It’s just confusing to most, since in the USA, the base models aren’t available. The “MINI One” is just the base “2-door-hatch” / “hardtop” model, the “Cooper” name, as in John Cooper, is just used for the performance models. That’s why you can get a Clubman Cooper, Countryman Cooper, etc.

Maybe I’ll never get over how much BMW changed the brand.

I always thought Chrysler and Co had some great concept cars. Too bad they rarely ever made it to something tangible. I was always a fan of the 1995 Chrysler Atlantic... Just look at those guys watch it drive past. At least one of them is having a crisis.

I understand the need for a wagon. I own a wagon. However, if you want a view and a massive amount of cargo space, don’t get a Mini. I don’t see them making cargo-capable SUV versions of the Miata.

You know something is properly wrong when the MINI badge on the trunk is the size of a football. Visual tricks to make cars look smaller shouldn’t exist on a “Mini”.

AWD, no. The Mini should always be FWD. The rest I strongly agree with.

Knolling dude. Knolling.

I have to say, as much as I do not like this car...
I love the “smallness” of the steering wheel airbag.

I finally broke and got a used ‘07 XC70. Not as pretty as a V70, or the new V90, but, hot damn, is it functional.

From some of the owners I’ve met that run old steam powered tractors, I bet any of those old fellows will kill you, in half a second, with sheer insanity.

I do love that this car probably makes more power at idle, than my Mini ever did, stock.

I rarely go near the South Bay, so I’m sad to say I’ve never heard of him or seen the car. Sounds awesome, though. I’ve always loved the shorty Mini craze.

Just a couple words to the wise:

Haha, mine is a RHD car. If you’re not looking to gain attention, then don’t get a classic Mini. Attention comes in droves, whether you want it or not.

I drove my ‘71 Cooper, for a year and a half as a daily driver...

I drive a manual in traffic, sure my left arm and leg are almost twice the size of their counterparts, but it’s not terrible. It keeps you on your toes. And that lovely gap found when you can get up into third gear feels even more wonderful.

I wish my LEGO Mini had suspension...

Depends on where you are, what day of the week and luck.

The Sam & Niko YouTube channel recently showed the power of a punctured battery. (1:18 - 2:30).

Oh, few, thanks for clearing that up. I was calling my new aquisition a Wrangler. Jeez, is my face red.