Saying goodbye

[Matt]

Well everyone, I know I have never participated much on here, but now it will be even less.

I traded my aveo in on a 2008 mini cooper s, looks similar to this one: http://garysgrides.com/2007%20Mini%2...%20S%20Red.jpg but mine has the panoramic sunroof and a different grill and fog lights. I am loving it so far, but it did take a bit of a push to get rid of the aveo.

It was a great ride everyone, I hope you all continue to enjoy your cars!

[Daox]

Good luck with the new car Matt.

[freddingo]

Well, give us your review of the mini cooper before you go!

[NYChevoo]

Best of luck with the Mini Matt! let us know how it is!

[Matt]

Thanks everyone, with a couple thousand miles on the mini I feel like I can give a decent report. The jump in power was definitely a nice change. The 172hp and 194 ft/lb rating is nice, although I find myself driving way too fast all the time. I've only had it up to 110mph, which was 4th gear on the highway. Gas mileage is slightly better than I was getting in the aveo, but overall probably about the same.
The car is grippy as all hell. I took some twisties at about 80mph (signs said 25) and had a friend trying to keep up in a dodge caliber. He made it to near 70 but started sliding and almost hit the wall.

Overall, the car puts a grin on my face that I can't wipe off. It has more speed than I need, although with a good tune I can increase acceleration a lot, it grips almost as good as a porsche (literally, according to independent tests on a skidpad). I love it!

Here's a picture of my car next to a classic mini at Cars and Coffee. Photo Album - Imgur