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Originally Posted by NCZ06
Special order the MINI as you want it optioned. That seems to be the only way to get the car you want without having to buy a bunch of options you don't want. The MINI is by far the most efficient of the three if that matters to you. I recently drove mine from NC to NJ on a single tank of gas averaging a hand calculated 40.1 MPG! I routinely average mid-30s in mixed driving driving it relatively easy.
I also test drove the MS3 when I was looking and really liked the car, but passed on it because of fuel economy.
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MPG and resale value is what the Mini has going for it, imo. The only problem is I can't wait another 6-8 weeks for a Mini to be made for me. I'm leaving town today for one week and then I have about half a week before school starts. So, whatever car I get I have to get it by about mid week next week.
This doesn't really give me enough time to find a Miata either if I am even able to convince her about one this week. (Miata safety features: Roll cage, side safety airbags, modified suspension, wider tires) I think this updated Miata safety feature list might be enough to sway her to my side and allow me to get a Miata.
Wish me luck!