A New Ride

Yesterday morning I went to start my 98 monte carlo with 100k+ miles on it. No dice. I'd been driving that stupid thing for at least 8 years. For the last three years I'd been telling myself "I'm getting a new car next year." Yeah right.

The starter went, which I'm sure was the first of many things to start breaking (it's actually been a reliable car) so instead of fixing it... I bit the bullet and treated myself to this.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...g?t=1210555139

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...g?t=1210555165

It's like a tail-hauling go-kart for adults. LOVE IT, and the gas mileage is FABULOUS!!!!

Mini Coopers are pretty cool!

My aunt has one - wicked fun to drive!!!! Her's is an older supercharged one, the new ones are turbo, right? Hard to drive without smiling :D

Gas mileage is awesome, price of an oil change however, is completely rediculous on those cars, don't know if you knew that already, lol

I drove the regular one, even though it scooted, I was disappointed. I drove the "S" model (the one I brought home), which is the turbo....now that is just stupid fun.

The oil changes ARE expensive, but you only need one every 12,000 miles and I'm covered for all standard maintenance for 3 years. The tires on the other hand....ouch.

WOW.... My two favorite cars together! is that your fj? I like the coopers because of how small they are and gas millage. They need to make them a little more manly for me though:P

Oh yeah, I forgot about the run-flats, lol. The warranty on my aunt's just ran out in time for her water pump to go, I think it cost her over 600 bucks. I just put a water pump in my car for less than $50! lol

I would totally look into a Mini if I had the money - you're gonna LOOOOVE it!! Watch your speedo :D

awe congrats!! its really frakin cute! i love the rims... sucks for your old car kickin the bucket but not too much :gj:

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Originally Posted by Beardedragon

WOW.... My two favorite cars together! is that your fj?

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The FJ is my boyfriend's. It's a really fun drive for an SUV, it handles great and is really quick for its size. My BF loves it.

The blind spots are tough to get used to though, I'm too paranoid to really relax and enjoy driving it because of them.