Said "good riddance" to Silver Slug the 2008 Prius on Tuesday and picked up my first ever new car. 2013 hatch S. Lightning Blue w/white top, manual, not a bunch of options, but I have plans...1st step is practical - make it safe for the MINI and my co-pilot cattle dog to coexist with some seat covers...
Had the Prius 2 years and never liked it or really trusted it from a handling standpoint. After 2 days and 100 miles I'm excited about the MINI and trust it more than the slug. Aside from the general coolness of the car I'm loving the comfy/supportive driver's seat and the Xenon head lights are fantastic, way worth the $100!
The dealer said to take it easy for the first 1000 miles - I really will try.

 

Congrats on your new MINI. They are a real blast to drive.

 

What seats do you have? The stock seats are usually leatherette. They hold up very well to dogs nails and beach sand and general abuse better than any other seats I have had so don't waste a bunch of time or money getting some covers.

Welcome and congrats...pics or it didn't happen

 

Congrats and good riddance to your former appliance!

 

Good riddance indeed! And welcome to MINI's. I almost started a Prius hate thread here a couple years ago, the two cars are polar oposites.

Good choice with the MINI, just dont follow what the oil change computer says and you will love it for a long time.

 

WOW...I don't think I can think of a more dramatic change!!
I have driven a Pruis as a rental...was the worst DRIVERS car ever IMO...was for a person who does not care about the trip, only the destination....the MINI, IMO, you will find is MUCH more about the DRIVE..I bet you will go out driving FOR FUN with no destination in particular!!
Welcome back to the world of DRIVING FUN!!!

 

Yetti, the seats are stock. Good to know they hold up well. Love the reference to the Prius as an appliance! I can't believe I drove it for 2 years. I'm already taking the long way home with the MINI and looking for an excuse for a road trip.

 

And to think I almost ended up with a Prius instead of my Clubman!...So glad I went the route I did. Welcome!

-B

 

I'd be more likely to believe you if there were PICS.

It's ok to tell us that you still have the Silver Slug and are only CONETMPLATING the MCS.

 

Here's a photo of the new beast in my work parking lot