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mpedrummer2 · 01-31-2006, 06:55 AM

The time has come to replace the Passat.

Our list (this car will be shared with my wife) included the following:[*]More fuel efficient than the Passat[*]At least as fun to drive as the Passat[*]Good in winter (we live in Pittsburgh)[*]Hatchback - we just like 'em.

Our initial list of cars was the base Mini, the Mazda3 5-door, the Ford Focus ZX3, the Subaru Outback Sport, and the VW Golf. Everything we read about the Golf said that it's lackluster, and is being replaced mid-year anyway. The Ford...well...let's just say we haven't been impressed with anything the Big 3 have done in the past 5 years, except the Mustang. The Mazda, we decided looked too "modern" for our tastes, and I was concerned about the tiny little rear windsheild being a visibility problem on the highway.

So, now we're down to two very different $20000 cars. We haven't taken either out on the road yet. The Subaru certainly wins the "practical" battle, but there's just something about the Mini...

For now, it's just me and my wife, and while we're planning on children eventually, not anytime soon. The car would be used primarily for commuting, but also for fairly regular trips to Harrisburg and back - 450 miles roundtrip in a single weekend.

Anyway, just looking for advice. Has anyone driven a Mini in the snow? How is it?

MPEDrummer

01-31-2006, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Mini or Outback Sport? (Impractical vs Practical) The time has come to replace the Passat. Our list (this car will be shared with my wife) included the following:[]More fuel efficient than the Passat[]At least as fun to drive as the Passat[]Good in winter (we live in Pittsburgh)[]Hatchback - we just like 'em. Our initial list of cars was the base Mini, the Mazda3 5-door, the Ford Focus ZX3, the Subaru Outback Sport, and the VW Golf. Everything we read about the Golf said that it's lackluster, and is being replaced mid-year anyway. The Ford...well...let's just say we haven't been impressed with anything the Big 3 have done in the past 5 years, except the Mustang. The Mazda, we decided looked too "modern" for our tastes, and I was concerned about the tiny little rear windsheild being a visibility problem on the highway. So, now we're down to two very different $20000 cars. We haven't taken either out on the road yet. The Subaru certainly wins the "practical" battle, but there's just something about the Mini... For now, it's just me and my wife, and while we're planning on children eventually, not anytime soon. The car would be used primarily for commuting, but also for fairly regular trips to Harrisburg and back - 450 miles roundtrip in a single weekend. Anyway, just looking for advice. Has anyone driven a Mini in the snow? How is it? MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.