My sister is thinking about leasing a Mini cooper or a Subaru, something like a Impreza 2.5 wagon maybe. I know she's much more interested in the Mini though, I would rather see her get that since we already have 2 Subarus in the family. Can you guys give me some input on the base model for stuff like basic specs, reliability, practical use ect... I tried using the compare models feature on Subaru's site but it would never load. Some input will be helpful thanks.

-Jeff

BTW: Also if there is any good dealerships for Mini's let me know, she'll need low monthly payments if possible.

 

does she want the plain jain mini cooper (not the S) ?

MINI Cooper Base
MSRP Invoice Engine Fuel Econ.
$16,449 $14,887 1.6L I4 115HP


last time i checked one out, there was a few month wait list... i dunno if that still applies now that the craze kinda died down.

check out these "options"

Navigation System (DVD) $1,700
Electric Panoramic Sunroof $850
Xenon Headlights $550
Sport Suspension Setting Plus $500
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) $500
Rear Park Distance Control $350
Automatic Air Conditioning $300
3-Spoke Sport Leather Steering Wheel
LATE AVAILABILITY, December 2003. $250
On-Board Computer $200
S-Style Sport Leather Steering Wheel Variable
Rear Spoiler $150
Black Bumper Inserts $150
Chrome Bumper Inserts $150
Leather Steering Wheel Variable
Rain Sensor $150
Front Fog Lamps $140
Rear Fog Lamps $100

damn

 

Whoa thats alot of extra options, ya she wont be looking for the S... just the plain one.

 

www.carsdirect.com is helpful if u haven't looked there yet.

 

for a very personal opinion pm mini-t
mini-t has a mini and a subaru. . .or b_drift if i'm not mistaken- both are from the HIIC. look em up or try contacting in the hawaii forum. . . i will alert them to your presence if you want.



aloha from the summit of Mauna Kea

 

mini's are tite.. EXCEPT good luck getting 1 at the MSRP. a couple months ago i dropped by the mini dealer.. the BASE model was going for 26K. the Mini-S's were going for 30K+ and had a LONG waitlist. there was no timetable on how long you would wait.

besides that.. they are hella fun cars.. the backseats are useless though.. i'm 5'8" 150 lbs and could BARELY fit back there. no arm room at all.

 

you know looking at the minicooper website is always a place to start, plus they have a coll little racing game

 

Hmm, considering price and availability maybe a Subaru will be better suited for my sister.