Finally sold the S2000
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From: Plymouth
Had an R53 Cooper S a few years ago, great fun, quite nippy, good handling. Petrol was horrendous around town driving though. Only other gripes I had with mine was the host of seemingly electrical problems, windows would intermittently work and need a brief tap above the door speaker to get working again, the run flat warning light coming on because the speed sensors were prone to going, and also the rear boot handle switch needed to be taken out and cleaned every few months..
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From: Hertford
If you WILL buy a German car built by the British...
They've now got a 5er hybrid with the hybrid system linked to the satnav, so it can determine the optimum power usage. God help us; it'll probably dead stop on the M25 when the sats drop out or go large over Beachy Head...
They've now got a 5er hybrid with the hybrid system linked to the satnav, so it can determine the optimum power usage. God help us; it'll probably dead stop on the M25 when the sats drop out or go large over Beachy Head...
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From: Malvern
You are missing the main point. The S is exciting because of its handling characteristics. When you go into a corner a little fast it is that slight apprehension which makes it exciting. You drive every journey waiting for that kick in the teeth, that moment, that rush. You end every journey with a smile because for that trip your driving skills were adequate to tame the beast, next time they may not be. This is what makes the S much more fun to drive than a Mini ( and Boxter), they get you to where you want to go but don't make your juices flow or thrill you every day.
Good luck with the mini but after a while you will just think of it is a car. There is nothing like an S.
Good luck with the mini but after a while you will just think of it is a car. There is nothing like an S.
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From: Lincolnshire Wolds
and that both of them are more pleasant to drive and cheaper to run.The S2k fascists would have had a field day. 
As much as I miss the S, life changes and so do transport requirements.
Good luck with the Mini.
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From: North Staffs
Originally Posted by Nezquick' timestamp='1321975047' post='21177310
Wow - there are some opinionated people on this forum!
I will consider myself villified for swapping my 2 seater convertible for another car which some of you seem to think is "gay".
Ridiculous!!
I will consider myself villified for swapping my 2 seater convertible for another car which some of you seem to think is "gay".
Ridiculous!!
and that both of them are more pleasant to drive and cheaper to run.The S2k fascists would have had a field day. As much as I miss the S, life changes and so do transport requirements.
Good luck with the Mini.
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From: Chicken Town
I like the +04 revisionDisclaimer:
I do have some grey hairs though so surely that's okay?, no? They have that warm air 'neck scarf' too, mmmm toasty.
Never seen a single one with the roof down though, strange that.
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From: Nottinghamshire
You are missing the main point. The S is exciting because of its handling characteristics. When you go into a corner a little fast it is that slight apprehension which makes it exciting. You drive every journey waiting for that kick in the teeth, that moment, that rush. You end every journey with a smile because for that trip your driving skills were adequate to tame the beast, next time they may not be. This is what makes the S much more fun to drive than a Mini ( and Boxter), they get you to where you want to go but don't make your juices flow or thrill you every day.
Good luck with the mini but after a while you will just think of it is a car. There is nothing like an S.
Good luck with the mini but after a while you will just think of it is a car. There is nothing like an S.