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Cooper_S_Cab · Oct 27th, 2004, 05:20 PM

Just went to trade in my Cooper S tin top 5 months early this afternoon. Got a good price for it, so will be driving a VW Polo for the next 4 1/2 months.

Anyway, the sales man (Paul Doyle at Fawdington Mini in Newcastle) gave me a lift home in the gaffers Cooper S Cab. It has just come out of the garage this afternoon after having had the 210bhp works upgrade fitted to it. So I thought I would share the experience with you all. What can I say, but it goes like stink! Even though it was rush hour traffic we did manage to open it up a bit. The pull in any gear is astronomical - especially in 3rd and 4th. The sound of the exhaust, on the standard S is fantastic, it's even sweeter. The guy in the next lane on the A1 driving the civic type R did not stand a chance, he was suitably put in his place

At £3500 fitted it is a bargain in my opinion. If only my finances could stretch that far!!!

For all of those that have thought about it, just try it and you will be hooked!

May I say a big thanks to Paul of Fawdington Mini. If you live in the N/E then try out Fawdington, the service is the best I have experienced, and I have used a few Mini garages over the last 3 years

Fizzle · Oct 27th, 2004, 06:11 PM

i see that car all the time around newcastle. probably only be seein the back of it now if its pushin 210bhp!!

LMB · Oct 27th, 2004, 06:13 PM

That'll be Scotts no doubt.

Fizzle · Oct 27th, 2004, 06:14 PM

by the look of the number plate i would say so!!

Cooper_S_Cab · Oct 27th, 2004, 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

That'll be Scotts no doubt.

Yep youre right. The funny thing is, he is away on holiday and he's not had the pleasure of driving it yet!

miniboyblue · Oct 27th, 2004, 09:08 PM

Hi Cooper_S_Cab

Had my MCSC works completed nearly a month ago and agree with all your comments, it is the best fun I have ever had with my clothes on. I live in a country village and believe me nothing, and I mean nothing can catch me on the country lanes. Handles and accelerates like a dream. Alot of money I know but for a very well soeced car with the works for £25,000 can't think of much else that compares.
My mate nextdoor has an M3 CSL and has just ordered an MCSC Works !!

MadisonMini · Oct 27th, 2004, 10:27 PM

I dare say that even with the 210hp Works package it couldn't keep up with an M3. Of course that car is double the price!

miniboyblue · Oct 28th, 2004, 09:07 PM

Hi Madison

You are quite right in a staight line the M3 would leave it for dead, but round the bendy bits I think it could be a much closer contest. Have to see if my neigbour is up for it !!

MadisonMini · Oct 28th, 2004, 10:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by miniboyblue

Hi Madison

You are quite right in a staight line the M3 would leave it for dead, but round the bendy bits I think it could be a much closer contest. Have to see if my neigbour is up for it !!

I dunno...my friend has a M3 convertible, I would say it easily handles and corners as well as the Mini.

Maybe if you learn how to do some heal-to-toe shifting you might get him...(trying to learn that myself, but I don't think I'm coordinated enough)

abs0lutely · Oct 30th, 2004, 01:51 PM

The M3 is excellent in the corners, but you can drive the MINI quicker in narrow/bendy sections of road. The M3's electronics pay a big part in it's nimbleness, where as the MINI feels more naturally stuck down. Obviously my MCSC is no match for my M3 Conv though. Very different cars.

MadisonMini · Oct 31st, 2004, 04:14 AM

and very different prices...

Oct 27th, 2004, 05:20 PM	#1
Cooper_S_Cab MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Newcastle/Sheffield Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 85 Offline	Works S Cab Driven - Oh my God!!! Just went to trade in my Cooper S tin top 5 months early this afternoon. Got a good price for it, so will be driving a VW Polo for the next 4 1/2 months. Anyway, the sales man (Paul Doyle at Fawdington Mini in Newcastle) gave me a lift home in the gaffers Cooper S Cab. It has just come out of the garage this afternoon after having had the 210bhp works upgrade fitted to it. So I thought I would share the experience with you all. What can I say, but it goes like stink! Even though it was rush hour traffic we did manage to open it up a bit. The pull in any gear is astronomical - especially in 3rd and 4th. The sound of the exhaust, on the standard S is fantastic, it's even sweeter. The guy in the next lane on the A1 driving the civic type R did not stand a chance, he was suitably put in his place At £3500 fitted it is a bargain in my opinion. If only my finances could stretch that far!!! For all of those that have thought about it, just try it and you will be hooked! May I say a big thanks to Paul of Fawdington Mini. If you live in the N/E then try out Fawdington, the service is the best I have experienced, and I have used a few Mini garages over the last 3 years Attached Thumbnails

Oct 27th, 2004, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	That'll be Scotts no doubt. Global Moderator

Oct 27th, 2004, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
MadisonMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madison, WI Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 444 Offline	M3? I dare say that even with the 210hp Works package it couldn't keep up with an M3. Of course that car is double the price!

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Oct 27th, 2004, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fizzle Maxin' and Relaxin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 494 Offline	i see that car all the time around newcastle. probably only be seein the back of it now if its pushin 210bhp!!

Oct 27th, 2004, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fizzle Maxin' and Relaxin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 494 Offline	by the look of the number plate i would say so!!

Oct 27th, 2004, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cooper_S_Cab MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Newcastle/Sheffield Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 85 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB That'll be Scotts no doubt. Yep youre right. The funny thing is, he is away on holiday and he's not had the pleasure of driving it yet!

Oct 27th, 2004, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
miniboyblue GTT........See Yah Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Radlett,Herts Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 433 Offline	Hi Cooper_S_Cab Had my MCSC works completed nearly a month ago and agree with all your comments, it is the best fun I have ever had with my clothes on. I live in a country village and believe me nothing, and I mean nothing can catch me on the country lanes. Handles and accelerates like a dream. Alot of money I know but for a very well soeced car with the works for £25,000 can't think of much else that compares. My mate nextdoor has an M3 CSL and has just ordered an MCSC Works !!

Oct 28th, 2004, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
miniboyblue GTT........See Yah Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Radlett,Herts Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 433 Offline	Hi Madison You are quite right in a staight line the M3 would leave it for dead, but round the bendy bits I think it could be a much closer contest. Have to see if my neigbour is up for it !!

Oct 28th, 2004, 10:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
MadisonMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madison, WI Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 444 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by miniboyblue Hi Madison You are quite right in a staight line the M3 would leave it for dead, but round the bendy bits I think it could be a much closer contest. Have to see if my neigbour is up for it !! I dunno...my friend has a M3 convertible, I would say it easily handles and corners as well as the Mini. Maybe if you learn how to do some heal-to-toe shifting you might get him...(trying to learn that myself, but I don't think I'm coordinated enough)

Oct 30th, 2004, 01:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
abs0lutely I like MINIs I do Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 340 Offline	The M3 is excellent in the corners, but you can drive the MINI quicker in narrow/bendy sections of road. The M3's electronics pay a big part in it's nimbleness, where as the MINI feels more naturally stuck down. Obviously my MCSC is no match for my M3 Conv though. Very different cars.

Oct 31st, 2004, 04:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
MadisonMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madison, WI Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 444 Offline	and very different prices...

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