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Was surprised by how little the Cooper had down low (I know it's a naturally aspirated 1.6, but still seemed sluggish down low to me), but pleasantly surprised at how well it went further up in the revs.

I should have taken the MINI for a test drive when i was shopping for a new car, but i forgot. I will try and get a test drive in one. I wonder if they would let a 19 year old take one for a test drive, mmm. Especially seeing as i will rock up in the 1275LS, they will probably think i want a joy ride. I might wait till i get the SP23 delivered and take that instead

My sister just bought a 2002 Cooper S. Looks just like poki's, a bloody smurf.

Handles nicely from the little flick I gave it. With her in the car saying slow down.

But yeah, not much low down. Easy to stall if you aren't used to the clutch.

The beauty of it is that we had already decided on the colour - Dark Grey (can't remember the exact official colour name) with black bonnet stripes and black roof.

The best part is that Leanne didn't want an S until she found out that colour is only available on the S's !!

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If you do make that decision Bob, look closely at the options first, especially DSC.

MorrisSCooper wrote:

If you do make that decision Bob, look closely at the options first, especially DSC.

DSC???

Huh??

Author:	MrBob [ Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:51 pm ]
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I likee Drove Cooper and Cooper S. Was surprised by how little the Cooper had down low (I know it's a naturally aspirated 1.6, but still seemed sluggish down low to me), but pleasantly surprised at how well it went further up in the revs. And the S, well What can I say? I WANT ONE!!! (just have to get my finances in order - maybe in a few months or a year)

Author:	poki [ Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:15 pm ]
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ooohh a convert. Ima liking the idea Got any colour preferences?

Author:	PTR_1275 [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 12:13 am ]
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I should have taken the MINI for a test drive when i was shopping for a new car, but i forgot. I will try and get a test drive in one. I wonder if they would let a 19 year old take one for a test drive, mmm. Especially seeing as i will rock up in the 1275LS, they will probably think i want a joy ride. I might wait till i get the SP23 delivered and take that instead

Author:	ClubmanGT [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:27 am ]
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MrBob wrote: I likee Was surprised by how little the Cooper had down low (I know it's a naturally aspirated 1.6, but still seemed sluggish down low to me), but pleasantly surprised at how well it went further up in the revs. Keep the revs above 4k and they fizz along!

Author:	MrBob [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:22 am ]
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The beauty of it is that we had already decided on the colour - Dark Grey (can't remember the exact official colour name) with black bonnet stripes and black roof. The best part is that Leanne didn't want an S until she found out that colour is only available on the S's !! Bob 1 Leanne 0

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Author:	black05MCS [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:06 am ]
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I had not driven an S for a couple of years before our new one arrived (we upgraded from a Cooper), as my initial reaction was what had they changed? The pickup was better and it drove much better I can easliy see how you could be sold after a quick spin around the block. Good Luck with your choice Chris

Author:	Zizzle [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:00 am ]
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My sister just bought a 2002 Cooper S. Looks just like poki's, a bloody smurf. Handles nicely from the little flick I gave it. With her in the car saying slow down. But yeah, not much low down. Easy to stall if you aren't used to the clutch.

Author:	Babes [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:13 am ]
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PTR_1275 wrote: I should have taken the MINI for a test drive when i was shopping for a new car, but i forgot. I will try and get a test drive in one. I wonder if they would let a 19 year old take one for a test drive, mmm. Especially seeing as i will rock up in the 1275LS, they will probably think i want a joy ride. I might wait till i get the SP23 delivered and take that instead They cannot refuse you a test drive as long as you have a current license, if you ask nicely I might let you sit in mine tomorrow night as it is the best MINI to ever roll off the production line

Author:	MorrisSCooper [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:20 pm ]
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If you do make that decision Bob, look closely at the options first, especially DSC.

Author:	poki [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:22 pm ]
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Zizzle wrote: My sister just bought a 2002 Cooper S. Looks just like poki's, a bloody smurf. Handles nicely from the little flick I gave it. With her in the car saying slow down. But yeah, not much low down. Easy to stall if you aren't used to the clutch. >>> THIS <<< looks like a smurf. Dunno why but Dark Silver seems to be very very very very very very popular amongst Sydney folk. Come to a BINI meet and half of them will be DS. But if it means you get an S over a cooper then colour doesn't matter really

Author:	poeee [ Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:58 pm ]
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MrBob wrote: The beauty of it is that we had already decided on the colour - Dark Grey (can't remember the exact official colour name) with black bonnet stripes and black roof. The best part is that Leanne didn't want an S until she found out that colour is only available on the S's !! Bob 1 Leanne 0 That is like the complete oposite of whipped!

Author:	Matches [ Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:22 pm ]
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Zizzle wrote: My sister just bought a 2002 Cooper S. Looks just like poki's, a bloody smurf. Handles nicely from the little flick I gave it. With her in the car saying slow down. But yeah, not much low down. Easy to stall if you aren't used to the clutch. Yep and if youve got the A/C cranked up its even easier to stall.

Author:	MrBob [ Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:25 am ]
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MorrisSCooper wrote: If you do make that decision Bob, look closely at the options first, especially DSC. DSC??? Huh??

Author:	Dylans Clubby [ Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:17 am ]
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PTR_1275 wrote: I should have taken the MINI for a test drive when i was shopping for a new car, but i forgot. I will try and get a test drive in one. I wonder if they would let a 19 year old take one for a test drive, mmm. Especially seeing as i will rock up in the 1275LS, they will probably think i want a joy ride. I might wait till i get the SP23 delivered and take that instead i got a test drive, i was either 20 or 21 at the time, still on p's, apparently BMW insurance doesn cover under 25's, but if you pretend you have money im sure you will be fine and i rocked up in dads purple beast mini. and i only wanted a joy ride

Author:	Babes [ Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:20 pm ]
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MrBob wrote: MorrisSCooper wrote: If you do make that decision Bob, look closely at the options first, especially DSC. DSC??? Huh?? DSC = Dynamic Stability Control, a bit too intrusive for my liking has a tendency to cut power right when you need it most, well it did on the one I drove. Adjusts power to each wheel and brake as needed ASC = Automatic Stability Control (Attack Street Combat mode ) Much less intrusive, infact all MINI's in WA are ordered with only ASC unless you specifically request DSC The good thing about them both is they can be turned off when you want to lay some rubber not that I would ever do anything like that!

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