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Freddo · Nov 9th, 2006, 01:16 AM

I´m so in love with the R56.. The only reason I´m wondering about getting a new MC instead of a MCS is that I really want the towbar... yeah I know, its a cooper and you should´t tow with it bla bla..:

But the thing is that I have a personal water craft that is used regulary in the summer, and I could´t in my mind came up with a cooler car to tow it with than a cooper.
But I´m worried that i am going to regret my choice if I get a cooper instead of a S.. What do you think?
Plan B is to go with the MCS anyway and get a cheap crappy car to tow around the PWC with..

Is there anyone here who has changed the S to and MC and what is your opinion?

wow · Nov 9th, 2006, 07:04 AM

Freddo,

Once you read the CAR magazine review http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_d...sid=274&page=1 i think you will not want to get the COOPER.

Once you go S you never go back.

KPKalle · Nov 9th, 2006, 07:12 AM

Get a test drive as soon as possible. You'll still love the new MC as a MINI but you may regret the power drop.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Nov 9th, 2006, 07:28 AM

Thanks for the link to the review wow; it makes for interesting reading. Definately not the car for us

Tigger.

ScottieCoop · Nov 9th, 2006, 09:07 AM

that car review is just one man's opinion as is any car review. I am getting the Cooper have come down from a JCWS and have no regrets.

pappillon · Nov 9th, 2006, 09:26 AM

I've recently gone from a MCS to a Cooper, and although I miss the power, I love the Cooper. It's not a lesser car; it's an entirely different car to drive (more engaging), and I've been so surprised by it's liveliness and maneuverability

It's a lot of fun

Because I loved the supercharger so much (I've driven the new, turbo-charged MCS), the R56 S has lost some of its appeal, and, given the choice, i'd not swap the Cooper for the new S unless it's a JCW MCS (hopefully, the kit will put some of the fun factor back into the S)

Anyway, that's my experience. Good luck, whichever way you go

Rakey · Nov 9th, 2006, 08:52 PM

a MINI is a MINI, all are great

But if the only reason for getting a Cooper in place of MCS is for a towbar I'd reconsider, as there are towbars for the current MCS so I expect someone would bring one out for the R56 MCS with time

I always miss my MINI when I drive the GF's Cooper, and couldn't do that swap on a permanent basis

Freddo · Nov 14th, 2006, 03:12 AM

Well I guess a testdrive is the only way to now..but thanks anyway.

Lordy · Nov 14th, 2006, 10:34 AM

on page 85 of the mew mini brochure , the cooper max towing weight is 750kg , and the cooper S is zero , i think this is down to the rear body work. you would not be insured if you towed with the cooper S,

GTT 280 · Nov 14th, 2006, 11:35 AM

Just buy a £500 banger for towing. Additional bonus...

No worry over getting it messy with wetsuits
No worry over prangs in the car park etc.
No need to clean it
Very cheap to insure and run.

....and you get to keep your MCS.

Nice work.

Cheers,
K.

smartbomb · Nov 14th, 2006, 11:49 AM

Well I'm going for a R56 Cooper having sold earlier this year my Cooper S. Not too fussed about the added welly. Can't stretch to the extra cost either !
Not going to miss the extra performance as not having a car since August our ride on lawn mower is the fastest thing I've driven for a while !

Freddo · Nov 27th, 2006, 02:18 AM

Now after I´ve driven both Cooper and S a few times I made my choice.
I`m getting a Cooper, it really impressed me. Very different to the old one.
And I´ve also been given a pretty good deal, so a Cooper it is

Nov 9th, 2006, 01:16 AM	#1
Freddo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 261 Offline	Am I gonna regret changing my MCS to the R56 MC I´m so in love with the R56.. The only reason I´m wondering about getting a new MC instead of a MCS is that I really want the towbar... yeah I know, its a cooper and you should´t tow with it bla bla..: But the thing is that I have a personal water craft that is used regulary in the summer, and I could´t in my mind came up with a cooler car to tow it with than a cooper. But I´m worried that i am going to regret my choice if I get a cooper instead of a S.. What do you think? Plan B is to go with the MCS anyway and get a cheap crappy car to tow around the PWC with.. Is there anyone here who has changed the S to and MC and what is your opinion?

Nov 9th, 2006, 07:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
wow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 584 Offline	Freddo, Once you read the CAR magazine review http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_d...sid=274&page=1 i think you will not want to get the COOPER. Once you go S you never go back. MINI, it is a way of life.

Nov 9th, 2006, 07:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	Get a test drive as soon as possible. You'll still love the new MC as a MINI but you may regret the power drop. Global Moderator

Nov 9th, 2006, 07:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Thanks for the link to the review wow; it makes for interesting reading. Definately not the car for us Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Nov 9th, 2006, 09:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
ScottieCoop Shopping Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 738 Offline	that car review is just one man's opinion as is any car review. I am getting the Cooper have come down from a JCWS and have no regrets. Cooper D (2007)

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Nov 9th, 2006, 09:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
pappillon I'm a lady, you know! Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 8,168 Offline	I've recently gone from a MCS to a Cooper, and although I miss the power, I love the Cooper. It's not a lesser car; it's an entirely different car to drive (more engaging), and I've been so surprised by it's liveliness and maneuverability It's a lot of fun Because I loved the supercharger so much (I've driven the new, turbo-charged MCS), the R56 S has lost some of its appeal, and, given the choice, i'd not swap the Cooper for the new S unless it's a JCW MCS (hopefully, the kit will put some of the fun factor back into the S) Anyway, that's my experience. Good luck, whichever way you go

Nov 9th, 2006, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 50,153 Offline	a MINI is a MINI, all are great But if the only reason for getting a Cooper in place of MCS is for a towbar I'd reconsider, as there are towbars for the current MCS so I expect someone would bring one out for the R56 MCS with time I always miss my MINI when I drive the GF's Cooper, and couldn't do that swap on a permanent basis The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Nov 14th, 2006, 03:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
Freddo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 261 Offline	Well I guess a testdrive is the only way to now..but thanks anyway.

Nov 14th, 2006, 10:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lordy I'm Behind YOU !! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ormskirk Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 329 Offline	on page 85 of the mew mini brochure , the cooper max towing weight is 750kg , and the cooper S is zero , i think this is down to the rear body work. you would not be insured if you towed with the cooper S,

Nov 14th, 2006, 11:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 2,348 Offline	Simple solution Just buy a £500 banger for towing. Additional bonus... No worry over getting it messy with wetsuits No worry over prangs in the car park etc. No need to clean it Very cheap to insure and run. ....and you get to keep your MCS. Nice work. Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Nov 14th, 2006, 11:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 2,421 Offline	Well I'm going for a R56 Cooper having sold earlier this year my Cooper S. Not too fussed about the added welly. Can't stretch to the extra cost either ! Not going to miss the extra performance as not having a car since August our ride on lawn mower is the fastest thing I've driven for a while !

Nov 27th, 2006, 02:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
Freddo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 261 Offline	Now after I´ve driven both Cooper and S a few times I made my choice. I`m getting a Cooper, it really impressed me. Very different to the old one. And I´ve also been given a pretty good deal, so a Cooper it is

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