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Have you seen one?
they look awful. I'd save a few grand and get a Copper S with a works pack and then rip out the back seats if you are so inclined!
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they look awful. I'd save a few grand and get a Copper S with a works pack and then rip out the back seats if you are so inclined!
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I particularly like the Bar across the rear of the car. It's there in place of the rear seats and is supposed to be a top bar for the rear suspension, but is mounted at least 12" away from where the top mounts are. Therefore it can only be there for decoration..........
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Personally,i would go for the new turbocharged model and have some nice extras put on it,as judging by the residuals of the last model,this one will also hold up very well.
The turbo model is also meant to be more economical than the previous supercharged model,which from my own experience,never bettered 23mpg,and with that sort of economy,there are much better,and quicker cars IMO.
The turbo model is also meant to be more economical than the previous supercharged model,which from my own experience,never bettered 23mpg,and with that sort of economy,there are much better,and quicker cars IMO.
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FYI, a mate of mine has the following for sale -
Mini : 750 Miles Only!
Not sure where you are in the Bristol area or whether it is any good for you.
Mini : 750 Miles Only!
Not sure where you are in the Bristol area or whether it is any good for you.
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Spec C rear strut brace isn't mounted across the strut tops but more along the boot floor.
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They sold really well from our dealership, I've not driven one (not old enough to go on company insurance) but from what I hear they're supposed to be fun. I agree though, the price is a bit laughable.
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FYI, a mate of mine has the following for sale -
Mini : 750 Miles Only!
Not sure where you are in the Bristol area or whether it is any good for you.
Mini : 750 Miles Only!
Not sure where you are in the Bristol area or whether it is any good for you.
As for £21k I don't class this as a lot of money when you consider the retained value after 3 years. Cheaper than most £20-30K cars over the period.
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Thanks for the info. Bristol is not far for the right car. I am going to test drive the GP and a new Turbo on Saturday so will let you know the comparison. According to Miltek a new Turbo with Sports Cat exhaust puts out 202 BHP so pace wise they will be similar. I can get a new Turbo with all the Options (Bar Sat Nav) for £21k so may well buy new if the test drive is good.
As for £21k I don't class this as a lot of money when you consider the retained value after 3 years. Cheaper than most £20-30K cars over the period.
Thanks all
As for £21k I don't class this as a lot of money when you consider the retained value after 3 years. Cheaper than most £20-30K cars over the period.
Thanks all
Cheers,
S
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Thanks for the info. Bristol is not far for the right car. I am going to test drive the GP and a new Turbo on Saturday so will let you know the comparison. According to Miltek a new Turbo with Sports Cat exhaust puts out 202 BHP so pace wise they will be similar. I can get a new Turbo with all the Options (Bar Sat Nav) for £21k so may well buy new if the test drive is good.
As for £21k I don't class this as a lot of money when you consider the retained value after 3 years. Cheaper than most £20-30K cars over the period.
Thanks all
As for £21k I don't class this as a lot of money when you consider the retained value after 3 years. Cheaper than most £20-30K cars over the period.
Thanks all
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Thanks for the info. Bristol is not far for the right car. I am going to test drive the GP and a new Turbo on Saturday so will let you know the comparison. According to Miltek a new Turbo with Sports Cat exhaust puts out 202 BHP so pace wise they will be similar. I can get a new Turbo with all the Options (Bar Sat Nav) for £21k so may well buy new if the test drive is good.
As for £21k I don't class this as a lot of money when you consider the retained value after 3 years. Cheaper than most £20-30K cars over the period.
Thanks all
As for £21k I don't class this as a lot of money when you consider the retained value after 3 years. Cheaper than most £20-30K cars over the period.
Thanks all
Over on MINI2 a number of companies have dynoed the new turbo Copper S and found that as standard they are putting out 195-200bhp so the mods you mention in your post should produce more than 202bhp. Have a look at
Benchmark of R56 Cooper S - MINI2
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Salesmanager had gone home in the new S so did not get a chance to test drive it but I drove a Old Cooper S and a Cooper S works. Found the S way to underpowered but the Works was a hoot to drive. Other half came with me and she now wants a Works soft top. Want the GP but have to do what I'm told
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Salesmanager had gone home in the new S so did not get a chance to test drive it but I drove a Old Cooper S and a Cooper S works. Found the S way to underpowered but the Works was a hoot to drive. Other half came with me and she now wants a Works soft top. Want the GP but have to do what I'm told
Personally, I feel those figures are a little bit toppy but the manufacturers figures are pessimistic as confirmed by the seat of the pants feel.
The MINI has several flaws, packaging being one of them so I'd suggest that you overrule your other half because a soft top MINI is a complete waste of space, not only suffering scuttle shake but practically losing the boot space as well.
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Shame you don't want a regular Cooper. My friend is flogging his for very good money. Only got low miles in Blue with chili pack, stripes and spotlights. Also has BMW warrantee and service whatsit on it.
He's a mini-enthusiast but needs to buy a house!!
Dan
He's a mini-enthusiast but needs to buy a house!!
Dan
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Nat, I'm tempted to agree with you but the residuals help enormously and if this model holds its value as well as the last one then its a reasonable 'investement'.
You'd be amazed how easily it is to spec some of these smaller cars well into the £20k price bracket.
You'd be amazed how easily it is to spec some of these smaller cars well into the £20k price bracket.
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Nat, I'm tempted to agree with you but the residuals help enormously and if this model holds its value as well as the last one then its a reasonable 'investement'.
You'd be amazed how easily it is to spec some of these smaller cars well into the £20k price bracket.
You'd be amazed how easily it is to spec some of these smaller cars well into the £20k price bracket.
The new Cooper S is too easy to spec well into the £20k bracket to get one with just a half decent spec.
I am a member of several MINI forums and there are a few horror stories knocking around about the new model. Audio systems, gearboxes, bottom end rattles, panel gaps etc.
I've decided to better myself anyway, and get a Scoob around Summer time
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Yeah, I've heard similar scare stories but the only issues we've experienced is the slight screeching when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd. Fingers crossed, this R56 has done 7k without suffering from any of the aforementioned problems.
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It looks pretty good, but I don't think the cost justifies the features.
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