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MiniRoll · Dec 23rd, 2003, 09:54 AM

I'd go for a Mazda RX-8. The 5 speed version is great value for £20,000.

In fact I may well have got one instead of the MCS, but my wife hated the RX-8 on the test drive, but she loved the Mini!!

notters · Dec 23rd, 2003, 09:57 AM

Replacing June 02 S with Mar 04 S - different colour tough.

jre7star · Dec 23rd, 2003, 12:08 PM

Get a used VX220 - thats what i'm planning next year instead of a Cooper S

Romhog · Dec 23rd, 2003, 01:28 PM

If Mini's didn't exist I would be driving a Honda Civic SI 2003. Because that is almost what I bought.
in many respects, they are almost the same car 160hp -v- 164hp
almost the same space in the back, and that SI is one solid car. Its just not as quick as my S
so life is good.

northandy · Dec 23rd, 2003, 01:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniRoll

I'd go for a Mazda RX-8. The 5 speed version is great value for £20,000.

In fact I may well have got one instead of the MCS, but my wife hated the RX-8 on the test drive, but she loved the Mini!!

May be a stupid question but is the RX8 available in colours other than Red, seen about 5 or 6 on the road now, but all Red... top gears test car was Red... all press pictures i've seen seem to be Red.... must go along to a Mazda dealer over the holiday and see what the score is !!

KenL · Dec 23rd, 2003, 01:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy

May be a stupid question but is the RX8 available in colours other than Red, seen about 5 or 6 on the road now, but all Red... top gears test car was Red... all press pictures i've seen seem to be Red.... must go along to a Mazda dealer over the holiday and see what the score is !!

Yes

I saw a silver one at the weekend - nice.

ABG · Dec 23rd, 2003, 01:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniRoll

I'd go for a Mazda RX-8. The 5 speed version is great value for £20,000.

In fact I may well have got one instead of the MCS, but my wife hated the RX-8 on the test drive, but she loved the Mini!!

That has a familiar ring - we didn't even reach a test drive when I showed the wife whatcar.co.uk comparison on residual value

As for replacement I'd go for either a Boxter S (if the wife will let go of her 2 seater prejudice

) or an Audi

S4. Not sure if they would make it tho' - our current Works beat off a new Merc CLK Convertible as the alternative

ABG · Dec 23rd, 2003, 02:03 PM

Hmm just read the first post and the price restriction

I suppose if I HAD to I'd be wondering about a used TT

or 330i

/ 330d

dmholmes · Dec 23rd, 2003, 04:07 PM

IF I had a Cooper S currently

, AND I was looking to replace it, it would definitely be with either a Lotus Elise, S2000, or RX-8 in the price range listed.

dietcokeplease · Dec 23rd, 2003, 05:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyRICEcrispies

My hair needs a cut, when can I come round DC

Sure thing Soggy. But I only cut your hair last week. You just want to pick up "something for the weekend, Sir" again?

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy

May be a stupid question but is the RX8 available in colours other than Red, seen about 5 or 6 on the road now, but all Red... top gears test car was Red... all press pictures i've seen seem to be Red.... must go along to a Mazda dealer over the holiday and see what the score is !!

The RX8 is available in:

Velocity Red
Lightning Yellow (similar to LY)
Winning Blue Met (Indie Bluish)
Nordic Green (lighter BRG)
Sunlight Silver (PS)
Titanium Grey (DS)
Brilliant Black

snarl · Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LUKE2711

Focus RS, just sold my MCS with the intention of buying 1 of these, only problem is that i keep driviing past the MINI garage on the way to work and now cant decide whether to get back on the waiting list & get a new S then BBR220 it!

IMHO you must S. Even if the engine is hopped up it's still a ford focus...a cool point downer for sure. The MINI has so much more character than the angular ford. In the states anyway the domestic cars kind of suck, especially in the MINI price range. Not sure how they stack up on this side of the pond.

wrenny · Jan 18th, 2004, 03:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tom D

At the current $ exchange rate, 20,000 pounds is almost $40,000. I'd take that 40K and get on the list for a US Spec Lotus Elise. 1.8ltr, 187HP, weighs 1965lbs. Reliable Toyota power, 0-60 in 4.8. if that doesn't make your mouth water... I'm salivating all over my keyboard just thinking about it!

I'll sell you as many pounds as you want at that rate

Chris A · Jan 18th, 2004, 06:22 PM

A Mazda RX8. Think they only do the slow version for 20k, but it's still as fast as a Cooper S I believe.

notters · Jan 18th, 2004, 06:46 PM

angular ford or should it be Ford Anglia ?

PaulMc · Jan 19th, 2004, 03:40 PM

I'd seriously consider the new Mk II Renault Clio V6. Very sexy and capable motor for about £21k OTR. Lovely.

wrenny · Jan 19th, 2004, 07:28 PM

again sorry to be boring but I would probably replace cooper with an "S"

adios

cooper7 · Jan 19th, 2004, 07:39 PM

New - then i would opt for an S with either hartge or jcw kit and many a mod

Second hand - I'd be really tempted by the clio V6 255, getting the latest edition second hand could be a slight problem at the mo. If not that then an Elise (or should that be ridiculous go kart.... i love it!) Oh yeah latest shape only, unless it's the exige one which was awesome!

flatsix02 · Jan 19th, 2004, 08:15 PM

I'd have to replace mine with another S, except put the JCW on this time and put a few more toys on it! I'd get PW/B w/ black bonnet stripes.

-Scott

minideef · Jan 23rd, 2004, 11:15 PM

Well I have not even got my cooper yet, just sold my clio 172 which was fun, but i have been in a 172 with hybrid turbo conversion, now that was scary! Handling one me over with the cooper! rather than pure power depends on how and where you drive though! could get a 90's 911 turbo, insurance would be bad though!

Harpo · Jan 24th, 2004, 12:56 AM

I'd go for the new Alfa GT.

I'm biased when it comes to Alfa's, there must be somebody else out there who loves them too.

Dec 23rd, 2003, 09:54 AM	#21
MiniRoll MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 53 Offline	I'd go for a Mazda RX-8. The 5 speed version is great value for £20,000. In fact I may well have got one instead of the MCS, but my wife hated the RX-8 on the test drive, but she loved the Mini!! Cooper S DS/B, Chili pack, Auto AC, MFSW, CD Boost. Ordered 6th Dec 2003, Delivered 16 Jan 2004!! Sold August 2004 Now have a BMW 120D SE - forum details: Babybmw.net

Dec 23rd, 2003, 09:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
notters MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Loughborough Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 88 Offline	Replacing June 02 S with Mar 04 S - different colour tough. 2004 CR/B MCS

Dec 23rd, 2003, 12:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
jre7star Mini2 junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 215 Offline	Get a used VX220 - thats what i'm planning next year instead of a Cooper S A Black One to a VX220 .. onto a 250bhp Focus RS . . . and now an 05 MCS

Dec 23rd, 2003, 01:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy May be a stupid question but is the RX8 available in colours other than Red, seen about 5 or 6 on the road now, but all Red... top gears test car was Red... all press pictures i've seen seem to be Red.... must go along to a Mazda dealer over the holiday and see what the score is !! Yes I saw a silver one at the weekend - nice. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Dec 23rd, 2003, 04:07 PM	#29 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 08:41 PM Posts: 356 Offline	IF I had a Cooper S currently , AND I was looking to replace it, it would definitely be with either a Lotus Elise, S2000, or RX-8 in the price range listed. 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

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Dec 23rd, 2003, 01:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 07:41 PM Posts: 499 Offline	If Mini's didn't exist I would be driving a Honda Civic SI 2003. Because that is almost what I bought. in many respects, they are almost the same car 160hp -v- 164hp almost the same space in the back, and that SI is one solid car. Its just not as quick as my S so life is good.

Dec 23rd, 2003, 01:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 14,328 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniRoll I'd go for a Mazda RX-8. The 5 speed version is great value for £20,000. In fact I may well have got one instead of the MCS, but my wife hated the RX-8 on the test drive, but she loved the Mini!! May be a stupid question but is the RX8 available in colours other than Red, seen about 5 or 6 on the road now, but all Red... top gears test car was Red... all press pictures i've seen seem to be Red.... must go along to a Mazda dealer over the holiday and see what the score is !!

Dec 23rd, 2003, 01:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 8,387 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniRoll I'd go for a Mazda RX-8. The 5 speed version is great value for £20,000. In fact I may well have got one instead of the MCS, but my wife hated the RX-8 on the test drive, but she loved the Mini!! That has a familiar ring - we didn't even reach a test drive when I showed the wife whatcar.co.uk comparison on residual value As for replacement I'd go for either a Boxter S (if the wife will let go of her 2 seater prejudice ) or an Audi S4. Not sure if they would make it tho' - our current Works beat off a new Merc CLK Convertible as the alternative

Dec 23rd, 2003, 02:03 PM	#28 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 8,387 Offline	Hmm just read the first post and the price restriction I suppose if I HAD to I'd be wondering about a used TT or 330i / 330d

Dec 23rd, 2003, 05:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 5,261 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyRICEcrispies My hair needs a cut, when can I come round DC Sure thing Soggy. But I only cut your hair last week. You just want to pick up "something for the weekend, Sir" again? Quote: Originally Posted by northandy May be a stupid question but is the RX8 available in colours other than Red, seen about 5 or 6 on the road now, but all Red... top gears test car was Red... all press pictures i've seen seem to be Red.... must go along to a Mazda dealer over the holiday and see what the score is !! The RX8 is available in: Velocity Red Lightning Yellow (similar to LY) Winning Blue Met (Indie Bluish) Nordic Green (lighter BRG) Sunlight Silver (PS) Titanium Grey (DS) Brilliant Black There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:31 PM	#31 (permalink)
snarl NON STOP Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pacific NW, USA Local Time: 01:41 AM Posts: 210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LUKE2711 Focus RS, just sold my MCS with the intention of buying 1 of these, only problem is that i keep driviing past the MINI garage on the way to work and now cant decide whether to get back on the waiting list & get a new S then BBR220 it! IMHO you must S. Even if the engine is hopped up it's still a ford focus...a cool point downer for sure. The MINI has so much more character than the angular ford. In the states anyway the domestic cars kind of suck, especially in the MINI price range. Not sure how they stack up on this side of the pond. Now this is fun:

Jan 18th, 2004, 03:27 PM	#32 (permalink)
wrenny MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 01:41 AM Posts: 577 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tom D At the current $ exchange rate, 20,000 pounds is almost $40,000. I'd take that 40K and get on the list for a US Spec Lotus Elise. 1.8ltr, 187HP, weighs 1965lbs. Reliable Toyota power, 0-60 in 4.8. if that doesn't make your mouth water... I'm salivating all over my keyboard just thinking about it! I'll sell you as many pounds as you want at that rate CHILLI RED, CHILLI PACK, MAGNEX & PIPERCROSS BAGS OF FUN gone now but not forgotten, an s next time ?

Jan 18th, 2004, 06:22 PM	#33 (permalink)
Chris A Smiley Cooper Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Telford Local Time: 01:41 AM Posts: 126 Offline	A Mazda RX8. Think they only do the slow version for 20k, but it's still as fast as a Cooper S I believe.

Jan 18th, 2004, 06:46 PM	#34 (permalink)
notters MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Loughborough Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 88 Offline	angular ford or should it be Ford Anglia ? 2004 CR/B MCS

Jan 19th, 2004, 03:40 PM	#35 (permalink)
PaulMc M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Herts Local Time: 01:41 AM Posts: 107 Offline	I'd seriously consider the new Mk II Renault Clio V6. Very sexy and capable motor for about £21k OTR. Lovely.

Jan 19th, 2004, 07:28 PM	#36 (permalink)
wrenny MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 01:41 AM Posts: 577 Offline	again sorry to be boring but I would probably replace cooper with an "S" adios CHILLI RED, CHILLI PACK, MAGNEX & PIPERCROSS BAGS OF FUN gone now but not forgotten, an s next time ?

Jan 19th, 2004, 07:39 PM	#37 (permalink)
cooper7 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 01:41 AM Posts: 507 Offline	New - then i would opt for an S with either hartge or jcw kit and many a mod Second hand - I'd be really tempted by the clio V6 255, getting the latest edition second hand could be a slight problem at the mo. If not that then an Elise (or should that be ridiculous go kart.... i love it!) Oh yeah latest shape only, unless it's the exige one which was awesome!

Jan 19th, 2004, 08:15 PM	#38 (permalink)
flatsix02 Hulk. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Louis Local Time: 07:41 PM Posts: 125 Offline	I'd have to replace mine with another S, except put the JCW on this time and put a few more toys on it! I'd get PW/B w/ black bonnet stripes. -Scott http://flatsix.crazedtechs.net/1.jpg

Jan 23rd, 2004, 11:15 PM	#39 (permalink)
minideef getting one soon :) Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 41 Offline	Well I have not even got my cooper yet, just sold my clio 172 which was fun, but i have been in a 172 with hybrid turbo conversion, now that was scary! Handling one me over with the cooper! rather than pure power depends on how and where you drive though! could get a 90's 911 turbo, insurance would be bad though!

Jan 24th, 2004, 12:56 AM	#40 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 12:41 AM Posts: 4,629 Offline	I'd go for the new Alfa GT. I'm biased when it comes to Alfa's, there must be somebody else out there who loves them too. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

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