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v8voodoo · Dec 22nd, 2003, 04:50 PM

Ok.

Let's just say you're about to replace your Cooper S.
You've got about £20,000. You don't want to pay much more for insurance and you want similar or better performance.

What would you get, new and used..?

Nige,
Dover.

gypsyslady · Dec 22nd, 2003, 05:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by v8voodoo

Ok.

Let's just say you're about to replace your Cooper S.
You've got about £20,000. You don't want to pay much more for insurance and you want similar or better performance.

What would you get, new and used..?

Nige,
Dover.

Um.

I'd get an '04 Cooper S!

I take it you don't want another MINI? Or are you just looking to see if the grass is greener?

XSmall · Dec 22nd, 2003, 05:43 PM

I am replacing my MINI, and it is going to be an 04 S.

scooperman_uk · Dec 22nd, 2003, 06:10 PM

get a classic mini, soop it up with 10k of kit including nitrus????? now that would be fun...

v8voodoo · Dec 22nd, 2003, 06:41 PM

Nope..lol Not changing mine (still got warranty and TLC left..lol!!). Just wondering what the competition is or what anyone else would fancy.... say like a focus st170 or a hot golf or maybe a type r, that sort of thing..???

Nige
Merry Xmas....

Tonyt3 · Dec 22nd, 2003, 06:45 PM

I always promised myself a large turbo model RS Escort Cosworth..... I think good ones that haven't been crashed/stolen/thrashed/abused would be a good second hand investment now..... unlikely to ever lose any more money if kept pristine...

Goonery · Dec 22nd, 2003, 07:30 PM

Well a JCW 'S' would do very well

mcsdan · Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:06 PM

Ford Focus RS.

Tom D · Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:07 PM

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!

dietcokeplease · Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:24 PM

I quite fancy a Mazda RX8.

Tonyt3 · Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease

I quite fancy a Mazda RX8.

Don't worry DCP, that won't last long.

RustyPaint · Dec 23rd, 2003, 06:08 AM

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!

Hear Hear..... if it was more pratical (ie, more comfortable) I would probly get one in a second (and if I had the money).

And one sharp looking car I might add....
(some photos from the US car mags)
http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/i...2003153541.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/weekart/2003...ise400side.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/weekart/2003...lise250int.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/weekart/2003...e400engine.jpg

LUKE2711 · Dec 23rd, 2003, 06:47 AM

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!

northandy · Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by v8voodoo

Ok.

Let's just say you're about to replace your Cooper S.
You've got about £20,000. You don't want to pay much more for insurance and you want similar or better performance.

What would you get, new and used..?

Nige,
Dover.

I've been thinking this for a while myself.... I know insurance would be more expensive, but i'd be heading down the M3 Evo convertible (96/97/98) Porsche Boxster (96), I even saw an M3 with CSL wide arch kit 360bhp hartge upgrade, 20k miles, etc etc for £20k... New I guess an RX8... would love a Chrysler Crossfire (on top gear next week), but they are £26k

KenL · Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:39 AM

Too expensive but I really fancy that Nissan 350Z

SoggyCornFlakes · Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease

I quite fancy a Mazda RX8.

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

R1 · Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:44 AM

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!

I'd give the Focus RS a try.

They are stopping production soon so you would have a rare car there. I've even been considering it myself!

You can always sell it next year and buy another "S" if you find it's not your bag!

KenL · Dec 23rd, 2003, 08:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by R1

I'd give the Focus RS a try.

They are stopping production soon so you would have a rare car there. I've even been considering it myself!

But, I thought every reviewer said they are a nightmare to drive on the road though because of that fancy diff thingy?

SoggyCornFlakes · Dec 23rd, 2003, 08:33 AM

and the RS just looks sooooo boring, it has no style at all

Rakey · Dec 23rd, 2003, 08:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyRICEcrispies

and the RS just looks sooooo boring, it has no style at all

It would be easy to spec though, what colour shall we have?

errrrr, purple blue type maybe?

Perhaps we should recommend it to a certain Irish Mod?

Dec 22nd, 2003, 04:50 PM	#1
v8voodoo MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kent, UK. Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 193 Offline	What would you get to replace your Cooper S..? Ok. Let's just say you're about to replace your Cooper S. You've got about £20,000. You don't want to pay much more for insurance and you want similar or better performance. What would you get, new and used..? Nige, Dover. EB/W Cooper S, leather, 16" x-lites, climate, sunroof, heated seats, MFSW, Alpine CD. Whalen Shifter, Bonnet stripes, tints all round. Normally to be found in the outside lane of the M20.

Dec 22nd, 2003, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
XSmall MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 323 Offline	I am replacing my MINI, and it is going to be an 04 S. My MINI II, Tank Jr... 04 BRG/W http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/XSmall/24453.jpg

Dec 22nd, 2003, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
v8voodoo MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kent, UK. Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 193 Offline	Nope..lol Not changing mine (still got warranty and TLC left..lol!!). Just wondering what the competition is or what anyone else would fancy.... say like a focus st170 or a hot golf or maybe a type r, that sort of thing..??? Nige Merry Xmas.... EB/W Cooper S, leather, 16" x-lites, climate, sunroof, heated seats, MFSW, Alpine CD. Whalen Shifter, Bonnet stripes, tints all round. Normally to be found in the outside lane of the M20.

Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 06:35 PM Posts: 339 Offline	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! Tom 02 EB/B MCS

Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
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Dec 22nd, 2003, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
gypsyslady MINI guitar strummer.... Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Local Time: 06:35 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by v8voodoo Ok. Let's just say you're about to replace your Cooper S. You've got about £20,000. You don't want to pay much more for insurance and you want similar or better performance. What would you get, new and used..? Nige, Dover. Um. I'd get an '04 Cooper S! I take it you don't want another MINI? Or are you just looking to see if the grass is greener?

Dec 22nd, 2003, 06:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
scooperman_uk almost 59k Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reading / Berks / Uk Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 5,242 Offline	get a classic mini, soop it up with 10k of kit including nitrus????? now that would be fun...

Dec 22nd, 2003, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	I always promised myself a large turbo model RS Escort Cosworth..... I think good ones that haven't been crashed/stolen/thrashed/abused would be a good second hand investment now..... unlikely to ever lose any more money if kept pristine...

Dec 22nd, 2003, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 13,694 Offline	Well a JCW 'S' would do very well

Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
mcsdan Mini SuperCharger Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: driving seat.. Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Ford Focus RS.

Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease I quite fancy a Mazda RX8. Don't worry DCP, that won't last long.

Dec 23rd, 2003, 06:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
RustyPaint Snotty Rhinohiney Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between 3 Mt. in AZ Local Time: 04:35 PM Posts: 255 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! Hear Hear..... if it was more pratical (ie, more comfortable) I would probly get one in a second (and if I had the money). And one sharp looking car I might add.... (some photos from the US car mags) http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/i...2003153541.jpg http://www.autoweek.com/weekart/2003...ise400side.jpg http://www.autoweek.com/weekart/2003...lise250int.jpg http://www.autoweek.com/weekart/2003...e400engine.jpg

Dec 23rd, 2003, 06:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
LUKE2711 ? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in the Middle Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 46 Offline	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!

Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 14,644 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by v8voodoo Ok. Let's just say you're about to replace your Cooper S. You've got about £20,000. You don't want to pay much more for insurance and you want similar or better performance. What would you get, new and used..? Nige, Dover. I've been thinking this for a while myself.... I know insurance would be more expensive, but i'd be heading down the M3 Evo convertible (96/97/98) Porsche Boxster (96), I even saw an M3 with CSL wide arch kit 360bhp hartge upgrade, 20k miles, etc etc for £20k... New I guess an RX8... would love a Chrysler Crossfire (on top gear next week), but they are £26k

Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 5,223 Offline	Too expensive but I really fancy that Nissan 350Z Red/Black R56 Cooper

Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:44 AM	#16 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 33,479 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease I quite fancy a Mazda RX8. My hair needs a cut, when can I come round DC Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Dec 23rd, 2003, 07:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 4,915 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! I'd give the Focus RS a try. They are stopping production soon so you would have a rare car there. I've even been considering it myself! You can always sell it next year and buy another "S" if you find it's not your bag!

Dec 23rd, 2003, 08:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 5,223 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by R1 I'd give the Focus RS a try. They are stopping production soon so you would have a rare car there. I've even been considering it myself! But, I thought every reviewer said they are a nightmare to drive on the road though because of that fancy diff thingy? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Dec 23rd, 2003, 08:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 33,479 Offline	and the RS just looks sooooo boring, it has no style at all Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Dec 23rd, 2003, 08:40 AM	#20 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 51,131 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyRICEcrispies and the RS just looks sooooo boring, it has no style at all It would be easy to spec though, what colour shall we have? errrrr, purple blue type maybe? Perhaps we should recommend it to a certain Irish Mod? The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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