Tried to stuff a V8 in a mini...
#1
Tried to stuff a V8 in a mini...
but I knew it wouldn't fit... So I ended up buying a Z06 today...
While I think the mini is a fun car, it's missing that low end grunt that only a V8 with RWD can deliver. I only had the mini for a few months... but long enough to know I will never be fully satisfied with the power delivery.
The mini will remain in the family! I am giving it to my son. We will both use it for driving events and he will use it for a second car to keep the miles off his M3.
So while it is leaving my house... it's still in the family.. Needless to say he is pleased to get the mini...
The Z06 gets 20 - 22 mpg in the city and 30 on the Hwy... The mini was giving me about 24 on average... which is really poor for a 168HP.
So I'm back in a 2004 Z06 again... this one is like new with 2700 miles on the meter and driven by a retired gentlemen who babied it.. just for me..
While I think the mini is a fun car, it's missing that low end grunt that only a V8 with RWD can deliver. I only had the mini for a few months... but long enough to know I will never be fully satisfied with the power delivery.
The mini will remain in the family! I am giving it to my son. We will both use it for driving events and he will use it for a second car to keep the miles off his M3.
So while it is leaving my house... it's still in the family.. Needless to say he is pleased to get the mini...
The Z06 gets 20 - 22 mpg in the city and 30 on the Hwy... The mini was giving me about 24 on average... which is really poor for a 168HP.
So I'm back in a 2004 Z06 again... this one is like new with 2700 miles on the meter and driven by a retired gentlemen who babied it.. just for me..
#2
I can relate, but I feel that the 05+ MCS (improved gearing), especially with extra power (JCW in my case), is still very very zippy.
However, my "relate" feeling is increased more, because my "other" car is a 1995 Mustang GT 5.0L... and yes I love that low-end V8 grunt too. I kept it, and I will always keep it... I sunk WAY too much money into it, improving its performance (all across the board, not simply power), to sell it. On those days when I just want that SHOVE in the back, it's a blast. Feels so big and heavy though, after the MINI. :smile:
However, my "relate" feeling is increased more, because my "other" car is a 1995 Mustang GT 5.0L... and yes I love that low-end V8 grunt too. I kept it, and I will always keep it... I sunk WAY too much money into it, improving its performance (all across the board, not simply power), to sell it. On those days when I just want that SHOVE in the back, it's a blast. Feels so big and heavy though, after the MINI. :smile:
#5
Originally Posted by MINIclo
Definitely different strokes for different folks, Mike. Hubby owns a Corvette and to me, it feels like a heavy tank. I prefer the nimbleness of the MINI. Enjoy your new toy and glad the MINI is still in your family! Are the Vette forums as fun as the MINI ones?
Clover
Clover
The vette does have more heft.. but at 3118 lbs... its power to weight ratio is far into the fun zone...
which vette does your hubby have..
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Originally Posted by mikem53
Thanks... it's not that I don't like the mini... it's just lacking some of the key ingredients I find important... Thought I could learn to be different... but I guess I'm too old...
The vette does have more heft.. but at 3118 lbs... its power to weight ratio is far into the fun zone...
which vette does your hubby have..
The vette does have more heft.. but at 3118 lbs... its power to weight ratio is far into the fun zone...
which vette does your hubby have..
Clover
#7
Originally Posted by MINIclo
I am "cloverb52," so I guess I'm older than you are, tee hee! We have a '91, white with grey leather interior, that he bought new for his mid-life crisis! My first MINI, an all-Pure Silver Cooper was my 50th birthday gift...and my first mid-life crisis toy! Wanda is my second m-l crisis toy!
Clover
Clover
I love cars and I'm glad the mini will still be around... My son is looking forward to it..
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#8
Originally Posted by MINIclo
Are the Vette forums as fun as the MINI ones?
Clover
Clover
They are into quarter mile runs as well as driving events, about equal.
There is not alot of name calling or bashing... mostly tech talk and track times..
I've been a member on there since 99..
#9
Congrats on the Z06 Mike. They are awesome cars. I'm on my second and love it....but I find myself driving the MINI way more just because it's fun. I get about 18 MPG in town in the vette and around 25 in the MINI, so it is a little more frugal on gas. Thinking about doing an autocross this weekend and will be taking the MINI. See ya over on the vette forums.
#10
Originally Posted by 2Miniacs
Congrats on the Z06 Mike. They are awesome cars. I'm on my second and love it....but I find myself driving the MINI way more just because it's fun. I get about 18 MPG in town in the vette and around 25 in the MINI, so it is a little more frugal on gas. Thinking about doing an autocross this weekend and will be taking the MINI. See ya over on the vette forums.
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Mike,
Congrats on your new toy, but I must admit that I can't relate. I did not buy my Cooper S because I wanted to have the fastest car on the block, I bought it for its looks and the fun way it drives and the big smile it puts on my face everyday. I should not say never, but I just can't see myself in a "Stang" or a "Vette" no matter how much horsepower they have.
But hey, you need to be happy in it, not me. :-)
Happy motoring
Herbert
05 MCS, 03 Litespeed Ghisallo, 99 MCoupe
Congrats on your new toy, but I must admit that I can't relate. I did not buy my Cooper S because I wanted to have the fastest car on the block, I bought it for its looks and the fun way it drives and the big smile it puts on my face everyday. I should not say never, but I just can't see myself in a "Stang" or a "Vette" no matter how much horsepower they have.
But hey, you need to be happy in it, not me. :-)
Happy motoring
Herbert
05 MCS, 03 Litespeed Ghisallo, 99 MCoupe
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Originally Posted by Moskito
Mike,
Congrats on your new toy, but I must admit that I can't relate. I did not buy my Cooper S because I wanted to have the fastest car on the block, I bought it for its looks and the fun way it drives and the big smile it puts on my face everyday. I should not say never, but I just can't see myself in a "Stang" or a "Vette" no matter how much horsepower they have.
But hey, you need to be happy in it, not me. :-)
Happy motoring
Herbert
05 MCS, 03 Litespeed Ghisallo, 99 MCoupe
Congrats on your new toy, but I must admit that I can't relate. I did not buy my Cooper S because I wanted to have the fastest car on the block, I bought it for its looks and the fun way it drives and the big smile it puts on my face everyday. I should not say never, but I just can't see myself in a "Stang" or a "Vette" no matter how much horsepower they have.
But hey, you need to be happy in it, not me. :-)
Happy motoring
Herbert
05 MCS, 03 Litespeed Ghisallo, 99 MCoupe
The Z06 is built for the track.. basically its a factory race car... It's not a pony car..
#15
mike, i'm in the same boat as you now!
i test drove an 03 Mach 1 today and i forgot what 320 horses felt like!
mini is for sale, going to look into financing tomorow!
http://www.carexpress.com/001427/F3488.jpg
my future baby.
i love the MINI, but ive had my fun with it, its time to move on back to what i'm used to having - HORSEPOWER!!!!
i test drove an 03 Mach 1 today and i forgot what 320 horses felt like!
mini is for sale, going to look into financing tomorow!
http://www.carexpress.com/001427/F3488.jpg
my future baby.
i love the MINI, but ive had my fun with it, its time to move on back to what i'm used to having - HORSEPOWER!!!!
#16
Originally Posted by rednwhitecooper
mike, i'm in the same boat as you now!
i test drove an 03 Mach 1 today and i forgot what 320 horses felt like!
mini is for sale, going to look into financing tomorow!
i love the MINI, but ive had my fun with it, its time to move on back to what i'm used to having - HORSEPOWER!!!!
i test drove an 03 Mach 1 today and i forgot what 320 horses felt like!
mini is for sale, going to look into financing tomorow!
i love the MINI, but ive had my fun with it, its time to move on back to what i'm used to having - HORSEPOWER!!!!
I looked at the new Mustang, GTO and M35 Infinity... but I kept going back to the vette... Nice looking mustang...!!! Good luck on your purchase...
Be sure to kick the tail out around a corner with your right foot...
#17
Originally Posted by mikem53
Haha.. I FULLY understand... It's nice to experience different cars.. This is number 36 for me... I enjoy the variety..
I looked at the new Mustang, GTO and M35 Infinity... but I kept going back to the vette... Nice looking mustang...!!! Good luck on your purchase...
Be sure to kick the tail out around a corner with your right foot...
I looked at the new Mustang, GTO and M35 Infinity... but I kept going back to the vette... Nice looking mustang...!!! Good luck on your purchase...
Be sure to kick the tail out around a corner with your right foot...
ive been horspower deprived for quite a while, the vette was a 16 second car, only 190 horspower in 81.
i'm really hoping all goes well and i get this one. its been sitting on the lot for about a month, so i dont think its going anywhere.
and, as far as gassing it on a corner, i already have, and i damn near gave the saleman a heart attack.
#20
Originally Posted by ariercetinberk
Are you sure? An old bodystyle, out-dated, ugly Mustang? What a big loss for NAM, Rick is out
Betrayal is unforgiven...
Betrayal is unforgiven...
i'll stick around, i still have a wealth of MINI knowlage to share with everyone. i'll just be frequenting the mach1 boards a bit more often! :smile:
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#23
Well, you would have gotten some of it if you sold the Mini
Anyways, like you said looks are subjective, I wish you and Rick luck and fun in your new cars...
Just one favor, with all respect, lets keep in mind this is a Mini site, if I would like to listen how fast the Vette and Mustangs are, I read their forums. Seriously, no offence...
CHEERS
Anyways, like you said looks are subjective, I wish you and Rick luck and fun in your new cars...
Just one favor, with all respect, lets keep in mind this is a Mini site, if I would like to listen how fast the Vette and Mustangs are, I read their forums. Seriously, no offence...
CHEERS
Originally Posted by mikem53
Looks are subjective... nice way to cheer the guy on.... amazing...
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#25
Good luck on your new adventure.
Mustangs have always held a "special place" on my favorite list.
Along with a '69 convertible, I have owned a '68 hardtop and
'71 "Sprint Special".
Before I ordered my MCS, I came close to owning a Rousch Stage II.
Even though I have never regretted my choice, I can well understand
yours.
Mustangs have always held a "special place" on my favorite list.
Along with a '69 convertible, I have owned a '68 hardtop and
'71 "Sprint Special".
Before I ordered my MCS, I came close to owning a Rousch Stage II.
Even though I have never regretted my choice, I can well understand
yours.