RastaRacer

iTrader: (5)

So i showed my mom HS250h the other day in the mall parking lot and she loves it, she currently has a 2010 benz e350 for her weekend car, and a 2009 mini cooper for her daily work car. she is thinkin of trading in the mini for the HS, she drives about 50 miles round trip per day for work. what do you think, is it a good car. i mean its a toyota so it must be good right. im pretty sure she is tryn to get one by the end of this month and she wants it in white with black leather.

Magellan55

If she drives mostly highway, then she shouldn't expect better gas mileage than the Mini. The HS is bigger / more comfortable though, and should be more reliable. But the Mini is way more fun to drive and is more hip IMO.

oldcajun

I tried a Mini and the ride is among the worst I have ever seen. It is like there are no springs. The HS is a whole different animal. If she loves the Mini, she will hate the HS, if she hates the Mini, she will love the HS. I really tried to like the Mini Clubman, but the ride was so bad over Tucson's city streets that it was nearly undriveable.
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Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

Well tell her to test drive first before she does anything

KGenaidy

My observation (for what it's worth) is that the individuals that are the most content with this car have taken the time to understand it's "strengths and weaknesses".

Definitely test drive ... better yet ... get the dealer to allow it being driven for a "commute" cycle to get the feel of it. That is what I did ... so I had a very good idea going in what to expect.

(Cj)

It's probably the best car for her, and if she likes the styling she'll probably love the car.

The drivetrain is a proven drivetrain that's been out for a few years, so I wouldn't worry too much about the reliability of that. The interior is futuristic and if she likes it and can get used to the mouse control (it's super easy to use) in the navi models, she'll be all set.

Does she have an idea about trim packages yet? There's a base model and a premium model. The base model has an optional sports "Touring" Package that has 2 tone seats and a sports suspension. The Premium model has all the luxury gadgets such as radar cruise/lane keeping assist/etc optional.

LexFather

Sounds like a great car for your mother, good luck!

gary1944

Speaking as a former Mini Cooper S owner ( with John Cooper Works package) , the HS is a great replacement car for your mom. As previously stated, the ride in the coopers is really harsh and , frankly, the quality sucks. The Mini may be owned and made by BMW but it's no BMW, that's for sure.

RastaRacer

iTrader: (5)

thanks for all the info guys, well she made her decision and is getting a 2010 IS250 instead.

(Cj)

Well that's another good choice.

Any idea why she chose the IS over the HS?

tigmd99

Since she came from the Mini, i think that the IS will be much better choice than the HS...and the IS backseat is just as tiny as the Mini! She will feel at home!

Magellan55

The IS250 isn't a bad choice at all - I was going back and forth between the HS and IS myself...

RastaRacer

iTrader: (5)

when she actually when to JM LEXUS and seen the 2 side by side, she just preffered the stlye of the IS. she took delivery of her 2010 IS250 Starfire Pearl with Black Interior last nite.

Canesguy

When she had seen the two side by side I can understand why she picked the IS. It is the better looking of the two .

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

hah it really is! With that said, it's completely subjective to the buyer tho, and the IS does make more sense than the HS "in this case". She's coming from a small sporty hatch. The HS didn't really make sense because not only is it in a more different category than say luxury sport, it's bigger and catered more to a different crowd