Which one is better?

**DetailedTaco** · 03-04-2014, 01:23 PM

For 11k you could get a pretty clean 2005-2006 Mini Cooper S. I owned an 05' and it was an extremely fun and pretty darn reliable car. Thats where my money would be going.

**FUNX650** · 03-04-2014, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by xxkasperxx

I am about to buy a new car, and have a few in mind.

I am not sure which one is the best

350z, MAZDA 3, Subaru WRX, Mini Cooper S

Bottom line (IMHO):

Put all of these in a bag; shake 'em up;
and they'll all fall out the same.

Bob

**xxkasperxx** · 03-06-2014, 02:07 AM

I went to carmax today, and sat in all of the cars I listed.

The one I liked the best was the Mini Cooper Clubman.
I just loved the feel, the looks, the sound, and the overall experience I had from when I sat down, to when I got out and turned the keys back in.
Can anyone provide feed back on it?

**Desertnate** · 03-06-2014, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by xxkasperxx

I went to carmax today, and sat in all of the cars I listed.

The one I liked the best was the Mini Cooper Clubman.
I just loved the feel, the looks, the sound, and the overall experience I had from when I sat down, to when I got out and turned the keys back in.
Can anyone provide feed back on it?

Don't just sit in all of them...DRIVE all of them, and not just around the block. Each one will have a unique personality and drive differently. Your opinions may change after spending drive time behind the wheel. Once you have had drive time with them all, then revaluate your choices. You're ranking may still come out the same. You never know.

There has been a couple of times I've focused in on one car too quickly and then regreted it later as I'm stuck in the car for long time knowing I'd probably been happier with something else if I had just taken the time to properly check it out.

The Mini's I've driven have been a lot of fun. However, I'm not sure how the interior bits would hold up over time and I'm not a fan of the speedo lay out.

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 03-06-2014, 09:58 AM

^^ This. Happened to me. Lesson learned.

**Scott@IncrediblyDetailed** · 03-06-2014, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by xxkasperxx

I went to carmax today, and sat in all of the cars I listed.

The one I liked the best was the Mini Cooper Clubman.
I just loved the feel, the looks, the sound, and the overall experience I had from when I sat down, to when I got out and turned the keys back in.
Can anyone provide feed back on it?

You're asking the right questions just in the wrong place. Go on a mini cooper forum and do some research.

Very few people here have experience with a certain model of car because it's a general car detailing forum. While you'll get some good input, you won't get specific answers like you would in a forum specifically for a certain make of car.

**SYMAWD** · 03-06-2014, 10:33 AM

Also, while it may not apply here, if you are buying a used car that is part of the same generation that is out now, go drive a new one. You'll find out real quick how well that used car held up.

Personally, I'd say to stay away from Mini if you are concerned about reliability.

**DetailingNoob** · 03-06-2014, 10:35 AM

There's a lot of brand new 13-14 cars you can purchase for 17k.

You might of already answered this, but why do you prefer such small cars?

**xxkasperxx** · 03-06-2014, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by DetailingNoob

There's a lot of brand new 13-14 cars you can purchase for 17k.

You might of already answered this, but why do you prefer such small cars?

There was no reason that I prefer small cars, besides the cosmetics of them. My list of cars came from cosmetics, then insurance, and then gas mileage.