Hi,
My company car is due to be replaced. We have changed leasing companies, so we have a few different makes and models on the list.
One of which is the Mini Cooper S.
I currently drive a Civic Type R and have loved every mile I have driven in it. However with over 215 CO Emissions I dont want another one! They constitute 30% tax which I am sick of paying, and also I am returning around 20-25mpg. So not so good!
Anyway, I like the look of the Mini Cooper S, and I am very surprised at the package.
Almost as quick as a Type R,
Handles as good.
Does upto 45mpg instead of my 25mpg
Tax is a 3rd of what I am paying now
Other cars I am looking at are the 118d SE, Golf GT-Sport, etc. All pretty boring in comparison.
Now what I need to know is will it be suitable for someone doing around 20k a year? Are they comfy enough for long journeys? What is the real world MPG like on a R56? Is the Turbo tuneable easily>?
Also, I would like to know which essential extra's I need? I dont want to spend much on extra's if I can help it but would like:-
17" Flame Spoke Alloys
Leather Sport Steering Wheel
Privacy glass at rear.
White with black stripes.
I would then like to install the Eibach Pro Kit springs [I used to have them on my VX220], and maybe remap it.
