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FutureOwner · Sep 7th, 2005, 03:28 AM

Hello all,

I'm new at this site and was wondering if you guys can give me some advice. I am planning to purchase a new mini next week. I am also struggling to choose the model of the cooper. After test driving both models, I like the cooper S for the acceleration. At the same time, I like the lower cost of the regular cooper. So, what are the advantages of having a cooper S over the regular cooper, besides the hp? Oh, by the way, I'm getting an automatic transmission. Does the cooper S model use the CVT transmission for the automatic?

Which model is better for the buck?

Thanks for the help...

nike61 · Sep 7th, 2005, 08:05 AM

Hey Future Owner
I originally ordered a manual, however, [read my other threads] due to dealer error, I got a MSCa [Mini Cooper S Auto]. Well all I can say is that this is by far better than the manual.
The S not only has the power, but the MSCa also has "Steptronic" paddles shifters. What this means is that the S has "D"rive plus "SD" sports Drive and "M"anual modes.
Read the threads and sticky under Copper S Auto and CVT as this explains the difference.
Well, I drive totally in Manual mode using the paddle shift, but also in D or SD you can use the paddles any time to drop down or up whilst driving.
The MCSa stepronic is also 6 speed versus the CVT of 5 speed.
IMHO if you want auto, you need the extra power and believe me you will be wrapped.
Email or PM me if you need any more information.
Good Luck

jhwh · Sep 7th, 2005, 12:46 PM

cooper S!

eddieboyII · Sep 8th, 2005, 04:07 AM

cooper s w/ jcw power!!!!

but if your looking for a fuel efficient car, mcs is not the one to buy...

Spotty Dog · Sep 8th, 2005, 08:51 AM

I just got as new S after getting a Coop (for 13 months.) Get the S! It's awesome.

Elsewhere · Sep 11th, 2005, 03:04 PM

I just ordered my Mini Cooper yesterday morning. I decided that I valued the lower price and smother ride more than the acceleration and bumpy tight suspension. With the money I saved on not getting the S I was able to get several very nice luxury amenities like the Automatic AC and a few other things.

It really depends on what you consider your priorities.

Both cars look great and drive great.

morrisminiminor · Oct 20th, 2005, 08:44 PM

Apart from the lower fuel consumption and softer ride, if you have a particular budget to spend on the car, the number of accessories you can add to the Cooper rather than the S would make 'speccin' very interesting. If you want a blast however and **** the fuel consumption, it has to be the S. This was the reasoning I went for the One over the Cooper and haven't regretted it. Remember YOU are buying it so it's your call.

morrisminiminor

Sep 7th, 2005, 03:28 AM	#1
FutureOwner MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1 Offline	should I buy a cooper or cooper S Hello all, I'm new at this site and was wondering if you guys can give me some advice. I am planning to purchase a new mini next week. I am also struggling to choose the model of the cooper. After test driving both models, I like the cooper S for the acceleration. At the same time, I like the lower cost of the regular cooper. So, what are the advantages of having a cooper S over the regular cooper, besides the hp? Oh, by the way, I'm getting an automatic transmission. Does the cooper S model use the CVT transmission for the automatic? Which model is better for the buck? Thanks for the help...

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Sep 7th, 2005, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
nike61 Just Do It Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 178 Offline	Hey Future Owner I originally ordered a manual, however, [read my other threads] due to dealer error, I got a MSCa [Mini Cooper S Auto]. Well all I can say is that this is by far better than the manual. The S not only has the power, but the MSCa also has "Steptronic" paddles shifters. What this means is that the S has "D"rive plus "SD" sports Drive and "M"anual modes. Read the threads and sticky under Copper S Auto and CVT as this explains the difference. Well, I drive totally in Manual mode using the paddle shift, but also in D or SD you can use the paddles any time to drop down or up whilst driving. The MCSa stepronic is also 6 speed versus the CVT of 5 speed. IMHO if you want auto, you need the extra power and believe me you will be wrapped. Email or PM me if you need any more information. Good Luck

Sep 7th, 2005, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
jhwh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 90 Offline	cooper S!

Sep 8th, 2005, 04:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
eddieboyII "knucklehead" Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 12:09 PM Posts: 1,207 Offline	cooper s w/ jcw power!!!! but if your looking for a fuel efficient car, mcs is not the one to buy...

Sep 8th, 2005, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Spotty Dog MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worthing, Sussex. Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 1,461 Offline	I just got as new S after getting a Coop (for 13 months.) Get the S! It's awesome.

Sep 11th, 2005, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Elsewhere MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 49 Offline	I just ordered my Mini Cooper yesterday morning. I decided that I valued the lower price and smother ride more than the acceleration and bumpy tight suspension. With the money I saved on not getting the S I was able to get several very nice luxury amenities like the Automatic AC and a few other things. It really depends on what you consider your priorities. Both cars look great and drive great.

Oct 20th, 2005, 08:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
morrisminiminor MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bonnie Scotland. Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 364 Offline	Apart from the lower fuel consumption and softer ride, if you have a particular budget to spend on the car, the number of accessories you can add to the Cooper rather than the S would make 'speccin' very interesting. If you want a blast however and **** the fuel consumption, it has to be the S. This was the reasoning I went for the One over the Cooper and haven't regretted it. Remember YOU are buying it so it's your call. morrisminiminor

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