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General MINI TalkShared experiences, motoring minutes, and other general MINI-related discussion that applies to all MINIs, regardless of model, year or trim.
My second car is an Audi A7. It may sound crazy, but my wife and I always take my MINI F56S on trips, some over 4000 miles. My '15F56S is a great touring car for two people. Endless space for luggage. I have a lot of back issues and the JCW cloth seats are very comfortable for me.
At 65yo I have many memories of cars I have owned in the past( Corvette, Porsches, BMW's to name a few). My current MINI is fairly quick compared to these past cars, but with all the modern stuff including much less maintenance.
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Which car do you drive more, and does that mean you like it better?
HaHa! Great question.
I've been driving the WRX more . . . because it's new to me, and I'm getting used to it. I think once the newness wears off it will be closer to 50:50.
I like them both for different reasons. Plus it's interesting to have two vehicles that are boosted by different means.
HaHa! Great question.
I've been driving the WRX more . . . because it's new to me, and I'm getting used to it. I think once the newness wears off it will be closer to 50:50.
I like them both for different reasons. Plus it's interesting to have two vehicles that are boosted by different means.
I've always liked the WRX, but only in the hatch, I need to test drive one of those and maybe it could be my third car.
My twin brother and I share all of our cars. So every other day I drive the Mini and a 1999 Oldsmobile 88 that is in just about perfect condition.
In the summer time the 1962 Austin Healey Sprite gets broken out. It is almost 100% stock including the positive ground Lucas electrics. It gets driven a lot and makes a better sound than 99% of cars on the road today.
There is also the extreme project car. A 1999 BMW 328is with a rotary valve engine head conversion.
In my opinion, the e36 328 is the best sounding stock vehicle to ever be put into production. I prefer the 328's sound over the M3 evening, just has a bit more high pitched snarl to it as opposed to the grunt of the M3.
My second car???.....Mini R50 (2002) Cooper - Racing green/ white roof w/ RAF sticker. Awesome car! Horrible seats, allthough better in later versions!
In my opinion, the e36 328 is the best sounding stock vehicle to ever be put into production. I prefer the 328's sound over the M3 evening, just has a bit more high pitched snarl to it as opposed to the grunt of the M3.
I have an E92 and I can't seem to part with it. I prefer coupes to sedan almost 100% of the time. The Z is an E89 and the 535 is an F10.
I have an E92 and I can't seem to part with it. I prefer coupes to sedan almost 100% of the time. The Z is an E89 and the 535 is an F10.
All very nice. I have had quite a few opportunities in an e92 M3, they are amazing vehicles.
I had an e39 M5 before I bought the Mini. I have an e36 328is as a project car. Also I have had a lot of wheel time behind both e38 740iLs that my parents have had. All great cars.
All very nice. I have had quite a few opportunities in an e92 M3, they are amazing vehicles.
I had an e39 M5 before I bought the Mini. I have an e36 328is as a project car. Also I have had a lot of wheel time behind both e38 740iLs that my parents have had. All great cars.
E39s are great. No disrespect to the E36, but the Sprite makes me think that we have something in common. I had an MGB decades ago and still think I want another B or a TR4. I'm not as enamored of the Midgets and Bug-Eyes, but if I had more garage space I would probably pull the trigger (and regret it 10 months a year) on one of those old British Leyland cars.
Quote:It's been awhile since posting. So busy with my career and other such ilk in life.
But thought I'd chime in since the "stable" has increased in size then.. :end quote
Hey CXRK,
You have a great stable of purebreds!
It takes me back to the sixties when I was a youngster, going to school in Germany, I owned a 1962 (assembled that year) Lotus two door coupe, with Coventry Climax engine, with a single overhead cam four and twin two barrel side draft Webers, four speed trans, which I drove to school 30 miles each way on the Autobahn (which back then had no speed limits).
Engine bay:
Mine was red and left hand drive (continental model) Sadly I have no pictures of mine anymore.
I have also owned a host of other autos, but am content with several Minis and a 2013 F150 with 3.5 twin turbo now.
I buy fix, and sell Minis (mostly 2002 to 2010) and have eight right now. As an old retired guy, I got bored with retired life!
Quote:It's been awhile since posting. So busy with my career and other such ilk in life.
But thought I'd chime in since the "stable" has increased in size then.. :end quote
Hey CXRK,
You have a great stable of purebreds!
It takes me back to the sixties when I was a youngster, going to school in Germany, I owned a 1962 (assembled that year) Lotus two door coupe, with Coventry Climax engine, with a single overhead cam four and twin two barrel side draft Webers, four speed trans, which I drove to school 30 miles each way on the Autobahn (which back then had no speed limits).
Engine bay:
Mine was red and left hand drive (continental model) Sadly I have no pictures of mine anymore.
I have also owned a host of other autos, but am content with several Minis and a 2013 F150 with 3.5 twin turbo now.
I buy fix, and sell Minis (mostly 2002 to 2010) and have eight right now. As an old retired guy, I got bored with retired life!
Again, you have a bunch of nice autos
Thank You! I'm working on completing the "collection" before I get married... lol One more to go and and I should be all "set... lol
The Elite is beautiful design! Ironically was attendance at a party last fall and the host had an Elite race car in his garage...Among other choice selections.
Too bad you no longer have any images today. Would have enjoyed seeing it. Good luck with enjoying your retirement with the MINI adventure!
