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S200 · May 13th, 2002, 06:11 PM

Just a quick post to say hello. Have enjoyed lurking on here for a while. Decided to order a Cooper S at the weekend. Getting it next month. Gone for a pre spec as most of you seem to want your own spec, leaving short lead times for the rest of us

The pre spec was pretty close to my ideal spec anyway. Went for the dark silver with white roof. Only the white alloys are not for me, so some replacements need to be sourced. Just need to find some nice ones. Very disapointed by the official Mini offerings.

Hoping that some power upgrades become available soon as 165bhp doesnt really cut the mustard, but 200 should. It was the lure of 200bhp that got me anyway.

Mark

Paul · May 13th, 2002, 06:33 PM

When you get it, find some twisty roads, and have some fun. Not many cars cut the mustard like the MINI does, and the S just does it a little quicker!

What pre-spec did you go for?

S200 · May 14th, 2002, 01:35 AM

Its going to be interesting to see what its like in the twisties. Ive come from an E46 M3 SMG, which obviously has loads more go. My main problem there is that the fun really starts at 3 figures. Not good in Mr Plods eyes

Test driving the std Cooper did show how nice it was on turn in. I wanted more power to get me into trouble, but it wasnt there, so I really didnt give it 100% on the bends.

Looking out for the first available power upgrade.

Ive gone for Pre Spec 4.

It doesnt look like I'm the only M3 driver adding a Cooper S to their collection either. Seems to be gathering a fan base on their BBS.

Mark

DocT · May 14th, 2002, 02:02 AM

Not an M3 but a 330 cab. for me, was driven in a cooper, drove a cooper and signed up for a cooper S.....I think a lot of BM drivers re looking at the "S"....really useable and chuckable fun for a bargain price...and the bmw backup we like.

LMB · May 14th, 2002, 04:53 AM

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Originally posted by S200
Its going to be interesting to see what its like in the twisties. Ive come from an E46 M3 SMG, which obviously has loads more go. My main problem there is that the fun really starts at 3 figures. Not good in Mr Plods eyes Test driving the std Cooper did show how nice it was on turn in. I wanted more power to get me into trouble, but it wasnt there, so I really didnt give it 100% on the bends.

Let me get this straight, you have got an M3 and you are now buying a Cooper S as your toy...You lucky @*&^%&

the M3 is my dream car

Welcome to Mini2 by the way...

cmt · May 14th, 2002, 05:06 AM

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Originally posted by S200
Went for the dark silver with white roof

That's the spec that i want for my 'S' when it comes to replacing the Cooper. Good choice

I'd say welcome to MINI2 but you say you've been lurking in the shadows for a while. So, welcome to the limelight

May 13th, 2002, 06:11 PM	#1
S200 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 47 Offline	New Here Just a quick post to say hello. Have enjoyed lurking on here for a while. Decided to order a Cooper S at the weekend. Getting it next month. Gone for a pre spec as most of you seem to want your own spec, leaving short lead times for the rest of us The pre spec was pretty close to my ideal spec anyway. Went for the dark silver with white roof. Only the white alloys are not for me, so some replacements need to be sourced. Just need to find some nice ones. Very disapointed by the official Mini offerings. Hoping that some power upgrades become available soon as 165bhp doesnt really cut the mustard, but 200 should. It was the lure of 200bhp that got me anyway. Mark He Drove it but couldnt Putt it Audi RS4 ex Cooper S

May 14th, 2002, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
S200 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 47 Offline	Its going to be interesting to see what its like in the twisties. Ive come from an E46 M3 SMG, which obviously has loads more go. My main problem there is that the fun really starts at 3 figures. Not good in Mr Plods eyes Test driving the std Cooper did show how nice it was on turn in. I wanted more power to get me into trouble, but it wasnt there, so I really didnt give it 100% on the bends. Looking out for the first available power upgrade. Ive gone for Pre Spec 4. It doesnt look like I'm the only M3 driver adding a Cooper S to their collection either. Seems to be gathering a fan base on their BBS. Mark He Drove it but couldnt Putt it Audi RS4 ex Cooper S

May 14th, 2002, 02:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
DocT Sponsor & Human Mechanic Join Date: May 2002 Location: Newton Mearns, Glasg Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 263 Offline	Not an M3 but a 330 cab. for me, was driven in a cooper, drove a cooper and signed up for a cooper S.....I think a lot of BM drivers re looking at the "S"....really useable and chuckable fun for a bargain price...and the bmw backup we like. DocT Cooper S DS/B (of course), Chilli, Auto Air, Full Leather, Roof, etc etc + Chrome-Design Pack / whelan shift machine / Origin B2 / TOYO NON-RUNFLATS :-))) Fastest Housecalls in the NHS!

May 14th, 2002, 04:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by S200 Its going to be interesting to see what its like in the twisties. Ive come from an E46 M3 SMG, which obviously has loads more go. My main problem there is that the fun really starts at 3 figures. Not good in Mr Plods eyes Test driving the std Cooper did show how nice it was on turn in. I wanted more power to get me into trouble, but it wasnt there, so I really didnt give it 100% on the bends. Let me get this straight, you have got an M3 and you are now buying a Cooper S as your toy...You lucky @&^%& the M3 is my dream car Welcome to Mini2 by the way... Global Moderator*

May 14th, 2002, 05:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 1,211 Offline	Re: New Here Quote: Originally posted by S200 Went for the dark silver with white roof That's the spec that i want for my 'S' when it comes to replacing the Cooper. Good choice I'd say welcome to MINI2 but you say you've been lurking in the shadows for a while. So, welcome to the limelight Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 40,709 Online	When you get it, find some twisty roads, and have some fun. Not many cars cut the mustard like the MINI does, and the S just does it a little quicker! What pre-spec did you go for?

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