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badboyzbadboyz · Nov 21st, 2003, 05:34 PM

Hi,

I have just got back from my second test drive in a Cooper S. My first one was about 4 months ago. I'm lost for words to be honest. On my first test drive I couldn't stop critising the gearbox but this time it felt soooo much better. Smother and easier change than I rememeber it being. I drove it quite hard (harder than before) and I also can't remember being impressed with the amount of torque the S has, I am now. It even pulls in 6th gear. Acceleration is effortless in all gears though and very powerful, second gear is seriously rapid.

I have changed my order from a Cooper to an S. This is something I never thought I would do. When I drove both cars back to back a while ago I prefered the Cooper. I couldn't explain why but I just did. Now, things are very different. I'm trying to figure out whether its me that has changed or the car.

Because of extra insurance costs etc I have cut down my many extra's on the Cooper to just air con and MFSW but its a very small price to pay.

Overall I will definately reflect on this not to make such a fast decision, I would have been gutted if I was this impressed with the S after purchasing a Cooper.

Badboyz

LMB · Nov 21st, 2003, 05:52 PM

The new Cooper S's are IMO much better than the early ones. They just feel so much better built.

How long have you got to wait?

Rocketman · Nov 21st, 2003, 06:17 PM

I know exactly what you mean. I had my first test drive of a Cooper S about 2 months ago, and to be honest I was stunned!! Firstly the build quality, and general feel of the car seemed outstanding, which I really wasn't expecting. Then for the drive, all I can say is wow!! The car felt so firmly planted to the road, it was amazing. The classic 'go-kart' reference is definately the easiest way to describe it, and as you (badboyzbadboyz) said, the acceleration is fantastic. That supercharger whine, and the great exhaust note definitely add something to the experience too. In fact I was so impressed that I just had to have another test drive a week or 2 later (In a not so highly spec'd MCS! - First one was about £25K!!!)

All I can say is that I am very jealous of you at the moment, as I am going to have to wait quite sometime (months), before I can place an order!!!

Anyway, how long is your delivery?

Rocketman

Paul · Nov 21st, 2003, 06:24 PM

Nice to hear your feedback, I wondered how this test drive would go.

Pobsey · Nov 21st, 2003, 06:46 PM

I was in the same boat, going for a cooper, tried a S and now have a S on order for the 15th Dec, Its all to do with the noise its addictive!

steve5452 · Nov 21st, 2003, 06:52 PM

I test drove the S nearly 3 months ago, to be honest I cant remember much about the drive except 4 the acceleration, and the noise from the exhaust. Now its 3 weeks until delivery and I want to drive my S so badly!

KenL · Nov 21st, 2003, 07:21 PM

Good choice badboyz.

Absolutely nothing wrong with a Cooper (or a ONE of course) but if you really want an S then that's the way to go.

What colour are you getting?

Oh, if you've got an extra £90 I'd add fogs.

LuckyRVA · Nov 21st, 2003, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

The new Cooper S's are IMO much better than the early ones. They just feel so much better built.

Are there any changes that would warrant the newer S's being/feeling better? My tester S felt perfect to me a year and a half ago.

-Jason

Rich.Wolfson · Nov 21st, 2003, 11:10 PM

<<I have just got back from my second test drive in a Cooper S.... I have changed my order from a Cooper to an S. >>

Don't drive the John Cooper Special!

Rich

badboyzbadboyz · Nov 21st, 2003, 11:30 PM

Thanks for all the replys people. I have ordered a Solid Black Cooper S White Roof and White 16 inch 5 Star Alloys. Budget is tight but as the standard Cooper S interior is so nice IMO I'm more than happy with it for no extra cost, bonus. It is in for March Production week so I should be getting it late March early April. They did have a Slot in Jan available but I sadly havn't got the money in Jan. I seriously can't wait now. I feel overwhelmed that at 20 I can afford a Cooper S, I'm far from rich sadly

- I swear Ill wake up in a minute

MINIALEX · Nov 21st, 2003, 11:49 PM

I changed from a Cooper to an S a couple of days ago and the S is fantastic - way better than the one i test drove - I agree so far it seems really well bolted together and I also agree with the torque of the engine - its brilliant.
My only problem is I can't get used to reverse being to the left and I keep sticking it in 6th - i expect i'll get used to it though just hope i don't smack anything in the mean time!!

Nov 21st, 2003, 05:34 PM	#1
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 1,238 Offline	First I wanted a Cooper, then I started thinking S - Just got back from test drive Hi, I have just got back from my second test drive in a Cooper S. My first one was about 4 months ago. I'm lost for words to be honest. On my first test drive I couldn't stop critising the gearbox but this time it felt soooo much better. Smother and easier change than I rememeber it being. I drove it quite hard (harder than before) and I also can't remember being impressed with the amount of torque the S has, I am now. It even pulls in 6th gear. Acceleration is effortless in all gears though and very powerful, second gear is seriously rapid. I have changed my order from a Cooper to an S. This is something I never thought I would do. When I drove both cars back to back a while ago I prefered the Cooper. I couldn't explain why but I just did. Now, things are very different. I'm trying to figure out whether its me that has changed or the car. Because of extra insurance costs etc I have cut down my many extra's on the Cooper to just air con and MFSW but its a very small price to pay. Overall I will definately reflect on this not to make such a fast decision, I would have been gutted if I was this impressed with the S after purchasing a Cooper. Badboyz

Nov 21st, 2003, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	The new Cooper S's are IMO much better than the early ones. They just feel so much better built. How long have you got to wait? Global Moderator

Nov 21st, 2003, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Nice to hear your feedback, I wondered how this test drive would go. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Nov 21st, 2003, 06:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
steve5452 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Woking, Surrey Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 735 Offline	I test drove the S nearly 3 months ago, to be honest I cant remember much about the drive except 4 the acceleration, and the noise from the exhaust. Now its 3 weeks until delivery and I want to drive my S so badly! If horse racing is the sport of Kings, should drag racing be the sport of Queens?

Nov 21st, 2003, 07:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	Good choice badboyz. Absolutely nothing wrong with a Cooper (or a ONE of course) but if you really want an S then that's the way to go. What colour are you getting? Oh, if you've got an extra £90 I'd add fogs. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Nov 21st, 2003, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rocketman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 10 Offline	I know exactly what you mean. I had my first test drive of a Cooper S about 2 months ago, and to be honest I was stunned!! Firstly the build quality, and general feel of the car seemed outstanding, which I really wasn't expecting. Then for the drive, all I can say is wow!! The car felt so firmly planted to the road, it was amazing. The classic 'go-kart' reference is definately the easiest way to describe it, and as you (badboyzbadboyz) said, the acceleration is fantastic. That supercharger whine, and the great exhaust note definitely add something to the experience too. In fact I was so impressed that I just had to have another test drive a week or 2 later (In a not so highly spec'd MCS! - First one was about £25K!!!) All I can say is that I am very jealous of you at the moment, as I am going to have to wait quite sometime (months), before I can place an order!!! Anyway, how long is your delivery? Rocketman

Nov 21st, 2003, 06:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 3,207 Offline	I was in the same boat, going for a cooper, tried a S and now have a S on order for the 15th Dec, Its all to do with the noise its addictive!

Nov 21st, 2003, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
LuckyRVA 1.6 Litres of fury!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Queens, NYC Local Time: 08:43 PM Posts: 1,269 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB The new Cooper S's are IMO much better than the early ones. They just feel so much better built. Are there any changes that would warrant the newer S's being/feeling better? My tester S felt perfect to me a year and a half ago. -Jason 2002 Dark Silver Cooper S w/ white roof. SOLD

Nov 21st, 2003, 11:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rich.Wolfson Motor On Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern New Jersey Local Time: 08:43 PM Posts: 63 Offline	<<I have just got back from my second test drive in a Cooper S.... I have changed my order from a Cooper to an S. >> Don't drive the John Cooper Special! Rich

Nov 21st, 2003, 11:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 1,238 Offline	Thanks for all the replys people. I have ordered a Solid Black Cooper S White Roof and White 16 inch 5 Star Alloys. Budget is tight but as the standard Cooper S interior is so nice IMO I'm more than happy with it for no extra cost, bonus. It is in for March Production week so I should be getting it late March early April. They did have a Slot in Jan available but I sadly havn't got the money in Jan. I seriously can't wait now. I feel overwhelmed that at 20 I can afford a Cooper S, I'm far from rich sadly - I swear Ill wake up in a minute

Nov 21st, 2003, 11:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 997 Offline	I changed from a Cooper to an S a couple of days ago and the S is fantastic - way better than the one i test drove - I agree so far it seems really well bolted together and I also agree with the torque of the engine - its brilliant. My only problem is I can't get used to reverse being to the left and I keep sticking it in 6th - i expect i'll get used to it though just hope i don't smack anything in the mean time!! Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

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