2010 MINI Cooper Overview 2dr Cpe (change)

While the new MINI belongs to the germans now, BMW has really embodied the spirit of the MINI into this wonderful little car. Just looking at it makes you want to drive it. If your best friend was a car it would be the new MINI. Its quick too with the MINI S outrunning V6 mustangs and Civic Sis with ease. The beautiful race oriented interior has the tach right in front of the driver with clear numbering because that's all that matters in such a rev happy car. It really feels like you're going faster than what you really are, which is exactly what makes this car such a joy to drive. The manual transmission is the gearbox of choice here because the automatic seems to zap the little car's spunk. Its a little cramped for passengers so the MINI is not really a car that you drive all your friends in. The interior is high quality and unique especially with that huge speedo. The John Cooper Works edition is a real performer outrunning much larger rivals thanks to its 22 psi turbocharger and with aftermarket brands responding to the MINI's huge popularity you can really make the car unique. No it is not a chick car, it really books and looks amazing with the flat black rims. If you're looking for a hot hatch that's not as overplayed as a Civic Si or Golf Gti, then the MINI is for you.

Improvement Suggestions

A little sharper handling for the John Cooper Works. The MINI S felt more capable in the corners and the steering was not as stiff.

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