen in: Mini hands down again. It's a head turner, you'll get people looking or asking about it. A civic? A dime a dozen. I'm a 19 year old, 6 foot 4 "strapping young man" as I've been called, and quite frankly, I'd need a red nose, face makeup, and big floppy shoes to drive a Mini and get away with it; I'd look like a clown getting out of one of those. For me, the Civic has plenty of style for the segment in which it competes, and is much more desirable.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 11, 2006 10:10 am) Dirk Nowitski of the Dallas Mav's owns a Mini--and he's over seven feet. To each their own, but I think yours is a common misconception of the car and it's roominess. There are many things that can be said about the Civic--especially it's bullet proof v-tech engine--unfortunately, it's styling is nothing extraordinary or eye catching for its segment. Especially considering what Audi and Volvo (Yes, Volvo) have in the works.
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Replying to: cct1 (Dec 11, 2006 5:06 pm) I don't claim to drive an ultra-stylish car (you can check out my carspace to see what I drive), but the thought of me in a car like that is laughable - legroom or not. I never minded driving our family Odyssey (even though minivans carry a stigma), but even I laugh at the thought of me driving a Mini. I am certain if I did drive one I would hear "Sabre Dance", from Gayane, in my head until I got out of the car. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the car, and from what I hear, it is an absolute HOOT to drive - like a street-legal go-cart. I just don't think i could get past the Big Guy in a Little Car syndrome on that level.
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I own them both - and comparing the two is the proverbial apples and oranges comparison. You can't go wrong with either. We've have a '96 Civic hatchback with 118K miles and going strong, a '98 Civic coupe which we traded in after 4 years with flawless service, and our youngest daughter is driving our '02 Civic sedan with 105K while she's in college. Three months ago we took delivery of an '06 MINI Cooper S. The one downside with the MINI is the limited dealership distribution. If you're traveling in a Civic you're virtually guaranteed to have a Honda dealer nearby if you need service. Not so with the MINI. On the flip side though the MINI is a blast to drive. It's the best street legal go-kart I've ever driven.
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