Trading 2SS for semi-loaded Mini Cooper S. Worth?

[Rhyder]

I think this may turn into a zombie thread...would it be considered a mini-zombie though?

[buzzy56]

Wiil this thread ever end ? The man has changed his mind and asked for forgiveness.The least we can do is cut him a little slack.I vote that he only be banishied for two weeks.Now if he issues all of us diehards an apology we could ask the mods for leniency.

[Cheveey57]

Originally Posted by camaro-dreamer

It's really quite simple. The Nissan Altima is built in Tennessee. The QR25DE engine which powers it is built in Tennessee. The Jatco Xtronic CVT which drives it is built in Mexico. One member of my family works at the Smyrna plant where the vehicle is assembled. Also, Nissan recruited quite heavily for that plant at the university I attended, including many American engineering positions. How could I not think the Nissan Altima is an American car?

Where it's built doesn't matter it IS a Jap car period. They make 'me here with Jap parts and send the money home to Japan.

[C586]

Originally Posted by Cheveey57

Where it's built doesn't matter it IS a Jap car period. They make 'me here with Jap parts and send the money home to Japan.

The car isn't assembled here. It's built here. Meaning the parts and pieces are built here. If you don't want built in the USA quality buy a Mexican made GM. Lol. More Camry is built in the USA than a camaro. But the camaro is American made and the Camry is not?? Makes no sense to me but I'm guessing you won't see the sensible side. I'd rather have a quality car that lasts. So ill take a jap car as you call it.

[scrming]

Originally Posted by T56LS102

Have you looked at the Focus ST?

Ok... I realize i'm contributing to the NEVER ENDING THREAD, since the OP changed his mind PAGES AGO!!!


HOWEVER.... Just yesterday I traded my Mini Cooper in on a Focus ST!

Yes, my Mini was NOT an S. But I have driven my friend's S a few times... and had thought about switching to an S... but then I took a Focus ST for a test drive! OMG! What a riot! The Focus is a lot larger than the Mini, however the sheer amount of torque in the ST vs the Mini is pretty darn substantial. The Mini is rated at 177 ft/lbs while the ST comes in at 270 ft/lbs! Also, the Mini S suffers from some serious torque steer, while the torque steer in the ST is very well controlled! (but there is still some).

And to address the other part of the thread.... The Focus ST is assembled right here in MICHIGAN!!!

My ST:

[My Caroline]

Originally Posted by scrming

Cool car!

[Rocky1974]

Originally Posted by goval

True! I think I'm just going to refinance the car in a year and get the bike. I'll just ride the bike to work anyway, so I will save a lot.

I'm glad you changed your mind before I found it necessary to say something insulting.

[GEEKFREEKSCOTTY]

Originally Posted by goval

I'm debating on trading my 2SS for a semi-loaded Mini Cooper S.
It's a huuuuuge move, but the gas mileage and the fun drive of the turbocharged S is tempting. I want to lower my payments a bit and save a lot on gas. Plus, they are offering 3 year free maintenance. I like to get a motorcycle in about a year and a half, so this move my benefit given I buy a harley type bike.

Honest opinions only please.

Should I think about it or should I just get slapped in the face and wake up? lol

I think you are better off trading it in on a used ford aspire.