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Phil321
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20th Jul 03 at 09:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Opinions?
Marc D
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piece of shit, shouldnt be called a mini
Phil321
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On what basis do you mean shit?

I agree though, shouldn't be called a Mini.
Marc D
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dont know, i just dont like it. i liked the original mini
Dr Pepper
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Obviously im going to be a bit biased but i honestly wasnt too keen untill i went for a test drive

The interior is in my opinion the best out of all the cars in its class, the styling on the outside is subtle but sporty- which suits me cos i dont really like kits

The handling was by far the best fwd car i have ever been in as standard- the speed you can hold round corners make it seriously fun to drive.

my only complaints would be its lack of 0-60 speed, the really long gearing, standard sports seats lack support(im getting john cooper works seats) and the restrictive traction controll(can be turned on and off)

cant wait to get mine- heres a few pics of the spec im getting
Dr Pepper
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20th Jul 03 at 09:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The other big plus is that the driving position is designed around the m3 so it offers a really good driving position
Phil321
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Cheers mate. Whens yours delivered? Went for a test drive y'day, just deciding on the spec now! They are so well built. What options did you go for and how much is it all costing you? I am thininking Chilli Pack (half leather sports seats, sports suspension, spoiler etc etc), 17s, clear light kit and air con for mine. Costing 14k and mid Sept on a 53 plate delivery.
Dr Pepper
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20th Jul 03 at 09:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
good choices- ive gone for

17" white s spokes
chili pack with red half leather and john cooper works seats
air con(adds loads to resale value
xenon headlights
colours as above in picture
sports suspension plus
visibility pack
tlc pack

theres a website caled mini2 forums you should check it out for pre order faq's

ive yet to meet someone that regrets buying one

[Edited on 20-07-2003 by Dr Pepper]
Dr Pepper
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word of advice mate- with clear lights they automatically put reflectors on rear bumper that look shit- fit em afterwards- ive just bought some lexus ones that look quite nice
Munchie
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wats that 4th pic from the top? also wt is the list price of 1 of these?! ive sat in 1 and luved it!
Dr Pepper
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that is one of the john cooper works upgrades availiable as a factory option - takes cooper up to 170 bhp......list price of cooper is about 14k i think- mines going to be closer to 16.5 but this ensures much higher resale...only group 8 insurance because they won that euro n cap safety award thing
Mini_Drew
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mint cars i think
Phil321
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mine is costing 14k. list price for standard is 12k, but you get absolutely bugger all on it.

Dr Pepper - ours are goin to look very similar, though I am having silver wheels and white bonnet stripes.
Phil321
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BTW that TLC pack is a mega bargain, make it back in the first service!
Dr Pepper
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have to come to a meet when weve both got them- im having a profesional install done as well

the tlc pack is good but apparantly they are really tight on mods?
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20th Jul 03 at 14:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
Opinions?



blond is the only word that really springs to mind
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Driven the Cooper S and i think they are mint to drive
Dr Pepper
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blond?
vibrio
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girly or gay car. hairdresser if you like.


engines are shit too. crapy south american pish.
Dr Pepper
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where as punto's are only owned by macho sex machines?

sorry but i judge cars on quality, not on a fictional image of other owners
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yes possibley the punto may have a girly image but I am only giving an answer to the question asked at the start of this thread. still paying 16.5K for a cooper in my mind is fucked
vibrio
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
where as punto's are only owned by macho sex machines?

sorry but i judge cars on quality, not on a fictional image of other owners


from what I have read form owners the quality of the BMW mini is not that great
Sooty
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VERY camp car to drive. Good handling, but very GAY
Dr Pepper
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20th Jul 03 at 16:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
fair enough- as i say the image doesnt bother me

vibrio- 16 1/2 grand includes heaps of extras, tints, leather ect......1 year old minis are selling at list price for new, and 2 year old minis are selling for 1k less than new due to demand....they are one of the only new cars that you wont get raped by depriciation
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for 16.5k id rather have a CTR or 172

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