Originally Posted by esfreerider
(Post 3668493)
I know it wouldn't be as close to the original but come on we all know we'd love it if our mini's where RWD
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come on we all know we'd love it if our mini's where RWD |
I want the first one! Smart looks like an rc!
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Originally Posted by OhBe1
(Post 3668705)
FWD is essential to MINIosity. As is rear-engined RWD to Porsche 911, and should be to a Beetle; or front-engine RWD to a Mustang or my Miata.
A car that looked like a MINI and was RWD would have a weight distribution like my Tacoma, good for drifting but not handling. Unless, of course, you dumped the engine in the back seat. In either case, no longer a MINI. If RWD was that important to you, you should have bought something else. |
Originally Posted by christomapher
(Post 3668913)
sensationally well-handling RWD 1-series hatch with a 50-50 weight balance...
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Originally Posted by Naylia
(Post 3668919)
It's too bad they won't import that fabulous little car to the US :mad: |
It's too bad they won't import that fabulous little car to the US |
Originally Posted by Braminator
(Post 3668954)
just not the hatch
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the door hinge. either it's at 90 degrees or slowly creeping back to test my knee caps
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The sunroof and it needs to be AWD. Why can't I find a carbon fiber or fiberglass plug for the sunroof. AWD to try to connect the rallying past into the modern day.
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Originally Posted by christomapher
(Post 3668957)
Unfortunately.
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Originally Posted by OhBe1
(Post 3668705)
FWD is essential to MINIosity. As is rear-engined RWD to Porsche 911, and should be to a Beetle; or front-engine RWD to a Mustang or my Miata.
A car that looked like a MINI and was RWD would have a weight distribution like my Tacoma, good for drifting but not handling. Unless, of course, you dumped the engine in the back seat. In either case, no longer a MINI. If RWD was that important to you, you should have bought something else. |
hate changing the rear tail lights! super pita! cant fit hands inside that tiny space, then when you do, its mega-tetris to get that light holder out. Finally its out! now only another 20 mins to get it back in... wait, it doesnt fit!.. maybe if i twist it this way, while pulling that way, no, counter clockwise stupid!.... lol
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The oem dipstick is such a poor design. Just received my Cravenspeed dipstick and don't have to sweat the hassle and expense of fishing out a broken oem dipstick. Should have done this a long time ago.
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What I hate about my Mini
I hate the blind spot on my R57 and the lack of spare tire because I have a run flat tires.:mad:
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The blind spot disappears when you put the top down!
But in all seriousness - the prior owner of mine put these little fish eye mirrors (about 1.5" in diameter) on the side mirrors and they are really handy. Complete visibility of blind spot, and they show all the way to the ground which is helpful when backing up sometimes. |
Originally Posted by Naylia
(Post 3674026)
The blind spot disappears when you put the top down!
But in all seriousness - the prior owner of mine put these little fish eye mirrors (about 1.5" in diameter) on the side mirrors and they are really handy. Complete visibility of blind spot, and they show all the way to the ground which is helpful when backing up sometimes. |
At the very top/center of the curve in the mirror. Seems to work pretty well.
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The Local MINI Service Center. they take at least three days to get the car fixed.
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The window motor problem. It seems that it isn't a case of IF, but WHEN you will need to replace them.
And the PS pump on the pre '06. THAT has a 150K 13 month recall in effect, IF you can make contact with them and get a response. Otherwise you are SOL. That job cost me about $900. The silly beepers that tell you you are about to hit the thing you can see behind you in the verts. A mirror camera would have been nicer. But in defense of the car, when it is running right and things are working, I can't recall anything as much fun to drive, and I just came out of a '94 Miata. |
Here's what I dislike in order from highest to lowest:
1. Getting my pants cuff stuck in the adjuster for the driver's seat 2. No compass 3. No real gauges (especially coolant temp and oil pressure) |
Originally Posted by Wolfeee
(Post 3097301)
brake dust...:thumbsup:
Might as well buy the black wheels.
Originally Posted by R56 Wi MINI
(Post 3097377)
I hate the seatbelts. They always get stuck inbetween the seat and the door and then I have to crack open the door in order to get the seatbelt on.
I also would not get the sunroof again. Too many squeaks and rattles and it gets sooo hot inside the car in the summer. Don't get me wrong, I would buy another MINI in a heartbeat!!!! But I love basically everything about my r56. I wish it had the new nav and HUD from the 2015s but there's nothing I really hate about it. The fit and finish could be better and not rattle and squeak as much but it's not to the point where it's unbearable. I wish the clutch pedal wasn't plastic in the non-s though. I also wish the sunroof was auto-slide. Maybe mine is broken or something but I can get it to auto-tilt with one touch, but if I want to slide it back I have to hold it. That's very annoying. |
Some will disagree, but on the first gen:
They should have partnered with Honda to build a high revving NA engine. It seems like every forced induction engine BMW designs has a major issue. They should have offered a club sport model that was devoid of every power option with the exception of aircon. The aircon controls will be a simple arrangement with sliders rolling back to 1989 Civic style. I even want cloth seats with no heaters. I biggest gripe about my MINI is what I perceive as poor parts support, buried service information and a poor dealer network. My town has Merc, Porsche, Audi, VW, FIAT, dealers, but BMW/MINI is nowhere to be found unless you want a three-hour car ride. |
Wow, this thread has been going on for some time. Might as well add mine.
Dislikes: Cabin noise (I really wish the car was more quit from road noise and squeaks) Dipstick (yup, need to get a Craven) Lack of usable cup holders (I use the one for the back seat, lol) Not enough mods (need 30 more HP) There are lots of things people mentioned that don't bother me. Some of the stuff you just have to understand it's a small car and deal with it. On the flip side..... Likes: Drivability Sound of the SC winding up (wiz, wiz, wizzzz, music to my ears) Leather Seats (I find mine quit comfortable, I do wish they were automatic though) Oil gauge, Battery gauge (one of the perks of owning an MC40. also I noticed some don't have engine temp gauges? mine does.) European reverse (although sometimes I miss, lol) Smooth clutch (I don't know about other Mini Coppers but mine is perfect) Availability of aftermarket mods/parts You have to admit that last one is huge. Even though parts are expensive and often take time to ship they are out there, and there are lots of them. Could you imagine having a Mini and not being able to upgrade/mod. And for the "S" crowd, adding 20hp could only cost you $100 for a 15% pulley and a few hours. How many cars have that option. I'm just saying the market for mods and parts is pretty damn good. If you can think of something you want to do to your Mini, it is probably out there. |
I hate that I cannot unlock the doors without hitting the switch in the center of the dash. Double pull does not work (cabrio). Along the same lines, I hate that the only way I can lock the doors is with the remote, as hitting the lock button before getting out does nothing.
If I could fix those two thinks then I would never need to take the key from my pocket. |
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