bye bye cooper S :-S - MINI Cooper Forum

Sir Jake the Brit · #1 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 08:04 AM

i'm leavnga farewell post as today is the day i shop in my mini cooper S.

its been a blast and this forum is good fun.
but i have changed for a megane 225cup.

happy motoring everyone

Paul · #2 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 08:10 AM

Will you get a MINI when the Megane falls apart next year?

Seriously though, hope you enjoy the new motor, and it proves the reputation wrong to provide you with miles of happy motoring......

Until you get bored and want another MINI, of course.

Sir Jake the Brit · #3 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 08:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

Will you get a MINI when the Megane falls apart next year?

Seriously though, hope you enjoy the new motor, and it proves the reputation wrong to provide you with miles of happy motoring......

Until you get bored and want another MINI, of course.

!!
i'm sorry to say, the fall apart bit is why im getting rid!!

!
the 4th piston had melted through and i needed to (and have) had a new engine in it!!
£1,600!!

the megane (in my eye's, from my test drive) is silly quick on the twisties!! it's stunning!! but i will deffo miss the chargers whine!! :-(

!

Paul · #4 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 08:20 AM

MINIs don't fall apart.

They just die disgracefully!

Woody'sCooper · #5 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 08:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

MINIs don't fall apart.

They just die disgracefully!

Proof that more of the classic's DNA was carried over than some might think!!

minicabrio · #6 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 08:24 AM

Just like my Checkie doesn't drip oil.... she just marks her spot

I love MINI, Laura · #7 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 08:49 AM

One of those new style Meganes? "Is that your car?" they are quite tasty. Good luck and wish you luck with your new purchase. Sorry to hear about your MINI.

Sir Jake the Brit · #8 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 09:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Woody'sCooper (original)

Proof that more of the classic's DNA was carried over than some might think!!

you might be on to something there!!

!

1958 harry · #9 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 09:51 AM

Enjoy your new car! I like the look of those Meganes!

Keano · #10 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 10:02 AM

Very interesting - I was thinking of doing exactly the same thing although not because (touch wood) that anything is wrong with my MINI....

Will be interesting to hear howw you get on with it....

You can get quite alot of car for not very much money in the megane - think when I was looking a few weeks back that you could get the 230F1 for about £8k ! ! The only reason I didnt get one is that with the new model coming out very soon that the value of the older version will drop so I decided to wait... I didnt want to happen with that car the same as happened with my mini - bought just before the R56 was released and consequently lost an extra £2k or so instantly... doh! If only I knew more about the MINI when I was buying it....

Must admit the megane does look fun - hope it works out well for you.

Sir Jake the Brit · #11 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 03:14 PM

i've got it and it's awesome!!!
the power delivery is silly!!
it feels so much quicker than my ol' mini!! but then again i suppose it should!

happy motoring everyone, i know i will be!!

!

I love MINI, Laura · #12 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Photos please!

Hartge220 · #13 (**permalink**) Feb 27th, 2009, 10:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

Photos please!

X2

Hope the Megane Cup works out for you, I've always liked the look of them & would be be good to hear your views compared to the MCS

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Hope the Rover mini project comes together as well, last update it was looking sweet.

Cheers matey

John

Sir Jake the Brit · #14 (**permalink**) Feb 28th, 2009, 09:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartge210 (original)

X2

Hope the Megane Cup works out for you, I've always liked the look of them & would be be good to hear your views compared to the MCS

.

Hope the Rover mini project comes together as well, last update it was looking sweet.

Cheers matey

John

thanks
i'm off to see the mini on sunday, should have the engine in and running!

the megane is silly!!
over 80% of the torque is there from 2,000rpm
max bhp is @ 5,500rpm

my mini was circa 215, this megane would kill it :-(
the grip on the corners is asstonishing for a standard factory car. and the traction control works properly on it, instead of cutting all the power then duming it all back on!!
and i'm getting 30mpg driving quite giddy-ish-ly!!

super c00per · #15 (**permalink**) Feb 28th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Sounds great!!!

Pictures please?