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Hello all,
I have been reading this forum now for a couple of months trying to decide how to build the best Mini Cooper for me. But, also confirming the reliability of the, now BMW, Mini.
The last Mini I owned was in 1991, a lovely red (starting to go pink due to wear) S reg (WRC 137S), sad that I remember the Registration number.
I have no recollection of the spec except I changed so much on it (bucket seats, steering wheel, large rear wheels with spacers, engine, gear box... the list goes on) but the one thing that sticks with me is how many times it broke down. In the end I drove it to a garage, with the radiator emptying itself on the forecourt, and bought a new car. I didn't even look back......actually that's not true, I looked to see how much of the radiator had emptied....as I remember it was quite a puddle.
So now, having just turned 40, decided that I've had enough of boring cars and want something fun and fast to drive. I don't like the Fiesta's, Astra's, Golfs etc.... looked at the BMW Z4, but can't get the kids in. So hello Mini
So to my spec.
Must haves are:
VO
Chilli Pack
Heated front seats
Heated front screen
HUD
VDC (Variable damper control)
LED Headlights
JCW Steering wheel
Undecided / Not sure:
Vis boost or Media Pack
Cooper S or SD.
The last one is the biggest decision for me. Do I want a great sounding exhaust in sport or better fuel economy?
My heart says S, my head says SD.
I think the daily commute could eventually make me dislike the S due to my heavy foot (70 miles a day) and as far as I can see there is not much difference from 0-62MPH, 6.8 or 7.2.
I have a few questions for the new SD owners;
Did you have this dilemma?
Does the exhaust give any sporty sound?
What would you think your MPG will average out to be?
How quick does it feel?
How noisy is the Diesel Engine?
Going back to my Title, I have a few things that need paying off before I can order the Mini and this will take me another 10 months.
My good lady has pointed out I'm going to send myself crazy by the time I actually order the car. Sytners in Nottingham already know me by my first name
I have been reading this forum now for a couple of months trying to decide how to build the best Mini Cooper for me. But, also confirming the reliability of the, now BMW, Mini.
The last Mini I owned was in 1991, a lovely red (starting to go pink due to wear) S reg (WRC 137S), sad that I remember the Registration number.
I have no recollection of the spec except I changed so much on it (bucket seats, steering wheel, large rear wheels with spacers, engine, gear box... the list goes on) but the one thing that sticks with me is how many times it broke down. In the end I drove it to a garage, with the radiator emptying itself on the forecourt, and bought a new car. I didn't even look back......actually that's not true, I looked to see how much of the radiator had emptied....as I remember it was quite a puddle.
So now, having just turned 40, decided that I've had enough of boring cars and want something fun and fast to drive. I don't like the Fiesta's, Astra's, Golfs etc.... looked at the BMW Z4, but can't get the kids in. So hello Mini
So to my spec.
Must haves are:
VO
Chilli Pack
Heated front seats
Heated front screen
HUD
VDC (Variable damper control)
LED Headlights
JCW Steering wheel
Undecided / Not sure:
Vis boost or Media Pack
Cooper S or SD.
The last one is the biggest decision for me. Do I want a great sounding exhaust in sport or better fuel economy?
My heart says S, my head says SD.
I think the daily commute could eventually make me dislike the S due to my heavy foot (70 miles a day) and as far as I can see there is not much difference from 0-62MPH, 6.8 or 7.2.
I have a few questions for the new SD owners;
Did you have this dilemma?
Does the exhaust give any sporty sound?
What would you think your MPG will average out to be?
How quick does it feel?
How noisy is the Diesel Engine?
Going back to my Title, I have a few things that need paying off before I can order the Mini and this will take me another 10 months.
My good lady has pointed out I'm going to send myself crazy by the time I actually order the car. Sytners in Nottingham already know me by my first name