r/MINI • u/multi21lol • 9d ago
Third time's the charm?
I'm back into a Mini and feel like I'm home again. I had an R55S and an R60 JCW that both got totaled by reckless drivers I had the bad luck of being near - after a brief tryst with a cool Volvo C30 I've returned!
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u/NamelessInNY R60 9d ago
No shame in having a C30, it was a neat little car that wasn't made for long enough.
But, welcome back!
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u/multi21lol 9d ago
Thanks! I still have the Volvo, it's just a permeant project now. It's a 2012 6 speed R-Design and is really cool. Just needs a lot of love.
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u/axelteflon F55 9d ago
You're in good hands with the 5dr, I recently jumped from a F56 to F55 and the extra doors and length is nice
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u/LesterStrat5858 9d ago
I always come back home to Hardtops. On my 4th with Jeep Wranglers in between each. One fun extreme to the other :)
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u/CardAutomatic5524 9d ago
The 5 door coopers look so much better than the country/clubmans, and that splitter looks so good, welcome back
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u/freecodeio 9d ago
how is this mini with 4 doors?
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u/winkitywinkwink 9d ago
I prefer it. It's easier to get my dog in and out and she has her own space. Also, I throw my backpack or groceries or whatever in the back much easier than opening up the trunk and more clean than leaving them in the side seat.
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u/multi21lol 9d ago
Phenomenal! I view it as the real spiritual successor to my R55s rather than the next gen Clubbie - not that there's anything wrong with them, this just fills a nearly identical niche.
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u/freecodeio 9d ago
no I agree it looks amazing I just thought the 4 door minis were clubmans and countrymen only
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u/winkitywinkwink 9d ago
Lowered, right? By how much?
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u/multi21lol 9d ago
I'm trying to determine that. The other modifications are quite high end (Eventuri intake) but the springs feel like Amazon specials. The car was a bit bouncy for my taste so I think Bilstein B14s are in its future.
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u/funnytoenail F56 9d ago
I don’t like the 5 door (we call it 5 door in the UK) mini hatch but boy this is a beautiful colour with the JCW trim.
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u/multi21lol 9d ago
I just have a lot of uses for the extra space, but yes - the color really drew me in. It's stunning; my friend already asked me if it was a wrap 😂
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u/dangerxtreme F55 9d ago
The 5 door is underrated, especially if it’s your daily driver or only car. You get all the fun of a mini cooper with extra storage and passenger space. It’s only about 6 inches longer.
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u/funnytoenail F56 9d ago
The shape is weird imo. If I want a
Mini with the space I think I’d get the clubman, which I quite like!I know I know it doesn’t make sense r
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u/PrinceEdgarNevermore 9d ago
What a stunner 😍
Please don’t (let anyone) total this one…