Thinking of trading Yaris for Mini Cooper S convertible. - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

marcus · 06-02-2009, 04:45 PM

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

Tamago · 06-02-2009, 04:51 PM

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

marcus · 06-02-2009, 04:56 PM

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

Tamago · 06-02-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

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

mazdaspeed miata (mx5)

Altitude · 06-02-2009, 05:05 PM

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

marcus · 06-02-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

mazdaspeed miata (mx5)

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

Tamago · 06-02-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

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 · 06-02-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

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

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

Tamago · 06-02-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

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

who, me? hair?

Quote:

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

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

Altitude · 06-02-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

who, me? hair?

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..."

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 · 06-02-2009, 05:49 PM

Question: Why would you trade the Yaris in?

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

Black Yaris · 06-02-2009, 06:08 PM

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

marcus · 06-02-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverGlow

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.

Bob Dog · 06-02-2009, 06:27 PM

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 · 06-02-2009, 06:33 PM

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

staticorex · 06-02-2009, 06:35 PM

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 · 06-02-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 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. :)

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 · 06-02-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 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. :)

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.

06-02-2009, 06:08 PM	#30
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06-02-2009, 06:27 PM	#32
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	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. Last edited by Bob Dog; 06-02-2009 at 06:42 PM.

06-02-2009, 06:33 PM	#33
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	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 __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

06-02-2009, 06:35 PM	#34
staticorex View User's Garage Drives: Sc'd Yaris Sedan. Join Date: May 2007 Location: civilwar town. Posts: 660	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. :) __________________ Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum.

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