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Paul · Dec 2nd, 2006, 09:39 AM

Hello,

Since Yesterday (well, late Thursday 30th), I have a MINI Cooper for review for a week. So if you have any questions or comments please post them up and I'll do my best to answer them while I have the car.

I wont be doing a full daily "blog" as I did with the S last week, but I am taking a daily account for a full report.

First set of photographs (before it gets filthy!) are here: Pure Silver 2nd Generation MINI Cooper

Specs are:

OTR Price: £12,995
Total price of this vehicle: £14,305

Options: Pepper Pack (£940):

Chrome line exterior
Front fog lights
Interior lights pack
Leather steering wheel
Manual air conditioning
Passenger seat height adjustment
On-board computer
Velour floor mats

Colour line - Dark Grey (£90)
Metallic paint (£280).

Any questions, please feel free to ask, get them early for more chance of a complete reply!

Paul

rec · Dec 2nd, 2006, 09:55 AM

woohoo, same spec pretty much as mine :]
same wheels too

tell me how you get on, and i'll put up some of my comments when i get mine on Monday.

rec · Dec 2nd, 2006, 09:57 AM

oh, one question, what are the seats like ? i guess they're the standard ones ?

Rakey · Dec 2nd, 2006, 10:22 AM

I'd like to see you try and make the carpet inner wheel arches get as wet as possible, and see how long it takes for them to fall off or how they stand up to lots of dampness

MINIAC · Dec 2nd, 2006, 01:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

oh, one question, what are the seats like ? i guess they're the standard ones ?

They appear to be standard seats with Carbon Black Cosmos Cloth upholstery ...

Spamini · Dec 2nd, 2006, 03:03 PM

Paul,
You are driving the same car as me! Only difference is mine has black bonnet stripes. It will be interesting to see what you think of it.

Sowellman · Dec 2nd, 2006, 03:32 PM

Paul,

I am interested in knowing what you think about engine response, how it compares with the MCS and previous generation models you have driven.

I would also like to hear about gas mileage. You indicated that the MCS test vehicle you drove was on the low side of the estimates. I'd like to see if that holds true for the Cooper or whether it's surpassing the 40 miles per gallon mark -- I'd be happy with that on either the imperial or U.S. gallon scales.

rec · Dec 2nd, 2006, 03:57 PM

what are the seats like to sit on i mean... not what do they look like ;]

Paul · Dec 2nd, 2006, 05:19 PM

So far so good, been tootling around town in it mostly so far (and it's already getting really grubby, curse the local roads!). MPG is not near 40mpg average, and that includes two treks up and down a dual carriageway when it normally improves MPG.

Tracie · Dec 2nd, 2006, 05:46 PM

Whats it like for response through the gears when overtaking for example ?
Is there a point on the revs where it kicks in a bit?

mister.t · Dec 4th, 2006, 03:42 PM

This may sound very silly but how do you get it into reverse?

I love MINI, Laura · Dec 4th, 2006, 03:54 PM

reverse is the same as the Cooper S was/is. Neutral then left push and push again. Its tricky but its do-able! Just have to get used to it.

xtremepsionic · Dec 7th, 2006, 05:18 PM

I'd love to hear your impressions on the ride quality and especially the noise level at say.. 75mph ish?

The only major complaint about my own cooper is the amount of road and engine noise at high speeds, plus the fact that gearing is quite low.

mister.t · Dec 7th, 2006, 05:22 PM

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

reverse is the same as the Cooper S was/is. Neutral then left push and push again. Its tricky but its do-able! Just have to get used to it.

Thanks very much!!!

Paul · Dec 7th, 2006, 05:26 PM

Car has gone back today, I'll be writing a full report etc. tomorrow.

MiniMpi · Dec 9th, 2006, 05:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Car has gone back today, I'll be writing a full report etc. tomorrow.

Oh the waiting.........

Paul · Dec 10th, 2006, 01:20 PM

Sorry, been very very sick.

Will write up and get it finished when I can, probably tomorrow.

MiniMpi · Dec 11th, 2006, 12:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Sorry, been very very sick.

Will write up and get it finished when I can, probably tomorrow.

Sorry to hear that Paul.
Whenever.........We'll be here

Fergal.

Sowellman · Dec 12th, 2006, 01:41 PM

Paul,

Are you still working on your report, or did I miss it?

Paul · Dec 12th, 2006, 02:22 PM

Unfortunately I've been ill, and spend most of my time looking after our 3 and a half year old, so it's delayed. I'll get it online ASAP.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 09:39 AM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	MINI Cooper for a week to review, any questions? Hello, Since Yesterday (well, late Thursday 30th), I have a MINI Cooper for review for a week. So if you have any questions or comments please post them up and I'll do my best to answer them while I have the car. I wont be doing a full daily "blog" as I did with the S last week, but I am taking a daily account for a full report. First set of photographs (before it gets filthy!) are here: Pure Silver 2nd Generation MINI Cooper Specs are: OTR Price: £12,995 Total price of this vehicle: £14,305 Options: Pepper Pack (£940): Chrome line exterior Front fog lights Interior lights pack Leather steering wheel Manual air conditioning Passenger seat height adjustment On-board computer Velour floor mats Colour line - Dark Grey (£90) Metallic paint (£280). Any questions, please feel free to ask, get them early for more chance of a complete reply! Paul

Dec 2nd, 2006, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	woohoo, same spec pretty much as mine :] same wheels too tell me how you get on, and i'll put up some of my comments when i get mine on Monday. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Dec 2nd, 2006, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	oh, one question, what are the seats like ? i guess they're the standard ones ? Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Dec 2nd, 2006, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 50,276 Offline	I'd like to see you try and make the carpet inner wheel arches get as wet as possible, and see how long it takes for them to fall off or how they stand up to lots of dampness Its only a forum you know!

Dec 2nd, 2006, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 1,217 Offline	what are the seats like to sit on i mean... not what do they look like ;] Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Dec 2nd, 2006, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 06:58 PM Posts: 8,300 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) oh, one question, what are the seats like ? i guess they're the standard ones ? They appear to be standard seats with Carbon Black Cosmos Cloth upholstery ...

Dec 2nd, 2006, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spalding Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 166 Offline	Paul, You are driving the same car as me! Only difference is mine has black bonnet stripes. It will be interesting to see what you think of it.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sowellman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 06:58 PM Posts: 230 Offline	Paul, I am interested in knowing what you think about engine response, how it compares with the MCS and previous generation models you have driven. I would also like to hear about gas mileage. You indicated that the MCS test vehicle you drove was on the low side of the estimates. I'd like to see if that holds true for the Cooper or whether it's surpassing the 40 miles per gallon mark -- I'd be happy with that on either the imperial or U.S. gallon scales.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	So far so good, been tootling around town in it mostly so far (and it's already getting really grubby, curse the local roads!). MPG is not near 40mpg average, and that includes two treks up and down a dual carriageway when it normally improves MPG.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tracie MINI less. My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 2,440 Offline	Whats it like for response through the gears when overtaking for example ? Is there a point on the revs where it kicks in a bit? I'm being tempted back to a MINI....

Dec 4th, 2006, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
mister.t Dodgey, er, dodgem driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 3,899 Offline	This may sound very silly but how do you get it into reverse? A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Dec 4th, 2006, 03:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 3,190 Offline	reverse is the same as the Cooper S was/is. Neutral then left push and push again. Its tricky but its do-able! Just have to get used to it.

Dec 7th, 2006, 05:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 07:58 PM Posts: 1,037 Offline	I'd love to hear your impressions on the ride quality and especially the noise level at say.. 75mph ish? The only major complaint about my own cooper is the amount of road and engine noise at high speeds, plus the fact that gearing is quite low.

Dec 7th, 2006, 05:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
mister.t Dodgey, er, dodgem driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 3,899 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) reverse is the same as the Cooper S was/is. Neutral then left push and push again. Its tricky but its do-able! Just have to get used to it. Thanks very much!!! A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Dec 7th, 2006, 05:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	Car has gone back today, I'll be writing a full report etc. tomorrow.

Dec 9th, 2006, 05:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Car has gone back today, I'll be writing a full report etc. tomorrow. Oh the waiting......... It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Dec 10th, 2006, 01:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	Sorry, been very very sick. Will write up and get it finished when I can, probably tomorrow.

Dec 11th, 2006, 12:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Sorry, been very very sick. Will write up and get it finished when I can, probably tomorrow. Sorry to hear that Paul. Whenever.........We'll be here Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Dec 12th, 2006, 01:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sowellman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 06:58 PM Posts: 230 Offline	Paul, Are you still working on your report, or did I miss it?

Dec 12th, 2006, 02:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:58 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	Unfortunately I've been ill, and spend most of my time looking after our 3 and a half year old, so it's delayed. I'll get it online ASAP.

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