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nskm1 · Jun 16th, 2004, 02:29 PM

Hi all,a little advice needed.

I have a Copper at the mo,which I love.......but now thinking about moving upto the Cooper S

Which is best Cooper or Cooper S?

It would be a top spec S,in Dark Silver.

Cheers

MukiMunki · Jun 16th, 2004, 02:34 PM

A "top spec" Scooper is going to be 50% more expensive to buy. And also to insure.

That'd buy you quite a tidy second car...

Paul · Jun 16th, 2004, 02:43 PM

What's better will never get a straight answer and consensus from all members.

I went from a Cooper to an S and I've never looked back. Well, I glance, but I've no regrets.

Meg · Jun 16th, 2004, 02:52 PM

nskm1, I am in the same situation. I am currently leasing a Cooper and after I had an S as a loaner car I fell in love. Prior to that I had really wanted a Cabrio when my lease was up. Well I now plan on ending my lease early and getting a cabrio MCS.
My advice is test drive the S if you haven't already, I think you will then have an answer.

AmRov · Jun 16th, 2004, 02:58 PM

Yes, I agree -- at least test-drive an S. I love mine! Of course, I prefer driving a stick, so that was an easy choice there. Plus, I like as much power out of a car as I can get. I never considered an MC; for me, it was MCS or nothin'... But you gotta test drive one for yourself and make sure it's worth it to YOU.

Johnny225 · Jun 16th, 2004, 04:09 PM

The S is the high performance model of the MINI, so if you want ultimate performance, go for the S!

dinger · Jun 16th, 2004, 04:29 PM

Both are good fun,but dont forget with the Cooper S the bills will be BIGGERRRRRRR.

dinger.

minibat · Jun 16th, 2004, 04:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AmRov

Yes, I agree -- at least test-drive an S. I love mine! Of course, I prefer driving a stick, so that was an easy choice there. Plus, I like as much power out of a car as I can get. I never considered an MC; for me, it was MCS or nothin'... But you gotta test drive one for yourself and make sure it's worth it to YOU.

I am with you 100%! I am a stick shift kind of guy and after not having a stick shift in my life for 3 years, I wanted, no, make that needed to have one. I love Sportbikes, but drive a dangerous road to work, so I got rid of mine. Wife really doesnt want me to get another one, so I am getting the next best thing...MCS. As far as "But you gotta test drive one for yourself and make sure it's worth it to YOU." NO TRUER STATEMENT CAN BE MADE.

Motor on

nskm1 · Jun 17th, 2004, 03:22 PM

Thanks for all your comments/advice.

I think I will go for a test drive,and I'm sure that will swing me to the S

.....

MukiMunki · Jun 17th, 2004, 03:27 PM

The spec swung it for me, also the slight performance gain - the Cooper felt a little slow for me.

Mini Montoya · Jun 17th, 2004, 05:49 PM

I'll stick up for the Cooper

I could have afforded an S, insurance is OK at my age (mid 30's) as well but went for my Cooper instead after a test drive of both. After years of driving coupes like the Celica and Cougar V6 (new edge type), and having much the same driving experience in each one (smooth torque curve throughout the range, plenty of power), I wanted something different.

Yes, the S is a fantastic car, nice and fast with a linear power delivery. Personally, I liked the 4,000 rpm boost you get with the Cooper, great fun, entertaining and grin-inducing every time. Overall the Coop feels very nearly as peppy as my previous cars, only now I have the superb MINI handling and a smile on my face

You just do everything one gear lower in the Coop, keep the revs up and the fun factor bubbling. The better fuel economy, lower insurance and lower overall cost of the Coop was an added bonus, and meant I could load up on the options.

As everyone says, test drive both and choose the best fit for you.

wrenny · Jun 17th, 2004, 06:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AmRov

Yes, I agree -- at least test-drive an S. I love mine! Of course, I prefer driving a stick, so that was an easy choice there. Plus, I like as much power out of a car as I can get. I never considered an MC; for me, it was MCS or nothin'... But you gotta test drive one for yourself and make sure it's worth it to YOU.

Both have a gearstick although the cooper comes with an autobox as an option but the s does not.

wrenny · Jun 17th, 2004, 06:38 PM

an another thing.....power is not all things to all men and women.

The cooper can be specced to provide the same suspension set-up as the cooper s. Mine has this. So on the twistes mine has the same profile. The difference is that the S is the performance model of the range and so offers increased power and a supercharger whine as well as 6 speed gearbox.

So if extra bhp is your thing go S (after a test drive of both

)

adios and may the sales force be with you.

Rob. · Jun 17th, 2004, 06:51 PM

It's easy to decide

Test drive both models.
See which you like best. If it is the S, then decide if you like it enough to find the extra money to buy and run it.
I made the choice to get another Cooper which arrives later this year. The S is quicker but you get used to that so quickly that unless you drive another car regularly you don't appreciate the extra speed it has. On todays roads it's so easy to speed easily. I personally don't like the S gearbox and I much prefer the 5 speed. The design of the Cooper also appeals to me more than the S.

Jun 16th, 2004, 02:29 PM	#1
nskm1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: newcastle upon tyne Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Upgrade to Cooper S? Hi all,a little advice needed. I have a Copper at the mo,which I love.......but now thinking about moving upto the Cooper S Which is best Cooper or Cooper S? It would be a top spec S,in Dark Silver. Cheers

Jun 16th, 2004, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
MukiMunki MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 337 Offline	A "top spec" Scooper is going to be 50% more expensive to buy. And also to insure. That'd buy you quite a tidy second car... 54 Plate All Black Cooper S with Chilli, BoostCD, MFSW, Heated bits. http://www.evoposters.net/carsb/album43

Jun 16th, 2004, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 41,266 Offline	What's better will never get a straight answer and consensus from all members. I went from a Cooper to an S and I've never looked back. Well, I glance, but I've no regrets. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Jun 16th, 2004, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Meg I can't spell Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 2,862 Offline	nskm1, I am in the same situation. I am currently leasing a Cooper and after I had an S as a loaner car I fell in love. Prior to that I had really wanted a Cabrio when my lease was up. Well I now plan on ending my lease early and getting a cabrio MCS. My advice is test drive the S if you haven't already, I think you will then have an answer. RIP Boo

Jun 16th, 2004, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
AmRov Scoopersized! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heart of Texas Local Time: 04:59 PM Posts: 1,521 Offline	Yes, I agree -- at least test-drive an S. I love mine! Of course, I prefer driving a stick, so that was an easy choice there. Plus, I like as much power out of a car as I can get. I never considered an MC; for me, it was MCS or nothin'... But you gotta test drive one for yourself and make sure it's worth it to YOU. Look at that little S car go! [Sold 2/06]

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Jun 16th, 2004, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 845 Offline	The S is the high performance model of the MINI, so if you want ultimate performance, go for the S!

Jun 16th, 2004, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Both are good fun,but dont forget with the Cooper S the bills will be BIGGERRRRRRR. dinger.

Jun 16th, 2004, 04:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
minibat The S stands for speed! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern California Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 262 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AmRov Yes, I agree -- at least test-drive an S. I love mine! Of course, I prefer driving a stick, so that was an easy choice there. Plus, I like as much power out of a car as I can get. I never considered an MC; for me, it was MCS or nothin'... But you gotta test drive one for yourself and make sure it's worth it to YOU. I am with you 100%! I am a stick shift kind of guy and after not having a stick shift in my life for 3 years, I wanted, no, make that needed to have one. I love Sportbikes, but drive a dangerous road to work, so I got rid of mine. Wife really doesnt want me to get another one, so I am getting the next best thing...MCS. As far as "But you gotta test drive one for yourself and make sure it's worth it to YOU." NO TRUER STATEMENT CAN BE MADE. Motor on

Jun 17th, 2004, 03:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
nskm1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: newcastle upon tyne Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Thanks for all your comments/advice. I think I will go for a test drive,and I'm sure that will swing me to the S .....

Jun 17th, 2004, 03:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
MukiMunki MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 337 Offline	The spec swung it for me, also the slight performance gain - the Cooper felt a little slow for me. 54 Plate All Black Cooper S with Chilli, BoostCD, MFSW, Heated bits. http://www.evoposters.net/carsb/album43

Jun 17th, 2004, 05:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mini Montoya MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Scotland Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 19 Offline	I'll stick up for the Cooper I could have afforded an S, insurance is OK at my age (mid 30's) as well but went for my Cooper instead after a test drive of both. After years of driving coupes like the Celica and Cougar V6 (new edge type), and having much the same driving experience in each one (smooth torque curve throughout the range, plenty of power), I wanted something different. Yes, the S is a fantastic car, nice and fast with a linear power delivery. Personally, I liked the 4,000 rpm boost you get with the Cooper, great fun, entertaining and grin-inducing every time. Overall the Coop feels very nearly as peppy as my previous cars, only now I have the superb MINI handling and a smile on my face You just do everything one gear lower in the Coop, keep the revs up and the fun factor bubbling. The better fuel economy, lower insurance and lower overall cost of the Coop was an added bonus, and meant I could load up on the options. As everyone says, test drive both and choose the best fit for you.

Jun 17th, 2004, 06:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
wrenny MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 581 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AmRov Yes, I agree -- at least test-drive an S. I love mine! Of course, I prefer driving a stick, so that was an easy choice there. Plus, I like as much power out of a car as I can get. I never considered an MC; for me, it was MCS or nothin'... But you gotta test drive one for yourself and make sure it's worth it to YOU. Both have a gearstick although the cooper comes with an autobox as an option but the s does not. CHILLI RED, CHILLI PACK, MAGNEX & PIPERCROSS BAGS OF FUN gone now but not forgotten, an s next time ?

Jun 17th, 2004, 06:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
wrenny MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 581 Offline	an another thing.....power is not all things to all men and women. The cooper can be specced to provide the same suspension set-up as the cooper s. Mine has this. So on the twistes mine has the same profile. The difference is that the S is the performance model of the range and so offers increased power and a supercharger whine as well as 6 speed gearbox. So if extra bhp is your thing go S (after a test drive of both ) adios and may the sales force be with you. CHILLI RED, CHILLI PACK, MAGNEX & PIPERCROSS BAGS OF FUN gone now but not forgotten, an s next time ?

Jun 17th, 2004, 06:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 1,774 Offline	It's easy to decide Test drive both models. See which you like best. If it is the S, then decide if you like it enough to find the extra money to buy and run it. I made the choice to get another Cooper which arrives later this year. The S is quicker but you get used to that so quickly that unless you drive another car regularly you don't appreciate the extra speed it has. On todays roads it's so easy to speed easily. I personally don't like the S gearbox and I much prefer the 5 speed. The design of the Cooper also appeals to me more than the S.

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