am i crazy now i want a cooper S

[picard]

only had my cooper for 3 weeks but i really now want a S. i keep kicking myself that i didn't order a S originally.

trouble is now i stand to lose a load on the cooper, what do you reckon i would get for it 3 weeks old 800 miles was 15800 new about 13000 ? or less ?

13000 is about the least i need as a cooper S in same spec as me cooper is 18500 - 19000 , and don't want to borrow more than 6000
or should i just stuck with a cooper.

arghhh help

well and truly bitten by the MINI bug

[pimbeche]

get the S if you really want it, and think about the amount you might lose, if it is worth the sacrifice then go ahead..

[CC07ERS]

I did this when i got my 06 cooper now ive got an 07 S .Bite the bullet & get the S .

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

It seems there are quite a few people who buy Coopers and then, very soon after, think that perhaps they should have got the S; I know it happened to me after getting our Cooper in '04

I never test drove an S before buying our original Cooper as I knew it was too expensive anyway and it wouldn't be right for Eeyore who was meant to share driving the car Having taken delivery of the Cooper (and with Eeyore not driving it after all!), my thought was that I liked the Cooper so much that I was prepared to pay the extra now as I thought it would be "more of the same". I then took one out for a test drive and decided I preferred the Cooper anyway (relief!), it took nearly another 3 years to decide that the S was right for us after all!

Did you try the S before buying the Cooper? If so, why did you choose the Cooper in the first place?

What's made you decide that you would prefer the S after all?

All useful answers to know to help answer your original question....

Tigger.

[picard]

i originally went to order a cooper and he took me out in a test drive in a cooper S. thinking the cooper would not be much slower i ordered one but i miss the kick you get from the S and the push you back into the seat feeling. even in a ten minute test drive i was impressed with this. i think i will go see the salesman and get a figure for my cooper if i am going to lose too much its going be a no to this i think

[super c00per]

I went to my local mini dealer and test drove the S, after that I didnt even bother to test the cooper because I knew it wouldnt be anything like it! Do the right thing and get the S, you cant enjoy driving properly without the whine of the supercharger!!!

[ALD0]

Keep your Cooper for a year and then get an S

[picard]

Quote: Originally Posted by super c00per (original)

I went to my local mini dealer and test drove the S, after that I didnt even bother to test the cooper because I knew it wouldnt be anything like it! Do the right thing and get the S, you cant enjoy driving properly without the whine of the supercharger!!!

that would be turbo charger

Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original)

Keep your Cooper for a year and then get an S

i thought of that but then i am going to need more money because the cooper is going to be worth less.

[85NIXMIN]

I wouldn't mind an "S" I would just love to see the difference it has over the Cooper... as I reckon my Cooper is pretty zippy... I'd hate to think how much more zippier the "S" is...

[M-iNdO]

BUY the "S"! before you lose more money on your Cooper!

I have (test)driven the Cooper and now i own the Cooper S (both R56 ofcourse). Believe me, i am glad i didn't buy the Cooper. The looks and the performance of the "S" leave the Cooper in the shadow. It's a lot of money but i'm sure you will be pleased. I only regret not having the satnav system because at the time i thought it wasn't worth the money.

GOOD LUCK!

[picard]

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

I wouldn't mind an "S" I would just love to see the difference it has over the Cooper... as I reckon my Cooper is pretty zippy... I'd hate to think how much more zippier the "S" is...

cooper is zippy but the S is more and its the relentless and effortless power that the turbo gives that makes it so much different

[tyrerc]

i kept my cooper for 9 months then changed to the S, dont regret it for one second.

I would keep the Cooper for 6 months at least mate enjoy it for abit, remember insurance and tax and petrol need to be factored into the new pricing.

You could go to Lohen.....................see if that helps starve the S off for a few more weeks

[CC07ERS]

The difference between a cooper & an S is nite & day but you will loose @ least the vat from your purchase price .

[envy]

After 3 Weeks :O, Yes you are crazy.

After about 7 Months i decided i wanted an S. Went to my dealer and offered me £4k less than what i paid. Unfortunatley i couldnt afford that kind of loss.

Remember

Minus VAT and Minus your Options (Excl. Air Con, Chili, Met Paint and a little deprecitation = Your Trade in Value.

The dealer will make your profit on your car either way.

Myself - I decided to wait and its been a year now, and i have still my Cooper. Its best to like your car for what it is, and move the whole "Its quicker" to the back of your mind.

HOWEVER - I am still considering a New S later this year, as i should have a positive return in the car then, being owned for nearly 2 years

Whatever you decide... Good Luck

[ScottyBoy]

I would say get it! but you have got to think of the extra insurance, petrol, Tax etc etc if its all worth it and you can afford it then GO for it! you love it!!!!