EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: MINI Cooper - 2007, Red

2007 Mini Cooper, Red, Hatchback, 67393 mi, $13,900 http://bit.ly/dU7aDj MPG = 27/36

The ‘Mini’ car brand has existed since 1959. The Mini came out of Great Britain, and is one of Britain’s national symbols – just as much as the Union Jack, BBC, tea, The Beatles, Gordon Ramsey, pubs, or fish and chips.

The Mini brand vehicles have always been consistent with each other and unique – all the Mini makes throughout the past 50+ years have a similar look, yet no other car brand has had a make similar to the Mini. It is small, kind of sporty, has two-doors, with a long, flat hood, but with plenty of room.

BMW purchased the Mini brand in 2000. They revived the design and released it as a ‘new’ Mini, with the same aesthetics as the previous Mini’s, but bigger and more powerful. This was when the Mini was made available to U.S. consumers.

The Mini is perfect for young or old couples without children around (or singles), who desire a vehicle that will stand out; those who want a high MPG vehicle to save gas / save the planet; or ‘Britophiles’ or British expats.
--Isa R. Bufano, social media manager of Earthy Cars

History of Mini via Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini

Info about ‘new’ Mini via Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_(BMW)


OVERVIEW
-AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-MINI-Cooper-2007-Base__2dr_Hatchback/overview/

-MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/overview.aspx?year=2007&make=MINI&model=Cooper

-Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/2007_mini_cooper_ht/

-Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2007/mini/cooper-hardtop/highlights



SPECS & FEATURES
-AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-MINI-Cooper-2007-Base__2dr_Hatchback/specs/

-MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2007&make=MINI&model=Cooper&trimid=104768

-Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/mini/cooper/2007/ht/features.html (features); http://autos.yahoo.com/mini/cooper/2007/ht/specifications.html (specs)

-Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2007/mini/cooper-hardtop/standard-equipment (features); http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2007/mini/cooper-hardtop/vehicle-specifications (specs)


REVIEWS
-Yahoo! Autos (user reviews): http://autos.yahoo.com/2007_mini_cooper_ht-reviews_user/

-MSN Autos (user reviews): http://autos.msn.com/research/userreviews/reviewlist.aspx?modelid=12517

Autoblog via AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-MINI-Cooper-2007-Base__2dr_Hatchback/expert-review/

NewCarTestDrive via Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2007/mini/cooper-hardtop/expert-reviews/nctd

SAFETY RATINGS & FEATURES:
-Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2007/mini/cooper-hardtop/2dr-cpe/safety-ratings-features

-MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/safety.aspx?year=2007&make=MINI&model=Cooper&trimid=104768

VIDEOS

EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT 02.08.2011

NEW RELEASES
2004 BMW 325xi, Blue, Sedan, 130620 mi, AWD, $10,900 http://bit.ly/hy8Anx MPG = 17/25

*1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500SLT, Green, Truck, 100292 mi, http://bit.ly/e1ra7w MPG = 11/14

2004 Honda Element EX, Blue, Crossover SUV, 81049 mi, AWD, $10,900
http://bit.ly/f0ekr5 MPG = 18/22

2009 smart fortwo Passion, Pearl Blue, Hatchback, 7857 mi, http://ht.ly/3Sn0N MPG = 33/41

1999 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, Green, Station Wagon, 122000 mi, 4WD, $4,900 http://bit.ly/eVWios MPG = 20/27

2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Grey, Station Wagon, 91339 mi, AWD, $11,900 http://bit.ly/giWW66 MPG = 20/26

1999 Toyota Corolla VE, Black, Sedan, 113406 mi, http://bit.ly/gd1Tgs MPG = 27/34

2006 Toyota Highlander V6 w/ 3rd Row, Black, SUV, 70022 mi, AWD, $17,900 http://bit.ly/fxyjGf MPG = 16/22

2003 Toyota Matrix, Blue, Hatchback, 67163 mi, http://bit.ly/f75PZw MPG = 25/30

VEHICLES ON SALE
We have knocked off as much $2000 off the price of several vehicles on our lot:

2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition Grey, Sedan, 61024 mi, AWD, $14,900 $14,500 http://ht.ly/310so MPG = 20/27

2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition Grey, Crossover SUV, 40542 mi, AWD, $21,400 $19,900 http://ht.ly/3f0If MPG
= 20/26

2006 Toyota Sienna CE, Grey, Minivan, 83946 mi, $11,900 $10,900 http://ht.ly/3saQ4 MPG = 17/24

2007 Toyota Sienna LE Blue, Minivan, 50155 mi, $15,900 $14,900 http://ow.ly/2MwlL MPG = 17/24

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Door, Grey, Hatchback, 72326 mi, automatic, $12,900 $10,900 http://bit.ly/etsOjB MPG = 19/28

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S, Hatchback, Blue, 45299 mi, $12,900 $11,900 http://bit.ly/i343KM MPG = 22/29

LOW PRICED VEHICLES
1999 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, Green, Station Wagon, 122000 mi, 4WD, $4,900
http://bit.ly/eVWios

2001 Toyota Corolla CE, Black, Sedan, 121096 mi, 5-manual, $5,500 http://bit.ly/i6HD4l MPG = 28/37

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS, Grey, Sedan, 100491 mi, automatic, $5,900 http://bit.ly/fBKhNA MPG = 20/27

2001 Toyota Prius, Hatchback, Gold, 95292 mi, $6,900 http://bit.ly/2001PriusGold MPG = 42/41

2005 Scion xB Grey, Minivan, 61616 mi, $8,500 http://ht.ly/38WLY MPG = 27/32

1999 Toyota Corolla VE, Black, Sedan, 113406 mi, http://bit.ly/gd1Tgs MPG = 27/34

*1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500SLT, Green, Truck, 100292 mi, http://bit.ly/e1ra7w MPG = 11/14

PRIUS’S
The Toyota Prius is the world’s most famous hybrid vehicle. It is currently the car model we have the most of, at 6.

2009 Toyota Prius, Red, Hatchback, 31905 mi, $17,900 http://ht.ly/3pI0J MPG = 48/45

2008 Toyota Prius, Green, Hatchback, 80770 mi, $12,900 MPG = 48/45 http://ht.ly/3s9zX MPG = 48/45

2008 Toyota Prius, Blue, Hatchback, 68044 mi, $15,900 http://ht.ly/3pI3u MPG = 48/45

2008 Toyota Prius Touring , Hatchback, Blue, 68716 mi, $13,900 http://bit.ly/hi7DJE MPG = 48/45

2001 Toyota Prius, Hatchback, Gold, 95292 mi, $6,900 http://bit.ly/2001PriusGold MPG = 42/41

2009 CARS
These cars are less than two years old and have been maintained well. It’s not too different than buying a new or like new vehicle if you buy one of these, except you’ll be paying a lot less.

2009 smart fortwo Passion, Pearl Blue, Hatchback, 7857 mi, http://ht.ly/3Sn0N MPG = 33/41

2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X, Black, Crossover SUV, 36969 mi, AWD, $16,900 MPG = 20/26 http://ht.ly/3s9nw

2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition Grey, Sedan, 61024 mi, AWD, $14,500 http://ht.ly/310so MPG = 20/27

2009 Toyota Prius, Red, Hatchback, 31905 mi, $17,900 http://ht.ly/3pI0J MPG = 48/45

2009 Toyota Yaris Red, Hatchback, 29027 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G0ZL MPG = 29/35