Mini cooper

[RadcliffeRick]

And do NOT ignore the "tyre pressure low" warning on the dash, like my missus did on hers. For two months. Our lad borrowed the car to go pick a mate up, and rolled it on a bend. The run-flats have strengthened walls, they are good for getting you home at 50mph, and that's it.

I think I used that excuse in 1976 when I rolled my dad Cortina mk 2:-)

 

[Patientman63]

I think I used that excuse in 1976 when I rolled my dad Cortina mk 2:-)

I never told my son why he actually lost control of the car, other than to tell him he was a shit driver and to slow down. It worked! :@)

 

[york away to this!]

Style over substance. Cost us a fortune when my missus had one. They are nippy and look great but very fragile underneath.

...but what about the mini?

 

[FantasyIreland]

Since 2004 ive owned four,diesel and petrol,no issues with any.

The 2016 model onwards is a different beast entirely,engine and driving experience is much improved.

 

[Blue Maverick]

I have a 2009 cooper, try to avoid the S from 2006-2011, they have inherent timing belt problems, give it a google, after that they changed the engine and I believe they are a lot better. They are great to drive, like go carts I had a major problem with it cutting out for no reason ( now no the issue but have always denied it) cost £500 for a new part which seems to have cured it but it was bloody scary at the time. I’d love a newer cooper s but they hold there price well so out if my bracket for at least 5 years.

 

[hilts]

Wife had 2 2003 and 2009 great cars

 

[zandvoort blue]

Buy an Abarth 595. Cheaper, a lot more fun, and less of them on the road. The nearest thing to a motorbike on 4 wheels.

 

[Bill]

daughter has one. loves it.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Anyone remember the original Cooper S, now there was a car.

 

[nw42]

Anyone remember the original Cooper S, now there was a car.

I remember them, never had one though, I did own a 1275gt for a while and I loved driving it. Wife currently has a Mini diesel and I have to admit I quite like a spin out in it on my own now and again, sticks to the road really well.