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If you have a mini (car)...

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happis · 23/09/2023 11:32

What do you think of it!

I currently have an Audi TT which is costing me way too much monthly and isn't suitable any more for what I need.

Considering a mini but I don't know where to start! So, if you have one, what do you think?

Are they fun? Spacious enough? I'd love to know! 😌😌

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CumbersomeRobes · 25/01/2024 10:32

Ellerywood · 25/01/2024 00:18

is that the mini 5 door hatch@Jayneisagirlsname

Yes it is 😊

Bluevelvetsofa · 25/01/2024 11:30

I replaced my Audi TT with a Cooper S convertible. It was claustrophobic in the back, the ride was hard and I could never get the radio to work properly. The servicing was excellent, but expensive. Then I had a Countryman, but had to replace the run flat tyres immediately. It depends on what you want of course and many people love their Minis, but I found them rather style over substance. There have been cars I much prefer over the Minis.

sunward · 25/01/2024 11:46

They're a cheap car to buy and run but very small and the lack of boot space is ridiculous. Though my teenager is getting one (not brand new) this year from a kind relative. It will be fine for them.

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sunward · 25/01/2024 11:49

nopuppiesallowed · 27/09/2023 18:14

@Jayneisagirlsname
When you change to a higher car I can thoroughly recommend a Suzuki Vitara. I absolutely love mine. It's fun to drive, easy to handle, great visibility and you can see over hedges...

I drive a vitara for a while in my 20s. It was indeed a fun car to drive!

sunward · 25/01/2024 11:51

Though now, having read some of these posts, I'm more worried about safety and a mini again. It was something that had bothered me.

Suddha · 25/01/2024 11:54

They’re pretty solid. I had a back to back collision in a supermarket car park, his Audi needed £2k of repairs while my Mini had nothing but a scratch that I polished out. DH wrote his Mini off completely, the wheels were completely ripped off and he walked away with nothing but bruises.

C0keZer0 · 25/01/2024 17:22

I've only read about half of the thread but...I'm on my 5th mini! I love them, I like the exclusive for the nicer interior. I had a black one with the tan interior and loved it last summer! Then I've just gone for the white cooper exclusive with the space grey interior.

If you have a mini (car)...
If you have a mini (car)...
AcridAndStanLee · 25/01/2024 18:50

C0keZer0 · 25/01/2024 17:22

I've only read about half of the thread but...I'm on my 5th mini! I love them, I like the exclusive for the nicer interior. I had a black one with the tan interior and loved it last summer! Then I've just gone for the white cooper exclusive with the space grey interior.

Stunning examples!

C0keZer0 · 25/01/2024 20:49

@AcridAndStanLee thank you, I absolutely love speccing cars Grin

Strongasafox · 25/01/2024 21:10

I've had my mini cooper 20 years. Still love it.

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