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  1. ChunkyLover
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    November 1st, 2011 05:38 AM #1
    planning a surprise anniversary gift for my wife... but which car would you think is best...

    1. mini cooper S
    2. mini cooper S cabriolet (soft top)
    3. 2012 bmw 1-series (nov release)
    4. volvo c30
    5. audi a1

    :D hope to hear your kind replies...
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    November 1st, 2011 07:29 AM #2
    There's more of a WOW factor with the Cooper I think...

    Next would be the A1, then 1-series.

    C30? Ok ba yung after-sales service ng volvo? haha
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    November 1st, 2011 08:19 AM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by mda View Post
    There's more of a WOW factor with the Cooper I think...

    Next would be the A1, then 1-series.

    C30? Ok ba yung after-sales service ng volvo? haha
    havent tried a volvo yet... but heard pretty bad things about their after sales support...
    but i dont mind... it all depends on the driver if you would need it...

    hmmm the "timbangan" speedometer in the middle looks a little weird... hopefully it would appeal to girls?
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    November 1st, 2011 10:43 AM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by ChunkyLover View Post
    planning a surprise anniversary gift for my wife... but which car would you think is best...

    1. mini cooper S
    2. mini cooper S cabriolet (soft top)
    3. 2012 bmw 1-series (nov release)
    4. volvo c30
    5. audi a1

    :D hope to hear your kind replies...
    Baka naman Audi A3. Wala A1 locally
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    November 1st, 2011 10:59 AM #5
    Yung Coop, mapa-wow mga girls diyan since it's cute. Haha.

    Yung 1-series naman ... erm ... personally, I like it. Ewan ko lang kung magusuthan ng wife mo. ;)

    Kaya Mini Cooper ako, the ' S ' of course.
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    November 1st, 2011 01:36 PM #6
    The new 1 series is kind of... errh... uhh... quasi-modo-ish... though supposedly they've fixed the horrid ride.

    The regular Cooper is actually nice to drive and has a slightly softer ride than the Cooper S. Kinda slow with the AT.

    The Cooper S with the automatic and paddle-shifters is the most desirable MINI... the Cabrio is nice looking with the roof down, but she will be driving with the roof up most of the time... which gives you enormous blind spots... looks awkward, and transmits lots of heat and noise into the cabin.

    Or you could get her a Roadster...

    Ang pagbalik ng comeback...
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    November 1st, 2011 01:48 PM #7
    Galit sa euro cars si chunky

    Mini Cooper S w/ Panoramic sunroof.
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    November 1st, 2011 02:34 PM #8
    I would suggest the Mini Countryman (no "S").
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    November 1st, 2011 02:45 PM #9
    Wow!~ ang sweet naman! I'd suggest the Volvo C30, its seems that women seem to prefer Volvo's more.
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    November 1st, 2011 03:43 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by myk384 View Post
    Baka naman Audi A3. Wala A1 locally
    meron nang a1... :D check pga showroom... they have one in display...
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    November 1st, 2011 03:48 PM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by Starex_Gold View Post
    Galit sa euro cars si chunky

    Mini Cooper S w/ Panoramic sunroof.
    hehehe.. hindi naman... my wife just learned to drive...
    i want her to develop a new passion on cars... :D i think giving her one would help...

    thanks sa mga nagreply... :D
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    November 1st, 2011 03:51 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by GTi View Post
    Wow!~ ang sweet naman! I'd suggest the Volvo C30, its seems that women seem to prefer Volvo's more.
    ganun talaga tol if the person you really admire became yours... kaya binuntis ko agad hahaha.. XD
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    November 1st, 2011 03:58 PM #13
    If it's a first car, then the MINI or the A1 will be perfect. Easier to drive, relatively safe.

    You might want to wait. Supposedly MINI is coming out with the ONE, which will cost less than the Cooper... or, going the other way, wait and see what the MINI Roadster will cost.

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    November 1st, 2011 04:13 PM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by niky View Post
    If it's a first car, then the MINI or the A1 will be perfect. Easier to drive, relatively safe.

    You might want to wait. Supposedly MINI is coming out with the ONE, which will cost less than the Cooper... or, going the other way, wait and see what the MINI Roadster will cost.
    mas okey siguro cooper... with its 4 seater...
    i think the roadster will only be a 2 seater... hehehe yung anak at yaya dun sa trunk namin ilalagay hehehe XD
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    November 1st, 2011 04:19 PM #15
    why not the MX-5? pero on your choices i'd pick the Cooper S.
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    November 1st, 2011 04:27 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by ChunkyLover View Post
    mas okey siguro cooper... with its 4 seater...
    The Mini Cooper has really tiny rear seats. Not really useful as seats unless those seated there are either very small children or adults with both legs amputated above the knees.
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    November 1st, 2011 04:31 PM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by ChunkyLover View Post
    mas okey siguro cooper... with its 4 seater...
    i think the roadster will only be a 2 seater... hehehe yung anak at yaya dun sa trunk namin ilalagay hehehe XD
    Like GH says, the Cooper's rear seats are pretty cramped. If you need four seats, you're looking at the Clubman (Not as cute) or the Countryman (either cute or weird, depending on your tastes).

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    November 1st, 2011 04:49 PM #18
    Quote Originally Posted by niky View Post
    Like GH says, the Cooper's rear seats are pretty cramped. If you need four seats, you're looking at the Clubman (Not as cute) or the Countryman (either cute or weird, depending on your tastes).
    aw... sad to hear that... but the seats would only seat me, wife and kid... so i think the cooper S cabrio won...
    thanks to all who replied.. finally made my choice..

    hope she likes it XD
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    November 1st, 2011 04:54 PM #19
    Mini.

    Seeing she's not accustomed to driving manual cars, I'd go for the Mini Cooper. If I had a wife, I'd give her the same car. But if she's a driving enthusiast, I'd give her the MX5.
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    November 2nd, 2011 12:22 AM #20
    Id also go with the Mini amongst your choices. You did not consider the C180?
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