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Hatchbacks MINI Cooper MINI vs Toyota Corolla
12 messages, Last post on Jul 25, 2008 at 5:39 AM
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Hi All, I traded in my 2005 Honda Accord EX-L V6 for a more fuel efficient and cheaper car- 2007 Toyota Corolla. It's a 5spd manual and I'm getting 34-38 REAL world MPG. However, if I could get a FUN car with some personality that gets good mileage AND is reliable...I'd be interested. Many years ago I owned a 1986 Honda CRX 5spd. I have a feeling the MINI will feel like a modern version of that car- which I LOVED! Are the new MINI's reliable? Guess they haven't been out long enough, huh? Anyone here go from a Corolla to a MINI? Happy about it? Regret it? Thx Dean |
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Replying to: dean407 (Apr 30, 2008 4:08 pm) i had a 06 corrolla s and now i have an 02 mini coopersand the cooper rocks the corolla by all means |
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Replying to: dean407 (Apr 30, 2008 4:08 pm) No comparason between the two cars. The Corolla is a great car for transportation, but the Mini allows you to have fun getting around. The only problem we experience with the MIni (has 40K miles on it now) was a leaking water temp sending unit at 30K miles, replaced under warranty. |
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Replying to: dean407 (Apr 30, 2008 4:08 pm)
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Replying to: karen31 (May 27, 2008 2:01 pm) The transmission that caused all the problems in the MINI is the CVT automatic in the base MINI and it is no longer offered. How did you pay 300 dollars for a tire? I paid less then that for two tires from the www.tirerack.com with shipping and a mount and balance and I know the 16 inch performance summer tires on my MINI Cooper S cost more then the tires on a base MINI.
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Replying to: british_rover (May 27, 2008 5:29 pm) Very few people post messages when they are satisfied with their purchase...
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Replying to: busiris (May 28, 2008 12:53 pm)
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Replying to: mvargo1 (May 30, 2008 10:07 pm) $120/tire does seem high, but check around and I think you will find its about the going rate (maybe slightly higher) for performance-oriented tires... I will admit that the tire issue has been the main (and only) disappointment with the Mini....
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Replying to: dean407 (Apr 30, 2008 4:08 pm) From everything I read, researched it to death, best advice is to stay away from anything less than a 2005 MINI if you intend to get an automatic. 2005 or later are good cars. As coincidence would have it, Consumer Reports April Annual Auto Issue rated the 2006 MINI as super reliable and a good buy. They rated the earlier MINIs as horrible because of the CVT [automatic transmission.] Mine is like new, with 27,000 miles left on the 50,000 mile MINI warranty, or 24 months, whichever occurs sooner. I would recommend you look for a 2006 MINI or MINI cabriolet, with at least 12,000 miles or one year left on the manufacturer's warranty. In my tests I averaged about 32 MPG, city and highway. That's very good. Of course, part of the reason for my mileage is that mine is not an S model and I have the manual transmission. |
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Replying to: busiris (May 31, 2008 9:11 am)  ontinentals they came with.
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