Which Mini is for me?

[the_hitman86]

I'm not 100% sure. Thought I'd ask on here in the event that someone knew.

[minicore]

Spots? I think the dealer fits them once the car arrives. Try to get them thrown in for free.

[the_hitman86]

Worth a try.

[rae-the-vampire]

Can anyone point me in the right direction of an article (or thread) that explains the difference between Cooper models?

[minicore]

Quote: Originally Posted by rae-the-vampire (original)

Can anyone point me in the right direction of an article (or thread) that explains the difference between Cooper models?

That's a pretty open question?

There's the first gen Cooper, Cooper JCW, Cooper S, Cooper S Works and Cooper S Works GP. Now there's the second gen Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S, Cooper S JCW, John Cooper Works, and most recently the JCW World Championship 50... and that's without mentioning the cabrio and Clubman versions, or the One/First variants.

You'll probably find most of what you're looking for here:

MINI2 - MINI Forum - FAQ & DIY: General MINI FAQs and Advice

Scroll down a bit if you're only interested in the second generation cars.

[the_hitman86]

Can I just say, don't overlook the MINI One. That was my first car and I can honestly say it's one of the few things I've ever been in that was such a good laugh. The Cooper and the Cooper S etc all obviously have more power, but they also have the same chassis and handling capabilities. So if you're looking to save money; get a MINI One, find someone who is capable of altering the cars computer controlled stuff and thus increase the power the engine produces to the same level as the Cooper. Then to further confuse people, debadge it.

Thought I'd chime in with some consumer advice.

[the_hitman86]

Hey Martin, was your car parked on Maryhill road today by any chance?

[Fartin Martin]

Quote: Originally Posted by the_hitman86 (original)

Hey Martin, was your car parked on Maryhill road today by any chance?

hmmm..yeah prob was..where abouts?top end near the Maryhill Tavern or at Taggarts?

[the_hitman86]

Not at Taggarts, up the other end just before the Killermont car dealership, saw a Cooper S checkmate, figured it was you.

[Fartin Martin]

aw yeah that was me..my salon is up there just across from the Maryhill tavern..if I'm ever spotteds in maryhill its usual outside the salon or my mums office down across from taggarts

[the_hitman86]

Well that solves that mystery. I'm thinking I'll head into the dealership and place my order when I get back from my work trip. Still undecided between British Racing Green and the Dark Blue ... decisions decisions.

[Fartin Martin]

Quote: Originally Posted by the_hitman86 (original)

Well that solves that mystery. I'm thinking I'll head into the dealership and place my order when I get back from my work trip. Still undecided between British Racing Green and the Dark Blue ... decisions decisions.

Lol..yeah..not really many Checkmates cutting about maryhill ha ha

aw good stuff mate..when you getting back then? hmmmm it is a toughy tbh..BRG is growin on me..but personally I'd go blue..think I would end up regrettin green ..can't wait to see it!

[the_hitman86]

, now you have a vague idea of how I've been the last few weeks. At first I wanted either blue with a white roof, or white with a black roof, which is why I liked the Mayfair, it had everything I wanted aside from the power. Then I went on the MINI website and pressed BRG by mistake and thus we arrive at my present problem.

I'm leaving next week and I'll be away for "at least two weeks, at most two months" ... that's how I play the game.