Topic: Test Drive: 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster

[Autos_Editor]

The Mini Roadster caters to a more style-obsessed brand of topless driving enthusiast than its competitors.

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[Ace]

I find the whole Mini line up "Butt Ugly" in general.

[Rupert]

Welll..I don't find it ugly at all; rather a competent and interesting design. Well proportioned for it's size with appropriate curves for such. I don't think though that it's competition is as stated. Personally I would have thought that the Fiat 500 is the only competition at the moment. I don't care about relative hp I suspect both of these vehicles draw a similar audience; looking for something different from the madding crowd. I like it a lot but am drawn to the 500 by purse string restraints.

[Fobroader]

For the $40K you pay for this thing....ill take an MX5 all day over it. RWD and the Miata is a very good looking car.

[Fobroader]

How can you possibly like the 500?? There is no bench seat available  I still dont get why you would possibly want a bench seat in a car........

[tpl]

For the $40K you pay for this thing....ill take an MX5 all day over it. RWD and the Miata is a very good looking car.

As someone who was a "brick pilot" once I'd take the Miata as well.  Although I could be swayed by a JCW mini at $20k new.

[Northernridge]

Welll..I don't find it ugly at all; rather a competent and interesting design. Well proportioned for it's size with appropriate curves for such. I don't think though that it's competition is as stated. Personally I would have thought that the Fiat 500 is the only competition at the moment. I don't care about relative hp I suspect both of these vehicles draw a similar audience; looking for something different from the madding crowd. I like it a lot but am drawn to the 500 by purse string restraints.

I'm with you. I like the Mini and the 500.