Nice pictures, really like the Black & White version better. I'd really like to see this same picture with the top UP. Nobody seems to think that these cars are cars first, and at least here in the upper Midwest, most of the driving will be done with the top up, and the roadster looks very nice that way, too. Of course some may only drive theirs in the Summer months, but I'm not one of those lucky ones. Nice pictures.

 

I agree, the Roadster is very good looking top up. Mine is my daily driver and spends a good amount of time top up this time of year...





-Steven

 

BlueToy: Me being in Iowa, we have about the same kind of weather. Prior to my JCW Hatch, I had a Mazda Miata and people thought that i was crazy driving it in -20 degree weather, and then 10" of snow a week later. 2008 & 09 were really bad Winters, but that was my main mode of transportation, like you. I had no problems, once I put Winter tires on the back, but with Summer tires, well lets just say I was very fortunate to get home from work that particular day. The only problem I had were the seats, flat on the floor, and for me, no real support. Just tore up my back, that's why when I turned it in, I leased that car, it only had 16k on the clock. Someone got a very good car.

What are you running for Winter tires on your ragtop? I have Michelin ICE and they have worked very nicely for two winters, although there wasn't much to Winter last year, we did get over 4" of snow slush three times. Still working great.

 

We definitely have very similar weather/road conditions we deal with. I'm running the Conti DWS for this winter, we'll see how it goes. From what I've read of them, I should be fine for all but the worst snow. Their wet/dry performance is really commendable.


-Steven

 

BlueToy: Snow isn't a real problem, slush is bad, but as with most cars freezing rain and ice is the worst. I don't envy you driving in that crap in the Chicago area. Des Moines can be bad enough, but I manage, I just slow it down a bit.

 

I agree, ice is by far the worst part of winter driving. I work in the city and commute to the suburbs, for the most part, the roads are attended to quickly.


-Steven

 

As yet he/she is unnamed, but collected on Saturday from the local UK dealer and very pleased. This is the 5th MINI I've had, and still love them.

 

You should get that steering wheel fixed! It's on the wrong side! (Really, it's a beauty!)

 

So funny,I was thinking the same thing!

 

Spice Orange Roadster. Picked up Dec 6th

 

Kewl!

 

Nice ride!

 

picked up Spicy on Dec. 12
Sports Pkg, Tech Pkg, Winter Pkg, 17in Mini Wheels, Sports Suspension

 

I changed my wheels to 16", because tires are much cheaper. Plus, it seemed pretty hard to get snow tires at a discount for the 17s.

 

Congrats! Very nice looking roadster and great pics.

 

Nice colour!

 

I had posted a few top-ups of Spiney earlier in this thread here from this year's MINIs on Top in NH, but this is probably the best of the bunch:

 

Very nice looking

 

Picked up my new Roadster on December 13th already have 4hrs with the top down here in Massachusetts.......

 

Sweet look'n Roadster

B4 my wife got her Countryman she had a convertible and always made a point of putting the top down for a few hours every month year around..... no side windows up either 'cause it looks "dorky"

 

Sorry meant to edit not quote

 

Nice looking Roadster S. You will enjoy.

 

Nice looking tan leather interior in that Roadster! And yes, driving with the top down and the windows up is dorky. Why did you buy an open top car if you don't like the wind in your hair?

 

FWIW, rolling the windows up lets me drive in 45 degrees- on the highway. (Also allows for doing 90 down the interstate. Not that I would do that).

 

I do it on the interstate so I can hear my H/K better. Don't care if it looks dorky.