if i were you id get the supercharged cooper s
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| Author: | BigLebowski [ Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:33 pm ] |
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I am considering buying a new Mini Cooper S and have had a quick look around your forum, noticed talk of a new model with Pug engine. Will this new engine also replace the current Supercharged engine? I really like the power delivery of forced induction motors, and the useable torque they develop in the mid range so I hope the supercharged version will not be discontinued. Can anyone confirm future model details? and what line-up to expect. Are there any common problems with the new Mini I should be aware of? Any other info you think relevant is appreciated. Looking to place order in next few months but doing research now. Cheers |
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| Author: | Harley [ Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:51 pm ] |
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If you're buying brand new, there shouldn't be any problems, as any bugs would have been worked out by now. Plus you the full warranty. I don't think the pugeot engine comes out till 2007 (?). |
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| Author: | benjamin [ Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:54 pm ] |
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if i were you id get the supercharged cooper s
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| Author: | poki [ Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:28 pm ] |
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Hey BigLebowski, www.mini2.com contains a wealth of information about the new MINI. (Or BINI as they are referred to here). The Cooper S is supercharged. As far as I know, it will always be supercharged - although there is talk of a turbo (ugh) version. Check out the faults and fixes forum over on mini2 - they have had plenty of problems. That said, I love mine to death. You would be hard pressed to find another modern car with so much personality. Happy shopping. |
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| Author: | Mini Mad [ Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:36 pm ] |
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Check out this forum, they'll be able to provide you with more info: http://www.mini2.com/forum/ |
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| Author: | BigLebowski [ Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:14 am ] |
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thanks everyone for your replies, I'll take a look at the mini2 forum |
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| Author: | Mini Mad [ Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:19 am ] |
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Oops, poki got in before me 
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| Author: | min13k [ Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:17 pm ] |
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hey poki its true the turbo will be in and the sc will go ta ta's
makka |
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| Author: | poki [ Thu Mar 03, 2005 3:28 pm ] |
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I certainly hope not Makka. The supercharger is an integral part of the personality of the car (love that whine it makes). My next car is gonna be a BINI - but only if it is supercharged. Most BINI owners love the supercharger, would have to be something pretty special to get them to accept a turbo instead. |
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| Author: | Mr G [ Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:03 pm ] |
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poki wrote: I certainly hope not Makka. The supercharger is an integral part of the personality of the car (love that whine it makes).
My next car is gonna be a BINI - but only if it is supercharged. Most BINI owners love the supercharger, would have to be something pretty special to get them to accept a turbo instead. see ours is a july 02 - "ohhhh the July 02" - infamously bad build quality. But I reckon when they ditch the supercharger a few people (me included) would miss that lovely whine. (from the supercharger - not the one from the air con  ) and I also reckon in 30 years time the earlier the build the more they'll be worth. but its just a hunch.
disclaimer: The above information is general information and does not take into account your personal circumstances. Professional advice should be obtained before considering any investment. |
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| Author: | ryan23 [ Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:57 pm ] |
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the cooper s looks mighty fine with the air intake at the front but its only JUST alittle faster than the standard mini... and like all BMWs, the extras are endless....which means more $$$.... every1 whos lookign to buy will more than often spent 3K more to upgrade to the chilli pack - likemyself... eitherway let me first welcome u to the club! wat colour combi are u gettin?.... |
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| Author: | BigLebowski [ Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:21 pm ] |
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Ryan23, I've narrowed the colour choice down to either Dark Silver/ White Roof or Red/ White Roof. At the moment leaning towards Red though as I think the colour really suits the Mini. I'm also a bit dissapointed to hear the supercharger will be replaced with a turbocharger, I love the whirring noise the supercharger makes, and it produces boost from idle unlike a turbocharger that requires revs before it starts to make boost. Still, a twin scroll turbo is suposed to be brilliant and turbo lag should be minimal. Fuel economy should improve with a turbo set up. I test drove a Cooper S and absolutely loved it, even though it was a fair bit slower than my current car it was a lot more fun as an overall package, don't think I'd ever get sick of driving one. |
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| Author: | ryan23 [ Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:55 pm ] |
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mines dark silver (gun metal) so choose red plsssssssssssss!!!! lol its always betta to go white roof n red body....but if u do decide to go with silver may i suggest goin with the silver roof with NO stripes....looks mad!! but if u really want the contrast of the chrome - go black!!!!!....u will be the BLINKIEST car in the city! what abt extras??!!! what have u deiceded? chrome rings? chrome switches?....... btw are u getting a BULLDOG too  .......ive got a brussels griffon!....looks equally impressive with my mini *woof woof*!!!
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| Author: | mutant mini [ Mon Mar 07, 2005 5:00 pm ] |
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Little of topic but is a brussels griffon a little dog with a pug face? |
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| Author: | ryan23 [ Mon Mar 07, 2005 5:15 pm ] |
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mutant mini wrote: Little of topic but is a brussels griffon a little dog with a pug face?
mine hasnt got a PUG face but a rather adorable face!!!....=)) but yeah its the dog featured in movies like "sweet november" n "as good as it gets" picture of the dog http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119822/ back to the cooperS!...me have chrono, chrome line IN n OUT wood dash, grille in chrome i had a sweet deal!...ask them to throw in lotsa extras n dont 4get the heafty on road cost! dont be content with 2nd best if not WALK AWAY n onto another BMW dealer gd luck |
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