In their July issue, they do a comparo of the new Mitsubishi Eclipse against the Acura RSX Type S, Ford Mustang, and Mini Cooper S. As we all know, the Mini rules.

The article isn't online yet, but they did post some pics.

 

Look at the new Car and Driver -August Issue

The MINI ride is in there from Kings Island

Also a small Pic of MY car on page 142, upper right -On the track !!!

 

Way cool, going to the store now.

 

I just bought that issue at the airport! It's also go the Twelve 12, a collection of twelve supercars that they review. I'm a big fan of Lambo Murcie Roadster (on the cover), so I got it for that as well. They also review the new M6. Overall, a great issue.

 

I was looking up comparative 0-60 times courtesy of Google, (about 2 weeks ago I found the article, when someone asked me about the MCS):
http://webpages.charter.net/cwraight...Automobile.pdf

pics, article, nice chart at the end

bon appetit,
Tatt

 

The full article is available online:


http://automobilemag.com/reviews/cou...per/index.html

 

"For us, the Mini Cooper S is the best of these cars. Completely utilitarian yet utterly stylish, the Mini Cooper S is the most personal expression you can buy for twenty-five grand, especially because its broad range of accessories ensures that no two cars are alike. Meanwhile, it drives like sports cars that are three times more expensive and turns every trip into an adventure."

So true! I always cringe when people talk about the Mini having "style," because I don't want people to think of it as cute. They make a good point about "personal expression," though, and I suppose that is part of what attracted me to it.

Turning every trip into an adventure was a much bigger part - and certainly nothing Automobile compared it to comes close to matching the Mini in either case!

 

When I talk to people who are interested in buying a MINI all I can tell them is that it is the best car, dollar for dollar, in the world.

 

I just read the same article....showed some of the guys I work with, upset a few of them.:smile:

 

This car really is something special.
Great article.

 

This article confirms what my grinning face radiates everytime I drive my car. This car is so much fun to drive, it is built very well, easy to individualize, and nothing comes close to putting it all together like the Mini.....not even close. Of course, this is "my not so humble opinion" but shard by many others.

Now if I could just get it out of the shop for this "crank sensor issue"

 

Very true and well put.

 

Ya can't drive a MINI and keep a frown on yer mug...

 

But you can't take 7 people and a Dog either.....

Matt

 

That's why I also have a van...for 2 dogs.

 

Yeah, there's some truth in that observation.

 

Others apparently think the Mini has "no style." See here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=46078

 

Here's some scans from the Aug issue, yet another "future" MINI rendition, and the Kings Island ride...

 

Anyone seen the R&T article naming the MCS one of their 12 Fun Factor cars - mentioned with the Lotus Elise, Viper, etc. It's fun being so highly regarded.

 

Sight swing to OT...

Okay, it that the '07 MINI? Or another Photoshop job? If it's the real thing I'm not a fan of the lack of integration of the grill and the bumper. If it's not...never mind.

I might as well admit it, after several years of motoring, I'm now totally absorbed with, hooked on, and addicted to MINIs and so am naturally watching for clues to the '07 MINI is w/ great interest, as are the rest of us.