I Hate Mini Coopers

[underdog]

Fuck you, Mini Coopers! I finally decide on the car I want to buy, go and test drive you, discover you're even better on the road than I had imagined. And then I find out that I'd have to wait until October to buy you.

But I need a car now.

Boo to you Mini Cooper!

Has anyone ever been this close to anything they ever really wanted just to have it taken away at the last second?

[JackBurton Says]

Fuck you, Mini Coopers! I finally decide on the car I want to buy, go and test drive you, discover you're even better on the road than I had imagined. And then I find out that I'd have to wait until October to buy you.

But I need a car now.

Boo to you Mini Cooper!

Has anyone ever been this close to anything they ever really wanted just to have it taken away at the last second?

Opps, thought you said Winnie Cooper.

[K.C.]

Opps, thought you said Winnie Cooper.

I love Winnie Cooper!

http://www.have-you-met-ted.com/wp-content/uploads/DanicaMcKellar-Maxim-full.jpg

[JackBurton Says]

I love Winnie Cooper!

http://www.have-you-met-ted.com/wp-content/uploads/DanicaMcKellar-Maxim-full.jpg

My...she has grown

[DarkHippie]

I love Winnie Cooper!

http://www.have-you-met-ted.com/wp-content/uploads/DanicaMcKellar-Maxim-full.jpg

I forget, did Kevin Arnold ever tag that?

[epo]

I love Winnie Cooper!



Love Danica McKellar, hate Winnie Cooper.

Winnie Cooper is the representation of that girl that blue balls you to death for your entire junior high life. Danica McKellar on the other hand is just delicious:

http://dukeofweb.com/Images/danica-mckellar.jpg

[Tenbatsuzen]

Fuck you, Mini Coopers! I finally decide on the car I want to buy, go and test drive you, discover you're even better on the road than I had imagined. And then I find out that I'd have to wait until October to buy you.

But I need a car now.

Boo to you Mini Cooper!

Has anyone ever been this close to anything they ever really wanted just to have it taken away at the last second?

Why do you need to wait til October?

Buy a beater for basic transportation for 2 months, then get the car you want.

[PapaBear]

Fuck you, Mini Coopers! I finally decide on the car I want to buy, go and test drive you, discover you're even better on the road than I had imagined. And then I find out that I'd have to wait until October to buy you.

But I need a car now.

Boo to you Mini Cooper!

Has anyone ever been this close to anything they ever really wanted just to have it taken away at the last second?
Buy a junker for $500. I'm sure you can find one that will last until October. Cover it from bumper to bumper with Whatley Posse stickers.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Buy a junker for $500. I'm sure you can find one that will last until October. Cover it from bumper to bumper with Whatley Posse stickers.

By and far the Best Advice, Ever-Ever.

[PapaBear]

By and far the Best Advice, Ever-Ever.
This is what I do.

Edit: Though, the hot chick pics are good, too.

[sr71blackbird]

In my office there is this guy who is obsessed with this mini van, and apparently these are highly rated and so popular that a 6 month wait is mandatory. If I saw something that I wanted and went through the motions and found out Id have to wait, I'd be pissed too. But I'd lose my love for it and move onto a different car. Have you looked for a certified used one? I kind of imagine that they get abused a little though, but they are cute and nimble.

[Tall_James]

I hate Mini Coopers because they discriminate against tall folk.

They're so small I have to buy two of them to wear as shoes.

[biggestmexi]

i love mini coopers.

did you know all of them come with an extra vagina?

[BoondockSaint]

I hate Mini Coopers because they discriminate against tall folk.

They're so small I have to buy two of them to wear as shoes.

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/simpsons/images/thumb/6/60/Very_Tall_Man.jpg/200px-Very_Tall_Man.jpg

http://www.islandersarmy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/57367-simpsons_nelson_haha2.jpg

[Ritalin]

You do know that a Mini Cooper is a gay car, right? Like you might as well throw your canvas tote in the back and drive off to Fire Island for some slick man on man fun for the weekend, then come back to the city and your interior design business.

The Mini Cooper is the gay car like Subaru is the lesbian car.

[drjoek]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/139371844_1f49a5edf2.jpg?v=0

[Freakshow]

You do know that a Mini Cooper is a gay car, right? Like you might as well throw your canvas tote in the back and drive off to Fire Island for some slick man on man fun for the weekend, then come back to the city and your interior design business.

The Mini Cooper is the gay car like Subaru is the lesbian car.

I thought the Jetta was the lesbian car?

[underdog]

You do know that a Mini Cooper is a gay car, right? Like you might as well throw your canvas tote in the back and drive off to Fire Island for some slick man on man fun for the weekend, then come back to the city and your interior design business.

The Mini Cooper is the gay car like Subaru is the lesbian car.

I wanted the mini cooper S, which is the little sports car version. So its not gay.

But I had a friend tell me the same thing. I really didn't care, though. Gay guys just have good taste in cars, I guess.

And I ended up going next door and leasing a 2008 Accord Coupe V6. It was the 2nd car on my "want and can afford" list. So everything worked out.

[underdog]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/139371844_1f49a5edf2.jpg?v=0

Out of any car I've ever seen on the road, I've NEVER seen a car turn more heads than the Smart Car. People stare at them or wave to the drivers. It's crazy.

[underdog]

I hate Mini Coopers because they discriminate against tall folk.

They're so small I have to buy two of them to wear as shoes.

Out of the reviews I read before hand, a lot of them included stuff like, "I'm tall and I fit comfortably."

I'm 6' and my chair was back all the way (like, my chair was touching the back seat) and my head was nearly at the roof. If you're taller than 6'2", you're not fitting in a mini. Unless you take the front seat out.

[Freakshow]

Out of the reviews I read before hand, a lot of them included stuff like, "I'm tall and I fit comfortably."

I'm 6' and my chair was back all the way (like, my chair was touching the back seat) and my head was nearly at the roof. If you're taller than 6'2", you're not fitting in a mini. Unless you take the front seat out.

Well, his name isn't Slighly Above Average Height James, so it's a pretty safe assumption he's over 6'2".

[angrymissy]

Out of any car I've ever seen on the road, I've NEVER seen a car turn more heads than the Smart Car. People stare at them or wave to the drivers. It's crazy.

I saw my first real life one parked in a parking lot last week and people were circling it and staring.

[underdog]

Well, his name isn't Slighly Above Average Height James, so it's a pretty safe assumption he's over 6'2".

I know, I just meant in general.

And I've seen pics of him, there's no way he's fitting in a mini. Although, it might be funny to watch.

[JerseyRich]

I know, I just meant in general.

And I've seen pics of him, there's no way he's fitting in a mini. Although, it might be funny to watch.

He's HUGE!...




























....in the pants

[AngelAmy]

Fuck you, Mini Coopers! I finally decide on the car I want to buy, go and test drive you, discover you're even better on the road than I had imagined. And then I find out that I'd have to wait until October to buy you.

But I need a car now.

Boo to you Mini Cooper!

Has anyone ever been this close to anything they ever really wanted just to have it taken away at the last second?

I test drove one and saw how amazing they are on the road.

I wrote a check for a thousand dollars and I would have put 3 thousand more down and I would have had mine in a week

Then my loan didnt get approved and my mom wouldnt co-sign....it was a sad day.

[underdog]

I test drove one and saw how amazing they are on the road.

I wrote a check for a thousand dollars and I would have put 3 thousand more down and I would have had mine in a week

Then my loan didnt get approved and my mom wouldnt co-sign....it was a sad day.

I would have disowned my mom. That's rough.

I went in after seeing that they had a few on their website. So I thought I might be able to get one quickly. Their dealership was also really weird. They were so friendly and knowledgeable, and there was ZERO pressure to get the car. Then I went to the Honda dealership and got brought right back into reality of what a car dealership is really like.

[K.C.]

I forget, did Kevin Arnold ever tag that?

If I remember correctly, he did in the series finale, in a barn (I couldn't make this stuff up).

[biggestmexi]

You do know that a Mini Cooper is a gay car, right? Like you might as well throw your canvas tote in the back and drive off to Fire Island for some slick man on man fun for the weekend, then come back to the city and your interior design business.

The Mini Cooper is the gay car like Subaru is the lesbian car.


whats lesbian about a suby? They make a great car. The WRX STI is awesome
http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo-gallery/subaru-impreza-limited-edition-wrx-sti-rb320/subaru-impreza-2007-limited-edition-wrx-sti-rb320.jpg
I wanted the mini cooper S, which is the little sports car version. So its not gay.

But I had a friend tell me the same thing. I really didn't care, though. Gay guys just have good taste in cars, I guess.

And I ended up going next door and leasing a 2008 Accord Coupe V6. It was the 2nd car on my "want and can afford" list. So everything worked out.


The mini pooper s is 172HP at 3483lbs. 26/34 mpg. 20.25hp per lbs
2008 accord 268hp at 4575lbs. 19/29 mpg. 17.07hp per lbs

its really that they are both hogs it seems. I didnt realize that the mini was so damn heavy WAWZA. nor the accord. But more options is more weight.

[CofyCrakCocaine]

My family just sold off my aunt's mini-cooper, which she never got to use.

[underdog]

The mini pooper s is 172HP at 3483lbs. 26/34 mpg. 20.25hp per lbs
2008 accord 268hp at 4575lbs. 19/29 mpg. 17.07hp per lbs

its really that they are both hogs it seems. I didnt realize that the mini was so damn heavy WAWZA. nor the accord. But more options is more weight.

The mini didn't feel heavy. Nor did the Accord.

But I get to pick my car up in Boston at 2pm today and immediately drive to Long Island. What a way to test a new car.

[Freakshow]

Almost all cars are that heavy. It's because of the safety features.

The WRX is a sub-compact, so it's probably a little bit lighter. It's also 5,000-8,000 more expensive.

[JustJon]

I forget, did Kevin Arnold ever tag that?

Yes. In the final episode, Kevin and Winnie hide from the rain in a barn. It's the last scene of the episode before the voice over tells you what happened to them when they grew up.

[Ritalin]

whats lesbian about a suby? They make a great car. The WRX STI is awesome
http://www.auto-power-girl.com/photo-gallery/subaru-impreza-limited-edition-wrx-sti-rb320/subaru-impreza-2007-limited-edition-wrx-sti-rb320.jpg


I didn't say there was anything wrong with Subaru, it's just the lesbian brand name car. Maybe because it's crunchy and durable. I dunno.

How did the Mini Cooper become the gay car? Well, just look at it. Cute as a button.

[Hottub]

Vinne Cooper fan since day 1.:drunk:

[marky2bucks]

I didn't say there was anything wrong with Subaru, it's just the lesbian brand name car. Maybe because it's crunchy and durable. I dunno.

How did the Mini Cooper become the gay car? Well, just look at it. Cute as a button.

I race Subarus and use the same joke..."Hey, I thought only lesbians drove Subarus?"

[K.C.]

Vinne Cooper fan since day 1.:drunk:

I can't remember the last time she called the show. Had to have been before ESD got married.

It's like she's faded in to the Ron & Fez history books.

[Freakshow]

I can't remember the last time she called the show. Had to have been before ESD got married.

It's like she's faded in to the Ron & Fez history books.

that's a long list. I actually don't remember her calling in much of the hair in Fez' food incident. But that was after the first stent, so my memory could be a little hazy.

[biggestmexi]

Almost all cars are that heavy. It's because of the safety features.

The WRX is a sub-compact, so it's probably a little bit lighter. It's also 5,000-8,000 more expensive.

The WRX is not a sub-compact the mini is a subcompact. The honda fit, chevy Aveo are subcompacts.

the mini is 143" L

the wrx 173" L

5-8000 more you get a lot more car and room to nudge a budge.

[Freakshow]

I'm not calling it that. The EPA is calling it that (http://autos.yahoo.com/subaru_impreza_wrx_sedan-specs/?p=all).

That gas mileage is attrocious, too. If i'm spending over 25K, i'm getting an Audi.

[marky2bucks]

The WRX is not a sub-compact the mini is a subcompact. The honda fit, chevy Aveo are subcompacts.

the mini is 143" L

the wrx 173" L

5-8000 more you get a lot more car and room to nudge a budge.

I was looking at both the wrx and the mini a few years ago. A wrx and mini S are both about the same price. I've driven both and think they are both great cars.

The wrx is a little shorter than a civic, surprisingly. I get ok gas mileage - 25 hwy. There is decent room in the back seat, but it's not huge. It is a blast to drive and has loads of power. 230hp, 3200lbs, all wheel drive. I bought it for the power and practicality. It is ugly as hell and the paint sucks but I love it and race it on the weekends.

The mini is also a blast to drive, but for different reasons. It is very responsive and precise. It's so light (2500 lbs) that it responds very well to being tossed around. There is plenty of room up front for tall people. Not much room in the rear seat, and almost no trunkspace. On the other hand, gas mileage is great and it makes parking easy. It does have the stereotype of a "chick" car, if you can handle that . The type S is worth the upgrade for power at the cost of price and gas mileage. Resale is really good and there is a big aftermarket for it (if that matters to you). These are huge in the SCCA autocross circuit, not that it matters to most people.

So anyways, the mini is worth the wait. Good mileage, easy to park, fun to drive.

[MobCounty]

http://www.mitsubishipedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/lancer-eveolution.jpg

An option to the STI.



http://www.mini2.com/images/mini2/2007/09/img_2867.jpg

My choice... Mini S clubman.

[underdog]

That gas mileage is attrocious, too. If i'm spending over 25K, i'm getting an Audi.

What kind of Audi are you getting for 25k?

[IMG]http://www.mini2.com/images/mini2/2007/09/img_2867.jpg

My choice... Mini S clubman.

The wait for a Clubman (what I originally went in for) is even longer than a regular Cooper.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I'm getting a Ford Edge.

[~Katja~]

Fuck you, Mini Coopers! I finally decide on the car I want to buy, go and test drive you, discover you're even better on the road than I had imagined. And then I find out that I'd have to wait until October to buy you.

But I need a car now.

Boo to you Mini Cooper!

Has anyone ever been this close to anything they ever really wanted just to have it taken away at the last second?

till October??? I did not know they make hybrids now?!

[~Katja~]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/139371844_1f49a5edf2.jpg?v=0

they were all over the place in Germany many years ago.
Most companies would buy them and have giant ads on them.

They even made a roadster after the basic model.

[Tenbatsuzen]

they were all over the place in Germany many years ago.


You know what ELSE was all over the place in Germany many years ago?

[Hottub]

You know what ELSE was all over the place in Germany many years ago?

Hookers?

[~Katja~]

You know what ELSE was all over the place in Germany many years ago?

it's my mission, that's why I am here

[SatCam]

You know what ELSE was all over the place in Germany many years ago?

David Hasslehoff

[~Katja~]

David Hasslehoff

Honey, he is american... sorry, but you can keep your scum

[scottinnj]

I thought the Jetta was the lesbian car?

No the Jetta is for the married men who let their wives make all the decisions about autos.

[~Katja~]

No the Jetta is for the married men who let their wives make all the decisions about autos.


umm, I drive a Jetta station wagon, what does this make me?

[hedges]

After going to the movies and seeing things like this:
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t154/19dsoldier/the-italian-job1.jpg

how could the mini-cooper not be cool?

[MobCounty]

After going to the movies and seeing things like this:
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t154/19dsoldier/the-italian-job1.jpg

how could the mini-cooper not be cool?

Agreed.
Its hard to find any compact car in the 18k-20k range with 30+mpg that has any hint of coolness.. The Cooper is one of very few.

[~Katja~]

I did not realize that they were not all that pricy
http://www.miniusa.com/#/learn/FACTS_FEATURES_SPECS/dimensions/dimensionsInterior-i
Love the feature where you can adjust your drivers height to see how much room you have in the car