Mini Cooper S vs 318is: Which should I get?

[325ix]

I would go for the e30. I like the way they look better

[Rob]

Ask people on the internet what to do!

[Hick]

cooper s

[tjts1]

Every time I see a guy driving a mini I think to myself, why are you driving your GF's car? Total chick car.





























Just tellin it how it is.

[zhp43867]

It may be apples ot oranges to you but it makes sense to me. I can get JCW Mini for $11,000, but it is less reliable (I think) than an e30. It is also a lot more feminine and fwd. Then again its newer, faster, maybe better handling. The e30 looks better, ways the same, has a more reliable engine, and also would give me more room to get nice rims and a new suspension if I wanted. Thwy would fill the same role to me, apples to apples.

[Rob]

how old are you? Just curious.

If you think a 18+ year old german car is more reliable than something from 2000+, the casual observer would think you A. don't do your own car work B. haven't been driving for very long or C. Just haven't done much research.

Good luck!

[whiltebeitel]

Just buy someon'es well-maintained e30 and call it a day.

[naplesE30]

buy my car

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=153681

you will be very happy with it.

[Emre]

I have the opportunity to get in to either a 318is or an older Mini Cooper S. As of now I'm leaning towards the Mini, but thinking about it today I find there is some affection I have for the e30 that I wouldn't have with the Mini.

The Mini is more expensive, more gay, smaller, and wrong wheel drive. But it's easier for an idiot to drive it in the snow. It's also easier to attract mates if you want to date boys.

The E30 is cheaper to buy, RWD, arguably more practical, and has the potential to out-handle just about any car on the road (including the Mini). But it's an old car and will require lots of maintenance up front. And a 318is is going to be slow by modern standards.

Both light, relatively fast, I think the e30 would be more reliable and easier to mess with, as well as cheaper. The mini would be faster and more modern etc.

The Mini will almost certainly be more reliable at first. However, it will also cost you at least $9-10,000 more up front. That's an awful lot of money. Put 5 grand into maintenance and upgrades on your E30 and you'll have all the reliability you could ever want.

[tjts1]

If you think a 18+ year old german car is more reliable than something from 2000+, the casual observer would think you A. don't do your own car work B. haven't been driving for very long or C. Just haven't done much research.

The casual observer needs to do a little more research before jumping to conclusions.

[balooshinakus]

lol guys seriously... If you do the same suspension work to a mini there's no way an e30 will out handle it. I have doubts even with suspension work. My moms mini is ridiculous around corners, easily out handles my e30. Mini = newer more reliable car, better engine/suspension. Anyone who thinks only chicks drive them has clearly never driven one themself because minis are a blast to take through corners, and are really nice to drive around, especially in congested areas where tight maneuvers are required.

[kishg]

It's also easier to attract mates if you want to date boys.

ouch!! what's up emre.. you're on a roll today ;)

[Julien]

The E30 is cheaper to buy, RWD, arguably more practical, and has the potential to out-handle just about any car on the road (including the Mini).

I want a ticket to the world you live in

[z31maniac]

JCW Mini for $11,000

A JCW for $11k? Either it's not really a JCW or it's beat to hell with a salvage title.

[kishg]

I want a ticket to the world you live in

check expedia for tickets to EWR, should be deals right about now.