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Mini'sKewl · Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:03 PM

Need some help here guys n gals... I have to sell one of the cars because the missus is getting a new car.

I bought the IS in 03 and modded it to the level my wife would allow but did loads of stuff she has never seen nor would, we shared it up until we bought the cooper s. Being that the IS in auto and copper s is manual I tended to prefer driving the S whenever possible unless the wifey wanted to be driven somewhere (she hates driving in traffic here).

Now the deal is I GET TO USE THE FUNDS FROM THE SOLD CAR TO MOD THE ONE I KEEP!!!!! I almost jizzed my pants...now youre probably thinking she's got me under the thumb but its totally not like that, we each play our part in matrimonial bliss but we just cant keep 3 cars, its crazy and dont have the space for it. My dream is for the ultimate streetable car w/ the best performance mods

Please give me some help in my decision, specs for both cars are listed below:

IS300 Sports Design (03)
Auto box
Toms rear tower bar
Toms chassis struts (front/rear)
TRD chassis brace (front/rear)
TRD yellow sways
TRD yellow adjustable suspension (gas dampers)
Full body kit that came w/ SD pkg

Mini Cooper S (02)
6 Speed
17'' BBS wheels 215/40
Nology wires and plugs

Thanks for your help, anyone else been in this dilema or something similar...HELP!!!

wincakes · Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini'sKewl (original)

Thanks for your help, anyone else been in this dilema or something similar...HELP!!!

I wish!!

Sorry can't help with the modding .... clueless blonde here!!

.... but YOU LUCKY ***!!!!

Mini'sKewl · Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original)

I wish!!

Sorry can't help with the modding .... clueless blonde here!!

.... but YOU LUCKY ***!!!!

Which one would you keep then....need opinions, I love them both

wincakes · Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:11 PM

Well...as you've posted on a MINI forum, I think the resounding answer from most people would be to keep the S!! However I do like the IS300.....always loved the IS200 .... but modded up you're kinda pushing chav territory - only my opinion...but I say keep the S and give it POWER TO THE MAX!!!!

sef · Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:36 PM

Keep the S... Get a reduced pulley, a Sports Cat Back and a new Manifold for starters...

:: Jon :: · Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original)

However I do like the IS300.....always loved the IS200 .... but modded up you're kinda pushing chav territory

Modding the IS300 will never place it in the same league as a chav's car...

As these

Could NEVER be this.

as with this you not only get Power but comfort too,

As long as you keep the mods inline with a JDM style theme, you'll be fine..

Keep the IS and sell the MINI..

wincakes · Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:51 PM

Like I said - my opinion only. Still think ANY MINI is far better looking than the IS you posted there, Jon.

Mini'sKewl · Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:57 PM

The most chav thing on my S is the bonnet stripes and electric blue fogs as its lecky blue MCS, on the IS its got everything and I will always get more power out of the straight 6, 3 litre.

IMO it will be cheaper to mod the S but will never get the wow factor and head jerks of the IS...can you see my dilema now.

Ideally, I could sell both and get something that does both straight out the box but what I got now is a known quantity and wont wouldnt have much left if I bought new

:: Jon :: · Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original)

Like I said - my opinion only. Still think ANY MINI is far better looking than the IS you posted there, Jon.

but remember your speaking from a "I love mini and only mini point of view"

Its the wrong sort of question to ask on a MINI ONLY forum really as most folk will say MINI as they have one and love it.

The Lexus is a great machine in its own rights, like you say the MINI could never be as good tunned or even as reliable as a tunned IS300 dosent matter how much people love the MINI its just fact.

Remember you could always pick up a cheap MINI in the future if you wanted to go back, as prices will be low..

mikeythemini · Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:31 PM

An IS would need tuning - they feel like slugs

wincakes · Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by :: Jon :: (original)

but remember your speaking from a "I love mini and only mini point of view"

Yes I am - which is why I am on this forum.....you, quite possibly, are coming from a different perspective...but like I said also...it's only one person's opinion!

Mini'sKewl · Oct 22nd, 2007, 04:19 PM

I'll say what I said on the IS forum I use, I posted in duplicate..I just wanted to hear peoples opinions.

I am leaning towards the lexus for all the reasons mentioned above I just dont want to give up the MCS.

I hope Ive not started a ridiculous debate but the decision means a lot to me.

Thanks peoples!

MINI-Morgan · Oct 22nd, 2007, 05:34 PM

Sell both! Then buy an 05 MCS do :

suspension
wheels
260HP kit
brakes

And enjoy

Parc77 · Oct 22nd, 2007, 06:47 PM

The Lexus will be very reliable and can be tuned...dont think there that much to look at...no matter what you do to them just my personal opinion.
The Lexus will also be more comfortable and spacious, I think the Mini will put more of a smile on your face when tuned, Id be tempted to keep the Mini but Id also think about selling them both and getting something completely differnt

Mini'sKewl · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:43 PM

You guys are making it real difficult...appreciate everyones input!!!

The only car I want that does both is (kicking myself as I type this) 2nd hand evo or scooby..but then again Im trading off a lil comfort.

Desperately hoping I dont get flamed

Buz999 · Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:03 PM

Sell the IS and hand over £8k to Roland and give the MCS the GTT300T transplant.

:: Jon :: · Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini'sKewl (original)

You guys are making it real difficult...appreciate everyones input!!!

The only car I want that does both is (kicking myself as I type this) 2nd hand evo or scooby..but then again Im trading off a lil comfort.

Desperately hoping I dont get flamed

Evo without a doubt

SeldomSeen · Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:25 PM

one of those nice new evo xs would be nice.......or there's always the new skyline coming out later this month....

but hang on, they're not as cool as MINIs

EBMCS03 · Oct 23rd, 2007, 02:48 AM

Keep the MINI. Much more unique. the old IS is quite boring to me. Saw nothing special in it. I have the 2IS and I'm bored of it already... it has almost all the power I want but lacks character unlike the MINI... after 3 years with the MINI I was still not bored of it... but made a dumb move and sold it because resale value was good at the time...

Mini'sKewl · Oct 24th, 2007, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the replies...I'd love a 2nd hand evo 9 but would have to sell both cars and might not scrape enough from the sale...will have to start looking around and keep an open mind.

The gtt conversion sounds cool and would be right up my street, on the other hand how much fun could I get of the 2JZ powerplant...hmmm

Will keep you posted, esp if its mini orientated

Cheers!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:03 PM	#1
Mini'sKewl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Mini Cooper S Vs IS 300 Need some help here guys n gals... I have to sell one of the cars because the missus is getting a new car. I bought the IS in 03 and modded it to the level my wife would allow but did loads of stuff she has never seen nor would, we shared it up until we bought the cooper s. Being that the IS in auto and copper s is manual I tended to prefer driving the S whenever possible unless the wifey wanted to be driven somewhere (she hates driving in traffic here). Now the deal is I GET TO USE THE FUNDS FROM THE SOLD CAR TO MOD THE ONE I KEEP!!!!! I almost jizzed my pants...now youre probably thinking she's got me under the thumb but its totally not like that, we each play our part in matrimonial bliss but we just cant keep 3 cars, its crazy and dont have the space for it. My dream is for the ultimate streetable car w/ the best performance mods Please give me some help in my decision, specs for both cars are listed below: IS300 Sports Design (03) Auto box Toms rear tower bar Toms chassis struts (front/rear) TRD chassis brace (front/rear) TRD yellow sways TRD yellow adjustable suspension (gas dampers) Full body kit that came w/ SD pkg Mini Cooper S (02) 6 Speed 17'' BBS wheels 215/40 Nology wires and plugs Thanks for your help, anyone else been in this dilema or something similar...HELP!!!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yarm, dahhhling! Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 2,714 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini'sKewl (original) Thanks for your help, anyone else been in this dilema or something similar...HELP!!! I wish!! Sorry can't help with the modding .... clueless blonde here!! .... but YOU LUCKY *!!!! ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!**

Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yarm, dahhhling! Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 2,714 Offline	Well...as you've posted on a MINI forum, I think the resounding answer from most people would be to keep the S!! However I do like the IS300.....always loved the IS200 .... but modded up you're kinda pushing chav territory - only my opinion...but I say keep the S and give it POWER TO THE MAX!!!! ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
sef Affinity to 1320 Autos My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: A dark Corner Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 710 Offline	Keep the S... Get a reduced pulley, a Sports Cat Back and a new Manifold for starters... www.miniclubuk.com

Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 14,900 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original) However I do like the IS300.....always loved the IS200 .... but modded up you're kinda pushing chav territory Modding the IS300 will never place it in the same league as a chav's car... As these Could NEVER be this. as with this you not only get Power but comfort too, As long as you keep the mods inline with a JDM style theme, you'll be fine.. Keep the IS and sell the MINI.. EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

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Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mini'sKewl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original) I wish!! Sorry can't help with the modding .... clueless blonde here!! .... but YOU LUCKY ***!!!! Which one would you keep then....need opinions, I love them both

Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yarm, dahhhling! Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 2,714 Offline	Like I said - my opinion only. Still think ANY MINI is far better looking than the IS you posted there, Jon. ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 02:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mini'sKewl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	The most chav thing on my S is the bonnet stripes and electric blue fogs as its lecky blue MCS, on the IS its got everything and I will always get more power out of the straight 6, 3 litre. IMO it will be cheaper to mod the S but will never get the wow factor and head jerks of the IS...can you see my dilema now. Ideally, I could sell both and get something that does both straight out the box but what I got now is a known quantity and wont wouldnt have much left if I bought new

Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 14,900 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original) Like I said - my opinion only. Still think ANY MINI is far better looking than the IS you posted there, Jon. but remember your speaking from a "I love mini and only mini point of view" Its the wrong sort of question to ask on a MINI ONLY forum really as most folk will say MINI as they have one and love it. The Lexus is a great machine in its own rights, like you say the MINI could never be as good tunned or even as reliable as a tunned IS300 dosent matter how much people love the MINI its just fact. Remember you could always pick up a cheap MINI in the future if you wanted to go back, as prices will be low.. EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 9,438 Offline	An IS would need tuning - they feel like slugs Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 22nd, 2007, 03:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yarm, dahhhling! Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 2,714 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by :: Jon :: (original) but remember your speaking from a "I love mini and only mini point of view" Yes I am - which is why I am on this forum.....you, quite possibly, are coming from a different perspective...but like I said also...it's only one person's opinion! ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 04:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mini'sKewl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	I'll say what I said on the IS forum I use, I posted in duplicate..I just wanted to hear peoples opinions. I am leaning towards the lexus for all the reasons mentioned above I just dont want to give up the MCS. I hope Ive not started a ridiculous debate but the decision means a lot to me. Thanks peoples!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 05:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Sell both! Then buy an 05 MCS do : suspension wheels 260HP kit brakes And enjoy One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Oct 22nd, 2007, 06:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 2,345 Offline	The Lexus will be very reliable and can be tuned...dont think there that much to look at...no matter what you do to them just my personal opinion. The Lexus will also be more comfortable and spacious, I think the Mini will put more of a smile on your face when tuned, Id be tempted to keep the Mini but Id also think about selling them both and getting something completely differnt

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mini'sKewl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	You guys are making it real difficult...appreciate everyones input!!! The only car I want that does both is (kicking myself as I type this) 2nd hand evo or scooby..but then again Im trading off a lil comfort. Desperately hoping I dont get flamed

Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
Buz999 What mod next? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ludlow,Shropshire Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 248 Offline	Sell the IS and hand over £8k to Roland and give the MCS the GTT300T transplant.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 14,900 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini'sKewl (original) You guys are making it real difficult...appreciate everyones input!!! The only car I want that does both is (kicking myself as I type this) 2nd hand evo or scooby..but then again Im trading off a lil comfort. Desperately hoping I dont get flamed Evo without a doubt EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
SeldomSeen just one mod to go now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 90 Offline	one of those nice new evo xs would be nice.......or there's always the new skyline coming out later this month.... but hang on, they're not as cool as MINIs

Oct 23rd, 2007, 02:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Keep the MINI. Much more unique. the old IS is quite boring to me. Saw nothing special in it. I have the 2IS and I'm bored of it already... it has almost all the power I want but lacks character unlike the MINI... after 3 years with the MINI I was still not bored of it... but made a dumb move and sold it because resale value was good at the time... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Oct 24th, 2007, 09:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mini'sKewl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:27 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Thanks for the replies...I'd love a 2nd hand evo 9 but would have to sell both cars and might not scrape enough from the sale...will have to start looking around and keep an open mind. The gtt conversion sounds cool and would be right up my street, on the other hand how much fun could I get of the 2JZ powerplant...hmmm Will keep you posted, esp if its mini orientated Cheers!

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