Originally Posted by Nightrider
I traded my Crossfire for a MINI S too. Purely economic reasons. I loved and still love the Xfi Roadster but buying $60 a week in gas at December's prices was getting very expensive with no end in site.
I can only afford one excellent car, but with gas prices-v-mileage and loosing a week's or more pay each New England winter even with Blizzaks I had to make a choice.
MINI Turbos have excellent performance year round, fun clubs and I average 30 city 36 highway with summer tires and same driving habits.
Dam I'm going to miss the Roadster with top down very soon...but can go alot further and have dual sun roofs.
Nightrider, I'm going to miss arguing with you. I hope you will still log on to help your liberal friends dual with us right of center guys. In either case, I wish you luck with your new ride (great car for enthusiasts)