TS John Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 So my next car will most likely be either a Mini Cooper S or an Acura TL Type-S. Not that I'm gonna get a new car anytime soon (prolly once I get outta college in 2009 or a bit later) but it's fun to think about. If I were to configure my dream Cooper S it prolly would be about $36k and the TL configured as I want it would be about $43k. So I guess if it came down to it, which would you choose: With: My 2008 MINI Cooper S Base MSRP* $21,200 Destination & Handling $650 Paint White Turn Signals $100 Astro Black Body Color $500 White Roof/Mirrors $0 Cold Weather Package $500 Heated Powerfold Mirrors & Washer Jets Heated Front Seats Premium Package $1,500 10-Speaker. Hi-Fi Sound System Automatic AC Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof Sport Package $2,000 Sport Suspension Dynamic Stability Control 17" Web-spokes (Run Flat Perf.) No Bonnet Stripes Performance Front Fog Lamps STD Xenon Headlamps w/Power Wash $500 Rear Fog Lamp $100 Limited Slip Differential $500 6-Speed Getrag Manual STD Aero Kit (Factory Installed) $1,250 Cockpit Sport Seats STD On-Board Computer STD Center Arm Rest $250 Dark Grey Color Line INC Leather: Punch Carbon Black $1,500 Comfort Access System $500 Alarm System $500 Interior Surface Piano Black $250 3-Spoke Leather Sport Wheel STD TOTAL MSRP AS CONFIGURED* $31,800 JCW Shift Knob (installation not incl.) $129 JCW Drilled Front Brake Rotors (installation not incl.) $218 Black Rubber Floor Mat (front) (installation not incl.) $55 Black Rubber Floor Mat (back) (installation not incl.) $30 Black Rubber Floor Mat (boot) (installation not incl.) $54 4 Valve Stem Caps MINI Logo (installation not incl.) $16 4 Wheel Locks (installation not incl.) $50 JCW Door Sills (installation not incl.) $78 Bumper Protection (installation not incl.) $43 JCW Sport Suspension (installation not incl.) $1,295 JCW Tuning Kit (installation not incl.) $2,100 Outdoor Cover (w/spoiler) (installation not incl.) $197 "MINI Cooper S" Black Frame (installation not incl.) $39 TOTAL ACCESSORIES ** $4,304 TOTAL MSRP AS CONFIGURED* $31,800 TOTAL COMBINED $36,104 OR With: 2008 TL Type-S 6-Speed Manual with High-Performance TiresTotal as Configured:$43,368.00* MSRP:$38,425.00 Destination:$715.00 Selected Interior Accessories** Installation costs not included in price All-Season Floor Mats $132.00 Carbon Fiber Style Front Console Trim $50.00 Carbon Fiber Style Rear Console Trim $100.00 Carbon-Fiber Style Steering Wheel $519.00 Trunk Tray $109.00 Selected Exterior Accessories** Installation costs not included in price Front Under Body Spoiler $324.00 Side Under Body Spoiler $351.00 Rear Under Body Spoiler $324.00 Door Visors $199.00 Moonroof Visor $132.0018" Sparkle Silver High Performance Alloy Wheel $1,680.00 Wheel Locks $49.00 Car Cover $259.00 ??? Late edit for pictures and lists of options and prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocifero Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 the TL hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 TL. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 pixors would be nice i dunno, if youre spending that much money on a car, i would personally get something with a little more, "woah" like a new 3 series or the IS350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 TL. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Out of those.....TL hands down. However, for the same money as your Cooper S I'd take a TSX with optional kit, lowered, Comptech/JR Supercharger, K-Pro, exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've thought about a 3 series as well. That and the new G37 coupe. Anyone of those would be nice, really. The goal would be to get a car I could option out to a nice point but then wouldn't need aftermarket anything, since after the sol I wanna get out of that game. Nate, for some reason I don't like the TSX at all. I didn't know it was that reasonable priced, however, which does raise my opinion of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 what about an sti with some nice mods? get a used sti for like 16-18k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Again, the goal is to get out of the tuner scene. It's fun for now but once I'm done with the sol I just don't wanna deal with it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 well in that case i say get a neon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 For $43k I'd be looking at the 2008 Cadillac CTS w/ the 304hp DI motor. Motor Trend car of the year. But between those two, definitely the TL. Those quad exhaust pipes are boner-inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 um, you dont really have to tune an sti. its fast enough already, and you can take friends along for the ride. besides, look at all the money you would save at buying a used one. this one is pretty, but expensive and relatively new, and in cali another one, cheaper, in sd and in baltimore stage 2 2005 sti super sexy 2006 sti, talk him down to 20k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 mmmm sti sounds nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Check out the Legacy GT limited. It looks incredible lowered on nice wheels, luxurious, quick for stock, and wouldn't need to be modded (besides drop and rims) to be an awesome driver. Even bone stock they are great cars and more grown up looking than the STI. Then if you ever change your mind about modding it has a great platform to build on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddySol Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Mmmmm...the Legacy is one nice looking car. I was thinking about getting a 3-series coupe or a G35. Not a fan of the G37. I was actually pretty close at picking up an IS350. *sigh* I do not regret taking the S2 tho...may not be as luxurious, but I dunno after sitting in the S2 I didn't want to get out. But looking at your choices, I think I'd pick up the TL. Maybe by the time you get out of college they will do the TL right and make it a competitor with the Germans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 but this is sexy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris(pa) Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 You'd honestly pay 33k for a Mini? That's absurd 335i = win you can close the thread now:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 TL... did some research...the 0-60 (to reach freeway speed...idk what it is over there though) Cooper S 0-60 in 7.1 sec. TL 0-60 in 7.2 sec. or 6.3 (6 spd) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VR17 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 TL Type-S FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Nice. Didn't realize they were so close timewise. Chris, apparently I'd actually 36k for the mini I want. I just love certain cars. This is why I have a del sol right now. They just appeal to me. I've updated the initial post with the actual cars that I'd get and a list of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Then again there's always: With: My BMW 2008 335i Coupe Standard Features: 3.0 liter DOHC, 24-valve, 300-hp 6-cylinder engine Rear-wheel drive BMW Ultimate Service™ 4-Year/50,000-mile Warranty BMW Maintenance Program Roadside Assistance Program Added Options: Exterior Options: Sparkling Graphite Metallic $475 Interior Options: Black w/Dakota Leather Upholstery with Dark Burl Walnut Wood Trim $1,450 Packages/Options: Sport Package $1,100 MSRP $40,800 Options and accessories $3,025 Destination charge $775 Total price as built* $44,600 Okay, I've had my fun in dreamland. Off to bed with me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocifero Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 the 6spd TL-S is an Acura, so thats enough against the others, especially the interior, which is most important to me. what about a 8th gen Accord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 i dunno, if youre spending that much money on a car, i would personally get something with a little more, "woah" like a new 3 series or the IS350 Then again there's always: With: Okay, I've had my fun in dreamland. Off to bed with me... see john, i wouldnt lie to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddySol Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Well if your gonna throw in the Beemer...I'd take the Beemer hands down. NO CONTEST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Well if your gonna throw in the Beemer...I'd take the Beemer hands down. NO CONTEST! +1. Nothing like driving a BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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