So, almost had 25 years of accident free driving - note I said almost!
My poor little Rav4 was smucked at an intersection last week. no people injuries (thank the Gods) but my poor Rav has a major owie. So have a courtesy rental...a Mini Cooper.
Now when I first saw this car I imediately though of "mr. Bean" my second thought was that one should have a name like "Felicity", or "Poppy" to go along with such a ride. But this car is no slouch.
My 20 year old was very impressed with the lines, the engine and the fact that it now belongs to the BMW family. I found the ride a bit rougher than the Rav, but that was to be expected due to the shorter wheel base and stiffer suspension. It handles well ( I has an automatic - so couldn't really test performance) and has alot of pep ( took it up the Malahat - a rather steep little mountain road). Took it grocery shopping and managed to get two very large , very full cartloads into the back (the seats were down). For a small car, it has great visability - much better than the new VW Bug (test drove that when it came out).
What I didn't particularily like..the instrument panel. The spedometer is in the center of the dash (not where I usually look) and the tacometer is where the spedometer usually is. the stereo has redish orange digital readouts and was easy to figure out. I had my tunes rockin in no time. the gas consumption is still in progress, but so far it doesn't seem to be a guzzler.
Check it out for yourself at
http://www.mini.com/ This is so way better than a pickup (the other vehicle they had available!) not that I have anything against pickups - they have their uses, but ferrying one person around the city shouldn't be one of them IMO. Ps it is red with a white top and white mirrors!
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