Yes, when cars branded "Mini" became bigger than a 1970s Range Rover I lost interest.Feels big when you are sitting in it. not least because there is a lot of glass. I know it is not a technical description but my overall impression is that it looks "swollen" even on the inside. Like they started with the 3 door and pumped it up.
I know that all of these cars need to retain the Mini look but I think this one might take it beyond a reasonable boundary. If I was buying something that big the equivalent BMW might be a better bet.
i am a bit confused by the various models but the article said it was the Mini countryman C 5 door . from 28500 to 35k 1499 turbo charged engine
Yes, when cars branded "Mini" became bigger than a 1970s Range Rover I lost interest.
the equivalent BMW
I did like the Countryman inside where it matters, with the panoramic roof it seemed a very "happy" space. Quite why car designers want to create dark miserable pits and then rescue them with ambient lighting is beyond me. It begs an obvious question.that is where it gained my interest - looks interesting outside and funky inside.
but boring - no bmw is funky, interesting and fun.
I tell the dealer not to bother asking me to buy extras. One even tried i walked out.I hate the bit where you think you’ve bought it and then they start trying to sell you a valeting kit, insurance against accidental damage to the seats etc, insurance for the alloy wheels, maintenance plans… and whatever other extras they can dream up. Our local Vauxhall dealers were quite aggressive about it, wouldn’t touch them again.
I was happy to buy the wheel/ tyre insurance. No brainer with the cost of AMG wheels and rubber band tyres.I tell the dealer not to bother asking me to buy extras. One even tried i walked out.
So, it's actually possible, in this day and age, to get wheels with a sane dimension. And even proper steel rims!!!! There is still hope.So 14" steel ones with clip on plastic trims then? Good choice, I'd say. No alloy wheel corrosion and leakage problems, easy to replace if damaged, cheaper, easy to wash.
Colleague of mine has a Jag F pace for trips and weekends, and a few years old RAV4 that he's just picked up recently, to commute to work in. He hates to admit that he prefers the RAV. I kid you not.Latest is we’ve ‘almost’ decided on a secondhand Toyota RAV4…loads of room, super reliable and really quite efficient petrol wise…thought my other half might find it too big to drive but she seemed quite happy and really liked the height to make getting in/out easier
Well, possibly on some cars. Dacia do a steel wheel option.So, it's actually possible, in this day and age, to get wheels with a sane dimension. And even proper steel rims!!!! There is still hope.
I’ve always wondered…what are alloy wheels for?
I just had a read up. Yes, generally they're lighter and of course that's less unsprung weight, which is good. They can look superb (although I have a soft spot for the old Merc hub caps!)aren't they lighter in weight? Yielding better fuel efficiency? They are more aesthetically pleasing.
I think mine has mag wheels, they have "Mg" stamped on the inner rim. They are also split rim and screwed together, no problems so far touch wood. I dare say they cost about the same as a house to replace.As long as you don’t have 35 profile tyres when you hit potholes at 50mph, the wheel should be ok.
I think years ago a particular Audi RS was fitted with (3 piece?) magnesium alloy wheels, and they were an expensive disaster.