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coopercrazy · Dec 20th, 2001, 05:06 PM

Are we any different than the rest of the Mini owners?

Tom D · Dec 20th, 2001, 08:39 PM

Yes, we know that there is no substitute for horsepower!

BruceK · Dec 20th, 2001, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom D
Yes, we know that there is no substitute for horsepower!

Amen to that! I owned lots of cars that I wished were more powerful, but I have yet to own any car that I felt had too much power.

Once I get one, I think I'll at least view the horsepower of the Cooper S as adequate.

Basil · Dec 21st, 2001, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK

Amen to that! I owned lots of cars that I wished were more powerful, but I have yet to own any car that I felt had too much power.

Once I get one, I think I'll at least view the horsepower of the Cooper S as adequate.

5kW less than my 2.0l Turbocharged Forester, but about 300 - 350kg lighter........ She should fly......Life begins at 39 for me......wooohoooo........(or maybe 40 if it's further delayed)!

An_S_4_Me · Dec 21st, 2001, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceK
Amen to that! I owned lots of cars that I wished were more powerful, but I have yet to own any car that I felt had too much power.

Once I get one, I think I'll at least view the horsepower of the Cooper S as adequate

Well I am 23, I am on my 5th car, (Renault Laguna 1.8 with a measly 95 BHP!) Which is being dumped for an S as soon as I can get my hands on it!

Needless to say, my Renault doesn't exactly provide a thrilling driving experience, neither can it ever be blamed for having 'too much power'!

Andy

Simon Jackson · Dec 21st, 2001, 07:59 AM

Currently 23, although probably 24 when my S turns up! Currently driving a car with about 10 bhp more, but much bigger than the S! Can't wait!!

Simon

Spoolin' · Dec 21st, 2001, 09:06 AM

I'm 27, and this will be my first new car!

An_S_4_Me · Dec 21st, 2001, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoolin'
I'm 27, and this will be my first new car!

Yeah, this will be my new car too, 4 years at university ,and I think I deserve it!

Only thing thats worrying me is that because I am only 23 and I only have 1 years no claims, they are gonna cane me on the insurance - BIG TIME. So hoping that the group is low.

Andy

Spoolin' · Dec 21st, 2001, 09:55 AM

Insurance can be a real downer, thats why I usually prefer beaters, and other VW products!

minicoopersgirl · Dec 21st, 2001, 10:46 AM

I am 25 from Fort Lauderdale.
When I get my MINI Cooper S it will be my first brand new car. I have had 3 other cars, but they have all been used.
I think the horsepower and weight in the S is what made me decide on this car. Once I get it, I will be attending track events and racing schools.

Jayomatic · Dec 21st, 2001, 02:03 PM

I am 23 and my Cooper S will be my second new car. I had the unfortunate task of leasing a chevrolet cavalier. Ouch! What a load of crap. I mean. Do you think they would put suspension on a car that is better than a truck? My parents made me get it although I told them there was much better choices I could afford.

I am looking soooo forward to having a car I want. I mean,if I am paying for the car, shouldn't I pick it? Oh yeah. It doesnt help when my insurance for the car is under a bracket which says its a sports car because it has 2 doors! what a load of crap!

Viscount Charles · Dec 21st, 2001, 02:59 PM

31.

Driven Rover Mini Coopers for the last 8 years - including my current car, a 1293cc tuned fuel injection Mini. About 90bhp, but it feels a lot quicker, and handles extremely well. Unfortunately it's an unreliable little *** (dumped all its oil on the motorway yesterday, and is now juddering like mad), but great fun to drive (when it works).

Full NCB and over 30 means I'm only charged a fortune for insurance, rather than the obscene fortune others are billed!

I _should_ buy something more sensible with a new family, but I just don't want to!

Having test-driven the MINI Cooper, my view was the handling was pretty good, the build quality and engineering looked top drawer, but the engine was lacking somewhat in grunt until you revved the heck out of it - hence the easy decision to wait the extra 12 months for an S.

Although the engine judder from my current Mini is extremely worrying - 2 months since the last engine rebuild, and I'mfar from sure that it will last until the S is available

Spoolin' · Dec 21st, 2001, 03:20 PM

I am in the same boat, sort of. I'm currently driving a 1985 Audi 4000 Quattro, with about 180 zillion miles on it. Currently the driver's side door panel is off because I just replaced the regulator, and I can't tell if this one is working any better than the old one. I will continue to shoe-string this car until the "S", with my name on it, arrives. Right now it's all about spending no money on the Oldi and putting away a huge down payment on the "S"!

OnlyS4me · Dec 22nd, 2001, 05:09 AM

I'm 32 now, maybe 33 when my car arrives. It even could be my very own birthday present when it arrives late june

!

This car will be replacing my 2,5 year old (at this time) Platinum Silver IS 200 Sport with executive package. 300 kg leighter, 76 cm shorter, 8 hp and 15 Nm more under the bonnet should make me smile

!

rich · Dec 22nd, 2001, 07:56 AM

36 in a '98 Civic VTi-R - Has same power & acceleration as the S, but (judging by the Cooper experience) compared to the M2, the Honda is like kissing your sister

mike · Dec 22nd, 2001, 06:13 PM

50 in 10 days, had more cars than most of you have had birthdays. My classic Mini is in the garage, next to my '72 VW Kombi and my '48 Ferguson tractor. Diversity!!

I am very anxiously awaiting the MINI, it is not my first and should not be my last car new but I hope it will be the best!!

Mike

S_600 · Dec 23rd, 2001, 04:26 AM

55 and still maturing.
That reminds me, must get some Stilton for Xmas

S2000&CooperS · Dec 24th, 2001, 04:42 PM

I'm 27 but will be 28 when the MINIs arrive here in the U.S. This car will be my 5th car ever and my 3rd new car. I tend to keep cars for a long time, but 2 years ago I bought an S2000 and just last week I traded it for another one (a 2002). The MINI will be my daily driver as I do not want to drive the Honda everyday...

Mike

eltel · Dec 26th, 2001, 07:42 AM

Interesting stats.

It looks like about 54% of 'S' buyers are over 35. That's not how BMW were marketing this hot block. They were trying to attract the young ones.

My kids are in their twenties (got their own cars) and wife and I want a car that we can travel in around Victoria and parts of SA and NSW, and TAS. My company car is an AU Fairmont, but it will be sitting in the driveway once Mr 'S' arrives.

JackW · Dec 30th, 2001, 04:54 PM

I just turned 50 and this will be my first ever new car - I've owned lots of neat vehicles over the years but the Cooper S is the first one I've gotten this much new car lust for (the Boxster came close) -

View Poll Results: What age are Cooper S owners?
18-25	43	24.29%
26-35	51	28.81%
36-45	45	25.42%
46-55	32	18.08%
56-65	5	2.82%
66+	1	0.56%
Voters: 177. You may not vote on this poll

Dec 20th, 2001, 05:06 PM	#1
coopercrazy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: LI, NY Local Time: 08:10 AM Posts: 150 Offline	So how old are (awaiting) Cooper S owners? Are we any different than the rest of the Mini owners?

Dec 20th, 2001, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:10 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Tom D Yes, we know that there is no substitute for horsepower! Amen to that! I owned lots of cars that I wished were more powerful, but I have yet to own any car that I felt had too much power. Once I get one, I think I'll at least view the horsepower of the Cooper S as adequate. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 21st, 2001, 04:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
An_S_4_Me MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wakefield, UK Local Time: 01:10 PM Posts: 572 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BruceK Amen to that! I owned lots of cars that I wished were more powerful, but I have yet to own any car that I felt had too much power. Once I get one, I think I'll at least view the horsepower of the Cooper S as adequate Well I am 23, I am on my 5th car, (Renault Laguna 1.8 with a measly 95 BHP!) Which is being dumped for an S as soon as I can get my hands on it! Needless to say, my Renault doesn't exactly provide a thrilling driving experience, neither can it ever be blamed for having 'too much power'! Andy DS Cooper S w/white bits, DSC, 1/2 Leather all black trim, CHILI Pack, TLC - ARRIVED 01/07/02 Sold 29th May 2004 to make way for house

Dec 21st, 2001, 07:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Simon Jackson MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 01:10 PM Posts: 450 Offline	Cooper S (prospective) owners age Currently 23, although probably 24 when my S turns up! Currently driving a car with about 10 bhp more, but much bigger than the S! Can't wait!! Simon

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Dec 20th, 2001, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 339 Offline	Yes, we know that there is no substitute for horsepower!

Dec 21st, 2001, 03:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK Amen to that! I owned lots of cars that I wished were more powerful, but I have yet to own any car that I felt had too much power. Once I get one, I think I'll at least view the horsepower of the Cooper S as adequate. 5kW less than my 2.0l Turbocharged Forester, but about 300 - 350kg lighter........ She should fly......Life begins at 39 for me......wooohoooo........(or maybe 40 if it's further delayed)!

Dec 21st, 2001, 09:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 261 Offline	I'm 27, and this will be my first new car! Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

Dec 21st, 2001, 09:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
An_S_4_Me MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wakefield, UK Local Time: 01:10 PM Posts: 572 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Spoolin' I'm 27, and this will be my first new car! Yeah, this will be my new car too, 4 years at university ,and I think I deserve it! Only thing thats worrying me is that because I am only 23 and I only have 1 years no claims, they are gonna cane me on the insurance - BIG TIME. So hoping that the group is low. Andy DS Cooper S w/white bits, DSC, 1/2 Leather all black trim, CHILI Pack, TLC - ARRIVED 01/07/02 Sold 29th May 2004 to make way for house

Dec 21st, 2001, 09:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 261 Offline	Insurance can be a real downer, thats why I usually prefer beaters, and other VW products! Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

Dec 21st, 2001, 10:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
minicoopersgirl Loves MINI2 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL Local Time: 08:10 AM Posts: 856 Offline	I am 25 from Fort Lauderdale. When I get my MINI Cooper S it will be my first brand new car. I have had 3 other cars, but they have all been used. I think the horsepower and weight in the S is what made me decide on this car. Once I get it, I will be attending track events and racing schools. Last edited by minicoopersgirl : Dec 21st, 2001 at 10:48 AM.

Dec 21st, 2001, 02:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jayomatic MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 179 Offline	I am 23 and my Cooper S will be my second new car. I had the unfortunate task of leasing a chevrolet cavalier. Ouch! What a load of crap. I mean. Do you think they would put suspension on a car that is better than a truck? My parents made me get it although I told them there was much better choices I could afford. I am looking soooo forward to having a car I want. I mean,if I am paying for the car, shouldn't I pick it? Oh yeah. It doesnt help when my insurance for the car is under a bracket which says its a sports car because it has 2 doors! what a load of crap! Holy Monkey! Indy Blue Cooper / White roof,wheels / Sport Package / Sunroof

Dec 21st, 2001, 02:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Viscount Charles MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 449 Offline	31. Driven Rover Mini Coopers for the last 8 years - including my current car, a 1293cc tuned fuel injection Mini. About 90bhp, but it feels a lot quicker, and handles extremely well. Unfortunately it's an unreliable little *** (dumped all its oil on the motorway yesterday, and is now juddering like mad), but great fun to drive (when it works). Full NCB and over 30 means I'm only charged a fortune for insurance, rather than the obscene fortune others are billed! I _should_ buy something more sensible with a new family, but I just don't want to! Having test-driven the MINI Cooper, my view was the handling was pretty good, the build quality and engineering looked top drawer, but the engine was lacking somewhat in grunt until you revved the heck out of it - hence the easy decision to wait the extra 12 months for an S. Although the engine judder from my current Mini is extremely worrying - 2 months since the last engine rebuild, and I'mfar from sure that it will last until the S is available Ordered my "S" August '01. Arrived July '02. EB with white roof, wheels and stripes, Chili pack, DSC and climate control. Hate those 17" runflats though. Can now be seen all over the West Midlands, as a blue blur passing everything at speed

Dec 21st, 2001, 03:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 261 Offline	I am in the same boat, sort of. I'm currently driving a 1985 Audi 4000 Quattro, with about 180 zillion miles on it. Currently the driver's side door panel is off because I just replaced the regulator, and I can't tell if this one is working any better than the old one. I will continue to shoe-string this car until the "S", with my name on it, arrives. Right now it's all about spending no money on the Oldi and putting away a huge down payment on the "S"! Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

Dec 22nd, 2001, 05:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
OnlyS4me Loves Leecey Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Broads Local Time: 01:10 PM Posts: 4,759 Offline	I'm 32 now, maybe 33 when my car arrives. It even could be my very own birthday present when it arrives late june ! This car will be replacing my 2,5 year old (at this time) Platinum Silver IS 200 Sport with executive package. 300 kg leighter, 76 cm shorter, 8 hp and 15 Nm more under the bonnet should make me smile !

Dec 22nd, 2001, 07:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 1,586 Offline	36 in a '98 Civic VTi-R - Has same power & acceleration as the S, but (judging by the Cooper experience) compared to the M2, the Honda is like kissing your sister

Dec 22nd, 2001, 06:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
mike MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Marion, Iowa Local Time: 07:10 AM Posts: 48 Offline	50 in 10 days, had more cars than most of you have had birthdays. My classic Mini is in the garage, next to my '72 VW Kombi and my '48 Ferguson tractor. Diversity!! I am very anxiously awaiting the MINI, it is not my first and should not be my last car new but I hope it will be the best!! Mike Semper Fi Electric Blue/wht roof/Sport package built 3-29 delivered 17 May 02

Dec 23rd, 2001, 04:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
S_600 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Maidenhead, Berks Local Time: 01:10 PM Posts: 44 Offline	55 and still maturing. That reminds me, must get some Stilton for Xmas The beast has landed

Dec 24th, 2001, 04:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 956 Offline	I'm 27 but will be 28 when the MINIs arrive here in the U.S. This car will be my 5th car ever and my 3rd new car. I tend to keep cars for a long time, but 2 years ago I bought an S2000 and just last week I traded it for another one (a 2002). The MINI will be my daily driver as I do not want to drive the Honda everyday... Mike 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Dec 26th, 2001, 07:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Interesting stats. It looks like about 54% of 'S' buyers are over 35. That's not how BMW were marketing this hot block. They were trying to attract the young ones. My kids are in their twenties (got their own cars) and wife and I want a car that we can travel in around Victoria and parts of SA and NSW, and TAS. My company car is an AU Fairmont, but it will be sitting in the driveway once Mr 'S' arrives.

Dec 30th, 2001, 04:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
JackW MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: us Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 1 Offline	50 years old and waiting for a CooperS I just turned 50 and this will be my first ever new car - I've owned lots of neat vehicles over the years but the Cooper S is the first one I've gotten this much new car lust for (the Boxster came close) -

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