New Mini (hi-res pic)

[Pedro]

i'd hit it

[bimmer8604]

doesnt look too bad. def has a spot in me that maybe id drive one. but fwd just doesnt appeal to me that much anymore. nor does the idea of having a computer do my steering...

kyle

[Pedro]

yeah the FWD kills it for me. i'd drive one but wouldnt buy one.

[rede30]

I drove my first cooper S a few weeks ago and i loved it. It would be a sweet DD but i wouldnt buy it.

[grapedrink]

[hamann318is]

Sorry.

4-spoke (or 8 if you're like that) FTL.

[motorprestige]

Sorry.

4-spoke (or 8 if you're like that) FTL.

They somewhat suit the character of the car, you must admit.
I don't like the retardedly red mirrors.

[german g]

I love the looks of the mini, I would own one if they were RWD

[Avus E30]

it will always be a silly looking little car to me, I don't care what they do to it.

[318driver]

i love the look of them but cant stand the rounded everything interior, and the FWD.

[eurostyl e30]

Sorry.

4-spoke (or 8 if you're like that) FTL.

I disagree, those wheels fit the car perfectly. 4 spoke wheels remind me of the old Revolution race wheels you'd see on the classic Minis.

[Jon325i]

I'm looking forward to when the next generation Mini is released......there will be two flavors again (standard and "S" versions). The hi-perf. model will be getting a turbo engine developed by Peugeot. Not sure of the capacity or output claims, but a turbo mill should be more tunable than a supercharged one.

As for the Mini's styling, its grown on me over the years. I am amazed at how much room it has inside and the hatch config. definately makes it a practical ride for daily use. The FWD does have its drawbacks but a little chassis tuning can really liven things up.

Jon

[hamann318is]

They somewhat suit the character of the car, you must admit.
I don't like the retardedly red mirrors.

They are a touch suiting, but I've never liked 4 spokes on anything. The gaps are too big, and it's just weird looking at them.

[Charlie]

I'd definetly do one over a new Golf or Civic Si.

They're fun cars.

-Charlie

[2002maniac]

Anyone who is bangin the FWD hasnt driven one in anger. They really dont handle like your typical FWD car. Of course it is no good for you drifter types, but it will rotate rather easily even in stock form.

I love the Mini.