So I need an opinion.
I am torn between a Mini Cooper S Hardtop and a VW Golf GTI. They cost about the same (23,000 for the Mini and 24,000 for the Golf.) The Golf has 200 hp and the Mini has 181. I am perfectly okay with either of these engines because honestly they are both way faster than I really need a car to be anyway.
What I’m wondering is if anyone has/knows someone who has these cars and what kind of repair costs they’re incurring. Motortrend says the Mini is cheaper to repair and holds up better, but a real life opinion would be good.
(Don’t worry, I’m not buying this now. I’m buying a new (new new not new to me) car next winter and I decided I’d shell out for something that I’d actually enjoy driving.)
Cheese is way too expensive to be wasting on children.
Why did you follow up your request for an opinion with that stuff about cars?
As you asked, i've test driven both of these in the recent past:
The Mini was more fun to drive but the Golf handles better through the bends.
Out of the two it would be the Diesel version of the Golf.
.2.0L Diesel Hyundai i30....
Welcome to decision nightmare. :)
Next time we should elect an American.
Mini Cooper S Hardtop --- VW Golf GTI.
Darksheare will say VW.
Darksheare's father would say VW also, but strongly suggests looking at the TDI - costs more up front (he thinks - he only buys used ones that are broken in - meaning they have over 100k miles on them ;-) but gets a lot better fuel mileage and still has more than enough guts to harass those kiddiepunks in the Civics with fartcan exhausts... (and as you pull away from them in a puff of cleandiesel exhaust you can point at them and cast aspersions upon their manhood ;-)
Thus ends your two-for-one answer which you will note satisfies both of your requests..)
Of course in the end, it will still be your decision. If you plan on keeping it until it dies, again the diesel is the way to go. My $0.02 worth ;-)
You might check Consumer Reports at the library. The reports aren’t as reliable as they used to be w/reference to home appliances because, according to our repair persons, the appliances are constructed w/built-in obsolescence that’s even shorter than it used to be. Not certain re: automotive. However, you might be interested in checking NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety) for information on recalls for specific brands and models.
There is a chiropracter just down the street, who bought a sporty little black and red Mini last year, after having a BMW SUV. She is now back to a BMW SUV, but I will stop and visit her tomorrow or Monday, and ask her the pros and cons, and ask her to make notes so I can recall them between there and here! LOL!
If you have more specific questions, FReepmail me and I will ask them of her. She is pretty down-to-earth.