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Originally Posted by Packofcrows
1) R56>R53 lol had less issues. P.S. IMHO IB4haters Chrysler engines blow (R53)
2) A twin will be more fun than driving a mini cooper if you: - Dont care that the FRS is slower in DD (concerning torque for taking off, you feel it more in the Mini)
- MPG if manual will be up to 7mpg less
- dont care you are losing 2 seats where a full grown American adult fits
- have roads where you dont just drive in a straight line
Concerning reliability....google more. They are about a 8/10 in reliability, whereas the tritec and r56 (BMW) engine are about a 6/10 IMHO
For the twins change oil at 4,500 miles, flush radiator at every 25k, other fluids at 50k, gas tank inspection at 100k IMO and car should run for 200k no problem. Go the tuner or enthusiast way and it may be less.
I actually recommend a WRX. You can hit about 25mpg and city and 34mpg highway solid if you drive like a grandma!
Then again, if you looking for just a DD to work I recommend a 2001 Corolla. 34 city and up to 45 hwy!
Get a automatic and your mpg will be slightly more. Maybe tops 5mpg more.
Dont forget the ugly new mustangs. Get a base model with more hp and torque and similar mpg.
All of these are IMHO so dont bother hating please. |
I did not like the R56 at all. It can easily out perform my R53 but it is less fun to drive. It got softer more comfortable. It lost the go kart feel of the R53
I'm afraid you're right. I'm covincing myself the frs is just to focused. I drove the Miata and thought it had more then enough power with frs I was thinking it needed more power.
I'm guessing you're correct, the Corolla would be a very smart choice and I like the interior but my commute will be a chore not a pleasure. also a coworker was challenging me to which car has had more issues his 06 Corolla or my 06 mini.
I actually love the new mustang in appearance but driving is quite pedestrian. It's just too heavy. Once again power doesn't always = more fun. Despite poor ford quality I'm guessing the mustang will have the best resale of the cars I'm looking at.