Considering getting a Cooper

Ian Clark · 2003-10-12T03:40:32+00:00

Ok..New here...I'm trading in my 1.8Tddi Focus saloon.. Please don't ask me why... Justtrust me :o)... I'm sure you can all come up with exciting reasons anywayand I'd probably be up there with you :o)Anyway... I'm trading that in and seriously considering the Mini Cooper.I considered getting a NEW Focus as I get £3k off to start (family member isemployee). However, I see the Mini Cooper has the same PS as the Focus PS115and pretty much has the same performance but it a much more fun and kick asslooking car.So.. I'm asking you people.. What are they really like.. are they as fun aseveryone says? Is it worth me getting one or should I stay with the Focus? Idon't "£really" need the room as I can't recall having people riding in theback on that many occasions.The mini would cost me a little more than a new Focus but hey... if it'sworth it.. I'll do it..Comments gratefully received..Tia.Ian Clark

Oct 12, 2003 22 Replies

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Ian Clark 22 years ago

I'll probably pass on the Sports Suspension +. With Paul's recommendations as well, I'll probably go for 16" wheels.

Focus that is ?

I'm sold on this now.. LOL I was in Dallas, TX in August and managed to get myself a 120Mph Corvette ride. That had adjustable traction etc.. the guy stiffened everything up... then at the flick of a switch relaxed it, booted it round a corner.. got a tonne of fishtailing left and right, corrected it, straightened it up and booted it again... WOW.. It was VERY much fun :)

Not the same car of course but hell I'm sure it allows a LOT of fun :)

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Blues_Jam 22 years ago

Warren, I am curious as to what exactly is being done with your boot. I know that I could buy a new boot for $370 but that's primed only and would have to be painted and then swapped. That would probably total out at something like $1500 and I would be willing to pay that IF I could feel confident that the paint job would match EXACTLY.... otherwise I just swapping one flaw for another.

Please let us know how your car comes out at the end....

TIA, Blues

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Warren 22 years ago

I had to talk with my insurance company but I managed to get them to let me take the car to a BMW approved body shop. This means they have access to the same paints so you get a perfect match and also, most important, the work they do is covered by the BMW warranty so as far as I know it should not be an issue.

Talk with your dealer and they will let you know the nearest body shop they approve in this way

I will let you know what happens as it should be ready Friday.

Warren

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