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aikido_diver · May 28th, 2008, 03:40 AM

Ok I was a Mini Cooper S driver (my first car was a 2003 Mini Cooper S) - however so many problems occurred with that car, far too many! Plus the cost of Tyres and Servicing! However since then I have owned a Mazda MX5 2004 (turbo) - not all that fast but grin factor of 10/10. Unfortunately I sold this car upon a move to Japan - I lived there for a year now I am back home and bought a Mazda RX8 about 6 months ago - holy crap!! Fuel consumption sucks - servicing costs sucks (every 5000klms).

I have made bad choices however I am in the process of rectifying this. I have narrowed my search down to two cars and I'm hoping you guys can help me out. Because I still owe a substantial amount of money on my current car I can only do so much. So here it is:
1. 2004 Mini Cooper S Chili (42000) klms - $27995.
2. Mazda 3 SP23 2005 (25000) klms - 26990.

Where would you go? Im trying to reduce costs i.e fuel, etc. Is the 2004 Mini Cooper S economical? how many Klms per tank will I get? My RX8 gets a whole 250 - 300 klms haha!

Im looking forward to hearing your repsonse.

Todd.

Babes · May 28th, 2008, 08:48 AM

Personally I think you will find the advice fairly biased on a MINI forum lol.

In terms of reliability I have never had a drama with my 03 JCW, tyres same as any car if you ditch the run flats for a normal performance tyre and service costs less than other vehicles I have owned eg supras.

Fuel consumption I get minimum 500kms around town, closer to the 600km mark and on a long country drive I have got close to 1000kms out of a tank. Anyone that knows me will testify to the fact I dont drive like a grandad either!

Buy the MINI, you know you want to...

JME · May 28th, 2008, 11:38 AM

The SP23 is really sensible, cheap to insure, service and maintain. It is very practical, well made and does everything well. It is also incredibly boring!

We have a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX (probably the main competitor to the SP23). All I can say is that thank god our other car is an MCS!

brett · May 28th, 2008, 12:06 PM

get the MINI D thats coming to Australia. A few dollars more, but Brand new and a massive 3.9Litres/100km so the money that you pay extra, you will pick up in running costs

Peterh · Jun 29th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Just found this site: logged on as new member .. have a 2007 Cooper Convertible. So, is this s a"club" ... are there get-togethers, trips and stuff?

minigolf · Jun 30th, 2008, 08:08 AM

Peter ... http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia...ml#post3483173

May 28th, 2008, 03:40 AM	#1
aikido_diver MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Dilemma Help!! Ok I was a Mini Cooper S driver (my first car was a 2003 Mini Cooper S) - however so many problems occurred with that car, far too many! Plus the cost of Tyres and Servicing! However since then I have owned a Mazda MX5 2004 (turbo) - not all that fast but grin factor of 10/10. Unfortunately I sold this car upon a move to Japan - I lived there for a year now I am back home and bought a Mazda RX8 about 6 months ago - holy crap!! Fuel consumption sucks - servicing costs sucks (every 5000klms). I have made bad choices however I am in the process of rectifying this. I have narrowed my search down to two cars and I'm hoping you guys can help me out. Because I still owe a substantial amount of money on my current car I can only do so much. So here it is: 1. 2004 Mini Cooper S Chili (42000) klms - $27995. 2. Mazda 3 SP23 2005 (25000) klms - 26990. Where would you go? Im trying to reduce costs i.e fuel, etc. Is the 2004 Mini Cooper S economical? how many Klms per tank will I get? My RX8 gets a whole 250 - 300 klms haha! Im looking forward to hearing your repsonse. Todd.

May 28th, 2008, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 03:33 PM Posts: 740 Offline	Personally I think you will find the advice fairly biased on a MINI forum lol. In terms of reliability I have never had a drama with my 03 JCW, tyres same as any car if you ditch the run flats for a normal performance tyre and service costs less than other vehicles I have owned eg supras. Fuel consumption I get minimum 500kms around town, closer to the 600km mark and on a long country drive I have got close to 1000kms out of a tank. Anyone that knows me will testify to the fact I dont drive like a grandad either! Buy the MINI, you know you want to... 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

May 28th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 2,391 Offline	get the MINI D thats coming to Australia. A few dollars more, but Brand new and a massive 3.9Litres/100km so the money that you pay extra, you will pick up in running costs 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Jun 30th, 2008, 08:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:33 PM Posts: 13,858 Offline	Peter ... http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia...ml#post3483173 Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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May 28th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
JME MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:33 PM Posts: 139 Offline	The SP23 is really sensible, cheap to insure, service and maintain. It is very practical, well made and does everything well. It is also incredibly boring! We have a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX (probably the main competitor to the SP23). All I can say is that thank god our other car is an MCS!

Jun 29th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Peterh peterh Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canberra Australia Local Time: 05:33 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Just found this site: logged on as new member .. have a 2007 Cooper Convertible. So, is this s a"club" ... are there get-togethers, trips and stuff?

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