Thinking of trading Yaris for Mini Cooper S convertible.

[marcus]

Thinking of trading yaris to mini cooper s convertable 2005 and up.. what do you guys think..0-60 in 7.0 sec flat on the s version and its a convertible..
urgh...decision decision...

here are some cars. hope who ever own this cars dont mind me posting pictures of their cars in here..:wink:

last one is a mini s2000...lolz..its a skoda s2000 it does look like half mini..

[staticorex]

I like the mini's. If you can afford it, go for it. It's kinda like comparing a Solara to an IS-c. :p It costs more but is a better car.

[jamal1984]

agreed, if i can afford the mini i will def go with the Mini. Gas mileage is not much of a diff. vs yaris.

[marcus]

they sell used ones in canada ranging form 19k to 25k..canadian of course

[staticorex]

Do you still owe on the Yaris?

[marcus]

yah about 9 grand more.

[Tamago]

why convertible?

[staticorex]

If you still owe that much on the Yaris it might be a good idea to keep it till it's paid off. The mini's will still be there. :p

[voodoo22]

Marcus... if you can afford it and you want it.... do it. Get that out of your system or you may always regret it. The mini is an awesome car and life is short. Don't be too irresponsible, but don't be so cautious you spend your life waiting for fun, but take into consideration that maintenance on a Mini is much, much more expensive. It is a premium car after all.

I would have bought a mini and might again one day, but I've had a couple nice "irresponsible" cars and I'm back in saving mode with the Yaris.

Let us know what you decide.

[marcus]

so how the mini when it comes to maintainance..never had a german car b4..

[scape]

Marcus... if you can afford it and you want it.... do it. Get that out of your system or you may always regret it. The mini is an awesome car and life is short. Don't be too irresponsible, but don't be so cautious you spend your life waiting for fun, but take into consideration that maintenance on a Mini is much, much more expensive. It is a premium car after all.

I would have bought a mini and might again one day, but I've had a couple nice "irresponsible" cars and I'm back in saving mode with the Yaris.

Let us know what you decide.

;D i like that statement

[scape]

a yaris convertible would rock, maybe one day...:http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&client=opera&rls=en&hs=Ort&ei=-XAlSqKICuCVlAeAzuHsBw&resnum=0&q=yaris%20convertible&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

but if you're sold on the mini, I say yes go for it! but don't let your mode of transportation define you, a car is usually just a car

[marcus]

ok ill keep all these in mind..my motto is " you only die once " might as well live it... definetely a good car to consider.. now just need to join a mini forums..

[BluYrs]

Aside from the obvious handling difference, the Mini feels small compared to the Yaris. In a good way. The seating position is low, no space is wasted around the driver and if you ever consider giving more than one friend a ride, the backseat heros better have no feet.

All in all, the whole point of the Mini is different to that of the Yaris. As said, do it or else you'll regret it :)

[marcus]

ill test drive one this weekend. just afraid i may get one sooner..yikes.

[Goose]

I owned an '05 Cooper S coupe for a while. A very nice car.

I will say that, with the 17" alloys w/run-flats, the MINI didn't deal with snow too well. If you go with any of the larger OEM alloy/tire combos, you might want to have a set of dedicated snows.

The MINI (like most German cars) will have a few more squeaks and rattles compared to the Yaris. Being "a BMW in British clothes", expect to pay some steep repair costs on the MINI if you're not covered by warranty.

Overall, the MINI is a great little car; enjoy it if you wind up getting one!

EDIT: North American MINI is the big forum for MINI in the States. MINI2 is the big one over in Britain. Loads of info there - if a bit biased.

[jambo101]

Heres a story about a Toronto woman who needed some maintenance on her MINI
http://watch.ctv.ca/news/clip172376#clip172376

Buyers guidehttp://www.motoringfile.com/mini-r50r53-buyers-guide/

the forum http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/

The Drive,turn up the sound http://www.motoringfun.com/2006/09/

I'll have to win the lottery before my dream comes true as this car is way out of my price range.

[CTScott]

Install a moon roof in your Yaris and keep it. With my Webasto Hollandia 730 moon roof fully open I sure feel like my Yaris is a convertible.

[marcus]

wow $11000 to fix a tranny.. yikes.. now i need to lease a mini..lolz.

[Tamago]

Hyundai Genesis = more bang for the buck IMO, and doesn't carry the "hairdresser" stigma of a convertible ;)

[marcus]

yah i did post the genesis vs toyobaru.. but wanting a convertable thats quick and good on gas.. *sigh*

[Tamago]

yah i did post the genesis vs toyobaru.. but wanting a convertable thats quick and good on gas.. *sigh*

mazdaspeed miata (mx5)

[Altitude]

So Tamago - do you not like convertibles in general or just the Mini convertible?

[marcus]

mazdaspeed miata (mx5)

oooooo ur right mazdaspeed miata..but i dont think they sell that here.. do they?

[Tamago]

So Tamago - do you not like convertibles in general or just the Mini convertible?

the convertible has its place.

a mini convertible is just awful to drive in comparison to it's hardtop brother (the way the car was DESIGNED)

if a car is DESIGNED to be a convertible, not retrofitted AFTER the fact, i think it can be a decent car, such as the Elise and MX5

[Altitude]

the convertible has its place.

a mini convertible is just awful to drive in comparison to it's hardtop brother (the way the car was DESIGNED)

if a car is DESIGNED to be a convertible, not retrofitted AFTER the fact, i think it can be a decent car, such as the Elise and MX5

Heh. Cool. For a moment I thought you didn't like the fact that it messes up your hair :wink:

My sister drives a mini convertible and while I haven't driven either model I'm not so sure I get how it's more awful to drive than a hard top.

All I know is it doesn't get much better than a sunny day with my Wrangler top down :biggrin:

[Tamago]

Heh. Cool. For a moment I thought you didn't like the fact that it messes up your hair :wink:

who, me? hair?

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2618/25/29/532653155/n532653155_2234637_4104721.jpg


My sister drives a mini convertible and while I haven't driven either model I'm not so sure I get how it's more awful to drive than a hard top.

All I know is it doesn't get much better than a sunny day with my Wrangler top down :biggrin:


btw "hairdresser's car" refers to a car for.. those not hetero.

[Altitude]

who, me? hair?

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2618/25/29/532653155/n532653155_2234637_4104721.jpg




btw "hairdresser's car" refers to a car for.. those not hetero.

Ah - the "gay car" thing - I see.

We need to have a caption contest for that pic!

Here's my vote - "Go ahead, ask me a stupid question..." :thumbup:

btw - got my spacers last Friday - haven't had a chance to put them on yet but will post in the approriate thread when I do. Thanks again for those - makes me happy.

[SilverGlow]

Question: Why would you trade the Yaris in?

Answer: Because you want to get screwed by the stealership.

[Black Yaris]

Mini FTW.... I would do it in a heartbeat

[marcus]

Question: Why would you trade the Yaris in?

Answer: Because you want to get screwed by the stealership.

i havent seen any decent dealership that wont screw you up where the morning dont shine. even with my yaris i got screw for getting something i didnt have too..so go figure. if you dont want to get screwed then dont buy a car. steal one insted. :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Bob Dog]

Actually I think most Yaris owners would like a Mini for the better handling and performance, with similar gas milage, but as the others have said repair and maintainence on the things is really expensive. You can buy new or aftermarket parts for a Yaris cheaply, many of which are interchangable with hundreds of thousands of Toyotas. The Mini was originally designed for a more premium european customer, where gas is more expensive and the people buying them are rather well to do and more in mind of mind paying for expensive repairs. I also would be interested in what will happen to parts prices and availability in current market, with many of the small parts suppliers going under, and the long term market viability of the Mini itself with so many vehicle builders going out of business. If it wasn't for these problems, I believe I might try to make the stretch for a Mini myself.

[1stToyota]

I thought about trading in the Yaris someday for a hardtop Cooper S, then I decided I'd much rather think about a Volvo C30 R :drool:

[staticorex]

After reading all your posts now I'm questioning why you want the Mini. Is this something you've wanted for awhile or something spur of the moment? I desperately wanted my GTO but I looked for one for over 2 years before I found the right one at the right time. Don't be too quick to decide on something expensive. :)

[marcus]

After reading all your posts now I'm questioning why you want the Mini. Is this something you've wanted for awhile or something spur of the moment? I desperately wanted my GTO but I looked for one for over 2 years before I found the right one at the right time. Don't be too quick to decide on something expensive. :)

something recent..now im thinking maybe ill just get a studebaker ..lolz
im sure this will pass by..all the post helped a lot for me to maybe just keep the yaris for now but well see.... damn this midlife crisis..!

[1stToyota]

After reading all your posts now I'm questioning why you want the Mini. Is this something you've wanted for awhile or something spur of the moment? I desperately wanted my GTO but I looked for one for over 2 years before I found the right one at the right time. Don't be too quick to decide on something expensive. :)

I'd much rather have the Volvo over the Mini, and when the '04 GTO finally got released I wanted one, and waited until late '05 to get a new '05 GTO because it was a red tag sale (over 4k off) ...enjoyed the high quality and power, but didn't like it's nearly 4,000 lb pig feeling when I braked or hit a twisty, plus gas was high at the time and I had to run 93 octane because of the tune and mods. I've always liked quality, and have never spent this small amount of $$$ on a new car, unless you coun't the '83 Prelude (it was $12,500.00) so I plan on keeping the Yaris for a couple more years, but the C30 is closer to what I'll look for the next time.

[TinyGiant]

i've heard that the mini have expensive control arms that break all the time .. kinda like the audi tend to do.

read some reviews on the upkeep .. parts arent cheap for those suckers

[JBIZZ]

The Mini S (MT) is sick. I drove one not too long ago and was surprised how much power & leg room it had compared to the Yaris (MT). I did the 1ZZ TB swap & DC header install this past weekend. I was keeping up with some manic in a Mini S today on my way home from work, I couldn't believe it. He must have had an auto tranny. The MT Yaris (stock) is also just as fast as an Automatic Golf turbo (stock).

I like the Minis but like the looks of the Yaris much better (less yuppy). I also believe the Yaris is a more reliable/mechanically superior car. I would not gun t from a stop in a Mini at every stop light, but am not afraid to in a Yaris. Less shit will break in the long run and the Yaris I'm sure has cheaper parts.

If you still owe money on your Yaris, Keep it. You don't want to go bankrupt, although it seems to be the trend these days, even for people who not to long ago had lots of money.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Not much into convertibles anymore, but if you were to trade it for the hatch, then I say why not if you can afford it (car, gas, insurance, maintenance).

[WeeYari]

.... damn this midlife crisis..!

HA! Shit man you gotta long way to go before you hit that!!

Besides, you've only been sporting your new RS Tails for what, 3 days. At least take some time to enjoy those. DIBS on them if you opt out of Yaris.

Hear that everyone? I call dibs.:wink:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I'd actually get an NA Miata and turbocharger it over a Mini. It's rwd! I owned one for my first car.

[marcus]

they maybe coming up with miataspeed. but the regular mazda miata is expensive enuff..yikes.

[WeeYari]

they maybe coming up with miataspeed. but the regular mazda miata is expensive enuff..yikes.

You can get a Mazdaspeed MX-5, but I believe it is special order.

[Mouse]

The Mazdaspeed MX-5 were only sold in 2004 and 2005. There is no current Mazdaspeed MX-5. There are MS parts for the current gen MX-5. I would personally go with an 94-97 miata if you want a convertible.

[marcus]

HA! Shit man you gotta long way to go before you hit that!!

Besides, you've only been sporting your new RS Tails for what, 3 days. At least take some time to enjoy those. DIBS on them if you opt out of Yaris.

Hear that everyone? I call dibs.:wink:

yah ..hehehe ur right let me enjoy the new tails first.also take an actual photo of it rather than using other peoples tail photo.lolz.

[toyo]

you want a cool convertible car? get an s2000, you won't regreat it, I promise.

[marcus]

you want a cool convertible car? get an s2000, you won't regreat it, I promise.

yah i thought of that but i got something against honda..lolz

definetely hot item just a little killer on insurance.

[MUSKOKA800]

Marcus,
Before you make the jump check your potential insurance rates for the Mini Convertible.
Likely much, much higher than for your Yaris. Especially in Toronto.

[MUSKOKA800]

Marcus,
Before you make the jump check your potential insurance rates for the Mini Convertible.
Likely much, much higher than for your Yaris. Especially in Toronto/GTA.

[voodoo22]

so how the mini when it comes to maintainance..never had a german car b4..

I've had experience with BMW's so these numbers aren't from Mini's, but should give you an idea.

I had a front bumper crack and had to replace the entire thing. I wasn't getting ripped off, because my Dad works for the people who own the dealership and I actually got a discount on the price and work and all in it was over $2500 to get the new bumper, painted etc.

Replacing brakes cost about 1 grand per on my old 3 series and one rear tire on my last 3 cost over $900 as it was a ridiculous 18" 255/35 rft.

I don't think it's worth worrying about the worst case scenarios like my bumper situation, but do take into consideration your tires will wear much faster and cost a lot more than whatever you have on your Yaris. Everything will be more, insurance may not be. Insurance for my Yaris is the same as insurance for my 3 was.

You can't compare these 2 cars. If you want it and haven't ever had a fun car like a Mini, and can afford it, I wouldn't let the extra cost deter you. If something happened to our Yaris, I would consider a Mini again. After owning a Yaris for nearly 2 years I can more fully appreciate the difference between a solid utility type car and a real performance car and the price variation between the two.

Oh, and I have driven a Mini Cooper S when my car was in the shop for maintenance. It was so much fun I almost ran the tank dry in one day just driving around the city. It was a blast.

[schleppy]

We have two Mini's in my family (and I used to work for Mini) and I don't think I'd buy one. Now that I have a Yaris I've done some suspension mods to, I think it will give me just as big as grin as driving our Cooper S does.

Both of our Mini's have had varying issues from niggly to bad, and everytime it cost a fortune to fix. The parts are ludicrously expensive. Yes, the cars have long service intervals, but they should be a lot shorter. 10k oil changes are absurd for anyone that does real driving. Working on them is also a monumental pain in the ass. The oil changes are probably the second worse I've even had to do.

The cars do drive extremely well, but they are NOT cheap. If you have any specific questions fire them my way.

[marcus]

thanks guys.. i think im off the mini..this thread helped a lot..now im looking into s2000...thanks to toyo's post i completely forgot about the s2000 hmmm but im against honda though .. what to do what to do??

[CTScott]

thanks guys.. i think im off the mini..this thread helped a lot..now im looking into s2000...thanks to toyo's post i completely forgot about the s2000 hmmm but im against honda though .. what to do what to do??

I still say, forget the convertible - Throw a moon roof on your Yaris instead. You'll still have a 4 season car that's even better on the good weather days.

[marcus]

I still say, forget the convertible - Throw a moon roof on your Yaris instead. You'll still have a 4 season car that's even better on the good weather days.

moonroof is nice but not the same as a convertable..open air is so refreshing..

[CTScott]

moonroof is nice but not the same as a convertable..open air is so refreshing..

I know where you're coming from - I had a Miata for six months during a temporary assignment to the West Coast back in 1993. I have to say though that a tiny car with a big moonroof is mighty close.

[marcus]

I know where you're coming from - I had a Miata for six months during a temporary assignment to the West Coast back in 1993. I have to say though that a tiny car with a big moonroof is mighty close.

or better yet panoramic roof..

[jambo101]

thanks guys.. i think im off the mini..this thread helped a lot..now im looking into s2000...thanks to toyo's post i completely forgot about the s2000 hmmm but im against honda though .. what to do what to do??

Keeping the Miata idea going,a regular 140hp Miata will thrash most cars when the road gets twisty a 250hp turbo'd Miata will just widen the smile and a V8 Monster Miata will take care of just about everything else,Aftermarket add ons are probably a 3rd after Honda and Mustang, If you dont like the convertable idea just keep the hard top on ,great forum and many clubs.Buying a low mileage first generation Miata will set you back $4 -$7k,second Generation $7-$12k.good luck and we wanna see picks of whatever you buy.
PS There are several Miata clubs in Toronto including the Miataphiles who's club credo is=

An informal group of young Toronto Miataphiles... 100+ and going strong... No
rules, no political B.S. or correctness, no president, no dues, no corner left
un-bruised. This is not a mid-life-crisis car... this is a hardcore, fun-as-hell
lifestyle... We do what we want, when we want... We drive hard, play hard, race
hard and talk a big game... All disputes settled with 4 simple words... Line It
Up Beeatch!

[Mouse]

Miata forums.....www.clubroadster.net and www.miata.net


There's a reason the miata owns on the autocross.

[marcus]

miatas do look wicked..specially if its properly modded.

[toyo]

dude, seriously, get an s2000, there's no way to go wrong with it.

it doesn't even compare to civics, crx, riced out hondas or del sol LOL

seriously, if you get a 2004 comes with the f22c1 8000 rpm redline and 240 hp still getting awesome mpg!!!

The S2000 has received much praise from critics and motoring journalists and has received favourable reviews from such publications as Car and Driver,[24] Car,[25] the Los Angeles Times, and Road & Track magazine. Among the features highlighted are the high output of the engine, the high redline, the balanced handling, and the smooth gearbox. User surveys have named the S2000 as a favorite for overall customer satisfaction.[26][27]

* The S2000 was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004.
* The S2000 was the highest-ranked model in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study "Premium Sports Car" class for 2004,[28] 2006,[29] and 2008[30] and has consistently held one of the top three positions.
* The F20C engine won the International Engine of the Year award in the "1.8 to 2 litre" size category for five years from 2000 through 2004.
* The F20C was featured on Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2000 and 2001.
* The S2000 ranked number #1 in the BBC Top Gear Survey in 2004, 2005, and 2006.[31]
* Consumers' Most Wanted Convertible Under $35,000 for 2007, Edmunds.com[32]
* Ten Most Gorgeous Japanese Cars Currently For Sale, Jalopnik[33]
* Best Affordable Sports Car for 2008, U.S. News & World Report[34]


get an ap2, you can get round 35 mpg highway, can you believe it???

completely worth it, don't think about it any longer lol

you'll thank me later...

[toyo]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/HondaS2000-007.jpg/800px-HondaS2000-007.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/HondaS2000-002.jpg/800px-HondaS2000-002.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/HondaS2000-005.jpg/800px-HondaS2000-005.jpg

:bow:

[marcus]

:clap::clap::clap::coolpics:

[Mouse]

Yeah....and deal with the Snap Oversteer the S2000 is notorious for. Have you ever seen the S2000s at autocross events...It's a spinfest. Get the car that started it all. Who knows maybe ina few years you can get collector car insurance on it and pay 600 dollars a year in insurance. Parts for the miata are a lot cheaper and more plentiful.

[Mouse]

FTW...http://www.clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=20136

[Mouse]

You can also swap in the F20C if you want....http://www.clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=7585&highlight=f20c

[jambo101]

With a few body parts and a V8 installed,you da man!!
http://www.cobracountry.com/monster/home.html

[Mouse]

With the v8...you can hang with F430's....Youtube it.

[Thirty-Nine]

Either an S2000 or Miata are great convertible choices.

Although I like the Mini convertible, they're expensive little buggers. I think you get more for your money with a Miata or the S2000. Just my two cents.

[GeneW]

Thinking of trading yaris to mini cooper s convertable 2005 and up.. what do you guys think..0-60 in 7.0 sec flat on the s version and its a convertible..
urgh...decision decision...

Enjoy the "German Quality" of a car made in Britain.

Honestly, I don't know what their track record is, but anything made by BMW does not have cheap parts.

Gene

[regal]

Forget the Mini - unreliable germn engineering. Forget the S2000 500 lbs heavier than your Yaris spoils the fun. Look at the MR2 Spyder and the Miata, I am torn between which one to get. You can by a 95 Miata for $3k add 3$ for a turbo and $1500 for a suspension and have and absolute road killer that is OBDI semi emmsisions legal), but it doesn;t look as nice as the Spyder. The olnly was to make the Spyder fast and emmissions legal is a 2ZZ swap which sets you back $7k, bu yo probably don't need the extra pwer with that car anyhow.

But forget te mini, I'ved owned 6 german cars, everyone spent at least a month in the shop a year (cummulative.)I had a 6 series BMW that drove like a dream but the repair bills doing my own work were astronomical.

[marcus]

Forget the Mini - unreliable germn engineering. Forget the S2000 500 lbs heavier than your Yaris spoils the fun. Look at the MR2 Spyder and the Miata, I ma torn between which one to get. You can by a 95 Miata for $3k add 3$ for a turbo and $1500 for a suspension and have and absolute road killer, but it doesn;t look as nice as the Spyder.
But forget te mini, I'ved owned 6 german cars, everyone spent at least a month in the shop a year (cummulative.)I had a 6 series BMW that drove like a dream but the repir bills doing my own work were astronomical.

i looked at that mr2 but i dont think we get it here..atleast not the spyder.

[1stToyota]

Let me change your mind ;) (http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_bDnbpypK0R4B11ajzbkF/SIG=13011qele/EXP=1244395867/**http%3A//ucarmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/volvo-c30-r-design-31.jpg)

[Bombdotcom]

buy the hard top one ^_^

[marcus]

Let me change your mind ;) (http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_bDnbpypK0R4B11ajzbkF/SIG=13011qele/EXP=1244395867/**http%3A//ucarmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/volvo-c30-r-design-31.jpg)

lolz.. nice try but not convertable..i do love those..

[marcus]

buy the hard top one ^_^

issue with hard top is if it rain.. dont you have to leave those home.

[kimona]

Why trade... just because it's a convertible?

[marcus]

Why trade... just because it's a convertible?

yup..so far heres the list.

started with

mini cooper s
honda s2000
mazda miata mx5
toyota mr2 spyder
lotus elise had to throw this in.

others
bmw z3 or z4

[Bombdotcom]

^

oooohhh! lotus elise sounds good!! :drool:

[jambo101]

Solstice or Sky?

[id3379]

My dad used to have a Mini Cooper S JCW, it was pretty fun, 215hp had super good handeling, but then he upgraded to a Subaru Sti :)

[kimona]

I owned an MR2 Spyder and a couple of Miatas. Great cars! I wouldn't even consider the others on your list... not that Hondas aren't decent, but I just don't like Hondas.

[marcus]

Solstice or Sky?

i wouldnt buy a gm right now.. as for saturn ...solstice is way better the the sky version..

[doublewam]

I always thought a Mini would be nice to own and thought I might break my new Honda/Toyota exclusivity policy one day and buy a used Mini. However, after watching that video about $10,000 transmission replacement with no option for repair, I think if someone gave me a Mini all I would do is sell it :)

[oilman930]

Just watched the video of the women with the gearbox problems. It appears she has a 2006 Mini Cooper with the CVT transmission. When this transmission breaks down, it is changed out, not repaired. It's been a known weak point in the car's drivetrain for a while. Most of the CVT transmissions in the Mini last until 80,000 to 100,000 miles. This women had 120,000 km on her car which is 74,520 miles. The women is going to have to pay to have the transmission changed if she ever wants to drive the car again.

Mini recommends changing the CVT transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. According to the video, this was not done, ever. In the long run all it would of done is to extend the life of the CVT for a little longer. For new Mini Coopers, the CVT transmission has been replaced with a conventional automatic.

Most dealers today no longer bother with repairing broken parts such as transmissions, they are just replaced. It's not just Mini.

[marcus]

hmmmmm

[doublewam]

Most dealers today no longer bother with repairing broken parts such as transmissions, they are just replaced. It's not just Mini.

That's fine I guess but $10,0000?!?!?!??!?

[IllusionX]

marcus: if you were to get a mini S, get a 2008/2009. The reason why getting a newer mini is because their latest ones are twin turbo charged. 180-190HP (i can't have exact numbers as they seem to have changed since their first TUROB mini) of fun. Not to mention that you get 5.6L/100km highway and 7.4L/100km city... very close to a yaris :)

[marcus]

i think turbo got is up to 208hp for 2009.. doing average of 6.5 sec 0-60. 7.3sec for the previous sc model.

i think s2000 5.5 sec

elise 5.8 sec exige version 3.9 sec

miata about 7.5 sec

mr2 spyder about 7.0 sec

[jambo101]

If all that matters is 0 to 60 times then you had better start looking for one of these.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fastest_cars_by_acceleration

[IllusionX]

i think turbo got is up to 208hp for 2009.. doing average of 6.5 sec 0-60. 7.3sec for the previous sc model.

i think s2000 5.5 sec

elise 5.8 sec exige version 3.9 sec

miata about 7.5 sec

mr2 spyder about 7.0 sec

I think the mini is a very good buy.. 200+HP, with gas consumption very close to a yaris... Can't really complain about it. lol

[marcus]

If all that matters is 0 to 60 times then you had better start looking for one of these.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fastest_cars_by_acceleration

good find but were not rich here.. i guess the gtr is attainable for me but the rest is just cars for people with money to burn.. and i dont think ill buy a cars thats too old.. age does thing to some parts of the car even if they are on the highest end to begin with..

[marcus]

photos posted on first page..

[marcus]

yup..so far heres the list.

started with

mini cooper s
honda s2000
mazda miata mx5
toyota mr2 spyder
lotus elise had to throw this in.
350z ....

others
bmw z3 or z4

[kimona]

Here's something to consider:

Highest Quality Cars of 2009 (Forbes.com - Hannah Elliott)

From the annual Initial Quality Study released today by market-research firm J.D. Power and Associates.

"Chrysler, Ford Motor and General Motors are showing marked improvement in the quality of their new vehicles--but you're still probably better off buying a Toyota."

"Of all cars, the MINI brand fared the worst in the study."

[gokartride]

I have had two MINIs since early 2003 and just traded my '07 Cooper in for a Yaris. I think in some ways the Yaris is more in the spirit of the classic Mini than a MINI is!!