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

[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

[T56LS102]

Have you looked at the Focus ST?

[Spektrum]

I'm pretty sure most of the guys on here will call you crazy. I personally like the Mini Cooper, just keep in mind they're harder to work on and not as reliable as your 6.2L

I had two Mazdaspeed 3's before my Camaro, getting me over 30 mpg on the highway and accepting simple mods into big gains. Consider that, as well.

[MoeIv]

Slap on the face and wake up but after all it's your choice...

[goval]

FORD? Yuk!

The only reason I consider going that small is because Mini is made by BMW and it's European. I'd like this car to last at least 6 years, before I buy my retirement BMW.

[oldfriend]

Get the bike earlier , use the camaro as a weekend kind a car , now about the MINI being a HUUUUUUUGE move , i don't know about it , i would most likely call it a MIIIIIIIINI MOVE

[goval]

Originally Posted by oldfriend

Get the bike earlier , use the camaro as a weekend kind a car , now about the MINI being a HUUUUUUUGE move , i don't know about it , i would most likely call it a MIIIIIIIINI MOVE

haha! I meant huge as drastic move.

[GearHeadPeter]

Better get that catch can as the Mini's have a more of an oil blowby than the Camaro.

[FINALLYSATISFIED]

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

3 Camaros later after trading in my 2011, 2010 Camaro. Guess what? I ended up buying another one because I woke up and slap the shit out of myself. You'll most likely end up doing the same thing.

[Rhyder]

have you looked at the consumer affairs site about the coopers?

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/mini.html

[oldfriend]

Or you may want to wait and get the next years diesel models that the Euros are bringing to the USA market soon

[goval]

Originally Posted by oldfriend

Get the bike earlier , use the camaro as a weekend kind a car , now about the MINI being a HUUUUUUUGE move , i don't know about it , i would most likely call it a MIIIIIIIINI MOVE

That is actually what I would do, but the SS payments with getting a motorcycle will be a bit too much. Lowering my payments and expenditures on gas would allow me to get a bike. See where I'm coming from?

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by goval

That is actually what I would do, but the SS payments with getting a motorcycle will be a bit too much. Lowering my payments and expenditures on gas would allow me to get a bike. See where I'm coming from?

Got it .

[Ebbsnflows]

Originally Posted by T56LS102

Have you looked at the Focus ST?

That's what I'm saying! The new Focus ST (well new here in the U.S. anyway) is sweet! If I were gonna buy a small car...I'd buy that LONG before I'd even consider the Mini...you know since I'm a guy. Plus the Ford has proven it's capabilities in Europe for past several years...as usual they sent us the Mini and kept the Focus for themselves over there.