Are the mini coops here yet?

[EuroKRN]

And how much are they? I think it'd be cool to own one but from what I hear, they're on limited production and probably sold out to waitlisted buyers...

[Preppy]

Originally posted by EuroKRN
And how much are they? I think it'd be cool to own one but from what I hear, they're on limited production and probably sold out to waitlisted buyers...

Yeah, I think the list is WAY past being full and somebody awhile ago took some pics of a MINI on Rodeo Drive in Los. I dunno, they're really cool cars though, kinda small for me though.

[Flee67]

don't know if they're "here" yet, but I saw my local dealer unloading one off a flatbed around 3-5 weeks ago...and yes, they said there was a "long" waitlist of buyers...
btw...MSRP in the high teens....

[Preppy]

Originally posted by Flee67
and yes, they said there was a "long" waitlist of buyers...
btw...MSRP in the high teens....

That's why the list is LONG! Apparently there's a guy who bought one in EVERY color?! WTF?! I mean, I like them an all, but geez! :eek:

[blondechick]

i'm bored so i'm here, too.... oh come on you know if you had the money you'd want to make a rainbow or something out of them... it's kinda of amusing... isn't it?

[Atticka]

Originally posted by GWUpreppyazn


Yeah, I think the list is WAY past being full and somebody awhile ago took some pics of a MINI on Rodeo Drive in Los. I dunno, they're really cool cars though, kinda small for me though.

actually the Mini's are supposed to have TONS of leg room.....but little trunk room....

[Preppy]

Originally posted by Atticka

actually the Mini's are supposed to have TONS of leg room.....but little trunk room....

Yeah I read about that......supposedly, you can only really fit one person in the back, but then again, I wouldn't even try and fit more than two people in the car,...

I bet you that susp. must be really stiff

[eurospeed]

The base model has already gotten excellent reviews for handling. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the best handling in its class. The problem is the powerplant and to get any decent power, you need to get the Cooper S. Estimated 0-60 from BMW is 0-60 in 7.3s. Since the mags tend to best the mfgr. numbers, I'd say high 6s is not out of the question. I'll let you guys know when I pick my Cooper S up next year (#5 on the wait list). ;)

[Preppy]

Heh, I want the Alpina Mini Cooper!!! :D

[Nics]

Originally posted by GWUpreppyazn
Heh, I want the Alpina Mini Cooper!!! :D

Go-cart with jet engine? :D

j/p

wouldn't mind driving around in a mini cooper, they cute, but i dunno if I'd want to buy one. Hmm.

[Rel44 M3]

I could think of other cars to get, but at that price, and with its handling characteristics, it's definitely appealing.

[Preppy]

Originally posted by Rel44 M3
I could think of other cars to get, but at that price, and with its handling characteristics, it's definitely appealing.

Yeah, the handling is gonna be tough to beat. I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't get a buncha awards for it.

[BMWMPOWER1996]

The Cooper S is very nice
It pulls well, and corners VERY well. 6-speed, 17 inch rims, dual sunroof's, HUGE tachometer etc.
(my friend is a BMW tech...hehe...I also went for a ride in it about a month ago) Nice cars, especially for the price...plenty of leg/Head room...unlike the old mini....some BMW features which can be seen in the car...i have some pics etc..

[Rel44 M3]

How much is the Cooper S vs. the regular one?

[BMWMPOWER1996]

Will be around 21+ fully loaded...tops is like 23,000...and well worth it.

[Preppy]

Originally posted by BMWMPOWER1996
Will be around 21+ fully loaded...tops is like 23,000...and well worth it.

Yeah, but then again I'd like to get my hands on a 95 M3 first :D