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stevos · May 8th, 2003, 09:33 PM

I have heard a friend of my mum's has changed their mini cooper for a MX-5, what is the world coming to. I ask you why you would change one of the best handling cars for a MX-5.

bobnobski · May 8th, 2003, 09:41 PM

obviously your moms m8 did'nt like her cooper! but frankly who cares?

stevos · May 8th, 2003, 10:03 PM

i am just shocked that anyone would change a mini for a japanese car. The reason you buy a mini is for the looks / handling.

valnmike · May 8th, 2003, 10:12 PM

Does the MINI hold it value there, like here in the US? If they do, the Mazda dealer will probably be able to sell the MINI for more than sticker (if it's clean). There is a BMW dealer here near Wash DC that is reselling "used" MC and MCS for more than new because some people are willing to pay more for not waiting.

stevos · May 8th, 2003, 10:15 PM

might explain things, i guess a mazda is a womens sports car. I would have brought a Seat Leon 1.8T or a second hand imprezza.

KenL · May 8th, 2003, 10:20 PM

She obviously didn't like the MINI or wanted an open top.

Don't knock the MX-5 though - it's a great car which handles very well.

Dark Silver S · May 9th, 2003, 12:41 AM

What can you say - there's one born every minute.

smiffy · May 9th, 2003, 02:05 AM

Different people like different things................but an MX-5

M3J3 · May 9th, 2003, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stevos
I have heard a friend of my mum's has changed their mini cooper for a MX-5, what is the world coming to. I ask you why you would change one of the best handling cars for a MX-5.

Errm, the MX-5 is one of the best handling cars in the world....

Autocar "Britain's Best Driver's Car Under £15k", 30 April 2003. MX-5 is number 1. MCS is not. Sorry, I drive both MC and MX-5 and have to say the latter handles brilliantly. My Cooper also handles well, but can't match the MX-5 for steering feel. The MINI wins hands down on refinement, build quality, equipment and safety though.

KJ_daGreenMini · May 9th, 2003, 06:19 AM

doesnt the MX-5 use the same or a very similar gear box to that of the MINI? never driven one, but always assumed that both cars are of high stature when it comes to handling. But aye, MINI is best

Mike Clarke · May 9th, 2003, 07:19 AM

To each theie own, that just releases one more MINI for someone who will appreciate it.

The MX5 is an excellent car, Mazda did such a good job producing a retro British small sports car that the MX5 handles just like an MG TC

sass · May 9th, 2003, 05:46 PM

I think you'll find that there is quite a large cult following for the MX5, all over the world. There is another thread here somewhere where a guy waiting for his mini to arrive went and test drove the MX5 and nearly changed his mind. My sister has always wanted one but now that she has been cruising around in my mini she sounds like she has changed her mind.

The comment of the womens sports car!! Not this little lady, would take one for a drive but would never buy one.

MINI ALL THE WAY!!

May 8th, 2003, 09:33 PM	#1
stevos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Shock Horror I have heard a friend of my mum's has changed their mini cooper for a MX-5, what is the world coming to. I ask you why you would change one of the best handling cars for a MX-5.

May 8th, 2003, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
valnmike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Local Time: 11:31 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Does the MINI hold it value there, like here in the US? If they do, the Mazda dealer will probably be able to sell the MINI for more than sticker (if it's clean). There is a BMW dealer here near Wash DC that is reselling "used" MC and MCS for more than new because some people are willing to pay more for not waiting. -=Mike=- laissez les bons temps rouler

May 8th, 2003, 10:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:31 PM Posts: 5,216 Offline	She obviously didn't like the MINI or wanted an open top. Don't knock the MX-5 though - it's a great car which handles very well. Red/Black R56 Cooper

May 9th, 2003, 12:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 09:31 AM Posts: 798 Offline	What can you say - there's one born every minute. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

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smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Different people like different things................but an MX-5 S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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May 8th, 2003, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 04:31 PM Posts: 1,018 Offline	obviously your moms m8 did'nt like her cooper! but frankly who cares?

May 8th, 2003, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
stevos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 20 Offline	i am just shocked that anyone would change a mini for a japanese car. The reason you buy a mini is for the looks / handling.

May 8th, 2003, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
stevos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 20 Offline	might explain things, i guess a mazda is a womens sports car. I would have brought a Seat Leon 1.8T or a second hand imprezza.

May 9th, 2003, 05:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
M3J3 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Surrey Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Re: Shock Horror Quote: Originally posted by stevos I have heard a friend of my mum's has changed their mini cooper for a MX-5, what is the world coming to. I ask you why you would change one of the best handling cars for a MX-5. Errm, the MX-5 is one of the best handling cars in the world.... Autocar "Britain's Best Driver's Car Under £15k", 30 April 2003. MX-5 is number 1. MCS is not. Sorry, I drive both MC and MX-5 and have to say the latter handles brilliantly. My Cooper also handles well, but can't match the MX-5 for steering feel. The MINI wins hands down on refinement, build quality, equipment and safety though.

May 9th, 2003, 06:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 04:31 PM Posts: 1,687 Offline	doesnt the MX-5 use the same or a very similar gear box to that of the MINI? never driven one, but always assumed that both cars are of high stature when it comes to handling. But aye, MINI is best

May 9th, 2003, 07:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 5,222 Offline	To each theie own, that just releases one more MINI for someone who will appreciate it. The MX5 is an excellent car, Mazda did such a good job producing a retro British small sports car that the MX5 handles just like an MG TC

May 9th, 2003, 05:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
sass MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: East Brisbane Local Time: 01:31 AM Posts: 14 Offline	I think you'll find that there is quite a large cult following for the MX5, all over the world. There is another thread here somewhere where a guy waiting for his mini to arrive went and test drove the MX5 and nearly changed his mind. My sister has always wanted one but now that she has been cruising around in my mini she sounds like she has changed her mind. The comment of the womens sports car!! Not this little lady, would take one for a drive but would never buy one. MINI ALL THE WAY!!

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