The search for a new car continues. Parked outside today I have... an MG-TF "Code Blue", which is basically a silver MGTF 1.6 (nice engine, very much like my 8v GTI to drive actually) with a blue roof and blue suede seats (despite not being mine, it's already nicknamed 'Elvis').Other options that have presented themselves today:MINI Cooper S - supercharged one, no? Anyone driven one? Does it contort you into a horrid position? Is it hellish to be in for 8 hours?VW Beetle, new shape, not the Cabrio.Another MGF, this time a VVC with hardtop and tan leather seats.Tried a Rover 75. I think the seats are designed for people with no thighs. The cushion is insanely tiny, like the rear seat in a Jeep.Freelander - Top Gear put paid to that one.Also considering an Octavia RS...Richard

Drove an ordinary cooper and loved every minute of it. Just ask Dan405, ididn't shut up the whole night about it!

Anyone driven a MINI?

Feb 02, 2004 82 Replies

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Nom 22 years ago

Fair enough - I think the same.

They're held in high regard :)

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James 22 years ago

I'd buy a Niva for off-road fun, but as an every day car, the word bargepole springs to mind.

-- James

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Dave Plowman 22 years ago

13 grand for a P reg 7 Series? You'll get an E39 5 Series for much less (or newer for the same money) and it's a far better car.

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