Thinking of trading Yaris for Mini Cooper S convertible. - Page 5 - Toyota Yaris Forums

marcus · 06-06-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stToyota

Let me change your mind ;)

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

Bombdotcom · 06-06-2009, 04:44 PM

buy the hard top one ^_^

marcus · 06-06-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bombdotcom

buy the hard top one ^_^

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

*kimona* · 06-06-2009, 07:07 PM

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

marcus · 06-06-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

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 · 06-06-2009, 08:10 PM

^

oooohhh! lotus elise sounds good!!

jambo101 · 06-06-2009, 08:49 PM

Solstice or Sky?

marcus · 06-07-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jambo101

Solstice or Sky?

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

id3379 · 06-06-2009, 08:56 PM

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* · 06-06-2009, 10:38 PM

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.

doublewam · 06-08-2009, 10:05 PM

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 · 06-09-2009, 02:09 AM

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.

doublewam · 06-09-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilman930

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?!?!?!??!?

marcus · 06-09-2009, 10:30 AM

hmmmmm

IllusionX · 06-09-2009, 10:40 AM

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 · 06-09-2009, 10:48 AM

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 · 06-09-2009, 10:58 AM

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...y_acceleration

marcus · 06-09-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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...y_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..

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06-06-2009, 04:44 PM	#2
Bombdotcom I love my boyfriend Drives: I ride in my boyfriend's Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: 818 Posts: 27	buy the hard top one ^_^

06-06-2009, 07:07 PM	#4
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Why trade... just because it's a convertible?

06-06-2009, 08:10 PM	#6
Bombdotcom I love my boyfriend Drives: I ride in my boyfriend's Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: 818 Posts: 27	^ oooohhh! lotus elise sounds good!!

06-06-2009, 08:49 PM	#7
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Solstice or Sky?

06-06-2009, 08:56 PM	#9
id3379 §†ęĄ¶‡Ћ-NCP96 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 727	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 :)

06-06-2009, 10:38 PM	#10
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	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.

06-08-2009, 10:05 PM	#11
doublewam Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19	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 :)

06-09-2009, 02:09 AM	#12
oilman930 Drives: 2009 Yaris S Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 33	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.

06-09-2009, 10:30 AM	#14
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	hmmmmm

06-09-2009, 10:40 AM	#15
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	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 :)

06-09-2009, 10:48 AM	#16
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	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

06-09-2009, 10:58 AM	#17
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	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...y_acceleration