Five Reasons to own a MINI

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Just like the name, if you love things to be short and sweet and have been waiting long and impatiently to own a beauty of a car, then the MINI is right up your alley. Once you set aside the depth of your pockets, getting to own a MINI will be just like another good investment. 

BMW India, on Monday, launched the new MINI Cooper S at an exclusive driving event at Aamby Valley in Pune. The car boasts of a Twin power Turbo engine and retails in India for Rs 34.65 lakh. 

The car undoubtedly gets the cute and smart tag, and so we thought we’d help you making your car buying decision a little easier. We give some five reasons as to why a MINI should be on your purchase list.

1. ATTENTION MAGNET

Who doesn’t like some attention now and then? Everybody does. So for those young, newly promoted managers, fashion mavens and BMW fans, the MINI has the looks department down pat. Anyone who is seen driving one is bound to draw attention, purely because of the colour, its make and the small boxy design. For the men, who are shying away from making this purchase just because it has off late being received as a women’s only product, here’s some advice: BUY IT! It’s an absolute chick magnet. This buy means that you have great tastes and women have a weak spot for men like those. People will randomly strike up a conversation with you to get more details and who knows in the process you might just meet interesting people. 

2. MAKE YOUR OWN MINI

German engineering and the availability of customization options. Before you get confused, though MINI is an iconic British brand, it has been taken over by the Germany-based BMW and hence the Mini benefits from their expertise. You can make your Mini look like an extension of your personality. Wrap it up in shades that stand out, fit it with technology that can put any luxury car in the shade. You can personalise your Mini both internally and externally. Custom seat covers, chrome instrument knobs, and floor mats are all options for interior accessories. For the exterior, decorated spoilers, side runners, and many other possibilities are available. Owners of Mini Coopers have several unique options when it comes to accessorising. There are several possibilities that are specific to the Mini Cooper as well as those that fit in a variety of vehicles. These options let the Mini Cooper owner create a more personally enjoyable environment for the driver.

 3. PARKING IS A BREEZE

Now those you who live in the crowded cities and travel on roads where incessant traffic snarls, monster buses, smoke-belching trucks, errant cyclists, speeding rickshaw drivers, moody motorcyclists and grumpy car drivers are part of the norm, will know why having a small and sweet ride makes sense. Finding a parking spot nowadays is as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack and when you do, promptly an SUV or an estate muscles it way in. The MINI is small for its size but when the bully of an SUV waits for a parking space, your car can easily slip in and you get to have the last laugh. In fact, a driver created a record for the tightest parallel parking in a Mini. Now if this does not inspire you to get one then we wonder what else is needed.

4. FUN TO DRIVE 

Best part of the package. Mini always has appealed to people looking for a purchase with a little pop and personality. If this is you, then putting down your money on this car will not be a decision you will regret. They can rack up some great numbers on the speedometer, make turns without a problem, and can practically park anywhere. Did you know they were originally designed to be race cars? Look up Mini’s racing heritage and you will know what we are talking about. You can drive them every day, and you can also drive them for weekend use. 

We will give you some more reasons – Celebrities adore them, Amitabh Bachchan owns one. Oh and a British heartthrob by the name of Robert Pattinson also owns one.

5. VALUABLE BUY 

It’s exclusive, quirky, trendy and everybody would love to get their hands on one given the chance. They make for great customised vehicles and if you are out in the used market for an example, then getting one of them is a big deal as owners rarely part with them. More importantly, the MINI is considered a collector’s item. And having such a unique specimen in your garage makes absolute sense.