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GeoffP · Mar 20th, 2002, 05:29 AM

In today's Auto Express they ask
'Is new 163bhp Brit greatest hot hatch ever?'

They also state that the 'S' is
'One of the finest driver's cars on the market today'

I can't wait to have the chance to form my own opinions.

Geoff Poad

Patiently waiting for my second 'S'.

James Haigh · Mar 20th, 2002, 05:51 AM

I can't wait until lunch time when I can sprint out of work and pick up a copy of the magazine!!!

Varse · Mar 20th, 2002, 07:26 AM

You don't need to, just read it on their website!!

mikey · Mar 20th, 2002, 08:06 AM

After buying Auto Express and Autocar - cannot get enough info on the S - I want to drive the thing!!!!!

Both articles say what a great car we've ordered.

The two page picture of EB in Autocar looks the biz.

James Haigh · Mar 20th, 2002, 08:56 AM

I have made my mind up now that electric blue is the one for me with white roof and wheels. The 1500 quid chilli pack makes me smile even more!!! Air-con and 17"s chucked in!! Spoke to my dealer yesterday and am told that I will be going in within the next 10 days to spec it.

mini-dazza · Mar 20th, 2002, 09:37 AM

I had a check on www.autoexpress.co.uk and can't find a review of the 'S' yet. Not on www.topgear.com either.

It is on www.4car.co.uk though. Another good review....

An excellent quote in the 4car review :

"The Cooper S makes high-tech hot hatches such as the Honda Civic Type-R seem utterly soulless in comparison, and it blows away the bloated 206 GTi, the flawed Ibiza Cupra and unrefined Clio Sport 172 in its all-round ability and overall package."

Dazza
Cooper S on order, still not spec'd yet

James Haigh · Mar 20th, 2002, 10:51 AM

I am just off to the toilet with several copies of the auto express!!! LOL!! Need some relief after all this amazing reading. The copy of whitehouse is now in the bin to make way for the latest copy of auto express and auto car!!

DavidB · Mar 20th, 2002, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mini-dazza
I had a check on www.autoexpress.co.uk and can't find a review of the 'S' yet. Not on www.topgear.com either.

Dazza
Cooper S on order, still not spec'd yet

Thread

Top Gear Cooper S Review
Here it is:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/motoring/topgear/654_1.shtml

Dave

bigbaddaboom · Mar 20th, 2002, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by James Haigh
The copy of whitehouse is now in the bin to make way for the latest copy of auto express and auto car!!

Wait a minute is that a magazine for Mary Whitehouse????

whoa! James you need to get out more!!

MKCooperS · Mar 20th, 2002, 04:08 PM

.... and from the editors comments at the front of Auto Express

"In our view, it's the finest hot hatch ever. It's not the fastest, but then outright speed isn't everything. .... it's the blend of power, noise, handling, looks and sheer fun that makes driving the Cooper S a unique experience.

In new MINI ad speak it's something like this:

NEW MINI GOES IN SEARCH OF SPORTING GREATNESS. FINDS IT. THE END."

jlivingood · Mar 22nd, 2002, 01:28 PM

I posted the full text of the article here:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=5236

Jason

Mar 20th, 2002, 05:29 AM	#1
GeoffP MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Leeds uk Local Time: 11:41 AM Posts: 112 Offline	Auto Express 'S' First Drive In today's Auto Express they ask 'Is new 163bhp Brit greatest hot hatch ever?' They also state that the 'S' is 'One of the finest driver's cars on the market today' I can't wait to have the chance to form my own opinions. Geoff Poad Patiently waiting for my second 'S'.

Mar 20th, 2002, 05:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
James Haigh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sheffield, U.K Local Time: 11:41 AM Posts: 230 Offline	I can't wait until lunch time when I can sprint out of work and pick up a copy of the magazine!!! DS/Black Cooper S, Chilli pack, Full leather, Climate DSC, Clear lights and 212 ponies Hartge kit.

Mar 20th, 2002, 07:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Varse MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bracknell, Berks Local Time: 11:41 AM Posts: 247 Offline	You don't need to, just read it on their website!! Varse's Velvet Beauty Mk11 is no longer, sold back to my dealer.

Mar 20th, 2002, 08:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
James Haigh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sheffield, U.K Local Time: 11:41 AM Posts: 230 Offline	I have made my mind up now that electric blue is the one for me with white roof and wheels. The 1500 quid chilli pack makes me smile even more!!! Air-con and 17"s chucked in!! Spoke to my dealer yesterday and am told that I will be going in within the next 10 days to spec it. DS/Black Cooper S, Chilli pack, Full leather, Climate DSC, Clear lights and 212 ponies Hartge kit.

Mar 20th, 2002, 09:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
mini-dazza MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 24 Offline	I had a check on www.autoexpress.co.uk and can't find a review of the 'S' yet. Not on www.topgear.com either. It is on www.4car.co.uk though. Another good review.... An excellent quote in the 4car review : "The Cooper S makes high-tech hot hatches such as the Honda Civic Type-R seem utterly soulless in comparison, and it blows away the bloated 206 GTi, the flawed Ibiza Cupra and unrefined Clio Sport 172 in its all-round ability and overall package." Dazza Cooper S on order, still not spec'd yet Last edited by mini-dazza : Mar 20th, 2002 at 09:45 AM.

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Mar 20th, 2002, 08:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
mikey MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 98 Offline	After buying Auto Express and Autocar - cannot get enough info on the S - I want to drive the thing!!!!! Both articles say what a great car we've ordered. The two page picture of EB in Autocar looks the biz.

Mar 20th, 2002, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
James Haigh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sheffield, U.K Local Time: 11:41 AM Posts: 230 Offline	I am just off to the toilet with several copies of the auto express!!! LOL!! Need some relief after all this amazing reading. The copy of whitehouse is now in the bin to make way for the latest copy of auto express and auto car!! DS/Black Cooper S, Chilli pack, Full leather, Climate DSC, Clear lights and 212 ponies Hartge kit.

Mar 20th, 2002, 11:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
DavidB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: UK - Warwickshire Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 121 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by mini-dazza I had a check on www.autoexpress.co.uk and can't find a review of the 'S' yet. Not on www.topgear.com either. Dazza Cooper S on order, still not spec'd yet Thread Top Gear Cooper S Review Here it is:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/motoring/topgear/654_1.shtml Dave Cooper 'S' Dark Silver FMJ, Chili Pack,TLC , Climate, Trip Computer, Heated Jets, Single CD BOOST, MFSW - WOHOO

Mar 20th, 2002, 12:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigbaddaboom MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brighton, UK Local Time: 11:41 AM Posts: 1,297 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by James Haigh The copy of whitehouse is now in the bin to make way for the latest copy of auto express and auto car!! Wait a minute is that a magazine for Mary Whitehouse???? whoa! James you need to get out more!!

Mar 20th, 2002, 04:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
MKCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Local Time: 11:41 AM Posts: 55 Offline	.... and from the editors comments at the front of Auto Express "In our view, it's the finest hot hatch ever. It's not the fastest, but then outright speed isn't everything. .... it's the blend of power, noise, handling, looks and sheer fun that makes driving the Cooper S a unique experience. In new MINI ad speak it's something like this: NEW MINI GOES IN SEARCH OF SPORTING GREATNESS. FINDS IT. THE END."

Mar 22nd, 2002, 01:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
jlivingood MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Local Time: 10:41 AM Posts: 808 Offline	I posted the full text of the article here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=5236 Jason Jason Livingood \| personal web site 2002 DS/W MINI Cooper S Thank you for signing my rear fog light petition. Now we have rear fogs! :-)

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