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Lodging Planner for Lake Tahoe Weekend Run - May 18 - 19, 2024

Saturday and Sunday overnight run to South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy the backroads, less traveled, and even more scenic than your usual run up the f...

Crank & Piston Looks At The MINI Cooper S Coupe

Crank & Piston.com writer Phil McGovern said it "caused us all a bit of a problem" but the "roof chopped" MINI Cooper S Coupe had its attractions. McGovern muses whether he would buy one,
With a car like this, it is always going to be a comparison game. The coupe segement, although not strong in this region, is competitive. Yes the equivalent Audi TT or Peugeot RCZ (stunning from the right angle) will always be the thinking choice with the additional practicality they offer up.
However importantly when it comes to pure driving thrills and that ever important brand yumminess, the Coupe has them both licked. When it comes to the looks though… it’s going to be Marmite (love of hate) for this little number.