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silver · Sep 24th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Hi

I have been lurking for a while but this is my first post!

I am hoping to get a one/cooper automatic within the next few months and wondered if any of you had driving opinions ( i will be arranging a test drive soon!) I have always driven automatics and my last ownership of a cvt was a Volvo 340 that was driven by elastic bands i am sure they have improved since then!

Many thanks for any answers that come my way.

To whoever it may concern this is a very informative website and has certainly fuelled my interest.

I would also appreciate any information on local dealers to me in Hampshire(UK).

Ta!

Richard22b · Sep 24th, 2006, 05:08 PM

Hi
welcome to MINI2

Automatic might be a bit sluggish in ONE or Cooper. But depends on what you are after in the car.

My MINI came from Barons of Farnborough.

Miss Teaser (MT) · Sep 24th, 2006, 05:12 PM

i test drove the cooper and one automatic, the cooper is ok but the one was very sluggish....

nemed · Sep 24th, 2006, 05:12 PM

Not driven a one or cooper cvt, but have a cooper s auto. Its great......! Only came on today to get advice on tyres as I have gone through my Dunlop p9000 after 12,000 miles!

V Fast

Lawrothegreat · Sep 24th, 2006, 05:33 PM

Dear Silver, welcome to the world of MINI. You'll certainly notice a difference in handling between the Volvo 340 and the MINI. But if you want heated seats, you'll have to order them! I can recommend Snows of Portsmouth in Hampshire, I've only had my car serviced there (I purchased it elsewhere) but they've been friendly and competent.

Nemed, 12,000 miles - I'm assuming from the front tyres - which is fairly normal. I only have the standard cooper model, my first set of fronts lasted 10,500 miles, the second about 14,000 miles, and I'm still on third set. The first rear set lasted 35,000 miles. Its the only real downside of MINI ownership, along with having to drive other cars from time to time!

nemed · Sep 24th, 2006, 06:12 PM

did you stick with dunlop p9000s?

what would you recommend

Thanks Nemed

Lawrothegreat · Sep 24th, 2006, 09:08 PM

Nemed, it's probably best if you post your question in the Wheels, Tyres, Suspension and Brakes forum on here. You should get responses from those with the same car and tyre. I've been equipped with Dunlop Sport 3000 runflats from day one. I've always stuck with the same tyre, but I know most prefer to switch to other tyres for better grip, longitevity and lower costs, as runflats are expensive.

Paul · Sep 25th, 2006, 08:56 AM

Just to say hello and welcome to MINI2.

Sep 24th, 2006, 05:04 PM	#1
silver MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Helloooo Hi I have been lurking for a while but this is my first post! I am hoping to get a one/cooper automatic within the next few months and wondered if any of you had driving opinions ( i will be arranging a test drive soon!) I have always driven automatics and my last ownership of a cvt was a Volvo 340 that was driven by elastic bands i am sure they have improved since then! Many thanks for any answers that come my way. To whoever it may concern this is a very informative website and has certainly fuelled my interest. I would also appreciate any information on local dealers to me in Hampshire(UK). Ta!

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 38,816 Online	Just to say hello and welcome to MINI2. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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Sep 24th, 2006, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 455 Offline	Hi welcome to MINI2 Automatic might be a bit sluggish in ONE or Cooper. But depends on what you are after in the car. My MINI came from Barons of Farnborough.

Sep 24th, 2006, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Miss Teaser (MT) Miss BMW Beth Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Yorkshire...... Local Time: 05:01 PM Posts: 2,818 Offline	i test drove the cooper and one automatic, the cooper is ok but the one was very sluggish....

Sep 24th, 2006, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
nemed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Not driven a one or cooper cvt, but have a cooper s auto. Its great......! Only came on today to get advice on tyres as I have gone through my Dunlop p9000 after 12,000 miles! V Fast

Sep 24th, 2006, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 815 Offline	Dear Silver, welcome to the world of MINI. You'll certainly notice a difference in handling between the Volvo 340 and the MINI. But if you want heated seats, you'll have to order them! I can recommend Snows of Portsmouth in Hampshire, I've only had my car serviced there (I purchased it elsewhere) but they've been friendly and competent. Nemed, 12,000 miles - I'm assuming from the front tyres - which is fairly normal. I only have the standard cooper model, my first set of fronts lasted 10,500 miles, the second about 14,000 miles, and I'm still on third set. The first rear set lasted 35,000 miles. Its the only real downside of MINI ownership, along with having to drive other cars from time to time!

Sep 24th, 2006, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
nemed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 10 Offline	did you stick with dunlop p9000s? what would you recommend Thanks Nemed

Sep 24th, 2006, 09:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 815 Offline	Nemed, it's probably best if you post your question in the Wheels, Tyres, Suspension and Brakes forum on here. You should get responses from those with the same car and tyre. I've been equipped with Dunlop Sport 3000 runflats from day one. I've always stuck with the same tyre, but I know most prefer to switch to other tyres for better grip, longitevity and lower costs, as runflats are expensive.

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