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Re: love me ette [blueguydotcom]: by dwynne on Tue Nov 20 15:46:35 PST 2007; Drive into MINI dealer in a RWD S2000, drive out in Cooper S for an extended (solo) test drive, drive back to dealer and drive out in S2000 and re-drive the test path. Thoughts: Yes, there are gobs of torque steer and with the suspension pack the ride is rougher than the S but cornering speed is lower. Really not an acceptable combination of handling and ride compared to my S or the RX-8 for that matter (or even the 330i or M5 - which were a lot more bucks). The Mazdaspeed3 has some torque steer but not nearly as much and is a quick car than handles well - not as tossible as a MINI but pretty nice for a FWD car. My snow day xB even has some torque steer but with a lot less ponies under the hood not enough to bother me. Cars should be RWD or at least AWD - once you have driven performance RWD cars getting in any FWD is a compromise and it really "glares" in the S with a manual tranny. If you are used to FWD then it just more of the same and may not bother you as much. Good thing I didn't drive the demo with all the JCW stuff on it :D . Dennis

Re: love me ette [tiff_c]: by dwynne on Tue Nov 20 11:46:06 PST 2007; I do tend to actually drive my cars and I get lower mileage as a result. I can't stand hypermilers they might save a few pennies a day but annoying to be stuck behind them unable to pass. They want to save the environment but how much extra fuel is used in passing them? I am the same way, I drive the cars as intended and the heck with the little extra cost :D . Someone in the xB mileage forum mentioned they were getting nice mileage but they were shifting at 3k! The xB does not have much power to start with, but shift that early and you are not seeing much of it. I can get 24-25mpg in the S2000 around town with the top down driving it like I stole it and about 28mpg on the highway with the top down. The MINI, I am told, does nicely even if driven with spirit but all require premium fuel. The biggest problem for me is the much more desirable S has way too much torque steer when you mash on the go pedal - they need to make a RWD MINI :D . As far as the hypermilers go, when they tailgate someone to improve THEIR mileage does that not cause the person dragging them along to have worse mileage? And as you said, when they keep a constant throttle then you have to pass them going up hills and they may coast past on going down. Having to go around them over and over surely does not help your mileage any. Dennis

Re: buying a MINI- which options are best? [bijoubaby05]: by dwynne on Mon Nov 19 19:43:04 PST 2007; My convertible is an S2000, not a MINI :D . If you live where it gets sunny and hot, you would need to seek out an aftermarket shade for the moonroof - I would think. Or you will need dark sunglasses and extra time to cool off the car. The backseat is about unusable, but even more light/heat gets in back there too. A quick google shows some cloth things you can Velcro up to block all the sun, not sure how well they work or not - but I am positive there is something out there. You do a good deal of complaints out noise with the roof open, probably more so on the MINI with just a large opening - but that is sort of par for the course with most moonroofs. Dennis

Re: buying a MINI- which options are best? [bijoubaby05]: by dwynne on Mon Nov 19 13:31:58 PST 2007; The dual panoramic moonroof is nice - except when you don't want the sun beating down on you. I have a convertible for when I want to be in the breeze. In a non-convertible I would like the choice of being in or out of the sun and the "holely" inner sun screen on the MINI is a major disappointment . I love having a moonroof, but having test drive a MINI on a hot, very sunny day (even with shades on) I can't say I would want to own a MINI with that moonroof in it. I think there is an aftermarket shade kit available to "solve" the problem, but I have not researched the price or how much trouble it is to install. I would not waste your time with a dealership that did not treat you well. They really will not learn anything from you calling them back - if they have been in the business for a while they should know better. Dennis

Re: Ordered our Mini in Ohio [photoman3]: by dwynne on Mon Nov 12 19:46:40 PST 2007; Pretty sad state of affairs when we have to brag about getting $500 off full price :D . How much is the dealer's doc fee? That probably made up for a large chunk of the $500 savings, I would bet :-( . The main thing is you got to order the colors and options you want and DID get some discount. Enjoy your new car when it arrives. Dennis

Re: HELP!! [jondc212]: by dwynne on Fri Nov 09 14:06:18 PST 2007; I forgot to mention, if the FWD turbo torque steer does not bother you then go test drive a Mazdaspeed3. You get a lot more space and nice handling and acceleration for less money - and probably more reliable. No free maintenance and less MPGs, however. You could probably swing a new S2000 as well. RWD drop top that is quick handles super and returns 24 mpg around town. Dennis

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