Anyone got a (BMW) Mini Cooper?

feenster99

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Hi folks,
Anyone got one of the BMW Mini Cooper's? I've seen a few around my price range that look pretty interesting. They seem to get good reviews, especially for the way they handle.

Anyone got one and want to share their experience? What sort of MPG do you get? Anything major gone wrong, or anything obvious I should be looking out for when looking round them?

Cheers,
Matt
 
Well, I couldn't afford to buy or run the Supercharged version. I'm fussed about it being blindingly quick either - its a little bit quicker than my Megane Coupé and that is OK for me. The handling sounds very appealing though, as does the MPG if it is accurate.

I'm not fussed about the hairdresser comments either. Plenty folk on here have MX5's and they ain't particular masculine ;)

Just been to the "Car People" at Wakefield for a look around, and test drove a Clio 172 on a '53 plate. Was quite nice but that particular one had a couple of problems (only 1 key, rip in the seat). Might have a further look into them - was impressed that it didn't drop below about 33MPG on the trip computer (I know they mean nothing BTW!).

Matt
 
Well, my Megane Coupé is supposedly very unreliable (according to reviews, Which? surveys etc) but it has never let me down. I suppose it depends on how you treat it, how it has been looked after, and a lot of luck too making sure it was screwed together right in the first place!

Ad75 - email sent ;)

Matt
 
Thanks for the offer - that is very kind. Unfortunately, i'm heading away for a couple of days. Your's looks really nice. Are you trading it in somewhere for the A class (:()?

Matt
 
Ah well, not to worry. Looks great anyway.

Can you explain to me exactly what the "Chili pack" gives? I've had a look on the official site, but can't find the relevant info.

Matt
 
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