Is a BINI too girlie?

[ArsE92]

F1GTRUeno said:

Is it not really sad to call it a BINI?

No it's hilarious. It's like a portmanteau of Mini and bin, suggesting the cars are rubbish.

Every time I read it I have a coffee/keyboard interface.

Honest.

[s m]

Stu R said:

They're fantastic little cars, tons of fun in the twisty stuff. My only criticism is they're a tad oversprung and the ride gets a bit crashy on the bumpier roads,

As for image, I've never thought of them as a girlie car, but then I never cared much for image, or what other people think.

I'd certainly agree on 17s and RFTs ( as many are ordered new )
On 15s or 16s with proper tyres they're a whole load improved

[Pints]

Pfft. Say what you like, the MINI is a cracking car to drive. I didn't believe all the hype of it being "like a go-kart" until I test drove one a few weeks back.

I now have a Cooper Hatchback on order.

I don't care what anyone else thinks.

[Waugh-terfall]

No. STFU, MTFU and buy it. Now. Mmm-kay?

[Easternlight]

Only used the BINI so people knew I was talking about the modern one and not the classic.

[Pints]

Easternlight said:

Only used the BINI so people knew I was talking about the modern one and not the classic.

Mini = Classic
MINI = Modern

No?

[750turbo]

Pints said:

Easternlight said:

Only used the BINI so people knew I was talking about the modern one and not the classic.

Mini = Classic
MINI = Modern

No?

Yes!

[rallycross]

check this beauty out

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?start=89&num=10...

[Kinky]

I can't believe the OP is going to decide on the potential of a car based on what a load of people say on a forum

And not form your own opinion based on what it's actually like to drive, deals that could be struck, etc.

[750turbo]

Just to add...

I work for a company that supplies a service to MINI (Well BMW actually)

We had an official Email from BM Management, that any mention of the said product, should always be in UPPERCASE...

[RacingBlue]

I'm 28 and bought one.

I realised the error of my ways after about six months, but was tied into a monumentally stupid finance deal and have only just been able to get rid this month.

Questionable style over substance - don't do it.

[Easternlight]

Kinky said:

I can't believe the OP is going to decide on the potential of a car based on what a load of people say on a forum

And not form your own opinion based on what it's actually like to drive, deals that could be struck, etc.

I'm not, Just wanted to see I other peoples perceptions were the same as my own, and they are.

[LeeBash]

I test drove one yesterday

coming from a classic mini (which I'll keep) It was worlds different to drive, but I loved it- apart from family, all my mates hate them. But to be honest, I don't really care what they say because I'm getting the car for me and not them

Plus, in black or grey and cooper S trim it does look good

[Manicminer]

Easternlight said:

As the title really, I find myself drawn to a mini countryman cooper s.
But as a 50 year old male i'm a bit worried about the image.

You said you fancy one but are worried about the image.

I don't like the looks of the countryman but then I've never bought cars on perceived image. I'd say 99% of the public couldn't give a toss if you drove around in a bright pink g-whizz. Buy the car you like, you have to live with it. Don't buy an RS6 just because you think people on PH will like it.

[ArsE92]

LeeBash said:

I test drove one yesterday

coming from a classic mini (which I'll keep) It was worlds different to drive, but I loved it- apart from family, all my mates hate them. But to be honest, I don't really care what they say because I'm getting the car for me and not them

Plus, in black or grey and cooper S trim it does look good

They can look pretty 'grown-up'

And the s/c whine is very addictive.

Ours:

[tyranical]

MINI? - Get One
Cooper S? - Definately Get One
Countryman? - ARE YOU fkING BLIND?!

As for if they are girly, why the fk would you even care as long as you like it, if you listened to what people on here say you'll end up in either a seriously unpractical sports car which doesn't meet your requirements at all, an MX5 or a fking Rep-mobile, standard recommendations on here to any what car.

Edited by tyranical on Sunday 28th October 12:04

[lindrup119]

fk it get a MINI COUPÉ Cooper SD and stick two fingers up to the world.... and make that convertible for good measure.

[Easternlight]

tyranical said:

Countryman? - ARE YOU fkING BLIND?!

No not blind, Just really like estate car looks.

Edited by tyranical on Sunday 28th October 12:04

Manicminer said:

Don't buy an RS6 just because you think people on PH will like it.

If I was to get an RS6 it wouldn't be because of PH it would be because a lady took me for a blast across Yorkshire in this 8 years ago and I have never forgotten it!

[Kinky]

Easternlight said:

Kinky said:

I can't believe the OP is going to decide on the potential of a car based on what a load of people say on a forum

And not form your own opinion based on what it's actually like to drive, deals that could be struck, etc.

I'm not, Just wanted to see I other peoples perceptions were the same as my own, and they are.

Q.E.D.

I rest my case.

Perceptions ... just don't let actual facts get in the way ...

[billzeebub]

anything but the Mini. RS6 sensational, much more like it..you only live once, don't make do with boring cars. No compromise. Live strong!!..