My new car

So I've had the car since Monday 4pm

Driven 300 miles, and have to say, I absolutely love it! It's better than I ever expected it to be

My first surprise was unlocking it at night and seeing the handles get lit up, sounds small and silly I know, but it's little touches like that that make me think "Wow I love this car". It has a few gadgets in it, Auto headlights, Rain sensor, parking sensors, professional sound system, climate control, iPod connection, auto dimming mirrors, which have all been lovely, especially the auto headlights, and even more so the rain sensor, especially in this weather

Performance wise, now I know what I'm about to say will make people cringe, but remember this is a year old drivers opinions, but it's fantastic. Previously, the only cars I would call "nippy" that I have driven up until now, are a Seat Ibiza FR 1.9, a Mini Cooper S "John Works" and an old Mercedes saloon, can't remember the name. But this just feels so nice. The feeling of putting your foot down and then at 2.5k revs, it just kicks in, I just won't get bored of that. Obviously compared to my Fiesta, where you put your foot down and the engine gets louder but the speed remains the same. But I keep having to slow myself down as it's just so easy getting to 100, the engine is just so quiet you wouldn't know you're going that fast

Thrashed it round some B roads and it's really fun to drive, the handling is great. Currently running on run flats so it's a firmer ride than normal I'm guessing, but it still feels so smooth and in corners it's a lot of fun.

It has the pre-facelift proper powersteering so it's the only real perk of having the older model but it is so responsive, for the first few hours almost a bit too responsive.

Seem to be getting around 38-41MPG at the moment, which isn't bad for a car that's been driven hard for 2 days.

But I just want to get in it and keep driving, everytime I sit in it I smile, and everytime I press that 'Start' button, I giggle like a little kid. It's just such a good car to me and as of right now, I'm so glad I made the impulse buy

It's going into Superchips this weekend too for a remap :) woop woop! Which will bring it up to 200BHP so hopefully it gives it a little more oomph
 
Yeah don't I know it, I would say the acceleration "hits you" a lot more in my car than what I experienced in the Mini, but yeah the Mini was definitely quicker

The girlfriend just bought one as well :(

The shame
 
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Yeah don't I know it, I would say the acceleration "hits you" a lot more in my car than what I experienced in the Mini, but yeah the Mini was definitely quicker

The girlfriend just bought one as well :(

The shame

The peak torque comes in a lot lower and then runs out pretty sharpish, thats why if feels fast... when indeed, it isnt. 200bhp wont be too bad though :)

You should have got a mint 330i M Sport instead :p
 
Yeah don't I know it, I would say the acceleration "hits you" a lot more in my car than what I experienced in the Mini, but yeah the Mini was definitely quicker

The girlfriend just bought one as well :(

The shame


should have got 3 series.. ;):D
 
Bit of a slight hijack here, but what's the best place for information on the JCW mini if I was looking to buy one at the beginning of next year?
 
Well, it does bring about better economy, so still worthwhile now, give it a chance to make the money back.
 
Will do mate, I'm off to take some snaps tomorrow, will get some photos up

Polished off another 70 miles tonight, just such a joy to drive!
 
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