Well, after having traded in my old '03 MCS for an STi, I ended up trading that in for a 92x! Why? Too much $ for insurance and really high theft rate in my area! Although the STi was a whole different animal, the 92x didn't have nearly the same fun factor - and I was still paying a crap load for insurance!

So, while driving MINI's around at work, I realized how much I missed having fun with one - while saving some cash too! Anyways, I finally picked up my new '06 DS/S MCS this week, so I'm officially a Newbie all over again!

 

I am comming up from WRX wagon also... Love the handling from MINI much more than the power from the 2.0T boxter engine.

 

Welcome back.....a wise man once said "you don't know what you've got till it's gone". I'm a fan of Subaru's too. I almost bought a Saabaru 92x, but two things made me stop, 1- the seats killed me & 2- the motor while it has power if kept on the boil was just dead in normal driving. No torque down low where one needs it. Well I bought a Forester XT & it's been a great car. Heck it even has torque. It's my foul weather/dirt road running car. But my MINI it's just like a go-kart for grown ups. I just love that torque down low where you need it & its ability to rev, & oh yes.... it will run rings around most other cars. Sorry kind of got carried away. Welcome back.

Chuck

 

i almost bought an STI couple of months ago, crazy fast and handles like dream but like the rest of the Japanese cars, could not conquer my heart.
I LOVE MY MINI, ain't nothin' like it

 

francisk, now I know I'm not the only one to make this switch! I've already had some buddies question it, but then again they're Subie guys!

Crashton, I know what you mean with the XT. It's got great power/torque yet perfect for an all around vehicle that you can take on road trips (i.e. snowboarding, kayaking ). There's still plenty of Subie's constantly around me - my GF's brother and mom have XT's, her aunt has a Forester, one cousin has a WRX and his brother has an Impreza, and my buddy upstairs has a WRX wagon!

Scuderia, having now owned both an STi and a MCS I can say this - yes the STi has the extra power, doors and AWD, but the amount of fun I had with mine still didn't compare to the fun I've had in a MINI! I'm glad to see you stayed in yours!

 

I would love to see a photo of the dark silver with silver roof-I haven't seen one yet, and I bet it is a great combo!

 

I'll definitely post some pics as soon as possible!

 

Welcome back from the dark side, Luke. Search your feelings, trust the blaster shield, and you'll never go back again