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cspuryear · May 1st, 2003, 10:50 PM

Hello! This is my first post. I put a deposit on a cooper at my local dealership in Illinois. It's red w/ black roof, all 3 packages.

I currently have a Durango and am making the switch. I'm 6.7" and found that I fit very well in the Cooper, but had some 'space' questions I thought I would throw out to you guys.

Is it possible to fit 2 sets of golf clubs in the back w/ the seats down? It's a huge change for me, I know it's for the better, but I at least need to do that kind of stuff. Any input would be greatly appreciated, and I'll post pix when I get them!

fishie <///>< · May 1st, 2003, 10:53 PM

congrats on your reform

and welcome to MINI2.

cspuryear · May 2nd, 2003, 01:14 AM

If I pick it up tonight, I'll post pictures sometime this weekend!!!

AidenL · May 2nd, 2003, 02:17 AM

Congrats, hi and welcome to MINI2!

I have heard it said that 2 sets of golf clubs isnt a problem !

miniyup · May 2nd, 2003, 10:01 AM

Welcome.

Don't golf anymore (no time) but welcome anyway to the "goofy grin club". I am in Downers Grove, so I'm sure we'll see each other on the road at some point.

minirod · May 28th, 2003, 11:37 PM

Hey I just switched from years of Nissan
pathfinders and Ford Explorers to an all black Cooper.
Love the change. I have installed a trailer hitch to tow a small trailer full of windsurfing equipment. It's now a lot more fun getting to the beach. I get alot of funny looks.

averyocooper · May 29th, 2003, 06:22 AM

i went from a full size mitsubishi montero to a cooper and have never looked back. best decision ever!!

chiph · May 29th, 2003, 07:20 AM

I can't carry sheets of plywood anymore... but if I were to need to, I could rent a pickup from U-Haul for $19.95 a day.

No regrets about the switch.

Chip H.

Euro von Mini · May 29th, 2003, 01:44 PM

I made the switch from a Durango in March and I love it! I really enjoyed the Durango but there really is no way to compare as they drive so completely different. I will say I'm VERY happy with my gas cost now

Enjoy!

StareDownOrion · May 30th, 2003, 02:42 AM

I also made the "switch" (sorry to borrow your catch phrase, Steve Jobs). From a '93 Pathfinder to my current Cooper. After driving the Cooper for a while, the body roll in the Pathfinder was intolerable. The only real problem is that the Pathfinder kept me at legal speeds due to its SUV handling characteristics...the Cooper does me no such favor, as I'm usually breaking the law by the time I merge onto the freeway.

Welcome to Mini2, by the way!

mad brummie · Jun 1st, 2003, 03:18 AM

This is going to make me sound really sad but, you can get 2 sets of golf clubs in along with 2 trollys for us lazy people!

Only problem is the wheels of the trolleys make a mess in the car when they are wet and dirty!

Typical British Summer weather!

brave1 · Jun 1st, 2003, 11:22 AM

Hi all..I'm brand new here..hoping to go test drive a Mini next week, since I'm already in love with 'em! I too will be giving up an suv, my 2001 Ford Escape XLT, to own a Mini--I can't wait to drive one, I have to drive 200 miles to the nearest dealer, but it's no biggy. Wondering if any of you have dealt with Niello Mini dealership in Sacramento,Ca? Also, have any of you taken your Mini on a long road trip, ie 1500 miles or more? If so, how did it do..I want to motor!!

Willy · Jun 1st, 2003, 06:47 PM

We have a Ford Escape and a Cooper. It is surprising how much you can fit in the MINI.

In the end, I kind of feel silly for thinking I needed the space of an SUV.

chuabh · Jun 1st, 2003, 06:58 PM

hi,the mini is good for 3 golf sets with 1 back seat down..so you can have your pals golfing around in the [MINI

cooper4us · Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:14 AM

Ugh! Ford Escape what is so cool about those things? I rode in one not long ago and was not impressed...just another cutsey ute with the typical cheap Ford fit and finish.

Maybe I am biased, I totally dislike SUVs, except when I am in the Colorado Rockies in the middle of a bad snowstorm.

averyocooper · Jun 3rd, 2003, 03:42 AM

HAHAHAHA any takers?
"Trade my immaculate 2000 Escalade for a Mini Cooper S"
http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/11960687.html

This is NOT my ad, just thought it might give you guys a chuckle.

cspuryear · Jun 3rd, 2003, 09:44 PM

Hey guys, thanks for all of the input. My pics are in my profile if you want to check them out. Haven't thought twice about the switch since I made it. My wife drives an Escape too, so we've got the "extra room" if needed, but needless to say I've made a few golfing excursions w/ the new mini and haven't had a problem.

jasonve · Jun 3rd, 2003, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by brave1
Hi all..I'm brand new here..hoping to go test drive a Mini next week, since I'm already in love with 'em! I too will be giving up an suv, my 2001 Ford Escape XLT, to own a Mini--I can't wait to drive one, I have to drive 200 miles to the nearest dealer, but it's no biggy. Wondering if any of you have dealt with Niello Mini dealership in Sacramento,Ca? Also, have any of you taken your Mini on a long road trip, ie 1500 miles or more? If so, how did it do..I want to motor!!

I have had my Cooper for only 3 weeks but just finnished a trip from Atlanta GA to Louisville KY to St.Louis MO and back to Atlanta about 18 total hours of motoring and was most impressed... Very comfy seats (I have the sport seats) and great ride... (I have SS+ on 15" 7holes) My wife called it the time machine... as it made long ammounts of time pass quickly, hardest part is keeping the speed down the car is soo smooth.

brave1 · Jun 4th, 2003, 10:12 AM

Sounds like a great trip Jason! I drove to Dallas and back in my Escape and I'd very much like to do the same in a Mini, or maybe I pick one up in Texas and then drive it back...I just can't wait to own one, I love to drive and this just feels like a drivers car!

cspuryear · Jun 6th, 2003, 12:56 AM

I'm anxious to get my first summer road trip underway.....should be fun.......Chicago -> Door County

May 1st, 2003, 10:50 PM	#1
cspuryear motoring along Join Date: May 2003 Location: Schaumburg, IL Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Making move from SUV -> Cooper!!! Hello! This is my first post. I put a deposit on a cooper at my local dealership in Illinois. It's red w/ black roof, all 3 packages. I currently have a Durango and am making the switch. I'm 6.7" and found that I fit very well in the Cooper, but had some 'space' questions I thought I would throw out to you guys. Is it possible to fit 2 sets of golf clubs in the back w/ the seats down? It's a huge change for me, I know it's for the better, but I at least need to do that kind of stuff. Any input would be greatly appreciated, and I'll post pix when I get them! ******** Insert Catchy Tagline Here ******** '04 IB/B MCS - Cold Weather/Sport/Performance Aux (iPod) Input

May 2nd, 2003, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
cspuryear motoring along Join Date: May 2003 Location: Schaumburg, IL Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 42 Offline	If I pick it up tonight, I'll post pictures sometime this weekend!!! ******** Insert Catchy Tagline Here ******** '04 IB/B MCS - Cold Weather/Sport/Performance Aux (iPod) Input

May 2nd, 2003, 02:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:37 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Congrats, hi and welcome to MINI2! I have heard it said that 2 sets of golf clubs isnt a problem ! *Global Moderator*

May 2nd, 2003, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
miniyup MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago W. suburbs Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 139 Offline	Welcome. Don't golf anymore (no time) but welcome anyway to the "goofy grin club". I am in Downers Grove, so I'm sure we'll see each other on the road at some point. miniyup Built 11 Apr & delivered 23 May: 03 MCS EB/W w/ wide stripe F&R, all 3 Pkgs (except wheels - 16" v-spoke), Lapis, Anthracite

May 29th, 2003, 07:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	I can't carry sheets of plywood anymore... but if I were to need to, I could rent a pickup from U-Haul for $19.95 a day. No regrets about the switch. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

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May 1st, 2003, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 366 Offline	congrats on your reform and welcome to MINI2.

May 28th, 2003, 11:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
minirod MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Hey I just switched from years of Nissan pathfinders and Ford Explorers to an all black Cooper. Love the change. I have installed a trailer hitch to tow a small trailer full of windsurfing equipment. It's now a lot more fun getting to the beach. I get alot of funny looks.

May 29th, 2003, 06:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
averyocooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: just moved CA -> NY Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 236 Offline	i went from a full size mitsubishi montero to a cooper and have never looked back. best decision ever!!

May 29th, 2003, 01:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Euro von Mini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Durango - Mini I made the switch from a Durango in March and I love it! I really enjoyed the Durango but there really is no way to compare as they drive so completely different. I will say I'm VERY happy with my gas cost now Enjoy! Yeah Baby! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona.../minbyline.jpg

May 30th, 2003, 02:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
StareDownOrion MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Beach, CA Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 89 Offline	I also made the "switch" (sorry to borrow your catch phrase, Steve Jobs). From a '93 Pathfinder to my current Cooper. After driving the Cooper for a while, the body roll in the Pathfinder was intolerable. The only real problem is that the Pathfinder kept me at legal speeds due to its SUV handling characteristics...the Cooper does me no such favor, as I'm usually breaking the law by the time I merge onto the freeway. Welcome to Mini2, by the way! ---Liam--- Black and White Mini Cooper White Wheels Sport Package Premium Package CD Navigation Clear Side Repeaters

Jun 1st, 2003, 03:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 11:37 AM Posts: 48,534 Offline	This is going to make me sound really sad but, you can get 2 sets of golf clubs in along with 2 trollys for us lazy people! Only problem is the wheels of the trolleys make a mess in the car when they are wet and dirty! Typical British Summer weather!

Jun 1st, 2003, 11:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
brave1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 274 Offline	Hi all..I'm brand new here..hoping to go test drive a Mini next week, since I'm already in love with 'em! I too will be giving up an suv, my 2001 Ford Escape XLT, to own a Mini--I can't wait to drive one, I have to drive 200 miles to the nearest dealer, but it's no biggy. Wondering if any of you have dealt with Niello Mini dealership in Sacramento,Ca? Also, have any of you taken your Mini on a long road trip, ie 1500 miles or more? If so, how did it do..I want to motor!! MINI is a way of life!

Jun 1st, 2003, 06:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Willy MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running From The Law Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 2,391 Offline	We have a Ford Escape and a Cooper. It is surprising how much you can fit in the MINI. In the end, I kind of feel silly for thinking I needed the space of an SUV. http://billlawrence.blogspot.com

Jun 1st, 2003, 06:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
chuabh MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: malaysia Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 2 Offline	good for 3 hi,the mini is good for 3 golf sets with 1 back seat down..so you can have your pals golfing around in the [MINI cbh

Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Ugh! Ford Escape what is so cool about those things? I rode in one not long ago and was not impressed...just another cutsey ute with the typical cheap Ford fit and finish. Maybe I am biased, I totally dislike SUVs, except when I am in the Colorado Rockies in the middle of a bad snowstorm. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Jun 3rd, 2003, 03:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
averyocooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: just moved CA -> NY Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 236 Offline	HAHAHAHA any takers? "Trade my immaculate 2000 Escalade for a Mini Cooper S" http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/11960687.html This is NOT my ad, just thought it might give you guys a chuckle.

Jun 3rd, 2003, 09:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
cspuryear motoring along Join Date: May 2003 Location: Schaumburg, IL Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Hey guys, thanks for all of the input. My pics are in my profile if you want to check them out. Haven't thought twice about the switch since I made it. My wife drives an Escape too, so we've got the "extra room" if needed, but needless to say I've made a few golfing excursions w/ the new mini and haven't had a problem. ******** Insert Catchy Tagline Here ******** '04 IB/B MCS - Cold Weather/Sport/Performance Aux (iPod) Input

Jun 3rd, 2003, 09:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
jasonve MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 86 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by brave1 Hi all..I'm brand new here..hoping to go test drive a Mini next week, since I'm already in love with 'em! I too will be giving up an suv, my 2001 Ford Escape XLT, to own a Mini--I can't wait to drive one, I have to drive 200 miles to the nearest dealer, but it's no biggy. Wondering if any of you have dealt with Niello Mini dealership in Sacramento,Ca? Also, have any of you taken your Mini on a long road trip, ie 1500 miles or more? If so, how did it do..I want to motor!! I have had my Cooper for only 3 weeks but just finnished a trip from Atlanta GA to Louisville KY to St.Louis MO and back to Atlanta about 18 total hours of motoring and was most impressed... Very comfy seats (I have the sport seats) and great ride... (I have SS+ on 15" 7holes) My wife called it the time machine... as it made long ammounts of time pass quickly, hardest part is keeping the speed down the car is soo smooth. Jason 03 Cooper JB/W '99 Saab 9-3 Se HOT going by by for MINI 1970 Datsun 510 project car

Jun 4th, 2003, 10:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
brave1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 274 Offline	Sounds like a great trip Jason! I drove to Dallas and back in my Escape and I'd very much like to do the same in a Mini, or maybe I pick one up in Texas and then drive it back...I just can't wait to own one, I love to drive and this just feels like a drivers car! MINI is a way of life!

Jun 6th, 2003, 12:56 AM	#20 (permalink)
cspuryear motoring along Join Date: May 2003 Location: Schaumburg, IL Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 42 Offline	I'm anxious to get my first summer road trip underway.....should be fun.......Chicago -> Door County ******** Insert Catchy Tagline Here ******** '04 IB/B MCS - Cold Weather/Sport/Performance Aux (iPod) Input

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