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Mini cooper convertible

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blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:18

DH and I are having an argument.
Booking a car for our holiday. DH wants to hire a Mini Cooper One convertible.
We are 4 adults, one who is 6ft3 tall.
I think we won't fit in, but DH is adamant we will, because the Mini web site says it fits "4 friends".
I pulled up next to one at some traffic lights yesterday and the back seats looked practically non existent!
Does anyone actually own one and can settle this please?
Thank you.

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Mistyglade · 17/06/2025 17:26

I’ve owned a mini converted for year. There’s no way 4 adults will be comfortable.

Also, has he thought about boot size? You won’t have room for more than a few bags.

FatherFrosty · 17/06/2025 17:26

every clubman or countryman I’ve ever sold (motortrade) has gone to someone who has a mini and needs space for actual humans in the back.

you won’t all fit. Let alone with any luggage

user7638490 · 17/06/2025 17:25

blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:34

Good point pp made about the aircon too.
With the hood down, they'll be no aircon, with the hood up, DS won't fit in.
Arshole. He's based his decision purely on the MINI advertising.

aircon still works with the roof off

user7638490 · 17/06/2025 17:23

I have one, and you can’t fit 2 adults in the back. 2 teens is a struggle

NotMeNoNo · 17/06/2025 17:13

We are looking at buying a Mini. Totally unsuitable for 4 adults unless they are all tiny. Plus the roof takes up most of the boot of the convertible. You won’t be able to drive it out of the hire depot.

Locutus2000 · 17/06/2025 16:55

Bluntly they are fucking tiny and the rear seats only fit for kids or shopping.

Change it asap as you will be absolutely miserable in it. Do they not have a bigger soft top?

rbe78 · 17/06/2025 16:14

No you won't all fit, sorry. They're great fun, and we had one as a second car for a couple of years - but once the kids were about twelve we had to get rid as they no longer fit in the back.

Sundaymorningcalla · 17/06/2025 15:03

Ok for short journeys, rear of a mini is very uncomfortable. Not so bad in a 5 door but you can't get the convertible in that config.

Anyone that isn't a child would find it uncomfortable

Herberty · 17/06/2025 14:57

I had one and loved it but the back is tiny - regular complaints when I gave a lift to a 6 footer - he said his neck was never the same again as he could not put his head upright if we had the roof down . With the roof up he could lift his head up - just felt the leg circulation was cut off at the knee as there is no leg room at all .

The boot fits two supermarket shopping bags - will be a tight fit even if you are not using it for the airport run.

Those in the front will love it ....

InterestedDad37 · 17/06/2025 14:49

blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:26

OMG. DH has just texted me that he's booked it.

6 foot 3 person will definitely need to sit in the front seat, shifted right back, with the roof down all the time 🤔👍

BreadInCaptivity · 17/06/2025 14:46

Absolutely unsuitable for 4 adults (having rented one for 2 adults) in the past. Boot is also tiny so when going out and about on holiday just the 2 of use we ended up using the back seat for storage.

Great car, but you need to think of it as a 2+2 (ie 2 adults and two small children) rather than 4 adults.

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blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:39

DonewhatIcando · 17/06/2025 14:38

Nope, I had a Mini Cooper convertible.
There's literally no leg room in the back, there's no where to put your feet.
I'm 5'7" so not overly tall, no-one could sit behind me when I'm driving.
I could fit one person in the back but only if they sat sideways with their feet up.
I've got a 5 door Mini Cooper now, loads of room.
Are you going somewhere hot when you hire a car?
We hired a convertible in Greece last year, couldn't put the roof down as we just roasted, roof up, windows up, air-con on full blast

Yup. Greek Island. 10 days.

sigh.

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DonewhatIcando · 17/06/2025 14:38

Nope, I had a Mini Cooper convertible.
There's literally no leg room in the back, there's no where to put your feet.
I'm 5'7" so not overly tall, no-one could sit behind me when I'm driving.
I could fit one person in the back but only if they sat sideways with their feet up.
I've got a 5 door Mini Cooper now, loads of room.
Are you going somewhere hot when you hire a car?
We hired a convertible in Greece last year, couldn't put the roof down as we just roasted, roof up, windows up, air-con on full blast

Itiswhysofew · 17/06/2025 14:37

I'd advise not to hire a convertible in a hot country, regardless. 4 adults in a mini will not be comfortable.

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blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:34

Good point pp made about the aircon too.
With the hood down, they'll be no aircon, with the hood up, DS won't fit in.
Arshole. He's based his decision purely on the MINI advertising.

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cheesycheesy · 17/06/2025 14:31

You’d look like youre in a clown car

GasPanic · 17/06/2025 14:31

GinnyandGeorgia · 17/06/2025 14:28

The smaller people will have to squeeze in the back unfortunately!

Or alternatively the idiot who ordered it can be forced to cram themselves forward in the seat to ensure the people in the back have as much room as possible.

Anyway, it will probably be immediately apparent that it is unsuitable and you will have to go back and change it.

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blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:31

Helpmeplease2025 · 17/06/2025 14:28

cant the other two adults just get their own car?

Family of four. DC (20 and 23) coming with us as a last family holiday probably.
DC can't be insured with the holiday car, even though they both have full UK liciences. We just need a bigger car. DH is being deliberately adamant. I'm going to show him this thread.

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Purplecatshopaholic · 17/06/2025 14:31

Well if he’s booked it, I hope you make him sit in the back. I have had two of these - great cars, loved them. Plenty of room - in the front. The back is tiny.

GinnyandGeorgia · 17/06/2025 14:28

The smaller people will have to squeeze in the back unfortunately!

Helpmeplease2025 · 17/06/2025 14:28

cant the other two adults just get their own car?

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blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:27

FFS.

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Groundhedgehogday · 17/06/2025 14:26

Well if the weather's alright you can take the top off to give enough room for his head and he can sling his legs over the window for leg room. Perfect.

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blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:26

OMG. DH has just texted me that he's booked it.

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GasperyJacquesRoberts · 17/06/2025 14:26

Unless your DS has detachable knees he's not going to fit

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