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Originally Posted by Rail26
It is time to get my wife a new car...she wants a Mini Cooper S convertible. I got what I want (the Box) so she definately can have whatever she wants. Question is: any of you guys own or have owned one of these? Just wanted to hear your thoughts or impressions on the car.
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I have a hardtop and the car rocks. It is a gokart on wheels. It can be easily modified, lots of tuners across the country, and in terms of acceleration, with a little bit of money, be made as quick as a standard Boxster.
The best way to describe MINIs is that they are simply fun. Some may claim they are "clown cars" or "chick cars" but if you actually drive a modded one, you won't feel that way anymore.
No, its not a Porsche but for half the price, its definitely worth the money. Converts are about 3K more than the standard MCS. The downside to ownership is that there tends to be a bit of warranty work. Far from perfect and the OEM Runflats are terrible.
Best of Luck. I dont think she will be disappointed.