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daro911 · Mar 29th, 2007, 08:52 AM

28/03/07 Auto Express have tested the MCS v Corsa VXR and by the smallest of margins the dash rattling

R56 just pipped the VXR to the winning post.

The 2 key areas it just manged to nose in front were Styling/Image and Engine/Performance.

Despite being slightly slower all round, due to the VXR having an extra 14bhp to play with

, the tester preferred the manner and sound effect in which the slower MINI delivered it's power.

Paul · Mar 29th, 2007, 08:57 AM

So the MINI is better than a Corsa. There's a relief.

Lordy · Mar 29th, 2007, 10:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

So the MINI is better than a Corsa. There's a relief.

you not going to buy a corsa then ??

KenL · Mar 29th, 2007, 02:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

So the MINI is better than a Corsa. There's a relief.

"The Corsa handles and rides better than the MINI Cooper S"

Paul · Mar 29th, 2007, 02:52 PM

I never actually read the report. That's pretty depressing reading, if you rate the reviewer or not!

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 29th, 2007, 05:36 PM

Ive seen so many of the VXRs at work now, i finally know what the back end looks like, with that silly triangle exhaust, and shaped 'gill' bits on the bumper!

You remember when you were little and you had a cube with lots of different shaped holes, that you had to slot the different shaped blocks into.....

mister.t · Mar 29th, 2007, 06:22 PM

I must admit, I quite like the Corsa VXR (NO I AM NOT A CHAV!!!!) Not over a Mini though

zyo · Mar 29th, 2007, 10:01 PM

I know this will sound like I'm having a go at the Corsa but I think that while the styling maybe more edgy and 'now' it will be out of fashion quite quickly

Paul · Mar 30th, 2007, 08:40 AM

It's looking like a lot of other cars, they all tend to follow their company style, and they all follow "motoring fashions". It's a bit sad really, it's quite easy (generally) to spot cars from different eras based purely on a few styling cues. Lately for example rear windows always seem to have to come to a point in the middle bottom, not sure where that started.

Japper · Mar 30th, 2007, 09:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

It's looking like a lot of other cars, they all tend to follow their company style, and they all follow "motoring fashions". It's a bit sad really, it's quite easy (generally) to spot cars from different eras based purely on a few styling cues. Lately for example rear windows always seem to have to come to a point in the middle bottom, not sure where that started.

All just to get that rear wiper arm pivot just that bit lower

Paul · Mar 30th, 2007, 09:52 AM

"Lexus style" rear light is an another obvious recent motor trend. And on so many cars they look very out of place.

Mar 29th, 2007, 08:52 AM	#1
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 495 Offline	Auto Express MCS Test 28/03/07 28/03/07 Auto Express have tested the MCS v Corsa VXR and by the smallest of margins the dash rattling R56 just pipped the VXR to the winning post. The 2 key areas it just manged to nose in front were Styling/Image and Engine/Performance. Despite being slightly slower all round, due to the VXR having an extra 14bhp to play with , the tester preferred the manner and sound effect in which the slower MINI delivered it's power. Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

Mar 29th, 2007, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	So the MINI is better than a Corsa. There's a relief. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 29th, 2007, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 5,226 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) So the MINI is better than a Corsa. There's a relief. "The Corsa handles and rides better than the MINI Cooper S" Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	I never actually read the report. That's pretty depressing reading, if you rate the reviewer or not! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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Mar 29th, 2007, 10:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lordy I'm Behind YOU !! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ormskirk Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 329 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) So the MINI is better than a Corsa. There's a relief. you not going to buy a corsa then ??

Mar 29th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
mister.t Not the best Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 5,828 Offline	I must admit, I quite like the Corsa VXR (NO I AM NOT A CHAV!!!!) Not over a Mini though A wet dream can only become a reality if you chase it...

Mar 29th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 1,434 Offline	I know this will sound like I'm having a go at the Corsa but I think that while the styling maybe more edgy and 'now' it will be out of fashion quite quickly

Mar 30th, 2007, 08:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	It's looking like a lot of other cars, they all tend to follow their company style, and they all follow "motoring fashions". It's a bit sad really, it's quite easy (generally) to spot cars from different eras based purely on a few styling cues. Lately for example rear windows always seem to have to come to a point in the middle bottom, not sure where that started. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 30th, 2007, 09:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) It's looking like a lot of other cars, they all tend to follow their company style, and they all follow "motoring fashions". It's a bit sad really, it's quite easy (generally) to spot cars from different eras based purely on a few styling cues. Lately for example rear windows always seem to have to come to a point in the middle bottom, not sure where that started. All just to get that rear wiper arm pivot just that bit lower 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Mar 30th, 2007, 09:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:10 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	"Lexus style" rear light is an another obvious recent motor trend. And on so many cars they look very out of place. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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