We have two MINI Coopers.And two dogs and two bikes. They are our dailly drivers, our only drivers in fact LOL We travel frequently with lots of stuff, the two of us and our dogs.
We're working on the bike rack, which will be able to hold two bikes. You'll find that when you lay the back seat down you can fit quite a bit in there.
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05-23-2007, 04:33 PM #1
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05-23-2007, 04:42 PM #2
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yay! thank you all, I'm even more excited now! I had the same thoughts on a rental
Now to pick out a color
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05-23-2007, 07:04 PM #3
f/k/a Mr. S.
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The 70 year old woman who originally owned by Mercedes now drives a Coop and LOVES it...after 30+ years of a 280SL
Go for it! In RED
If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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05-24-2007, 01:06 AM #4
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I have an classic mini and it's amazing how much stuff you can get in it (including a 6'4" husband), I even went to my wedding in it - big dress, veil, etc.
Myfanwy the mini:
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05-24-2007, 05:26 AM #5
Small world, big life!
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Is there any other color for a car than RED?
Karen (former owner of 4 red Beetles, a Red Ford F150, and now a Red Honda Element)
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05-24-2007, 06:49 AM #6
just call me wilma
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I drive a 2004 MINI Cooper S, have two dogs and we own 7 bikes.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Mini. I was tempted to trade it in for a convertible when they came out, but they don't have nearly the internal room that my hard top has. It holds TONS (including groceries!). We drove it full of gear from Tampa to Key West and were totally comfortable. I drove it from Tampa up to NC (for our move) with a dog and my clothing, and it was totally fine. I regularly carry my bike in it, or up to 2 bikes on the back of it (I've got a Saris bones rack) with no issues. I'm tempted to get a roof rack, but one of my bikes is pushing 30 lbs and even though the MINI's not that tall, I still don't want to be hefting that sucker up there on a regular basis.
Many of the tall men that I work with want to ride in it just to see if they'll fit. They do. My husband is 5'11" and LOVES to drive it. I am regularly elected to drive to group lunch functions because everyone wants to ride in it. 4 adults fit comfortably and I still have room to stash my bike gear behind the back seat.
Seriously, this is by far the best car I've ever owned, and I've had 8 since I started driving. Not only is there plenty of room, it's amazingly nimble, quick and fun to drive. I get decent gas mileage, I can always find parking, and it looks damn cute. What more could one want from a car?
This is not my actual car, but it looks just like it!
My new non-farm blog: Finding Freedom
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05-24-2007, 07:24 AM #7
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Okay, you should see how big my smile is!
I'm getting Very excited about this! I think I need to schedule a test drive or 3 this weekend.
I think I have my heart set on white roof & bonnet stripes ~ I won't bore you w/ all the problems I'm having with settling on a car color. It'd be a lot easier if DH didn't hate Brittish Racing Green.
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