Mini GP1 - should I?

[PompeyPaul]

Hi everyone,

I am currently looking at getting a new car. Budget is 15-20k. I had not even considered a mini until yesterday, when a mate suggested a GP1 which is sub 15k.

WHat are peoples thoughts on them? I have been in an R53 and the supercharger noise is so addictive! Do they drive much better and what are they like as a daily, plus reliability?

I am going to guess around 20MPG daily? Is the ride reasonable on the road and do they justify the premuim over a standard works in peoples opinion?

I only need 2 seats so not worried about practicality. Are they a potential future classic and should values stay consistent or set to drop a lot more?

Thanks in anticipation,

Paul/

[PompeyPaul]

terryb said:

Paul, you could get into a GP2 at the upper end of your budget. I assume you're in Portsmouth - if you are then I could show you my GP2 and take you out for a blast

Hi Terry. Thanks for the kind offer, I sure am!

[PompeyPaul]

hughcam said:

I would go for a low mile standard MCS for half the price. If you get a 2005 checkmate or runout model you also get the same lsd as the gp1. One you have changed the pulley to a 15% and ditched the runflats you have 95% of the car for half the price. And you dont have the gash bodykit. All in my opinion.

Thanks for the input. Another interesting consideration!