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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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20th Oct 15 at 17:53

Hi so after making threads and test drives regarding Golf GTI's, Fiesta ST's & that dodgy Integra Type-R

I kind of finally decided on a nice Mini Cooper S I test drove. Said I'd have it, but didn't place a deposit.

Since then another's come up which is newer with less miles so going to look at that one before I fully commit, and there's a Civic Type-R just 30 minutes away for sale too so though I'd check them both out.

Both totally standard, same year and almost the same miles. What would you go for and let me know if you have experience of driving both!

oJNAo

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Registered: 30th Sep 14
Location: Gloucestershire
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20th Oct 15 at 18:10

Type R just for the fact I can't fit in any mini without sacrificing my leg comfort

Nic Barnes

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Registered: 5th Apr 04
Location: nowhere near ginger people
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20th Oct 15 at 18:24

how old are you? A mini?

Tiger

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Registered: 12th Jun 01
Location: Leicestershire Drives:Astra VXR
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20th Oct 15 at 19:06

I quite like the Mini's to be fair, especially the John Cooper Special.

[Edited on 20-10-2015 by Tiger]

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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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20th Oct 15 at 19:23

I'm 31, but don't think I'll ever grow out of hot hatches!

If it wasn't obvious... EP3 & R53, both facelift (2005)

Nic Barnes

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Registered: 5th Apr 04
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20th Oct 15 at 20:01

I only ask because a mini is a terribly small car. I couldn't survive life with only a mini as my car. perhaps if I was 19-20 years old again.

3CorsaMeal

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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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20th Oct 15 at 21:31

Mini is a big poofy imo. Hair clay and brown leather shoes.

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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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20th Oct 15 at 21:54

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
I only ask because a mini is a terribly small car. I couldn't survive life with only a mini as my car. perhaps if I was 19-20 years old again.

Well I haven't grown much since I was 20 lol. No kids or pets yet either...

Seen a few that look pretty bad-ass imo

IvIarkgraham

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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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21st Oct 15 at 00:56

not driven any of them but I'd be getting the type r if it was me

taylorboosh

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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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21st Oct 15 at 06:09

Loved my type r...

But without doubt id buy a clio 197/200 or megane 225

nathy_87

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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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21st Oct 15 at 06:54

Out of them two, would be the Mini for me.

DaveyLC

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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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21st Oct 15 at 07:51

Definitely a mini..

I'm not a fan of both but most people will look at a Type R and instantly assume you're a Skinny Hipster Prick that likes to do burn-outs.

DaveyLC

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21st Oct 15 at 07:53

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Loved my type r...

But without doubt id buy a clio 197/200 or megane 225

Megane 225, not the most reliable or best looking car on the road (by far) but they are brilliant to drive.

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Registered: 9th Aug 02
Location: Southend, Essex Drives: Mini Cooper S
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21st Oct 15 at 07:55

quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Definitely a mini..

I'm not a fan of both but most people will look at a Type R and instantly assume you're a Skinny Hipster Prick that likes to do burn-outs.

My brother said they look chav in red

but I like them in reeed.

Simon_16v

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Registered: 14th Aug 06
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21st Oct 15 at 07:55

quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Loved my type r...

But without doubt id buy a clio 197/200 or megane 225

Megane 225, not the most reliable or best looking car on the road (by far) but they are brilliant to drive.

Needs to be an R26 though...

DaveyLC

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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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21st Oct 15 at 08:02

quote:
Originally posted by kz

quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Definitely a mini..

I'm not a fan of both but most people will look at a Type R and instantly assume you're a Skinny Hipster Prick that likes to do burn-outs.

My brother said they look chav in red but I like them in reeed.

They look Chavvy parked on the other side of a wall..

Balling

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Registered: 7th Apr 04
Location: Denmark
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21st Oct 15 at 08:24

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
I only ask because a mini is a terribly small car. I couldn't survive life with only a mini as my car. perhaps if I was 19-20 years old again.

What on earth has the size of a car got to do with your age?

Ian W

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Registered: 8th Nov 03
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21st Oct 15 at 09:02

My brother has a Type-R, never experienced one before that and never thought much of them but it's awesome, certainly quick enough, great driving position and handle pretty well

Never been in a Mini but not a fan of them.

taylorboosh

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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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21st Oct 15 at 11:14

The clio is substantially better than a type r

Norcy91

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21st Oct 15 at 11:57

Just speaking from personal experience from owning a 2005 R53 Cooper S, I'd definitely have another one again! Mine had a cat back exhaust, Dave F Airbox and 15% pulley and it made a hell of a difference over the standard power. Handled like a go-kart, quick in a straight line, and the supercharger sounds awesome! Only downsides being that it's not very practical for passengers in the back, or anything of any size to put in the boot

Nic Barnes

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Registered: 5th Apr 04
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21st Oct 15 at 11:59

What is a Dave f air box? Sounds eBay

Steve

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Registered: 30th Mar 02
Location: Worcestershire Drives: Defender
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21st Oct 15 at 12:03

Standard airbox with a k and n in it, I made my own for mine

Makes fuck all difference regardless what the internet scene kids say, but it does give a nicer sound and louder whine

[Edited on 21-10-2015 by Steve]

Nic Barnes

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Registered: 5th Apr 04
Location: nowhere near ginger people
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21st Oct 15 at 12:51

So it's someone putting a filter into a box and calling it a Dave f air box? Genuine internet lol.

Ian W

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Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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21st Oct 15 at 12:57

Every site / forum / group has an 'insert user name' box.

TT's have a 'WAK box' which is just a drilled airbox as well.

Balling

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Registered: 7th Apr 04
Location: Denmark
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21st Oct 15 at 12:57

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
So it's someone putting a filter into a box and calling it a Dave f air box? Genuine internet lol.

Agreed. That's about as random as suggesting there's an age limit to owning a specific brand of car.

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