How come there are so many Mini Coopers all of a sudden?

[BurtWorm]

Is it just New York? Or is it all over?

[SiobhanClancy]

1. There are TWO on my block

Cambridge,Massachusetts

[FlashHarry]

2. I heard they were all the rage in NYC

Cheap (ish), fast, and, more importantly, easy to park!

[BurtWorm]

5. They are all the rage here.

I see at least two a day. It seems like I'm even seeing more than that within the last week or so.

They definitely outnumber Hummers!

[FlashHarry]

13. Good. Having a Hummer in Manhattan would be pure idiocy!

I've been to NYC plenty of times. I remember going up the Empire State Building one time and looking down. The city was a criss-cross of yellow--all cabs (and delivery trucks). There's a reason for that! Driving in the city is a fool's errand, in my opinion! Take the subway! Take a cab! Car service! Whatever!

But... if you must have a car, a Mini Cooper would be a pretty good choice.

[BurtWorm]

20. I've seen Hummers in Manhattan, too

I always get this reflexive desire to spit when I do. Fortunately, they only appear once ever couple of weeks or so.

[Wickerman]

21. No, the old mini-cooper was cheap

this is a car smaller than a volskwagen and its 27k (actually 22k, but lets not quibble). That ain't cheap by any definition.

http://apps.edmunds.com/new/2003/mini/cooper/100167527/cto.html?tid=edmunds.n.review.leftsidenav..4.MINI*

But, it IS easy to park.

[NashVegas]

3. They Just Started Marketing Here

What, maybe 6 months ago?

[CO Liberal]

4. Because They're So Damn CUTE!!!!!

:-)

[Demobrat]

6. They're multiplying like bunnies here in SF.

I don't need or want a car right now, but if I did I'd get one. To me they're the perfect city car. Short wheel base, fast even with an automatic (the hills here are hell on a clutch), and the rear seat folds down to create more space to haul stuff. And they're cute too!

[BurtWorm]

18. I've always loved the way they look

and if I had to have a car, I'd seriously think about getting one, mainly for the parking issue.

I had this idea for a Mini commercial a couple of weeks ago. It opens with a medium long shot of a little space between two cars. Suddenly you hear this throbbing sound, and then a big old hideous old canary yellow Hummer blasting some bland rock music drives up. The driver's the only guy in it. He's wearing a cowboy hat and yakking on a cell phone. He slows down in front of the space, yakking, making a half-assed attempt to mentally measure the space, then reluctantly he gives up and drives off. A second or two later, a Mini pulls up. You hear this supremely lovely 1960s era jazz. A hip looking couple is in the front, their child in the back. They easily pull into the spot. A word burns onto the screen: Civilized.

[wryter2000]

23. I hate to do this to friends.

But, go to

www.miniusa.com

and build yourself one. I am so in love with this car.

[newyawker99]

31. Congrats wryter200!! 800 posts

:toast:

[neuvocat]

7. Like one of their billboards here said:

anti-SUV backlash!

[jono]

8. I've seen a lot in Seattle

but it seems like they've been all the rage here for a year or so.

[patdem]

9. They look like a down to earth SUV...head turners for sure!

[MaineDem]

10. Because BMW is pushing them

And they're cute as hell. :)

[TrogL]

11. The Italian Job

remake featured the new Mini Cooper.

I used to drive the original Mini. I loved that car. Did 120 km drafting behind huge transports - got great gas mileage.

Ok, so I was young and stupid.

[Alpharetta]

24. good product placement

That car was cast in a very complimentary role.

I don't know how much they spent, but it was a good use of budget, IMUO. (in my uninformed opinion)

[MaineDem]

30. Hi there

:hi:
Welcome to DU.

The original "Italian Job" featured the original Minis. I don't think it was a coincidence that the remake movie and the remake car came out at the same time.

[bif]

12. I've even seen a lot here in Detroiit.

Of all places. Someone here at work has one. They're cute, but I'm 6'1" and I don't think they're for me.

[NicoleM]

14. it's Car Talk's fault

They told a guy a while ago that the Mini was a chick magnet.

[FlashHarry]

15. I wonder if they'll race 'em.

The old Mini Cooper won rally after rally.

[MaineDem]

25. They already are

Sports Car Club of America races have many minis.

[DBoon]

16. Lots in Los Angeles too

n/t

[Champion Jack]

17. They get 36 M.P.G

[IADEMO2004]

19. Omaha to Kansas City

http://www.miniusa.com/crm/load_mini.jsp

I see them everywhere and I think they are here to stay.

[wryter2000]

22. Salivating

Oh, man, do I want one of those cars. Imagine, a Mini Cooper, made by BMW, costing less than $20K

[Mass_Liberal]

26. I LOVE MINI COOPERS

My uncle (english) has a real UK one that I got to drive in! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Susang]

27. Because they're the coolest car on the market?

I want one so bad I can taste it! Can't wait until used ones start becoming available. It's the perfect car for city driving.

[BurtWorm]

29. They seem to have got down what PT Cruiser and the new Beetle

were aiming at. I hope this is the beginning of the next super trend in cars, this short but ultrastylish trend, and I hope it puts SUVs in their graves.

Prediction: I'll bet we're going to be seeing wooden side station wagons in the next few years.

[pstokely]

28. they are just more expensive GEO metros

at least they aren't SUVs