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Old 07-20-2013, 08:08 AM   #21
thstone
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Originally Posted by LesMurray View Post
If I may offer a minority opinion...

Get a MINI Cooper S, preferrably 2005 or 2006. That car is the true definition of pocket rocket and with a few choice modifications will kick some serious butt. The car with stock suspension handles like it is on rails and adding a nice rear sway bar gets rid of understeer.

I mention the specific years because those were the last of the R53 model with the supercharger. They did make the 2007 convertable S with the same engine as well. I'm in Burbank so if you ever want to check mine out for a comparison, just let me know.
Great suggestion, but I already have one! It has the full JCW package: supercharger upgrade to 200hp, suspension, front shock tower brace, and exhaust. With sticky Kumho tires, its a quick and fun car.

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