Prior to the mini I was a honda tuner for years... kept at least one for the street, and a dedicated track car. I realized my fun/dollar ratio wasn't high enough though, so I sold it all and bought the mini and a motorcycle. I change bikes every couple of months. The bike is my primary, with the mini being the bad weather car. My wife drives a RAV4, which suits her well.

I wanted an Elise, but got the mini because I thought a baby was on the way.

 

Well, right now I still have my 2001 PT Cruiser, which I still drive to the barn or when I know I'm going to have alot of groceries, or stuff. We also have a 2005 Nissan Titan Crew Cab LE. Those 3 cover any eventuality and if not there's always our Kubota Tractor !
Annette

 

2002 Tacoma 4x4, Swayaway Coilovers, Bumper, Rock Sliders, and now a Camper Shell for the dog.

 

In order we've gone through these 2nd cars while owning MINIs:

98 Nissan Maxima
02 Tundra
01 Audi TT
94 Sentra SE-R (Current)

We've kept the Mini longer than just about any other car we've owned. We'll probably continue to tear through 2nd and 3rd cars but i don't expect the Mini will go anywhere anytime soon.

 

We had a truck for about a year not too long ago and aside from the ton of landscaping we did (the reason we got it) I think we hauled stuff in it no more than a dozen times. We're renting trucks when we need them now and I get to have much more entertaining 2nd cars

 

This is what I drive daily.

This is what I sold to order my MINI.

 

Well, my FIRST car (until I get the MCS) is a 2001 Audi A3 Quattro

 

How do you like the A3, I almost bought one before I drove the MINI :D

Am I glad I drove the MINI now!

 

Most winter days I take pitty on the 05 MCSC and take the 03 Ford Explorer. There are way too many cinders on the mountain roads, and I have not had the clear bra applied just yet. I've had cars that needed a new paint job after 3 months of winter driving. All in the name of MINI preservation.

 

Other than my MINI, he has an '03 Mitsu EVO and we have an '05 Scion xB. After seeing pics of the new Scion xB 3.0 though, I keep thinking about trading the current xB for one of the Envy Green ones

 

2003 Honda Element. Same FWD transverse-mount concept. Hauls the outdoor gear the MCS won't. Also, the dog prefers the Element's floor over the MINI's leather. Far better radio, and handles curves well. Between the two, I have the perfect car.

 

The mini is my only car. However my wife has an 03 accord. The accord has one advantage. It holds a 4th passenger.

 

2004 Toyota Sienna mini van and a 1988 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. People hauler and a stuff hauler. 1998 Fleetwood Discovery 36' RV too but that is for vacations and not driving around town.

My MINI is the funest to drive though, no surprize.



Motor on!

 

Well, if it were possible to Import it to the States, I might never part with it The turbo engine combined with the Haldex Quattro is a very confidence-inspiring setup

That said, when I test drove the MCS it was a MUCH more involving drive and WAY more fun

 

2006 Volvo S60R Daily Driver for the winter or when MINI is broke down

1947 Chevrolet Pimp-Mobile/Whiskey Tub

1970 Datsun Drag Car

 

 

'95 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport and a 1988 Mazda 323GTX.

Both for sale.

 

My other car's a MINI. That's it!

 

I HAD both my MINI and a red 91 Miata (slightly modified :P) But after not driving the miata for a week, it was gone.
I couldn't have a second car, i can't go a day without driving the MINI!

But if TFQON can count the SO's vehicle... a Chevy Blazer haha.

 

2004 BMW X3 3.0
1990 Ford mustang 5.0 conv

 

My other cars:

2003 Ford Expedition
2003 Ford Focus (mostly my son drives)
2003 Audi A4 (my girlfreind drives)
1973 VW Microbus

Come spring I think I will be weeding out the dead weight. The only sure keepers are the MCS and the VW Microbus.

 

Other than my MINI there is my girlfriend's '04 Infiniti FX35 AWD and a '89 Accord LX-I coupe (currently for sale w/ only 45K miles!)

 

Don't have any other car.

 

Our current car is the Mini in the signature. Our second car is going to be the Mini on order. We are a 2 Mini family

Gave up a 2003 Audi A6 to get the second Mini.

 

My wifes daily driver is an 04 Tacoma 4x4, and then we have an 01 F350 4x4 crew cab dually. (I know huge) but is is used for its intended purpose. It hauls hay, 30' gooseneck trailer w/ four horses, and enough firewood to get me thru the winters. Also supplies for whatever home improvement project I'm working on at the time.

Nik