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caesar · Jun 18th, 2007, 03:20 PM

Hi all,

After months of thought I am now replacing my Milano Red 04 Civic Type-R for a new Mini Cooper 'S'

Ordered it this morning and got a resonable part-ex on the Honda.

Chili Red and CHILI Pack
LSD
Chrome-Line Interior
Roof in Body Colour
Smokers pack (not a smoker) but you get a few free goodies
Colour Line Dark Grey
TLC

I purposely did not order any of the other extras, I just wanted the main essentials because that gave the best value for money.

I also decided not to have the Sports Suspension because the car would have 17" wheels and with the run-flats would make the suspension too harsh........OK if you have 16" wheels though.

It should arrive early July.

FergusM · Jun 18th, 2007, 03:30 PM

Just have to wait till it arrives now....

...Time seems to go soooooo ssslllloooowww when you are waiting on it arriving... but it is definitely worth the wait.

Scrogg · Jun 18th, 2007, 03:35 PM

Going for the 'stripped-out' look caesar?

(Although if you are looking for true 'value for money' I would strongly recommend Air Con, especially come resale time!)

caesar · Jun 18th, 2007, 03:48 PM

"Going for the 'stripped-out' look caesar?"

I would not say that, there comes a point when you can overspend on a Mini and it's dead money......the next owner is the person who benefits. When you come into the 20K + price bracket there are better alternative cars available !

Paul · Jun 18th, 2007, 03:49 PM

Only on a MINI forum would people consider the chilli pack, and the lights pack, half leather seats and such "essentials".

Congrats on your order.

Scrogg · Jun 18th, 2007, 03:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

I would not say that, there comes a point when you can overspend on a Mini and it's dead money......

Totally agree.

If I was looking at a new Cooper S I'd do the same thing.

Plus Air Con!

caesar · Jun 18th, 2007, 05:11 PM

Scrogg..........the Chili pack includes Air Con, but not climate control.

popey · Jun 18th, 2007, 06:10 PM

I find SS with 17"s fine with the R56

Scrogg · Jun 18th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

Scrogg..........the Chili pack includes Air Con, but not climate control.

Maybe I should have read your spec list properly?

I thought you weren't having the CHILI Pack, hence the 'stripped-out' look comment!

caesar · Jun 18th, 2007, 07:40 PM

Scrogg - thanks. No offence taken!

In fact I am in a very good mood as a result of ordering the car, so I would not take offence at anything. Only problem is having the patience to wait for it's arrival !!!!

Also thanks to Paul for his reply.

I downloaded the Mini Manual (US Version) from here so will start to study up on it.

It did occur to me that the US Spec' might be different ....apart from Left Hand Drive, does anybody know if it is ?

CC07ERS · Jun 18th, 2007, 07:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

"Going for the 'stripped-out' look caesar?"

I would not say that, there comes a point when you can overspend on a Mini and it's dead money......the next owner is the person who benefits. When you come into the 20K + price bracket there are better alternative cars available !

Your so right there ,iam going the other way iam gettting a CTR GT

caesar · Jun 18th, 2007, 08:26 PM

Honda's and Mini's are both excellent cars- I would not disparage either.

The Mini 'S' has an excellent power to weight ratio, and as a result of a smaller engine with a turbocharger gives a similar performance to the CTR GT but with a better MPG and less effort by the driver. To get the best out of the Honda you have to use the gears to keep in vtec mode, this can become tiresome and uses a lot of fuel.

On the plus side the Honda is more practicable regarding interior room.

I hope you find this of help, and am sure you will enjoy your ownership of the Honda CTR GT.

Jun 18th, 2007, 03:20 PM	#1
caesar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 728 Offline	New MCS ordered today Hi all, After months of thought I am now replacing my Milano Red 04 Civic Type-R for a new Mini Cooper 'S' Ordered it this morning and got a resonable part-ex on the Honda. Chili Red and CHILI Pack LSD Chrome-Line Interior Roof in Body Colour Smokers pack (not a smoker) but you get a few free goodies Colour Line Dark Grey TLC I purposely did not order any of the other extras, I just wanted the main essentials because that gave the best value for money. I also decided not to have the Sports Suspension because the car would have 17" wheels and with the run-flats would make the suspension too harsh........OK if you have 16" wheels though. It should arrive early July.

Jun 18th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 1,428 Offline	I find SS with 17"s fine with the R56 Now With Toyo Rubber!!

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Jun 18th, 2007, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 690 Offline	Just have to wait till it arrives now.... ...Time seems to go soooooo ssslllloooowww when you are waiting on it arriving... but it is definitely worth the wait.

Jun 18th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 15,069 Offline	Going for the 'stripped-out' look caesar? (Although if you are looking for true 'value for money' I would strongly recommend Air Con, especially come resale time!)

Jun 18th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 728 Offline	"Going for the 'stripped-out' look caesar?" I would not say that, there comes a point when you can overspend on a Mini and it's dead money......the next owner is the person who benefits. When you come into the 20K + price bracket there are better alternative cars available !

Jun 18th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Only on a MINI forum would people consider the chilli pack, and the lights pack, half leather seats and such "essentials". Congrats on your order.

Jun 18th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 15,069 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original) I would not say that, there comes a point when you can overspend on a Mini and it's dead money...... Totally agree. If I was looking at a new Cooper S I'd do the same thing. Plus Air Con!

Jun 18th, 2007, 05:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 728 Offline	Scrogg..........the Chili pack includes Air Con, but not climate control.

Jun 18th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 15,069 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original) Scrogg..........the Chili pack includes Air Con, but not climate control. Maybe I should have read your spec list properly? I thought you weren't having the CHILI Pack, hence the 'stripped-out' look comment!

Jun 18th, 2007, 07:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 728 Offline	Scrogg - thanks. No offence taken! In fact I am in a very good mood as a result of ordering the car, so I would not take offence at anything. Only problem is having the patience to wait for it's arrival !!!! Also thanks to Paul for his reply. I downloaded the Mini Manual (US Version) from here so will start to study up on it. It did occur to me that the US Spec' might be different ....apart from Left Hand Drive, does anybody know if it is ?

Jun 18th, 2007, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original) "Going for the 'stripped-out' look caesar?" I would not say that, there comes a point when you can overspend on a Mini and it's dead money......the next owner is the person who benefits. When you come into the 20K + price bracket there are better alternative cars available ! Your so right there ,iam going the other way iam gettting a CTR GT

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Jun 18th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 728 Offline	Honda's and Mini's are both excellent cars- I would not disparage either. The Mini 'S' has an excellent power to weight ratio, and as a result of a smaller engine with a turbocharger gives a similar performance to the CTR GT but with a better MPG and less effort by the driver. To get the best out of the Honda you have to use the gears to keep in vtec mode, this can become tiresome and uses a lot of fuel. On the plus side the Honda is more practicable regarding interior room. I hope you find this of help, and am sure you will enjoy your ownership of the Honda CTR GT.