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#182 of 191 Re: mini [benjaminh] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 06, 2010 (9:38 am)

Replying to: benjaminh (Dec 06, 2010 1:37 am)
You can buy them without a turbo, yes, but they aren't all that much fun as a base car---they're okay for most people I guess. I recently drove a base MINI with paddle shifters, and it was just fine for everyday driving.
 
I have 72,000 miles on it now. My worst possible mileage is 26 mpg, with my foot deep into the Boschware, and on the highway I have achieved up to 33 mpg. I think this is optimum with a SC Mini, unless you get into hypermiler silliness.
 
You know, for a used car with lots of options and perhaps 1/3 the cost of a brand new one all decked out, I'm pretty happy.
 
I rather like the "liberation" of a car with some paint chips, a few rattles, etc---I don't have to worry about it anymore.

#183 of 191 Re: Shifty's MINI [Mr_Shiftright] by parm

Dec 06, 2010 (9:18 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 04, 2010 2:35 pm)
Speaking of competition for the MINI, anybody know anything about Alpha Romeo's MiTo? No idea what one of these cost, but physically it looks to be about in the same "weight class".

#184 of 191 Re: Shifty's MINI [parm] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 07, 2010 (9:31 am)

Replying to: parm (Dec 06, 2010 9:18 pm)
No I don't know this car. Do you have a link to it?
 
If nothing else, I'm sure it would be fun to drive. The Italians make just about every car a "driver's car". Pretty much opposite end of the spectrum from most (but not all) Japanese cars.

#185 of 191 Re: Shifty's MINI [Mr_Shiftright] by parm

Dec 16, 2010 (8:29 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 07, 2010 9:31 am)
Alpha MiTo
 
I could have sworn I already posted this link a week ago, but it's not there anymore. So, here you go again. Not much info on the MiTo. Good look'n though. I think Fiat has a similar model?

#186 of 191 Re: Shifty's MINI [parm] by lemmer

Dec 16, 2010 (8:55 am)

Replying to: parm (Dec 16, 2010 8:29 am)
You did. I remember it. It apparently got lost in the changeover.

#187 of 191 Re: Shifty's MINI [parm] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 16, 2010 (9:11 am)

Replying to: parm (Dec 16, 2010 8:29 am)
The Italians do great styling, don't they? Cute little bugger. I think it would be a hit in the USA unless Alfa forgets to send over parts and service and training.

#188 of 191 Re: Shifty's MINI [Mr_Shiftright] by parm

Dec 20, 2010 (3:02 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 16, 2010 9:11 am)
So, anybody heard if you'll be able to stroll down to your local Dodge dealer and buy a Fiat?

#189 of 191 Re: Shifty's MINI [parm] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 20, 2010 (4:30 pm)

Replying to: parm (Dec 20, 2010 3:02 pm)
Last I heard it would be in March, but only from 130 select dealers.

#190 of 191 Re: Shifty's MINI [Mr_Shiftright] by burdawg

Dec 21, 2010 (8:10 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 20, 2010 4:30 pm)
I thought I read somewhere that it would be delayed until next fall.

#191 of 191 Re: Shifty's MINI [burdawg] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 21, 2010 (10:06 am)

Replying to: burdawg (Dec 21, 2010 8:10 am)
I'll check that out. I'm really looking forward to them coming back to the USA. They make interesting cars.
 
I'd be tempted, very tempted.
 
Also MINI has a concept car--it's a coupe but as long as a Clubman, with plenty of power and AWD. The problem with *that* is I'm sure it's going to be big $$$.
 

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