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bobnobski · Mar 24th, 2004, 12:40 PM

Ok - this is bound to cause some debate - but which model is best & I am not just talking performance, but styling, driverability, ownership, resale, looks, wow factor, grin factor! and most important value for money!

dcfkan · Mar 24th, 2004, 12:48 PM

When the time comes to replace Apple, it will be another Cooper

DK

:apple:

TheBlackKnight · Mar 24th, 2004, 01:30 PM

Personally, for me, at the moment - the Cooper. Combines the best in terms of performance, fuel economy, insurance and the suchlike. Not taking anything away from the other models though - each one obviously has its advantages and disadvantages, but obviously people buy the model that suits them best. Mind you, when it comes to replacement time, I might deel like an 'S' - or maybe - shock horror - another marque!

Horses for Courses - but they're all MINIs so they're all great!

the W'rkncacnter · Mar 24th, 2004, 01:33 PM

S all the way man.

Hickster · Mar 24th, 2004, 01:44 PM

I would have to say the Cooper mostly due to cost of ownership being a lot less than the S without too much lacking in performance. I also prefer the Cooper bonnet to the S.

If I had the money however, I would have the S of course.

Jones · Mar 24th, 2004, 01:46 PM

There is no S Works option??

Electric Sheep · Mar 24th, 2004, 01:49 PM

Cooper. It's the best compromise between performance and price. You get a decent-sized performance boost over the MINI One and good running costs compared to the "S".

KenL · Mar 24th, 2004, 01:53 PM

No debate required Bob - the S is the best !!!

bobnobski · Mar 24th, 2004, 02:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL

No debate required Bob - the S is the best !!!

mmmmm - although I have a MCS, if I were to change in the future I would probably move to a Cooper with Chili and AC. Dont get me wrong I love my MCS, but after spending a week or so in a Cooper I just think the all round package is better. ie the 5 speed gearbox in the cooper is a joy compared to the 6 speed mcs. The cooper certainly feels nippier arround town and not so heavy! - then when you chuck in the superior fuel economy and insurance aspects it begins to add up. The only thing the cooper doesnt have is that whine and wonderful exhaust note of the S. But do those two things make it a better car the the cooper! - I dunno you tell me?

Tall bloke · Mar 24th, 2004, 02:17 PM

Jcw 's'

paa100 · Mar 24th, 2004, 02:22 PM

There'sssssssssssss no sssssssssenssssssssssse in dissssssssscussssssssssssssing thisssssssssssssssss

ScottyG · Mar 24th, 2004, 02:46 PM

S all the way for me! No doubt! No question! No nothing!

liz s · Mar 24th, 2004, 07:58 PM

No No No - the cooper without an 's' is the best all rounder (and that is coming from a MINI One driver) - would have got cooper if had more dosh!
To me the cooper has everything you need!

mingle · Mar 24th, 2004, 09:31 PM

I should really say the Cooper cause that's what i drive!! But i think secretly every Mini driver wants a Cooper S

dietcokeplease · Mar 24th, 2004, 10:13 PM

The best MINI is the One.

In most manufacturers model ranges the best car is often the base model.

Johnny225 · Mar 24th, 2004, 10:57 PM

Cooper S all the way!!

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Mar 24th, 2004, 12:40 PM	#1
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 939 Offline	Which MINI Model is Best? Ok - this is bound to cause some debate - but which model is best & I am not just talking performance, but styling, driverability, ownership, resale, looks, wow factor, grin factor! and most important value for money!

Mar 24th, 2004, 01:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheBlackKnight MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 356 Offline	Personally, for me, at the moment - the Cooper. Combines the best in terms of performance, fuel economy, insurance and the suchlike. Not taking anything away from the other models though - each one obviously has its advantages and disadvantages, but obviously people buy the model that suits them best. Mind you, when it comes to replacement time, I might deel like an 'S' - or maybe - shock horror - another marque! Horses for Courses - but they're all MINIs so they're all great! MINI Going.....Toyota Supra RZ-S Twin Turbo Coming....Standing Quarter, anyone....?

Mar 24th, 2004, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
the W'rkncacnter Chaotic Entity Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Quantico, VA Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 129 Offline	S all the way man. Winston the W'rknCooper

Mar 24th, 2004, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hickster Man about the house My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The SOUTH Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 7,341 Offline	I would have to say the Cooper mostly due to cost of ownership being a lot less than the S without too much lacking in performance. I also prefer the Cooper bonnet to the S. If I had the money however, I would have the S of course. D-lite-full

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Mar 24th, 2004, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	When the time comes to replace Apple, it will be another Cooper DK :apple:

Mar 24th, 2004, 01:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jones See you in my rear view!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Many places.... Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 925 Offline	There is no S Works option?? *210bhp JCW MINI Cooper S (S950)*

Mar 24th, 2004, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Electric Sheep Giddy with excitement Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 609 Offline	Cooper. It's the best compromise between performance and price. You get a decent-sized performance boost over the MINI One and good running costs compared to the "S".

Mar 24th, 2004, 01:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	No debate required Bob - the S is the best !!! Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 24th, 2004, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 939 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL No debate required Bob - the S is the best !!! mmmmm - although I have a MCS, if I were to change in the future I would probably move to a Cooper with Chili and AC. Dont get me wrong I love my MCS, but after spending a week or so in a Cooper I just think the all round package is better. ie the 5 speed gearbox in the cooper is a joy compared to the 6 speed mcs. The cooper certainly feels nippier arround town and not so heavy! - then when you chuck in the superior fuel economy and insurance aspects it begins to add up. The only thing the cooper doesnt have is that whine and wonderful exhaust note of the S. But do those two things make it a better car the the cooper! - I dunno you tell me?

Mar 24th, 2004, 02:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tall bloke Worksssssssssssssssssssss Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 189 Offline	Jcw 's'

Mar 24th, 2004, 02:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
paa100 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Forest of Dean Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 1,330 Offline	There'sssssssssssss no sssssssssenssssssssssse in dissssssssscussssssssssssssing thisssssssssssssssss WhatCar? Claim: “As hot hatches go, it’s hotter than a blacksmith’s armpit.”

Mar 24th, 2004, 02:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
ScottyG The new improved ScottyG! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 951 Offline	S all the way for me! No doubt! No question! No nothing!

Mar 24th, 2004, 07:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
liz s MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 73 Offline	No No No - the cooper without an 's' is the best all rounder (and that is coming from a MINI One driver) - would have got cooper if had more dosh! To me the cooper has everything you need!

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Mar 24th, 2004, 09:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
mingle MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 52 Offline	I should really say the Cooper cause that's what i drive!! But i think secretly every Mini driver wants a Cooper S

Mar 24th, 2004, 10:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 5,261 Offline	The best MINI is the One. In most manufacturers model ranges the best car is often the base model. 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.

Mar 24th, 2004, 10:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 837 Offline	Cooper S all the way!!

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