After 5 times back @ Mini i have traded it in for a Civic Type R GT . GOOD RIDDENCE to it. Now it needs a clutch /altinator ,after footwell module ,new arm rest ,new speakers, auto lights module the list goes on

 

:( thats sad. im sorry you had such a poor time, i dont think i could ever get rid of my MINI.

 

Sorry that happened. Good luck with your new ride.
Happy trails.

 

Did MINI take it back or did you just trade it in?

 

Sad, sad, sad. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be. A Honda Civic huh?

 

I hope you're not so ignorant to believe that every single R56 MINI you would buy/obtain would have the same problems or be problematic at all, and instead have simply decided that in your mind and for what you need the Civic is a better buy for you.

 

What numbers does the Type R GT put up? I'm starting to realy like the styling of them and a few other MINI competitors which is kinda sad for me to admit. Just cannot get over the looks of the new MINI.
I'll be keeping my r53 and get something else to replace my bimmer when it dies to use as a commuter.

Sorry the MINI didn't work for ya, good luck and happy trails.

james

 

what the heck is a type r gt? I have seen type r but when did type r gt come out?

 

wondering the same...dudes gotta be in europe or something.

 

 

^+1 - illegalhunter does not need to be called "ignorant" b/c his experience with the MINI was not a good one and he decided to go a different route.

Illegalhunter - I'm sorry about the loss and hope things with the new car work out well. Best of luck!

 

Sorry heres a pic of a TYPE R GT 201BHP 2LT ITEC ENGINE 19 RAGE ALLOYS SAT NAV BLUETOOTH

 

Honda is not willing to let us "children" here in the usa have such scary toys.

One of the reasons I have a Mini...

 

The hatch is the only version I've seen (pics and vids of only of course) that I find really appealing, neat looking

I'd be curious to hear driving/ownership impressions after having it for awhile if you feel so inclined. Enjoy!

 

this not mine but i have ordered this exact one 1st week August for delivery

 

MINI to a Civic.

That's like going from Jessica Alba to Ugly Betty.

Okay, that's not your run-of-the-mill Civic, that's for sure. Looks pretty cool, in fact. Enjoy your new vehicle.

Personally, I can't see myself ever buying anything but another MINI again.

 

wow, that's a pretty cool looking honda! Good luck hunter, sorry to hear about the bad experience.

 

Wow! It's sexy! I am like many others here, however. I think I am smitten by the MINI bug for life!

 

Obviously European model. Exterior +++++. Interior ++. It bet it moves really fast.

 

Good luck with your new car. I hope she has a good personality, because she's an ugly girl.

 

+1

 

Went and Googled some photos. I like the interior (don't love red though). Are you getting the Nav (It looks truly sharp with the Nav)? I also like the gauging (has a temp gauge for instance). The exterior fits right in with what I see the young crowd driving, cruising Montgomery Blvd. I presume you fall in that category. It's a good looking car for those who like that Japanese experior styling.

By the way, from what I think I read, everybody who has one of these will have the same interior seating colors. I think with this car, blending in with the crowd will be really easy. No more having to stick out like a sore thumb with that quirky Mini Cooper styling.

Good luck. I suspect the Honda will be more in keeping with who you are.

 

illegalhunter, sorry to hear about your experience with the Mini. Good luck with the new car.

My current commuter car is a Civic Si hatchback and it has over 180,000 miles on it, so it's served me well. I'm getting a Mini, but if Honda had a hot hatchback in the U.S. market right now it would have been on my short list. I want my commuter car to be fun to drive AND reliable (stuck on the side of the highway waiting for AAA is not my idea of fun). I hoping the Mini will come close to being as reliable and give me the same kind of mileage my Civic has given me.

 

illeagalhunter Im sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with MINI. I understand for whatever reason some of the MINI owners in Europe have had some real difficulties. If I ever had to go back to a Honda, that one would be a great choice. Good luck!

 

That's a pretty sweet Honda.