That's me that is a bit slow off the mark, not the mini. I am Jon from Derbyshire, UK. I have been lurking for the past few months prior to the missus ordering her F55 Cooper SD, and haven't got around to posting until now, does that count as stalking?
The F55 is Blazing red with Chilli/Media XL, Harmon Kardon, heated screen, Heads-up, LED H/lights, roof rails, glowing red interior; a very nice spec. The missus loves it mainly for it's pace, cheeky character and being smaller than her previous Mazda 5.
We first test drove a petrol MCS and loved the sharp steering and pops from the exhaust, but chose a diesel F55 for the economy.
Fast forward 6 months and I am looking to change my BMW 125D for something as fast but more fun, mmm...what could I buy???
A JCW is top of the shortlist and has fended off an MCS (only because of the JCW's upgraded brakes/engine), Fiesta ST, Civic Type-R and Audi-TT. I did the finance numbers on the contenders but the Civic (no discount yet) and TT (with options) are too expensive. I've only test driven the JCW, the Fiesta ST probably would be close on the driving experience but after having a BMW, I am used to the quality and the Fiesta can't compete with the mini styling, inside and out. I just need convincing that I don't need a family hatchback for commuting to work and should have a toy instead
Pleased to meet your acquaintance
The F55 is Blazing red with Chilli/Media XL, Harmon Kardon, heated screen, Heads-up, LED H/lights, roof rails, glowing red interior; a very nice spec. The missus loves it mainly for it's pace, cheeky character and being smaller than her previous Mazda 5.
We first test drove a petrol MCS and loved the sharp steering and pops from the exhaust, but chose a diesel F55 for the economy.
Fast forward 6 months and I am looking to change my BMW 125D for something as fast but more fun, mmm...what could I buy???
A JCW is top of the shortlist and has fended off an MCS (only because of the JCW's upgraded brakes/engine), Fiesta ST, Civic Type-R and Audi-TT. I did the finance numbers on the contenders but the Civic (no discount yet) and TT (with options) are too expensive. I've only test driven the JCW, the Fiesta ST probably would be close on the driving experience but after having a BMW, I am used to the quality and the Fiesta can't compete with the mini styling, inside and out. I just need convincing that I don't need a family hatchback for commuting to work and should have a toy instead
Pleased to meet your acquaintance
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