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Perm · Aug 5th, 2003, 12:03 PM

Hi,
I am thinking of getting a Cooper S as my every day work
car..... I do a lot of motorway driving (approx 25K miles P/A).

Is the MINI a good motorway car ?

My alternative is to spend £20K on a used 3 series BMW....

Comments ?

Thanks

Perm

RedUn · Aug 5th, 2003, 12:13 PM

The Mini is very stable on the motorway and the S will be great for overtaking

I find it very comfortable and resonably quiet too.

ButtonIt · Aug 5th, 2003, 12:18 PM

Get the Multi-Func Steering wheel for Cruise Control and you've got it made. I love mine on the motorway, its quiet, comfortable and fairly economic too.

Washy · Aug 5th, 2003, 12:25 PM

Motorway no problem. I do about 35 miles every day on the M1 split between my S and my M3 and I am just has happy in the MINI

Razor · Aug 5th, 2003, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ButtonIt
Get the Multi-Func Steering wheel for Cruise Control and you've got it made. I love mine on the motorway, its quiet, comfortable and fairly economic too.

I've got the MFSW, but have only used the Cruise Control once or twice, simply because I find the traffic is too stop start.

I think the MINI is great on the motorway, the only problem I have is the idiots trying to race me

badboyzbadboyz · Aug 5th, 2003, 12:29 PM

I think the MINI has a big car feel. Very easy to drive and effortless. Just one question though, if you don't get a MINI you said you might get a used 3 series for £20,000 ??? You can get a new one for about £18,000

punkeyfunky · Aug 5th, 2003, 01:11 PM

Yes, the MINI is *great* on the Motorway.

I do M1 J14<->J2 every day in my MC.

Mini on the m/way is stable, quiet and can easily mix it with the bigger cars. Get's much more attention tho.

Lee

brett · Aug 5th, 2003, 01:26 PM

Plus I've never had any problems changing lanes, infact most people usually slow down for me so they can follow me

Crusie control a must espicially if you live in a outback like me becuase with crusie I only have to touch the brakes every 100km, to slow down for on pub towns

I Find the faster you go the heavier the Mini feels and more sure footed.

Perm · Aug 5th, 2003, 04:13 PM

thanks for all the comments.... for info the £20K
was the budget for a high spec 2-3 old 328i

Perm

randap · Aug 5th, 2003, 04:33 PM

I recently drove for 7hrs with only a 1/2hr stop on French autoroutes. On getting out of the car at Calais, I felt as fresh as when I got in. I have to say, my MINI is the most comfortable long distance car I have every driven. The only problem was lack of cruise control, which has naturally been requested for my new MINI in Oct.

Bad Manners · Aug 5th, 2003, 05:12 PM

I agree with all the positive points made here about MINI on motorway. MINI loves motorways as much as twisties. Very stable changing lanes quickly

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koopatroopa · Aug 5th, 2003, 09:10 PM

mine luv's it !! agree with other comments....ppl tend to move/slow to get a better look!!!!!!

Ezzer · Aug 6th, 2003, 10:21 AM

Just did a 1200km trip, 3 up and luggage. Apart from slight lack of space, noise from the run-flats, and lumpy ride on imperfect/old M-way surfaces, it did it PERFECTLY.

was doing 100mph most of the time, and got 125 a few times - at which point, the car wasn't going much faster (an MC) but it was ROCK SOLID. Impressed!

It's a GREAT M.way car 1 up, music turned up. (I used to have a Lexus IS200SE - and also drove 320i, Mini beats them on stability!

Aug 6th, 2003, 01:48 PM

Perm,

I drive 130miles a day round trip, door to door for work every day in my MCS and don't have a problem with it. I am even running 18"s with 35 profile tyres without much bother.

Put it this way I've done 2,200 miles in the 2 weeks I have been driving it and love it. 25K a year will be no problem.

J.

Speedd · Aug 6th, 2003, 02:21 PM

Perm the MINI is a very Solid and well made car, yes there are some niggly issues people have had here but you'll here more good then bad.
I've driven on Motorways on several occasions and the car hugs the tarmac like no other I’ve driven for quite a while.

I'd recommend the S as you have the extra power for bigger roads. We have a Cooper std. as its for the other half and if I was to buy one then I'd get the S for sure.
Don't get me wrong as the Standard Cooper has plenty of power but on larger roads its good to have that extra oomphhh on tap if needed.

Let us know what you decide

:green

northandy · Aug 6th, 2003, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by razor
I think the MINI is great on the motorway, the only problem I have is the idiots trying to race me

Too true... especially golf TDI's !!

Aug 5th, 2003, 12:03 PM	#1
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 501 Offline	MINI on tthe Motorway ? Hi, I am thinking of getting a Cooper S as my every day work car..... I do a lot of motorway driving (approx 25K miles P/A). Is the MINI a good motorway car ? My alternative is to spend £20K on a used 3 series BMW.... Comments ? Thanks Perm

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ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 15,546 Offline	Get the Multi-Func Steering wheel for Cruise Control and you've got it made. I love mine on the motorway, its quiet, comfortable and fairly economic too. Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

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Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 18,332 Offline	Motorway no problem. I do about 35 miles every day on the M1 split between my S and my M3 and I am just has happy in the MINI Black to the future....

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Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 2,692 Offline	I agree with all the positive points made here about MINI on motorway. MINI loves motorways as much as twisties. Very stable changing lanes quickly . http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

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Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 16,331 Offline	Perm the MINI is a very Solid and well made car, yes there are some niggly issues people have had here but you'll here more good then bad. I've driven on Motorways on several occasions and the car hugs the tarmac like no other I’ve driven for quite a while. I'd recommend the S as you have the extra power for bigger roads. We have a Cooper std. as its for the other half and if I was to buy one then I'd get the S for sure. Don't get me wrong as the Standard Cooper has plenty of power but on larger roads its good to have that extra oomphhh on tap if needed. Let us know what you decide :green Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

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Aug 5th, 2003, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 11,615 Offline	The Mini is very stable on the motorway and the S will be great for overtaking I find it very comfortable and resonably quiet too.

Aug 5th, 2003, 12:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 792 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ButtonIt Get the Multi-Func Steering wheel for Cruise Control and you've got it made. I love mine on the motorway, its quiet, comfortable and fairly economic too. I've got the MFSW, but have only used the Cruise Control once or twice, simply because I find the traffic is too stop start. I think the MINI is great on the motorway, the only problem I have is the idiots trying to race me

Aug 5th, 2003, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 1,257 Offline	I think the MINI has a big car feel. Very easy to drive and effortless. Just one question though, if you don't get a MINI you said you might get a used 3 series for £20,000 ??? You can get a new one for about £18,000

Aug 5th, 2003, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 862 Offline	Yes, the MINI is great on the Motorway. I do M1 J14<->J2 every day in my MC. Mini on the m/way is stable, quiet and can easily mix it with the bigger cars. Get's much more attention tho. Lee

Aug 5th, 2003, 01:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 03:06 PM Posts: 2,410 Offline	Plus I've never had any problems changing lanes, infact most people usually slow down for me so they can follow me Crusie control a must espicially if you live in a outback like me becuase with crusie I only have to touch the brakes every 100km, to slow down for on pub towns I Find the faster you go the heavier the Mini feels and more sure footed.

Aug 5th, 2003, 04:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 501 Offline	thanks for all the comments.... for info the £20K was the budget for a high spec 2-3 old 328i Perm

Aug 5th, 2003, 04:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
randap Hangin at the Krusty Krab My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bikini Bottom Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 865 Offline	I recently drove for 7hrs with only a 1/2hr stop on French autoroutes. On getting out of the car at Calais, I felt as fresh as when I got in. I have to say, my MINI is the most comfortable long distance car I have every driven. The only problem was lack of cruise control, which has naturally been requested for my new MINI in Oct.

Aug 5th, 2003, 09:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
koopatroopa MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: midlands,uk Local Time: 05:06 AM Posts: 13 Offline	mine luv's it !! agree with other comments....ppl tend to move/slow to get a better look!!!!!!

Aug 6th, 2003, 10:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ezzer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 143 Offline	Just did a 1200km trip, 3 up and luggage. Apart from slight lack of space, noise from the run-flats, and lumpy ride on imperfect/old M-way surfaces, it did it PERFECTLY. was doing 100mph most of the time, and got 125 a few times - at which point, the car wasn't going much faster (an MC) but it was ROCK SOLID. Impressed! It's a GREAT M.way car 1 up, music turned up. (I used to have a Lexus IS200SE - and also drove 320i, Mini beats them on stability!

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Aug 6th, 2003, 01:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
marriedblonde Posts: n/a	Perm, I drive 130miles a day round trip, door to door for work every day in my MCS and don't have a problem with it. I am even running 18"s with 35 profile tyres without much bother. Put it this way I've done 2,200 miles in the 2 weeks I have been driving it and love it. 25K a year will be no problem. J.

Aug 6th, 2003, 02:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 06:06 AM Posts: 14,622 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by razor I think the MINI is great on the motorway, the only problem I have is the idiots trying to race me Too true... especially golf TDI's !!

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