I know:
it is not a rear wheel drive
it is not an open top car
it is not a Honda
it has less than 200php
it ain't no S2000
but still, what do you think?

WARNING- after selecting the web site below you will never look upon the American Honda web site in the same way, you will always wonder why Honda has such a lame web design.

http://www.miniusa.com

For the record I think it is great!!! If I had 20k to just play around with I would run out and get one in a second. Honda does not make a replacement for the CRX but is sure looks like BMW got the recipe right!

 

ugly as hell....just like most bmws and jags.......
At least there are some nice looking BMWs.

 

That car just doesn't appeal to me at all...maybe it's just the generation difference, since I'm stil young.

 

i think mini coopers are tight!! the Novice run we went on in September we ran accross some European car club and there was a bunch of them zipping around..i think it would be kewl to own one as a project car..well...i'm referring to the original Mini Cooper..

 

I actually really like the new Mini Cooper-S. If i was to buy any of them it'll be that one.

Supposed to come with a supercharger as well.

Can't flip the little beggers either.

 

Mini Cooper-s is awesome

 

I love the new MINI, I guess I have strong links to the Mini though as my brother used to own a silver 1.3 Cooper - far from fast but such fun handling!

I'll be taking a very good look at the new Cooper S when it reaches the dealers - I can't wait to see the rumoured 200bhp Alpina tuned version though

 

i think it's pretty cool, and most likely will be another cult hit

 

Originally posted by Tifosi Red
Ah, the joys of living in the home land!
I just think this car is going to be a big hit. The Cooper-S may be the best we get in the US for a while, but this package is so cool. Just like the legendary CRX-Si you will be able to pack the 4 track tire/wheels into the back along with all your tools, spare parts, clothing and cooler and drive off to the track for a weekend of fun! I'm not quite old enough to remember the original car in person but I have seen a few, and I just can't wait to start seeing them on the streets.
Great job BMW!
Sorry Honda, your Civic Si looks like a boring little economy box!

 

For more information and a great discussion board, check out www.mini2.com and www.miniusa.com

Cooper
- Available in the U.S. late March/early April
- 115 hp, N/A 1.6L engine
- Front wheel drive
- 5 speed or CVT automatic
- Price around $18,000

Cooper S
- Available in the U.S. late May/early June
- 163 hp Supercharged 1.6L engine
- Getrag 6-speed
- Sports Suspension Plus standard
- Sport seats standard
- Price around $21,000

Here are some pics: