[BMWCSRegistry] Check This New BMW Out Everyone

[SDuval at trialgraphix.com]

My two cents (which are probably worth a whole lot less)...  I recently
purchased a 2008 Mini Clubman as an "extra" vehicle between my wife and I,
and agree it is quirky looking.  We'd previously had an Infiniti SUV (gas
hog 14/18mpg), and wanted to replace it that had the utility of a small
wagon, but got really good mileage.

Good luck to anyone looking for a hatchback that is as fun to drive as a
Mini, is as reliable or as fun for your kids to hop into, and puts you in a
dealership that isn't the mega-seller of a Japanese brand.  I've owned VW
GTIs, and although I love them, they'll leave you wishing you had something
more reliable.

The only thing out there that comes close to the Mini in driving fun
(according to a few recent articles), is a Mazda Speed3 wagon, and quite
honestly... my wife would not want to drive it.  Oh, and while Japanese
cars are "supposed" to get good gas mileage, the Clubman gets 26/35 mpg,
which really embarrasses the Mazda at 18/26 mpg - which is what the Porsche
Carrera S gets.  Pretty abysmal.

Scott

'73 3.0 CS "Frances"
'06 Porsche Carrera S "Peanut"
Mini Clubman - Shared w/the wife who dubbed her "Ladybird"




                                                                           
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Well said, Charlie
The mini is really a great car to drive and I have but it sure is an
unattractive lump.  Sort of the progeny of a three way among
Yugo/Trabant/Fiat 124.  Attempts at modern retro versions of old classics
seem to often be terrible. Case in point: that Chrysler Cruiser thing
which, in black, looks like a mini hearse.
No wonder they refuse to put the BMW logo on the mini.

But - many of us do not live in the paradise of pineapples and lovely brown
maidens.
Two wheeled BMW's don't always work here in the land of blizzards (but no
volcanoes, earthquakes, wild fires, droughts, floods. landslides and the
last tornado came through about 15 years ago) and they are certainly not a
low cost ride to buy.  I can get a lot of fuel for my Coupe for the price
of one of these macho machines.
And not being fond of pain, I prefer some steel between my personal self
and the road.

Anybody notice a recent ad from BMW where special deals are being offered
on the X3 and X5?  Funny thing - surely the Ultimate isn't having trouble
unloading these monsters?

Art - reveling in 75F summer and real tomatoes while it lasts in NW PA.

At 7:40 PM -0400 7/18/08, cgshawaii at netscape.net wrote:
      Okay.... but with BMW's penchant for "customer engineering" (some
      latent, potentially very expensive, flaw in each model) what might
      the first-generation electric Mini do to its owner?

      "Break My Wallet".

      I thought the gas Mini was kinda heavy for a "small" car, though I
      don't recall hard numbers.  Electric power wouldn't go well with
      that.

      And, of course, BMW WILL NOT build an economy car... look what
      happened with the 1 series, base price upwards of $30K... and not a
      fuel efficient motor in it, either.  Apparently they have utterly
      conceded that market to others.  Well, it's their choice.  Brand
      loyalty will only carry so far, but I think they've gone beyond that
      too, marketing and selling to ego-driven buyers for whom a car
      purchase doesn't represent a major expense.

      I think small fuel efficient cars ARE the future, and large cars will
      shortly become a thing of the past.  We are seeing, I think (hope?)
      the end of large vehicles. Yeah, there are holdouts, and haulers for
      commercial use will always be here, but I can't think of anything
      that would get me into something larger than my coupe.  Mostly I ride
      a 2-wheeled BMW where multi-child pick and delivery is not imposed on
      me.
      Charlie

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      Hello:
      This one I would buy in a convertible.............I have been looking
      for a 2006 Cooper S White, Silver or Red with a tan or burgundy
      interior 6 speed.
      http://www.forbesautos.com/news/headlines/2008/july/fadc-bmw-announces-electric-mini-tests.html?partner=yahoofp
      The-Hound......Have a nice day and weekend.



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