"BTW, have you ever driven a Mini???
If you haven't then you don't know what you are talking about, they drive like a much bigger car. Everyone who rides in mine is really surprised at how it feels and how big it is inside. Everyone who has ridden in mine wants one."
#24 | Posted by danni
I know cars. You bought cutesy. For a car of that size, acceleration numbers aren't great, mpg is less than one would expect from a small car. Reports concerning overall reliability indicate that the Mini is average to below average. As part of the greater BMW group, repairs and parts tend to be more expensive than the average bear, and Minis need a more frequent than average maintenance schedule. Crash rating and rollover rating are good to very good.
Value versus price does not balance with the Mini considering that there are comparable cars (though perhaps not as "sporty" or cute), some of which are much better equipped standard, in some cases literally thousands less: the Toyota Yaris line, the Scion line, Subaru Impreza AWD (base model), Honda Fit, Suzuki SX4 AWD, Mazda 3 series.
Depreciation is low, but that is more related to high cute rating than actual practical or utilitarian value.
Yeah, the Mini is real cute. And has developed a rather devoted cultish following. Lots of bling and baubles can be loaded onto its tiny body.
And you bought British. The British, though they have designed and roaded some stunningly beautiful and capable vehicles over the years, still seem to have great problems manufacturing a reliable vehicle. Can you say "Lucas"?
Your choice to buy a Mini Cooper. I looked very closely at the new Clubman S. At almost $24,000 MSRP, I can do better.
