Other Cars

[femstar]

Went up to the Lakes this weekend for a conference, on the way back I swapped into the driver's seat of colleuges 1.6 Astra 55 plate. 1st 2nd gear - I thought t"his is ok" then into 5th on the motorway sunk foot into the carpet and waited, waited, waited - nothing Yuk! basically I now realise how spoilt I am with the power that my MCS 210 offers instantly on tap.
I know I'm not comparing like for like and the VRX is probabaly a better non MINI contender... but just wanted to share this with ya'll.

[adams]

I know how this feels as just recently had a 116 BMW as a courtesy car, felt really underpowerd compared to my standard "s". I do like the look of the VXR however its still an astra (albeit a very quick one) and would easily trump my car, but only in power I also found the seats very uncomfortable when i test drove an astra a couple of years ago?

[mirko85]

oh please.. mini forever

[Cooper"S"]

I came to Mini from an Audi TT 225 coupe. I expected it to be a complete let down on test drive. I am happy to say it has been the best move ever, just shows how good and addictive Minis are

[VanDiemen]

I've got a re-engined Lotus Elise. Fantastic car but miserable for short (<10mile) journey to work in the winter. I'm currently trying to persuade my wife that a MCS would be a fantastic 2nd car......

[mella yella fella]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper"S" (original)

I came to Mini from an Audi TT 225 coupe. I expected it to be a complete let down on test drive. I am happy to say it has been the best move ever, just shows how good and addictive Minis are

my sister will agree with you there 100%.
she sold her 4 year old mini one and took delivery of a nearly new Audi TT convertable.she's had it 4 months now and when iasked her the other day how she was enjoying it,her only words were-'i wish i still had my mini!'
enough said.

[oldnell]

Quote: Originally Posted by mella yella fella (original)

my sister will agree with you there 100%.
she sold her 4 year old mini one and took delivery of a nearly new Audi TT convertable.she's had it 4 months now and when iasked her the other day how she was enjoying it,her only words were-'i wish i still had my mini!'
enough said.

Thank you for that! I was debating whether to get an Audi TT as a second car to complement my high-mileage Mini One.

I was also thinking of a Lotus Elise.

[JG.26]

Loving the Pug CC after the Cooper S...........do I miss the MINI and regret changing, nope

[VanDiemen]

Quote: Originally Posted by oldnell (original)

Thank you for that! I was debating whether to get an Audi TT as a second car to complement my high-mileage Mini One.

I was also thinking of a Lotus Elise.

It depends on what you are after but basically if you consider an Elise (particularly a Series 1) to be a practical and well built Caterham then you'll be really pleased. It's a completely different proposal in terms of comfort, build quality and practicality to an Audi TT though. Having said that, its also completely different in terms of feedback and ability too!

[mella yella fella]

Quote: Originally Posted by oldnell (original)

Thank you for that! I was debating whether to get an Audi TT as a second car to complement my high-mileage Mini One.

I was also thinking of a Lotus Elise.

always happy to help!!

[ScoobyDoo]

Don't get me started on the Astra VXR - worst car Ive ever had in my life!!!!!!!

[oldnell]

Quote: Originally Posted by JG.26 (original)

Loving the Pug CC after the Cooper S...........do I miss the MINI and regret changing, nope

That must mean that the 207CC is a completely different beast to the mess that was the 206CC.

[JG.26]

Quote: Originally Posted by oldnell (original)

That must mean that the 207CC is a completely different beast to the mess that was the 206CC.

No idea, never owned one, but I guess people must have liked them for it to have been the best seeling CC in Europe, but never really liked it personally.