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01-13-2012, 10:56 AM | #1 |
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Which MCS...or stay with the 330d?
I seem to have the opposite problem to most on this forum…i am really happy with my car and so struggling to move on.
I think this is because in my uncertain year ahead, I know the 3 Series can do everything pretty much well. It can do fast, economical, comfortable on long commutes, fit all the family in and has all the right bits of equipment. But with all its service bits/mot/warranty due this month, it got me thinking about changing and saving some cash at the same time. So, in comes the Mini Cooper S… wow, I really got a buzz driving the MCS today - they are such gokarts and I even got the sales guy holding on for dear life at one point, saying "you must get your BM sideways a lot!". I was really impressed by the 1.6t engine as well, no lag and pulls really well in all gears. Oh how I have missed a 7k rev limiter . The turbo certainly seems to have kept the character of the supercharger engine, while improving fuel economy. My main sticking point is the cruising road noise. On the first bit of dual cartridge way, It just seemed so loud (compared the the 330d, which in turn is not as quiet as the 5 series). Perhaps I then started it get used to it because by the time we got back to another stretch of dual cartridge way, I started thinking the road noise was ok. Could i do a few hundred mile drive in this car…. I am also worried if 2 kid seats would fit in the back, plus buggy i.e. as our backup car. I would probably have to do more miles in the 5 series, so this may be quite a regular occurrence. No auto dim rear-view mirror as standard…wtf! The car had a couple of rattles, which from previous comments worries me a bit. However, I got out of the car with a spring in my step, like I used to get from our old 'vert S...my god these are fun cars.… Anybody got views on these two cars: This is the car I drove today…good spec, low 10k millage and 1 owner and I really like the blue: blue mini Rogers preference is a 33k (too high mileage? not sure how many previous owners ), mega spec, safer colour. he also kindly listed out the spec for me (you can tell he is a pro at finding cars ) black mini SPEC OF BLACK CAR… 17" Web Spoke Alloys 3-Spoke Sport Leather Steering Wheel 6 Disc CD Changer Anthracite Roof Lining CHILI Pack Chrome Line exterior Chrome Line interior Chromed Mirror Caps Colour Line Dark Grey Darkened Rear Glass First Aid Kit & Triangle Front Centre Arm Rest Front Seat Heating Full Bluetooth with USB. HiFi Speaker System Interior Trim Piano Black Leather interior Metallic paint Multifunction for S/Wheel Navigation System Panoramic Glass Sunroof Park Distance Control Roof In Body Colour TV Function Voice Control System VERSUS SPEC OF BLUE ONE Spoke Sport Leather Steering Wheel 6 Disc CD Changer CHILI Pack Colour Line Dark Grey DAB Digital Radio Front Centre Arm Rest Multifunction for S/Wheel Navigation System __________________
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01-13-2012, 12:20 PM | #2 |
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Have you considered an M3
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01-13-2012, 12:39 PM | #3 |
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Stick with the 330d.
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01-13-2012, 12:41 PM | #4 |
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That's what I've said endless times
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01-13-2012, 02:23 PM | #5 |
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I swapped to Pirellis from the RFT makes a big difference to road noise.
Black one is well specd up. HiFi option is pants in them though. If I was going for a Mini again I'd go for a JCW. Are JCW out your budget ? |
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01-13-2012, 02:23 PM | #6 |
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Both of mine have rattled around the dash area. It is much worse in cold weather imo.
If you can live with a smaller car the Mini 'S' is far more fun than a slush box 330d. My 3 year old fits in the back no problem with the Mini Isofix Seat (it would be tight if you are over six foot). You would not get a rear facing seat in the back so if you have an under 2 year old you will have issues unless you can move the passanger seat right forward (I would check if this is an issue). This is the pushchair that goes in the boot. It goes in no problem with one wheel on and the other clips on in seconds. http://www.babyjogger.com/city_mini_lp.aspx Got mine for about £160 but they look about £220 now. Nice solid pushchair that folds really compact. Buy enjoy and the denzil will be long forgotten. Add the JCW exhaust and it will only get better....
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We had one as a company pool car. Good fun for a quick blast but you can't drive "spirited" all the time and doing anything over 100 miles was a hateful experience.
I still quite like them and wouldn't mind one myself but with the motorway miles I do and 2 kids I know I'd regret it quite quickly. |
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01-13-2012, 03:32 PM | #8 |
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If you are worried about space, have you considered the Breadvan? Sorry, Clubman.
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Would love a JCW...but think it would stretch my budget. Daft question, but how are they better from a S. Quote:
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have you? Do you miss yours then matey?
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I havent to be honest fella...always liked the hatch more. Imagine they are more expensive as well?
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Whilst it's fun shopping around and spending other peoples money I'm just not convinced the Mini is the right option. If you want fun lets organised another go-karting night mate but would be nice to arrive in the Beemer
Or, bollocks to it, buy the black one .
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Seats yes, buggy maybe. Shopping..... will be on passangers lap and front footwell.
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I had a quick look at clubmans or should that be clubmen recently. Less of them about used but seem to be a bit cheaper because lets face it, they aren't pretty. I eventually realised I just couldn't do it, it looks to much like a sideboard on wheels.
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I actally prefer the breadvan look. But then maybe I'm odd.
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I dont think we will ever get rid of the 520d ..it just does the family thing so well. Wifey loves it to bits as well... Quote:
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When is the beast arriving?
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That is a damned good question.
There is a delay due to the bodykit is the best info extracted from Thorne / MINI UK. The car is built, perfect, but just not complete due to stock issues. The dealer is badgering them daily, but MINI UK seem to be giving them the run around. I have been there whilst they have been making the calls, so I know what story they are getting. At the moment the system says next Friday... just like last Friday and the one before that.
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Dealer principal involved now. Apparently the factory had not even ordered the bodykit! Needless to say one is now on it's way as a priority, for priority attention. Car should therefore be here the end of this week / beginning of next.
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