Reply With QuoteMmm... about the size of the GM filter for 3.8L V6... PF40? Tiny
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The mini cooper filter really is mini, just got some from
BMA for a cooper s and was surprised how small they are
4 Grand Master
Mmm... about the size of the GM filter for 3.8L V6... PF40? Tiny
Grand Master
hey Bill...Scott H has a friend with one and says it a blast. You take it around the block yet to check out your work?
;-)
George
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Not to hijack the thread, but a few days ago i put up a poll asking about options for new cars. just thought i'd let everyone know i think i'm settled on a Mini. So bill, take it for a spin for me, lemme know how she is.
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Not the cooper S, but another customer has a regular mini and I have
driven it... Its a pretty nice drive but I don't know if I would buy one...
I've been looking at the scion dealership thats going in here soon..Almost would rather have one of those... for my purposes...
Originally Posted by George M
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What were your 'issues' with it?
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No issues, just price versus utility for my own needs...The
scion looks to have more usable space for hauling stuff, the layout appears very similar on the interior, better gas mileage, toyota quality,yada yada
I really have no complaints about the mini, just not something I would buy new... and of course I haven't actually driven a scion here , they're just for looking so far until the dealership is done...I would imagine that the mini handles much better but the japanese seem to be making big strides in that area also...
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Thanks for the insightMaybe i'll stroll down to our scion dealership and give it a drive just to see how they handle.
Yeah, for me i think the mini would be just fine. No real hauling to do, just want a nice daily driver that can still be fun to drive.
Grand Master
very different cars...Mini has more of a performance orientation to it than the Scion which I too agree is a nice car. I personally wouldn't buy a mini either. If I wanted a reasonably priced sports type car versus a car with a bit more utility, I would look hard at the 350Z...I really like that car.
Flame away boys...LOL,
George
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Its hard to say without driving them both George, the mini has
110 hp at 2550 pounds and the scion has 108 hp at 2380 lbs.... Both front wheel drive.. The scion list price is 13,750 or close to that with all power , ac, pioneer sound system ,mp3,sirius capable etc all aimed at the youth market, subwoofer option etc.. The minis on the website equipped about the same are around 19500, locally they want 25k for a base model...Drive to phx and get it for around 21,50 base... For 6k more the mini would have to be much better to me... and I've driven the mini but am waiting to drive a scion.. But its an interesting comparison....If i could get a mini for the 13750 price I probably would...
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