paul_spurrell
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Originally posted by Andy
Not saying it's a bad car, and wouldn't mind a shot in the Cooper S works version - just hate all the image thing that goes with it
a bit like a BMW, VAG?!?!
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Phil321
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Originally posted by Ditch
and yes the Mini is built by BMW, and does have a VERY strong chassis, but for 15k you dont even get a rev counter 
The rev counter is standard on the Cooper and the Cooper S. Option on the One.
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Dr Pepper
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dont want to get in any arguments but here are my responses
-I love the styling on the cooper s and prefer it to any other car in its class
-2004 models have supposedly ironed out most build problems on first editions(see mini forums for proof)
- they are not really quick in a straight line - but when tested on a track are very impressive- I love the driving experiance of the s and dont believe i would enjoy clio or pug as much
4-The factory options are cheap and very impressive- no need to void my waruntee with after market parts because i can spec them from factory
-interior is imo the best in its calss
-resale values are astonishingly high- in some cases more expensive than new- mainly due to 5 month wait on new mini
All imo of course- thanks for the comments
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Dr Pepper
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oh yeah- they are also extemely easy to tune
At the end of the day i would rather drive a car that is a bit girly than drive a car like i have now which is becoming increasingly owned by neds...no offence to the majority of people on this site.
and nearly every female student at my uni drives a clio or a pug- i havnt seen any driving a cooper s!!!!
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Tam the diesel man
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when you get your mini please vist these people 
http://www.bbrgti.com/mini.php
phase 4 = 275 bhp
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Nath
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They may cost £15k but you'll be seeing alot of that money again when u sell it, unlike tin cans like the clio172. Also the interior is much nicer than anything in its price range. Unlike other manufacturers BMW have actually spent mroe than 2 hours designing the interior. I've sat in a 172, cupra R and most other cars in the Mini's class, and they are all fucking hideous to sit in.
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Nath
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Originally posted by Tam the diesel man
when you get your mini please vist these people
http://www.bbrgti.com/mini.php
phase 4 = 275 bhp
I second this notion 
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Dr Pepper
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Tuning will have to wait at least a year....
My insurance company have shit themselves already
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Andy
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Originally posted by Dr Pepper
oh yeah- they are also extemely easy to tune
At the end of the day i would rather drive a car that is a bit girly than drive a car like i have now which is becoming increasingly owned by neds...no offence to the majority of people on this site.
and nearly every female student at my uni drives a clio or a pug- i havnt seen any driving a cooper s!!!!
Good points - I sometimes wish I wasn't driving a Corsa as it often attracts the *wrong* kind of attention 
And perhaps I was a bit harsh with my earlier comments, but if the truth be told I've got a bit of a soft spot for the original Mini 
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vibrio
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy
quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
oh yeah- they are also extemely easy to tune
At the end of the day i would rather drive a car that is a bit girly than drive a car like i have now which is becoming increasingly owned by neds...no offence to the majority of people on this site.
and nearly every female student at my uni drives a clio or a pug- i havnt seen any driving a cooper s!!!!
Good points - I sometimes wish I wasn't driving a Corsa as it often attracts the *wrong* kind of attention
And perhaps I was a bit harsh with my earlier comments, but if the truth be told I've got a bit of a soft spot for the original Mini
is that not just your driving that gets the attention Mr Andy
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Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by Ditch
everyone says the Corsa GSi would be over priced at 15k, but surely it will eat a standard cooper S to 100mph?
and yes the Mini is built by BMW, and does have a VERY strong chassis, but for 15k you dont even get a rev counter
Thats a flippin joke!!
The option packages provided by bmw were by far the best value out of all the different manufactorers i have been to
For 1500 squid i get 17" s-spoke alloys with runflat tyres, aircon, xonon headlights, sports seats with half leather interior, on board trip computer, heated mirrors and windscreens all round, cat 1 alarm and immobaliser, sports suspension plus.
I have also added on 5 year waruntee for £150, tracking system for £300, tints all round £150 and have specified to have it debadged at the rear
Pretty good value really- There was only 500 squid difference between a cooper with all the extras and a cooper s- due to the s coming with more stuff as standard
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Marc
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Itll be a good all round car tho even if it isnt that impresive in a straight line as you say!. You need the works seats tho !
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robtj
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i work for BMW and make the mini's all day long .. i cant fault them at all tbh, a very good buy! 163bhp at the wheels standard, 6 speed gear box, supercharged with twin zorsts!. i will be getting one later next yr as we got somethin special coming for ya
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Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by 16vmarc
Itll be a good all round car tho even if it isnt that impresive in a straight line as you say!. You need the works seats tho !
I know but it boils down to a choice of cooper with works seats and insurance.....or cooper s with insurance
Those seats are not cheep
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Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by robtj
i work for BMW and make the mini's all day long .. i cant fault them at all tbh, a very good buy! 163bhp at the wheels standard, 6 speed gear box, supercharged with twin zorsts!. i will be getting one later next yr as we got somethin special coming for ya
Yeah the rumours are about on all the mini boards- might have to upgrade in a years time if its really special----any more details mate
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Marc
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Can always get em later
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Dr Pepper
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Ive heard of john cooper works testing a 300bhp s- that will be designed purely as a track car
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Marc
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You still getting black with white alloys?
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jr
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have u seen the schnitzer version which for 21k gets 325 bhp
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robtj
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lol well put it this way its fucking mad !!!!!!!!!! i only seen 2 so far and all i know is they are going to germany for testing but i aint telling you why they are special .. but will be fast as fcuk
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