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Jan 21st, 2003, 05:09 AM
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| EBB CooperS  Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 06:47 PM
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Offline   |  Are u proud to be a mini owner? Hi everyone, this's my first post I've test drove a Cooper S a few days ago and i fell in love with it and I'm thinking of trading in my car for a Cooper S. Here're some question for all of u....... How much did u pay for the cooper? What dont u like about the cooper? what do u like about the cooper? What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? Thanx everyone for reading this post |
 
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Jan 21st, 2003, 05:42 AM
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| MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Where I live? Canada Local Time: 09:47 PM
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Offline | Re: Are u proud to be a mini owner? Hi and welcome  How much did u pay for the cooper? Full retail - this was back in september. You may be able to negotiate a bit off if the dealer happens to have exactly what you want, but don't count on it. What dont u like about the cooper? Um. what do u like about the cooper? It's a rare beast - a small, fun to drive hatchback in north america. The wheel mounted stereo controls (assuming you get a Multi-function steering wheel); the single remote/door key; comfort opening (open both windows using the remote) and lots of other little details. The heated seats are going down well this week too  What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? The last car I owned was a Mazda Miata. and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? Yep, though I would've ordered sports seats. |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 05:42 AM
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| road trip time  Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: PV - SoCal Local Time: 06:47 PM
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Offline | speedx3 -- welcome! 1. Bought my MCS for MSRP ($24K US out the door) 2. Don't like -- gas mileage isn't there, but its coming up (don't really care) 3. Do like -- handling, quickness, the looks and thumbs up from young and old, but most of all driving it! 4. Before -- Jeep Grand Cherokee, CRX Si, Toyota 4x4, Porsche 914 2.0 (I tend to go from big car to little car to big car to little again) 5. Yes I would still choose my MINI! Trust not the heart of a man for whom old clothes, and the Mini, are not venerable! |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 06:38 AM
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| www.minicoopers.org  Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Germany and Belgium Local Time: 02:47 AM
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Offline  | I just don't feel comfortable in a non-personality cars.. I always felt more comfy in a Beetle than in a Passat TDI I always felt more comfy ina Citroen 2CV than in some GOlf or other middle class cars.. I like community-feeling when on the road .. waving,flashing I am PROUD to be a MINI-Driver.. yes I hate all these japanese imports rice-cookers .. no thank you .. |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 08:58 AM
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| MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:47 AM
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Offline | Re: Re: Are u proud to be a mini owner? what do u like about the cooper? It's a rare beast - was gonna say something about them becoming as common as zits on a teenager round here and then realised you were stateside! jamie |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 09:38 AM
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| In exile, down SOUTH!  Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:47 AM
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Offline | Welcome to MINI2 Just over 16k GBP including tax Nothing Everything Apple is my only car Yup - don't like the look of the S, and One is too basic Happy MINI motoring  DK |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 09:55 AM
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  ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS  | How much did u pay for the cooper? full retail price What dont u like about the cooper? having to get out of it what do u like about the cooper? driving round roundabouts What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? beside - none before - ford fiesta zetec-s and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? based on 1 month of ownership - yes  |
 
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Jan 21st, 2003, 12:14 PM
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| MINI2 Master  Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 08:47 PM
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Offline  | Re: Are u proud to be a mini owner? What did I pay? I paid MSRP of $27100 CND for my Canadian Launch Edition MINI Cooper last April but you may be able to swing a deal now. 2002 Coopers are already discounted on the lots. MCS cars are still listed at full price but there are some sitting on the lots so you may luck out. What don't I like? The washer fluid bottle is very small; it holds less than half a jug of fluid so it must be refilled very often. In cold weather some of the door bits rattle but the stereo easily masks it; in regular weather it is pretty much silent (might have the dealer look at that if it keeps up). What do I like about it? Handling, braking, the way it shifts from understeer to oversteer just by lifing the throttle, the speed sensitive stereo volume and wiper speed, the theatre brightening/dimming interior lights, the looks inside and out, the sound of the engine, the big central speedo/odometer, the fact that it leaves the low beams on when it turns the high beams on, runflat tires, heated bolstered sport seats, etc. I traded a Geo Metro in for my Cooper so I already liked small cars but this time I wanted one that people wouldn't laugh at. Our family car is a Saturn LW200 wagon. Not sure why that matters. The MINI Cooper is my first ever cool car. Would I choose it again? Definitely! Only waffle would again be, do I go for the cleaner looks of the Cooper (what I've got now) or cough up another $4K plus increased insurance and gas costs for an S with lots more power & torque and a big ugly hood scoop and silly carry-handle spoiler that I don't care for -- just my opinion folks, please don't get your knickers in a knot Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 12:40 PM
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| Now With More Cowbell  Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 09:47 PM
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Offline | I've test drove a Cooper S a few days ago and i fell in love with it and I'm thinking of trading in my car for a Cooper S. What are you driving now, may I ask? How much did u pay for the cooper? For my MCS, I paid exactly list. That's the going rate in Canada, unless you can find a 2002 still on the lot. What dont u like about the cooper? It gets dirty as hell at the drop of a hat. But that's symptomatic of all hatchbacks really. Keeping it clean is a bear. what do u like about the cooper? Where to start? The handling, the quirky good looks, the torquey supercharged engine, the small size, nimbleness, relative rarity, lack of blind spots. I could go on...What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? Acura RSX Type S. and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? Definitely yes. -CW Global Moderator |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 12:57 PM
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| EBB CooperS Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 06:47 PM
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Offline | Yes you may~~~ I drive a 2001 Civic LX coupe now, and ive changed the tires, wheel, spring, shocks, and it still doesnt handle good enough..... besides there's way more then too many civics on the road >.< but my parents bought me that and i had no choice.. now i've saved up a bit$$ and have a decent job in a bank, so, i think it's time to trade in my civic for a nicer car~~~~ after i've test drove the MCS, i just felt in love with it, from in to out, from the engine to suspension, it's just great~ but i'm just worring if i'm making the rite choice, or is there something better out there that's around the same price..... but after reading your replies, i think i'll go for it. |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 01:32 PM
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| MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:47 AM
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Offline | How much did u pay for the cooper? Money What dont u like about the cooper? Boot space what do u like about the cooper? everything else What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? None and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? Yes Igor The Bells The Bells |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 04:33 PM
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| MINI2 Regular  Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:47 AM
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Offline | Its a sportscar that you can take to the warehouse store. Its funny to see the look on the Suburban-driving-soccer-moms face when it all fits. Every morning you look forward to the drive to work. I feel proud to be at the beginning of the rebirth of the small car in North America. go on, just get one, you know you want it.  |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 04:55 PM
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| Let's Motor.  Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:47 PM
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Offline | How much did you pay for the Cooper? I paid about $38, 000 canadian, and thats including tax. What don't you like about the Cooper? Nothing. What do you like about the Cooper? Everything!! Especially the whine of the engine when you really push it! I also have to say the overall look of the car really amazes me too. She's a beauty! What car do you drive before/besides the Cooper? None, the Cooper S was my first car. If you could choose again, would you still choose the Cooper? Of course! She's a dream come true. I love my Cooper S, and I'm so glad I bought it! Last edited by MiniMan7 : Jan 21st, 2003 at 11:42 PM. |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 05:11 PM
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| MINI2 Master  Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running From The Law Local Time: 08:47 PM
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Offline | Welcome to MINI2. I am still waiting to my Cooper, but I'll still answer what I can. How much did u pay for the cooper? 20,750 What dont u like about the cooper? Having to wait 5 months what do u like about the cooper? the handling and freat styling What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? VW Golf, Dodge Neon (yuk!) and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? We'll see about that! Good luck in your purchase and enjoy whatever you end up getting! |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 05:15 PM
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| MINI defector  Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:47 AM
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Offline | Re: Are u proud to be a mini owner? Welcome to MINI2 How much did u pay for the cooper? Just over £18.5k for my current MCS What dont u like about the cooper? Too thirsty what do u like about the cooper? Everything else  What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? BMW 528 Touring  and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? Yes, I'd be happy with either a Cooper or MCS MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime  Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 09:26 PM
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| MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 09:47 PM
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Offline | Re: Are u proud to be a mini owner? How much did u pay for the cooper? Retail plus $595 "MINI motoring package"...ugh. What dont u like about the cooper? Warning: incredible nitpick mode on! Washer fluid reservoir too small, transmission could have better feel (liked the S better), shift knob = cold as heck or hot as heck depending on weather (mine had frost on it this morning), motor peaks too soon - should rev more freely to redline, throttle response could be better, sport seats should be "sportier", front cup holders almost useless, no "auto up" on windows, could stand to lose a couple hundred pounds for a car this size, losing the temperature gauge due to the NAV system, some of the plastic trim looks/feels a little cheap. what do u like about the cooper? Warning: ridiculous amount of enthusiasm to follow! Handling, brakes, clutch, looks, traction control, stability control, xenon's with power wash, heated seats(!!!), intermittent wipers, steering, "tossability" of the car, "fun to drive" factor, control feel and placement, seat memory on both seats, NAV system, MFSW, stereo, the fact that the car DOESN'T beep when I lock it, the way the interior light slowly comes on when I do, can't wait to drive the car again. What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? Owned: Dodge Darts (5) (yes I AM embarassed about this), Dodge Coronet, Plymouth Wagon, Accord, Preludes (2), 240SX, Civic SI hatch, Miata, Civic EX coupe, Toyota Solare SE V6 w/5 speed, Acura CL Type S Test driven before buying Cooper: Cooper S, Civic SI hatch, Ford Focus SVT, Acura RSX Type S and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? In spite of all the nit picky stuff I listed...abso-freakin-lutely, I LOVE this car!!! 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8 |
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Jan 21st, 2003, 11:38 PM
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| Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 09:47 PM
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Offline | Tell me about it. I had two Civics (a '96 hatch and a '99 SiR coupe). They were pretty good cars, especially the SiR. I drove a 2001 Civic though (actually, it was a 1.7 EL, but there's little or no difference) and found it to be a reall anodyne ride. Not to my liking. After driving an LX, I think you'll find the MCS to be a bit of a revelation. It most likely won't be as rock-solid reliable as a Honda, but then what is (short of a Toyota...)? -CW Global Moderator |
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Jan 22nd, 2003, 03:52 AM
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| MINI2 Regular  Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 05:47 PM
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Offline | What do I like? How much did u pay for the cooper? I paid a bit over list, about 26K for my MCS What dont u like about the cooper? The fact that everyone asks me what my gas milage is, as if it was a Geo Metro or something. I get tired of having to explain that it is a Sports Car. Also that it has made my 66 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce pretty much obsolete. I used to drive the Giulia when I needed a bare bones, hard core sports car experience. I now get that with the MINI that I drive to work every day. what do u like about the cooper? Everything else. This car is the most soulful car on the market. Name me another with as much character! This last weekend I took it for a blast through Ortega Hwy (a tight sporting canyon road here in SoCal) and believe me, this car kicks *****. I was very impressed as where some of the cars that couldn't keep up! What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? Alfa Romeo 164S and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? Yes, Indeed Yes! '03 CR/W MCS - Madness Intake, 18" ASA JS5s with Yoko Parada Spec2s |
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Jan 22nd, 2003, 07:12 PM
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| MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 01:47 AM
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Offline | How much did u pay for the cooper? -retail, plus 3 packages and lapis blue leather $24,425 and i even got it 3 months ahead of schedule :-) What dont u like about the cooper? -the metal gearshift knob...when it's cold...boy is it cold. but it looks real nice, and i just wear gloves :-) basically, there is nothing major i don't like about the cooper :-) what do u like about the cooper? -looks, performance, feel, attention i get (what can i say? i crave the attention that only random strangers at drive thru windows and gas stations can give :-D) What car do u drive beside/before the cooper? -before the cooper S i was driving a 1998 Civic EX sedan. quite a nice upgrade and last, if u could choose again, would u still choose the cooper? -yes indeedy Thanx everyone for reading this post -you're welcome :-) RIP: | 2003 MCS IB/W roof/wheels/bonnet stripes | Premium, Sport, Cold | Lapis Blue | HELLO: | 2005 MCS JB/JB | Premium, Sport, Cold | Cordoba, Anthracite Headliner, H/K audio | |
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