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Originally Posted by RWebb
no one has mentioned any of the modern Mini Cooper variants yet...
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I'd say a modern MINI Cooper fits your listed criteria very well. Very easy to park, excellent maneuverability for aggressive "urban assault" duty. Cheap enough to not sweat beating the crap out of. Excellent visibility, upright driving position, and surprisingly roomy for driver and passenger. Will haul a surprising amount of stuff with the rear seats down as well. Put a roof rack on and it will fulfill 90% of most motoring needs.
Two bikes plus rooftop box full of luggage and climbing gear for a weeks vacation in NY state. Two dogs at total 160lbs go in the back
Picking up supplies at Home Depot in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, here the MINI is loaded with an Avon Redcrest Inflatable boat (stored in its duffel), two electric space heaters, a dehumidifier, a Rubbermaid commercial mop bucket and wringer, a mop handle, plus driver & passenger.
