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SeanDudding · Oct 11th, 2002, 08:16 AM

Hi

As I mentioned last week I bought a Cooper for a runaround to save some wear and tear on my other car. After the first week I'm happy with the cooper, but I'm now wondering whether a cooper S would of been better....Maybe I should order one of those....

Have a good weekend...

Sean

2001 Mini Cooper
2002 Porsche 996 C4S

Martin L · Oct 11th, 2002, 08:27 AM

Nice pair of cars Sean

Personnally I wouldn't upgrade to the S if I had a porker too as you'll still miss the power of the Porsche even in an S.
In the twisties however the Cooper is just as good as the S when it come to the fun factor and surely that's what it's all about

Dom · Oct 11th, 2002, 08:39 AM

The man has a good taste in cars

Nah, I don't reckon you need the S considering what's parked next to it

Dom

minicoopersgirl · Oct 11th, 2002, 09:41 AM

All I can say is....BEAUTIFUL!!

Loui · Oct 11th, 2002, 12:05 PM

All i can say is i hate you. What a wicked combination of cars

Damo · Oct 11th, 2002, 01:34 PM

WOW!

It seems someone hasd finally done something to the porsche 996 that I thought it sorely needed!

When the 996 came out I thought it needed the red refelctor strip that joins the rear lights from the previous models.

Have you done that yourself or does Porsche offer it as an extra (like it matters to me I can't afford one). It looks superb with that strip across the back. Any other photo's!

Hmmm I love the Porsche GT2's and Turbo's aswell, wonder what they'd look like with it aswell.

It makes the porsche look more classic 911 like to me

LOVE IT!
Just love it!

Damo · Oct 11th, 2002, 01:35 PM

Oh yeah what ever you do don;t get the S and especially not the John Cooper Works S.

Why?

Because that beutiful porsche never may get driven again

And that would be unforgivable!

Damo · Oct 11th, 2002, 01:40 PM

Answered my own question!

smiffy · Oct 11th, 2002, 02:34 PM

PHAT

bigbaddaboom · Oct 11th, 2002, 02:42 PM

All cars seem to look that much better without the front licence plate. That 911 in the second pic looks fantastic. Come to think of it your's ain't too bad either Sean

AidenL · Oct 11th, 2002, 03:22 PM

Great choice of motors there !

jbkone · Oct 11th, 2002, 04:11 PM

Yeah, if I were you I'd get the S over the Porsche too.

Course if it cost $80 large and then some, I just may stick with the Carrera. But then the S has a bigger sunroof... decisions decisions

Electrc109 · Oct 11th, 2002, 04:50 PM

I would have to die and go to heaven to own one a Porsche like that!! Too much!

KarmanS · Oct 11th, 2002, 05:07 PM

Very nice set of cars, Sean. Before opening the thread I was imagining you had an original Mini of some sort since you mentioned "big brother" only to see a beautiful (dare I say better) arctic silver beast beside your MINI. Share more pics of the 4S with us, would ya?

AidenL · Oct 11th, 2002, 05:56 PM

Notice how we are all, (including me), inclined to call it a 911 though.......ahhh, nostalgia........

Damo · Oct 11th, 2002, 08:26 PM

It is a porsche 911. 911 is the model, 996 is the mark/version. Have to say i always thought the 911 993 was better looking until I saw the 911 996 Turbo and GT2. If I had the money I'd have a GT2 with that rear strip off his Carrera 4S fitted.

Looks the dogs with that added, Much more 911 like!

Frog · Oct 13th, 2002, 05:09 AM

You know... I always thought they should sell cars in pairs! Like Shoes!

Anyway, REALLY nice set of cars! Rather jealous!

Jumpy · Oct 13th, 2002, 06:18 PM

You have a Cooper and a Porsche?

God, I hate you!

stryder · Oct 13th, 2002, 11:58 PM

For some vague advice. An s won't ever compare in straight line performance to a porsche, the beauty of the MINI is the curves. So unless you ache for that extra power that's not as good as its big brother, why not take advantage of the chrome and personally "better" looks of the cooper. Its still fun to drive a slow car fast. Though of course ordering one, you'd be able to get it spec'd out exactly like you want, which can be a huge perk.

But let me ad I'm quite jealous of your car choices. Though they do look very happy together.

SeanDudding · Oct 14th, 2002, 11:21 AM

Thanks for all your coments. The main reason I bought the mini was a commute I do a couple of times a week from Brentwood, Essex to Heathrow, in fual alone I save £25 a week, never mind what the extra milage would do for the value of the Porsche....

I will get some more pictures when both cars are out, and when it stops bloody raining.

It seems like the Cooper S may be a bad upgrade for the Cooper, the MC currently has 11K miles on the clock and I intend on keeping it until 20K miles, maybe I'll just have to buy another one, but to my spec this time.

Anyone know if a Mini Cabrio will ever appear???

Problems I've had with the Mini so far are:-

1) The power steering pump makes a lot of noise, is this normal.

2) The second key (one without the remote button) will open the doors, but won't start the car. ANy ideas???

Cheers

Sean

Oct 11th, 2002, 08:16 AM	#1
SeanDudding MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:38 AM Posts: 19 Offline	My Mini with his big brother Hi As I mentioned last week I bought a Cooper for a runaround to save some wear and tear on my other car. After the first week I'm happy with the cooper, but I'm now wondering whether a cooper S would of been better....Maybe I should order one of those.... Have a good weekend... Sean 2001 Mini Cooper 2002 Porsche 996 C4S Attached Thumbnails

Oct 11th, 2002, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Nice pair of cars Sean Personnally I wouldn't upgrade to the S if I had a porker too as you'll still miss the power of the Porsche even in an S. In the twisties however the Cooper is just as good as the S when it come to the fun factor and surely that's what it's all about MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Oct 11th, 2002, 12:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 3,036 Offline	All i can say is i hate you. What a wicked combination of cars WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Oct 11th, 2002, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 5,718 Offline	PHAT S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Oct 11th, 2002, 03:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Great choice of motors there ! *Global Moderator*

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Oct 11th, 2002, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 02:38 AM Posts: 8,420 Offline	The man has a good taste in cars Nah, I don't reckon you need the S considering what's parked next to it Dom

Oct 11th, 2002, 09:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
minicoopersgirl Loves MINI2 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL Local Time: 09:38 PM Posts: 855 Offline	All I can say is....BEAUTIFUL!!

Oct 11th, 2002, 01:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	WOW! It seems someone hasd finally done something to the porsche 996 that I thought it sorely needed! When the 996 came out I thought it needed the red refelctor strip that joins the rear lights from the previous models. Have you done that yourself or does Porsche offer it as an extra (like it matters to me I can't afford one). It looks superb with that strip across the back. Any other photo's! Hmmm I love the Porsche GT2's and Turbo's aswell, wonder what they'd look like with it aswell. It makes the porsche look more classic 911 like to me LOVE IT! Just love it!

Oct 11th, 2002, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Oh yeah what ever you do don;t get the S and especially not the John Cooper Works S. Why? Because that beutiful porsche never may get driven again And that would be unforgivable!

Oct 11th, 2002, 01:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Answered my own question!

Oct 11th, 2002, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigbaddaboom MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brighton, UK Local Time: 02:38 AM Posts: 1,291 Offline	All cars seem to look that much better without the front licence plate. That 911 in the second pic looks fantastic. Come to think of it your's ain't too bad either Sean

Oct 11th, 2002, 04:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
jbkone MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pensacola, FL Local Time: 07:38 PM Posts: 240 Offline	Yeah, if I were you I'd get the S over the Porsche too. Course if it cost $80 large and then some, I just may stick with the Carrera. But then the S has a bigger sunroof... decisions decisions 2002 Indi Cooper - white roof/rims,prem pkg,DSC,heated sport seats,fog lts.

Oct 11th, 2002, 04:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 09:38 PM Posts: 691 Offline	I would have to die and go to heaven to own one a Porsche like that!! Too much!

Oct 11th, 2002, 05:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 09:38 AM Posts: 1,366 Offline	Very nice set of cars, Sean. Before opening the thread I was imagining you had an original Mini of some sort since you mentioned "big brother" only to see a beautiful (dare I say better) arctic silver beast beside your MINI. Share more pics of the 4S with us, would ya?

Oct 11th, 2002, 05:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Notice how we are all, (including me), inclined to call it a 911 though.......ahhh, nostalgia........ *Global Moderator*

Oct 11th, 2002, 08:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	It is a porsche 911. 911 is the model, 996 is the mark/version. Have to say i always thought the 911 993 was better looking until I saw the 911 996 Turbo and GT2. If I had the money I'd have a GT2 with that rear strip off his Carrera 4S fitted. Looks the dogs with that added, Much more 911 like!

Oct 13th, 2002, 05:09 AM	#17 (permalink)
Frog MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kyle, Texas Local Time: 07:38 PM Posts: 10 Offline	You know... I always thought they should sell cars in pairs! Like Shoes! Anyway, REALLY nice set of cars! Rather jealous! RSX Base (US, not JDM or CND) Owner. Possible Future Mini Owner

Oct 13th, 2002, 06:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jumpy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertford UK Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 144 Offline	You have a Cooper and a Porsche? God, I hate you!

Oct 13th, 2002, 11:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 08:38 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	For some vague advice. An s won't ever compare in straight line performance to a porsche, the beauty of the MINI is the curves. So unless you ache for that extra power that's not as good as its big brother, why not take advantage of the chrome and personally "better" looks of the cooper. Its still fun to drive a slow car fast. Though of course ordering one, you'd be able to get it spec'd out exactly like you want, which can be a huge perk. But let me ad I'm quite jealous of your car choices. Though they do look very happy together. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Oct 14th, 2002, 11:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
SeanDudding MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:38 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Thanks Guys Thanks for all your coments. The main reason I bought the mini was a commute I do a couple of times a week from Brentwood, Essex to Heathrow, in fual alone I save £25 a week, never mind what the extra milage would do for the value of the Porsche.... I will get some more pictures when both cars are out, and when it stops bloody raining. It seems like the Cooper S may be a bad upgrade for the Cooper, the MC currently has 11K miles on the clock and I intend on keeping it until 20K miles, maybe I'll just have to buy another one, but to my spec this time. Anyone know if a Mini Cabrio will ever appear??? Problems I've had with the Mini so far are:- 1) The power steering pump makes a lot of noise, is this normal. 2) The second key (one without the remote button) will open the doors, but won't start the car. ANy ideas??? Cheers Sean

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