Help Mikey - what Mini should I buy

[mikeythemini]

I have been bangin my head about this one for months now & really don't know what to do

1. Cooper S works GP
Have had my name down since the rumours first broke on here a long time back. My dealer didn't believe me but gave me a piece of papersaying I would get the first one they had.
For: Good value for money, Very fast with warranty, Will handle very well, Ultimate factory Mini (like my classic ERA), RARE.
Against: Don't like the body kit or wheels(might change them), might have to add rear seats & a rear wiper.

2. New Current shape Cooper S
For: Love my current S, would get the same spec but add recarros. Can do loads of mods as I know the car inside out.
Against: Poor selection of colours. (need a new blue) Don't think there is that much more I can develop for it, want a bit more power.

3. Wait for the next shape Cooper S
For: Would be good to strip one & develop new products
Against: HATE that interior, not too impressed with the exterior shots so far.

..... So what do I do, the business head tells me to wait for the new one so I can bring new products to market, but my heart says stick to what I love

[AidenL]

I think Option 2 or 3 Mikey - you do have reservations about the GP, as do I hence a Speccable current model lets you get the exact spec you want?

But, you would always fancy having the new shape, getting to know it early would help your business, be first out of the blocks so to speak with add ons for it?

This is a decision a lot of people will have to make over the next few months - last of the 'classic' superchargers, or first of a new breed, with the possible teething problems a new model will undoubtedly have?

[GBMINI]

Mike,
Agree with you that business wise, the new MINI is the sensible choice - but I'm sure you'll soon have customers rushing to you for help when it comes out anyway.

I find the GP interesting, but it's just not as practical as a regular MINI - no rear seats, those wheels will die at the first pothole, etc.

I got GBMINI#3 (now a year old) so I can wait out the new one for a couple years and see what transpires ... my recommendation to you is the same

[Rakey]

if my business was MINI based I'd have to get the new one to progress the work and excellent services

But it I was just buying for me, I'd be speccin my own JCW MCS

Not a soft top fan then Mike?

[Olly.]

My personal preference would be #3....................or maybe #2

For me the GP isn't a big enough leap forward to warrant not having the same levels of practicality, plus I couldn't have another MINI without xenons.

I quite like the spy shots of the new MINI so the only negative side I can see is the potential for early faults & niggles with the new model.

From a business point of view I can see how the new model makes a lot of sense

[Jaffa Racer]

I'm with Rakey spec a new JCW MSC but get a new shape MINI one when they land to play with.

[rkw]

Mikey, for your business, there is no way around it, you have to get one of the new model and sooner is better than later. Think of the expertise and product line you have for the current MINI, and consider what it will take to get to a similar level for the new model.

Won't you also need to keep at hand one of the current model, or at least ready access to one that you can take apart to test configuration and behavior of products?

[colink]

Wondered how long it would be before you posted your quandry

I really think your mum needs a nice new mini one and you need a current shape MCS with some proper tuning

...or a 1 series

[rentagas]

from your post you obviously don't want a GT. -I'll have one, take off the body kit, fit some seats, change the wheels-oh that'll be a 218bhp JCW MCS!
call me a heretic but I think the turbo-pergo engines in the new MCS will be great. I think the interior is great and I think once the gaffer tape is taken off the new new MINI will be a peach
Good job they're not replacing the ultimate MINI until 2008

[mikeythemini]

mmmmm
5 votes for each option
thanks for the comments

[GBMINI]

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

5 votes for each option

What helpful people we are

[simeds]

you've asked the audience, now youll have to phone a friend

[:: Jon ::]

option 2 and have a respray


and then get the new one later on when all the problems are fixed

[minigolf]

PW MCS with Martini striping.

[OZChris]

Go for Option 2, you can always take Option 3 when it arrives