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picard · Apr 1st, 2007, 01:07 AM

only had my cooper for 3 weeks but i really now want a S. i keep kicking myself that i didn't order a S originally.

trouble is now i stand to lose a load on the cooper, what do you reckon i would get for it 3 weeks old 800 miles was 15800 new about 13000 ? or less ?

13000 is about the least i need as a cooper S in same spec as me cooper is 18500 - 19000 , and don't want to borrow more than 6000
or should i just stuck with a cooper.

arghhh help

well and truly bitten by the MINI bug

pimbeche · Apr 1st, 2007, 06:10 AM

get the S if you really want it, and think about the amount you might lose, if it is worth the sacrifice then go ahead..

CC07ERS · Apr 1st, 2007, 06:27 AM

I did this when i got my 06 cooper now ive got an 07 S .Bite the bullet & get the S .

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Apr 1st, 2007, 08:00 AM

It seems there are quite a few people who buy Coopers and then, very soon after, think that perhaps they should have got the S; I know it happened to me after getting our Cooper in '04

I never test drove an S before buying our original Cooper as I knew it was too expensive anyway and it wouldn't be right for Eeyore who was meant to share driving the car

Having taken delivery of the Cooper (and with Eeyore not driving it after all!), my thought was that I liked the Cooper so much that I was prepared to pay the extra now as I thought it would be "more of the same". I then took one out for a test drive and decided I preferred the Cooper anyway (relief!), it took nearly another 3 years to decide that the S was right for us after all!

Did you try the S before buying the Cooper? If so, why did you choose the Cooper in the first place?

What's made you decide that you would prefer the S after all?

All useful answers to know to help answer your original question....

Tigger.

picard · Apr 1st, 2007, 10:26 AM

i originally went to order a cooper and he took me out in a test drive in a cooper S. thinking the cooper would not be much slower i ordered one but i miss the kick you get from the S and the push you back into the seat feeling. even in a ten minute test drive i was impressed with this. i think i will go see the salesman and get a figure for my cooper if i am going to lose too much its going be a no to this i think

super c00per · Apr 1st, 2007, 11:21 AM

I went to my local mini dealer and test drove the S, after that I didnt even bother to test the cooper because I knew it wouldnt be anything like it! Do the right thing and get the S, you cant enjoy driving properly without the whine of the supercharger!!!

ALD0 · Apr 1st, 2007, 11:39 AM

Keep your Cooper for a year and then get an S

picard · Apr 1st, 2007, 11:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original)

I went to my local mini dealer and test drove the S, after that I didnt even bother to test the cooper because I knew it wouldnt be anything like it! Do the right thing and get the S, you cant enjoy driving properly without the whine of the supercharger!!!

that would be turbo charger

Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original)

Keep your Cooper for a year and then get an S

i thought of that but then i am going to need more money because the cooper is going to be worth less.

85NIXMIN · Apr 1st, 2007, 11:51 AM

I wouldn't mind an "S" I would just love to see the difference it has over the Cooper... as I reckon my Cooper is pretty zippy... I'd hate to think how much more zippier the "S" is...

M-iNdO · Apr 1st, 2007, 11:52 AM

BUY the "S"! before you lose more money on your Cooper!

I have (test)driven the Cooper and now i own the Cooper S (both R56 ofcourse). Believe me, i am glad i didn't buy the Cooper. The looks and the performance of the "S" leave the Cooper in the shadow. It's a lot of money but i'm sure you will be pleased. I only regret not having the satnav system because at the time i thought it wasn't worth the money.

GOOD LUCK!

picard · Apr 1st, 2007, 11:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

I wouldn't mind an "S" I would just love to see the difference it has over the Cooper... as I reckon my Cooper is pretty zippy... I'd hate to think how much more zippier the "S" is...

cooper is zippy but the S is more and its the relentless and effortless power that the turbo gives that makes it so much different

tyrerc · Apr 1st, 2007, 12:03 PM

i kept my cooper for 9 months then changed to the S, dont regret it for one second.

I would keep the Cooper for 6 months at least mate enjoy it for abit, remember insurance and tax and petrol need to be factored into the new pricing.

You could go to Lohen.....................see if that helps starve the S off for a few more weeks

CC07ERS · Apr 1st, 2007, 12:05 PM

The difference between a cooper & an S is nite & day but you will loose @ least the vat from your purchase price .

envy · Apr 1st, 2007, 01:13 PM

After 3 Weeks :O, Yes you are crazy.

After about 7 Months i decided i wanted an S. Went to my dealer and offered me £4k less than what i paid. Unfortunatley i couldnt afford that kind of loss.

Remember

Minus VAT and Minus your Options (Excl. Air Con, Chili, Met Paint and a little deprecitation = Your Trade in Value.

The dealer will make your profit on your car either way.

Myself - I decided to wait and its been a year now, and i have still my Cooper. Its best to like your car for what it is, and move the whole "Its quicker" to the back of your mind.

HOWEVER - I am still considering a New S later this year, as i should have a positive return in the car then, being owned for nearly 2 years

Whatever you decide... Good Luck

ScottyBoy · Apr 1st, 2007, 01:20 PM

I would say get it! but you have got to think of the extra insurance, petrol, Tax etc etc if its all worth it and you can afford it then GO for it! you love it!!!!

envy · Apr 1st, 2007, 01:22 PM

I tried to get a Valuation for your car off Glasses with 1k Miles, 07 Plate

And it said

No valuations are available for this vehicle.

Assuming due to age..

picard · Apr 1st, 2007, 01:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by envy (original)

I tried to get a Valuation for your car off Glasses with 1k Miles, 57 Plate

And it said

No valuations are available for this vehicle.

Assuming due to age..

well i am assuming they would sell it for about 15k looking at the cherished section knock off 2k so was hoping for 13k trade in

but then again you know what assumption is

am i being to optimistic there ?

envy · Apr 1st, 2007, 01:55 PM

Possibly..

PM Sent

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Apr 1st, 2007, 06:59 PM

I's suggest working out how much you would be happy to pay to change and get the dealer to make you an offer. If the figures look right go for it, if not simply hang on to the Cooper for while. You might be pleasantly surprised and you've got nothing to loose by asking them

Tigger.

KenL · Apr 1st, 2007, 07:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by envy (original)

I tried to get a Valuation for your car off Glasses with 1k Miles, 57 Plate

And it said

No valuations are available for this vehicle.

Assuming due to age..

Perhaps it was because there is no such thing as a 57 plate yet?

Apr 1st, 2007, 01:07 AM	#1
picard JCW Driver My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 447 Offline	am i crazy now i want a cooper S only had my cooper for 3 weeks but i really now want a S. i keep kicking myself that i didn't order a S originally. trouble is now i stand to lose a load on the cooper, what do you reckon i would get for it 3 weeks old 800 miles was 15800 new about 13000 ? or less ? 13000 is about the least i need as a cooper S in same spec as me cooper is 18500 - 19000 , and don't want to borrow more than 6000 or should i just stuck with a cooper. arghhh help well and truly bitten by the MINI bug MINI Photos

Apr 1st, 2007, 08:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	It seems there are quite a few people who buy Coopers and then, very soon after, think that perhaps they should have got the S; I know it happened to me after getting our Cooper in '04 I never test drove an S before buying our original Cooper as I knew it was too expensive anyway and it wouldn't be right for Eeyore who was meant to share driving the car Having taken delivery of the Cooper (and with Eeyore not driving it after all!), my thought was that I liked the Cooper so much that I was prepared to pay the extra now as I thought it would be "more of the same". I then took one out for a test drive and decided I preferred the Cooper anyway (relief!), it took nearly another 3 years to decide that the S was right for us after all! Did you try the S before buying the Cooper? If so, why did you choose the Cooper in the first place? What's made you decide that you would prefer the S after all? All useful answers to know to help answer your original question.... Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Apr 1st, 2007, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
picard JCW Driver My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 447 Offline	i originally went to order a cooper and he took me out in a test drive in a cooper S. thinking the cooper would not be much slower i ordered one but i miss the kick you get from the S and the push you back into the seat feeling. even in a ten minute test drive i was impressed with this. i think i will go see the salesman and get a figure for my cooper if i am going to lose too much its going be a no to this i think MINI Photos

Apr 1st, 2007, 11:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
picard JCW Driver My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 447 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original) I went to my local mini dealer and test drove the S, after that I didnt even bother to test the cooper because I knew it wouldnt be anything like it! Do the right thing and get the S, you cant enjoy driving properly without the whine of the supercharger!!! that would be turbo charger Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original) Keep your Cooper for a year and then get an S i thought of that but then i am going to need more money because the cooper is going to be worth less. MINI Photos

Apr 1st, 2007, 11:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 1,096 Online	I wouldn't mind an "S" I would just love to see the difference it has over the Cooper... as I reckon my Cooper is pretty zippy... I'd hate to think how much more zippier the "S" is... If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

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Apr 1st, 2007, 06:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
pimbeche MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 59 Offline	get the S if you really want it, and think about the amount you might lose, if it is worth the sacrifice then go ahead..

Apr 1st, 2007, 06:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	I did this when i got my 06 cooper now ive got an 07 S .Bite the bullet & get the S .

Apr 1st, 2007, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 666 Offline	I went to my local mini dealer and test drove the S, after that I didnt even bother to test the cooper because I knew it wouldnt be anything like it! Do the right thing and get the S, you cant enjoy driving properly without the whine of the supercharger!!!

Apr 1st, 2007, 11:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacked the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 9,220 Offline	Keep your Cooper for a year and then get an S

Apr 1st, 2007, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
M-iNdO MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Utrecht Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 17 Offline	BUY the "S"! before you lose more money on your Cooper! I have (test)driven the Cooper and now i own the Cooper S (both R56 ofcourse). Believe me, i am glad i didn't buy the Cooper. The looks and the performance of the "S" leave the Cooper in the shadow. It's a lot of money but i'm sure you will be pleased. I only regret not having the satnav system because at the time i thought it wasn't worth the money. GOOD LUCK!

Apr 1st, 2007, 11:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
picard JCW Driver My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 447 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) I wouldn't mind an "S" I would just love to see the difference it has over the Cooper... as I reckon my Cooper is pretty zippy... I'd hate to think how much more zippier the "S" is... cooper is zippy but the S is more and its the relentless and effortless power that the turbo gives that makes it so much different MINI Photos

Apr 1st, 2007, 12:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
tyrerc reclaim the supercharger Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Merseyside Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 297 Offline	i kept my cooper for 9 months then changed to the S, dont regret it for one second. I would keep the Cooper for 6 months at least mate enjoy it for abit, remember insurance and tax and petrol need to be factored into the new pricing. You could go to Lohen.....................see if that helps starve the S off for a few more weeks

Apr 1st, 2007, 12:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	The difference between a cooper & an S is nite & day but you will loose @ least the vat from your purchase price .

Apr 1st, 2007, 01:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
envy Now im Hyper! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 409 Offline	After 3 Weeks :O, Yes you are crazy. After about 7 Months i decided i wanted an S. Went to my dealer and offered me £4k less than what i paid. Unfortunatley i couldnt afford that kind of loss. Remember Minus VAT and Minus your Options (Excl. Air Con, Chili, Met Paint and a little deprecitation = Your Trade in Value. The dealer will make your profit on your car either way. Myself - I decided to wait and its been a year now, and i have still my Cooper. Its best to like your car for what it is, and move the whole "Its quicker" to the back of your mind. HOWEVER - I am still considering a New S later this year, as i should have a positive return in the car then, being owned for nearly 2 years Whatever you decide... Good Luck Sig Coming Soon..

Apr 1st, 2007, 01:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 2,958 Offline	I would say get it! but you have got to think of the extra insurance, petrol, Tax etc etc if its all worth it and you can afford it then GO for it! you love it!!!!

Apr 1st, 2007, 01:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
envy Now im Hyper! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 409 Offline	I tried to get a Valuation for your car off Glasses with 1k Miles, 07 Plate And it said No valuations are available for this vehicle. Assuming due to age.. Sig Coming Soon.. Last edited by envy : Apr 1st, 2007 at 10:31 PM. Reason: Good job for type readers

Apr 1st, 2007, 01:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
picard JCW Driver My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 447 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by envy (original) I tried to get a Valuation for your car off Glasses with 1k Miles, 57 Plate And it said No valuations are available for this vehicle. Assuming due to age.. well i am assuming they would sell it for about 15k looking at the cherished section knock off 2k so was hoping for 13k trade in but then again you know what assumption is am i being to optimistic there ? MINI Photos

Apr 1st, 2007, 01:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
envy Now im Hyper! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 409 Offline	Possibly.. PM Sent Sig Coming Soon..

Apr 1st, 2007, 06:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	I's suggest working out how much you would be happy to pay to change and get the dealer to make you an offer. If the figures look right go for it, if not simply hang on to the Cooper for while. You might be pleasantly surprised and you've got nothing to loose by asking them Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Apr 1st, 2007, 07:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:56 AM Posts: 5,105 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by envy (original) I tried to get a Valuation for your car off Glasses with 1k Miles, 57 Plate And it said No valuations are available for this vehicle. Assuming due to age.. Perhaps it was because there is no such thing as a 57 plate yet? Red/Black R56 Cooper

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