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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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GasPanic · 17/06/2025 14:26

Not big enough.

I hired a convertible in a hot desert once. It was fun for a bit. But the relentless sun made it less fun for the majority of the time - if you are in a hot country you won't have the air con on effectively while the top is down.

Ginisatonic · 17/06/2025 14:26

Too small. Even worse if the roof is up.

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blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:24

We'll get a taxi from airport, then pick up the hire car from the accommodation, so luggage won't be an issue. I'm more worried about DS (the tall one!)

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Bluevelvetsofa · 17/06/2025 14:23

I had a Cooper S convertible and until I sat in the back of it, I didn’t realise how small and claustrophobic it was. We were helping my son move and he and DH were in the front. I’m 5’3 and it felt way too small. Fine for children, but that’s about it.

The boot is tiny too. I’m with you. Too small for four adults.

User415373 · 17/06/2025 14:23

You might all swipe in but what about your bags etc?!
You'd all look quite funny though 🤣

beanfeast · 17/06/2025 14:22

I have one. It would be very tight for the people in the back and you'd have no space for luggage. The boot is very small.

IamSmarticus · 17/06/2025 14:22

My DP has a Mini Cooper (not convertable) and I seriously struggle to get in and out of the back seat (it has 3 doors not 5), the leg room is not great and I am 5ft 7 and not 6ft 3!.

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blanketsnuggler · 17/06/2025 14:19

ps - the 6ft 3 person won't be driving.

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