modern day classic mini

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Inspired by the "modern day mk1 or mk2 escort" thread, and the cinquecento shed thread, if someone wanted a less-rusty more powerful relatively small hot hatch, what would you recommend?

106gti
Saxo
Any other ideas?

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white_goodman said:

Is a classic mini a hot hatch?

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No, but there are no tiny saloons about!

Forgot about Lupo gti...

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white_goodman said:

Is a classic mini a hot hatch?

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No, but there are no tiny saloons about!

Forgot about Lupo gti...

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IIRC a 2.0 swap was not impossible, maybe in a sportKa?

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I guess I should have said equivalent to a sporty mini!

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Sort out the dinner plate dash and I would be there!

It's like a spitting image parody of the original mini dash

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I guess I should have said equivalent to a sporty mini!

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5lab said:

Saw one buzzing round at brands today

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5lab said:

Saw one buzzing round at brands today

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Alx323 said:

There is a (manufacturer approved IIRC) turbo kit for the C1/107/Aygo. I bet that is insane fun, they would be my choice. In fact, there is a guy on here with a supercharged one!

Wife has a 107, it's a no from me...

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Alx323 said:

There is a (manufacturer approved IIRC) turbo kit for the C1/107/Aygo. I bet that is insane fun, they would be my choice. In fact, there is a guy on here with a supercharged one!

Wife has a 107, it's a no from me...

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I think a lupo or polo gti, maybe a saxo or 106

A SportKA with a mondeo lump?

Cinque with a Panda 100hp? (I know my wife would hate this one the most!)

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deltashad said:

I'm with the Mini.
It's everything the old one was with regards to popularity and huge cult status. The JCW will be worth a few quid in years to come.
Not as much as the original Cooper though. That had rally heritage.

Definitely with you on this, you just need to solve the dinner plate issues!

If there were some kind of conversion to replace the clock, I'd be in.

It is odd, because if I had a classic mini, I would want the big speedo!

Just not that big!!!

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Rich1973 said:

Metro / Rover 100 with a 1.8 VVC fitted.
Lots of fun I am lead to believe

Really want one of these, but rust as badly as a mini, if not worse

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Agent Orange said:

Smart Fortwo. Brabus version if your want the Cooper.

Gearbox puts me off, shame as I love the roadster, and two seats won't worry me

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