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04-04-2004, 11:54 AM
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Hi everyone! 'Thinking about a future Cooper S purchase.. How are they?
I haven't driven one yet, but they must be a blast. I currently drive a 2003 MazdaSpeed that is boosted to around 190HP.
One thing I am really curious about is the (Chrysler?) engine; and how the overall upkeep has been on the Cooper S. This car really does have my attention. Thanks! - Greg |
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05-05-2004, 05:17 PM
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Re: Hi everyone! 'Thinking about a future Cooper S purchase.. How are they?
Cooper S is savage. Got one last week. Standard bhp 163 can be boosted to 260 i think. Tends to slide a little in the wet. Engine is BMW as far as I know looks awesome when modified check out www.zeemax.com for a few pics of what you could do... with the money of course.
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01-10-2005, 01:33 PM
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Re: Hi everyone! 'Thinking about a future Cooper S purchase.. How are they?
I have had my car for 2 years. I simply love it. Dealership has been great with fixing any issues I have had. Only complaints:
1) Hate the run flat tires. Expensive and too rough of a ride. 2) Dashboard rattle...which the dealership has resolved for me under warantee. 3) Lacks a bit of power in lower RPM ranges. I am being a little "anal" here in my posting, but this car brings car nuts...and I am simply one....therefore...I am super critical. No major mechanical issues AT ALL. 25k and going strong. Going to add a stage 2 kit here soon. New pully wheel, intake, ECU chip and exhaust. Check out http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/project_mini.shtml for the kit I am getting. 200 hp would be sweet....not that 163 is poor....I just am I speed freak. Great buy and what a car for the price! Last edited by mcnamaraz; 01-11-2005 at 03:17 PM. |
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01-11-2005, 02:57 PM
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I Love my mini had it for about 6weeks now guy that had it before me did the pully mod , intake, swaybar. Im planin to do alot to ill keep you guys posted
 I have had alot of cars in my time (alot) and when im done with the mods it will be a devil  |
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01-11-2005, 03:20 PM
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Re: Hi everyone! 'Thinking about a future Cooper S purchase.. How are they?
Have you driven a stock car versus yours? How great of an improvement have you seen? Next step,....exhaust! Borla Sport.....check this thread out.
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=23789 www.northamericanmotoring.com Great enthusiast site too! |
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02-19-2005, 08:29 PM
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Re: Hi everyone! 'Thinking about a future Cooper S purchase.. How are they?
I havent heard of the chrysler enging being in the mini.... am i wrong, Is the mini engine made by chrysler... oh no....
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