Biggest Let Down Ever, Test Drove a Mini Options

[SinisterWhisper]

My sister is looking at getting a different car so while we were at Car Max she made me test drive a mini. I have to say after all I have heard I was prepared to be floored, but it was meh. My Celi is dire need of and engine swap (242k org. engine, 4th gear syncros bad), but to be honest I like it more. The Mini was so much smoother and all, but it felt like it had no soul. Anyone else find this driving other cars? Only one I have liked more than the Celi was an 86 MR2.

[hurley97]

actually, I did get a chance to drive an 06 Lotus Elise and for a new car I have to say it kicked my ass pretty good

the seats have close to no padding and your butt is literally about 2" from the ground so you feel every bump in the road.
I liked the two sets of seatbelts, you have the option to choose from a 5 point or a normal 3 point. but if you have any joint pain getting in and out of this car will only make it so much worse.
and there is nothing at all in the interior, theres a shifter and a steering wheel. everything else was compacted as much as possible,
right down to the turn signals, there was only one light for both interior turn signals so if you put your right signal on you'd better remember cause from the inside it would just look like your hazards are on.

its not hard to drive but its still fun, it probably turned a lot more heads than the Celica but I couldn't tell cause I think I was about knee level with everyone ...seriously

This post has been edited by hurley97: May 3, 2007 - 11:48 AM