Auto Express 'S' First Drive

[GeoffP]

In today's Auto Express they ask
'Is new 163bhp Brit greatest hot hatch ever?'

They also state that the 'S' is
'One of the finest driver's cars on the market today'

I can't wait to have the chance to form my own opinions.

Geoff Poad

Patiently waiting for my second 'S'.

[James Haigh]

I can't wait until lunch time when I can sprint out of work and pick up a copy of the magazine!!!

[Varse]

You don't need to, just read it on their website!!

[mikey]

After buying Auto Express and Autocar - cannot get enough info on the S - I want to drive the thing!!!!!

Both articles say what a great car we've ordered.

The two page picture of EB in Autocar looks the biz.

[James Haigh]

I have made my mind up now that electric blue is the one for me with white roof and wheels. The 1500 quid chilli pack makes me smile even more!!! Air-con and 17"s chucked in!! Spoke to my dealer yesterday and am told that I will be going in within the next 10 days to spec it.

[mini-dazza]

I had a check on www.autoexpress.co.uk and can't find a review of the 'S' yet. Not on www.topgear.com either.

It is on www.4car.co.uk though. Another good review....

An excellent quote in the 4car review :

"The Cooper S makes high-tech hot hatches such as the Honda Civic Type-R seem utterly soulless in comparison, and it blows away the bloated 206 GTi, the flawed Ibiza Cupra and unrefined Clio Sport 172 in its all-round ability and overall package."



Dazza
Cooper S on order, still not spec'd yet

[James Haigh]

I am just off to the toilet with several copies of the auto express!!! !! Need some relief after all this amazing reading. The copy of whitehouse is now in the bin to make way for the latest copy of auto express and auto car!!

[DavidB]

Quote:

Originally posted by mini-dazza
I had a check on www.autoexpress.co.uk and can't find a review of the 'S' yet. Not on www.topgear.com either.



Dazza
Cooper S on order, still not spec'd yet

Thread

Top Gear Cooper S Review
Here it is:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/motoring/topgear/654_1.shtml

Dave

[bigbaddaboom]

Quote:

Originally posted by James Haigh
The copy of whitehouse is now in the bin to make way for the latest copy of auto express and auto car!!

Wait a minute is that a magazine for Mary Whitehouse????

whoa! James you need to get out more!!

[MKCooperS]

.... and from the editors comments at the front of Auto Express

"In our view, it's the finest hot hatch ever. It's not the fastest, but then outright speed isn't everything. .... it's the blend of power, noise, handling, looks and sheer fun that makes driving the Cooper S a unique experience.

In new MINI ad speak it's something like this:

NEW MINI GOES IN SEARCH OF SPORTING GREATNESS. FINDS IT. THE END."

[jlivingood]

I posted the full text of the article here:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=5236

Jason