Not 'new' new, its second hand, 6 year old, 35000 on the clock and more power than I've ever handled (which isn't saying much for someone who is not that well driven!)
I stuck to my ethos that I like small 'sporty' cars, but not 'mod-ed' cars. Cars that were purposefully designed as such with the manufacturers stamp of approval.
So I bought myself a Mini. Everyone says you should own one in you driving life for that go-kart experience and for that typically British built sentiment. Although most of the car is German and made by BMW now, it is simply assembled in Britain - but that is probably a good thing considering the great reputability of German engineering and reliability.
Obviously I did not go for the Mini 'One' and to be honest I can't see much reason why anyone would buy the base model? The Mini 'Cooper' comes with a lot more kit, a decent chunk more power, is still comfortable and cheap to run with low insurance and high MPG figures, you gain vdry little that I can see buying a Mini 'One'. HOWEVER did I go for the 'Cooper' - (which I believe should be everyones staple choice) ...I went for the 'Cooper S' ...unfortunaltely I was not quite able to stretch to the John Cooper Works version....maybe a goal for another time!
My new Mini Cooper S Specification
1.6 Turbo Charged Petrol Engine
175bhp Although som figure say 182bhp - going to have to look into which is correct)
240nm of Torque
Top Speed 140mph
0-62 in 7.1 seconds
Standard Kit:
- Adjustable Steering Column
- Anti-Lock Brakes
- Isofix
- Runflat Tyres and Runflat Indicator
- 6 Airbags
- 6 Speed Manual Gearbox
- Passenger Airbag Deactivation
- Radio/CD
- Remote Control Alarm
- Twin Chrome Exhausts
- White Indicator Lenses
- 2nd Remote Key
- Sport Button
Additional Extras
- Interior colour (in Pacific Blue)
- Exterior Mirror Pack (Folding and Heated Mirrors and Heated Washer Jets)
- Metallic Paint (Lightening Blue)
- Panoramic Glass Sunroof
- White Roof/Mirrors
- White Bonnet/Boot Stripes
Chilli Pack which includes:
- 17" Crown Alloy Wheels
- Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
- Front Fog Lamps
- Xenon Headlights
- On Board Computer
- Interior Light Pack (Ambient colour changable interior LED lighting)
- Part Leather Interior
- Air Conditioning
And finally, a picture of the beast, complete with racing stripes!
'The roads are not safe...'
:P
