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[xxxalexxxx]

ok so this isn't really Porsche related but just wanted some opinions.
my sister has been wanting a mini cooper for a while now, so for xmas me and my bro decided to split the bill and get her one. im not really familiar with the car all that much so if anyone has had any experience owning a mini or knows about them do give me some info...also, are there any good mods out there for me cuz were planning on getin the car and doing some mods before we give it to her at xmas...which gives me about 2 weeks extra cuz my family celebrates xmas in January haha
we'll probably be getting a cooper s, for some extra horses, 2004/2005 in red...
any feedback would be appreciated

thx in advance

[CJ_Boxster]

I dont know much about Mini's except that the S is better and supercharged... You are some good brothers to buy a sister a car!

[xxxalexxxx]

haha yea thst's pretty much all i know as well lol and yea my family really close so were crazy enough to do this for each other hahah

[vincesf]

I had a 2006 Cooper S Convertible, and my suggestion would be to go for a 2005 Cooper S, as small changes in in trim and mechanicals make it a slightly better driver than a 2004. If your budget doesn't warrant it, the 2004 is still a solid car.
vincesf

[Perfectlap]

I have driven the S and the standard one. Big difference.
But even the standard mini was still on my top 10 list of sports cars.
You just have to work it a little more. In some ways its more fun to drive than my BoxsterS. The short wheel base make it a fast pivot, just like a go kart. The shifting reminded me of what I like about the miata. You can become a very good driver with this car.
Both the mini and mini S are excellent to drive imho, I'll take a mini over a standard Mustang or similar any day of the week.
and If you get the John Cooper Works package you won't need to mod a thing.


whatever you do, don't get the convertible. .

[racer_d]

I test drove a 2005 Mini Cooper S for about 45 minutes. Absolute Hoot. 6speed manual. Sports suspension. Rocked! I did 2-3 trips through a highway cloverleaf and just played with the trottle to get the car to rotate. Lots of fun. A bit "buzzy" at higway speeds, but it is a 1.6l so, give it a break!

Not sure how old your sis is or how much insurance might run for an S, but it took my "better half" to convince me that 2 car seats would be easier to access in a sedan and not a tiny hatch, or I would have bought one

xalex, you are a very nice brother!

I don't know too much about the Mini's, but I did see a lot of them in my rear view mirror on the Tail of the Dragon!

Here is a picture of a few of the Mini drivers drinking beer:

Originally Posted by bmussatti

xalex, you are a very nice brother!

I don't know too much about the Mini's, but I did see a lot of them in my rear view mirror on the Tail of the Dragon!

Here is a picture of a few of the Mini drivers drinking beer:

Lol, you always have a funny picture to show

[rick3000]

My sister has an '02 Mini. It is great car, very fun to drive. I drove the first two weeks I had the Boxster, because it was in the shop. It is not on the same level as the Boxster, but is a great car. I almost bought myself an MCS. I know quite a lot about them if you have any specific questions. The maintenance is not that bad, but there not as easy to work on as the Boxster. Very safe, and they handle like a Go-Cart, (but in comparison to the Box. I almost feel as if I'm in an SUV). I would also check out northamericanmotoring.com. There is a lot of great info on that site.
The Mini just has a fun atmosphere.

[nola911]

I have never driven one, but always liked them. This one seems like a special deal.

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