My xB meets mini cooper S
#1
My xB meets mini cooper S
Well got a call earlier this week to come in and pick up the MCS. It has been on order for 2 months. Now I own another small displacement 4 banger except this one comes with a factory blower. I ordered it with the getrag 6-speed, limited slip diff, xenons, 2 piece light 17" web spoke wheels and some other stuff.
It runs quite differently than the xB when it comes to low end torque. It doesnt feel like any car Ive ever driven. Very much like a streetable go -kart.
Now, I have a problem.... what to do with the xB. Right now I'm thinking of keeping it. Hard to beats it utility and mpg. Will see..
Here are some pics of the mini:
It runs quite differently than the xB when it comes to low end torque. It doesnt feel like any car Ive ever driven. Very much like a streetable go -kart.
Now, I have a problem.... what to do with the xB. Right now I'm thinking of keeping it. Hard to beats it utility and mpg. Will see..
Here are some pics of the mini:
#3
Great color choice on the mini, congrats. I say keep the box as the cargo space may come in handy....ooh, or trade it for a full size truck ....well, enjoy your little cars in the meantime.
#5
Originally Posted by SuperCrunchyAction
Must be nice to have money....
Mike: Congrats on your hard work to be able to afford the things you want.
#7
Originally Posted by Max
Originally Posted by SuperCrunchyAction
Must be nice to have money....
Mike: Congrats on your hard work to be able to afford the things you want.
Have a great day!
#8
Originally Posted by ERIKB
Great color choice on the mini, congrats. I say keep the box as the cargo space may come in handy....ooh, or trade it for a full size truck ....well, enjoy your little cars in the meantime.
You get to pick all the colors.. like the doors, dash,roof, seats... very cool buying experience.
I'll pass on the full size truck. I really enjoy driving the xB too... so I might just keep it around. Its also an automatic, so when I feel lazy, I can also take the xB.
#10
The speedo is borderline ridiculous, but the interior looks very "future-esque," with all of the shiny silver etc. Looks like a fun car to drive, much different from the chick mobile the regular Mini is. One question: why didn't you think of buying an STi? Just wondering, because it is almost in the same price range as the MCS. I guess you just love the mentioned "go-kart"ness that is the MCS. Cool buy, good luck (watch out on highways, my box has almsot been crushed by semi's 130 times, not sure how the mini will fair).
#11
Originally Posted by pharynx
The speedo is borderline ridiculous, but the interior looks very "future-esque," with all of the shiny silver etc. Looks like a fun car to drive, much different from the chick mobile the regular Mini is. One question: why didn't you think of buying an STi? Just wondering, because it is almost in the same price range as the MCS. I guess you just love the mentioned "go-kart"ness that is the MCS. Cool buy, good luck (watch out on highways, my box has almsot been crushed by semi's 130 times, not sure how the mini will fair).
The shiny silver is real chrome, like the olden minis.
I didn't want an STi which is also about 6K more expensive. I wanted something different, unique. I don't like the styling of the sube and the quality isn't up to the specs of the little bimmer. The mini may be a small car, but its very solid and of high quality.
There is also lots of room inside. I have lots of headroom (6'3") and more legroom than the xB, but not the back seat room... I plan on tracking the mini as it really makes for a great little race car without many additional mods. Will see...
#13
heres my boss' mini S & my xB. and yes, i took it for quit a spin around the canyons. it sure hugs the road as if its a slot car. 80mph in 3rd gear and still 3 more gears to go! he's thinking of the conv. now. ohhh, maybe i can put this one in my stable
#14
Originally Posted by HumanTorch
heres my boss' mini S & my xB. and yes, i took it for quit a spin around the canyons. it sure hugs the road as if its a slot car. 80mph in 3rd gear and still 3 more gears to go! he's thinking of the conv. now. ohhh, maybe i can put this one in my stable
#18
Originally Posted by Max
Originally Posted by SuperCrunchyAction
Must be nice to have money....
Mike: Congrats on your hard work to be able to afford the things you want.
#19
Originally Posted by sensez
the box looks better than your bosses coop. the entry below the foglight.. did you do that yourself? sen- (what intake do you have?)
port allowing more air to my INJEN RD2501P to gain 0whp
#20
Originally Posted by StrudelNinja
Originally Posted by Max
Originally Posted by SuperCrunchyAction
Must be nice to have money....
Mike: Congrats on your hard work to be able to afford the things you want.