RE: Mini John Cooper Works Manual: Driven

[Tobamory]

QThe companies who map them limit the auto to 290bhp because of the torque limiter or something, the manual will go to 310bhp... Not bad for a 1250 kg car... Mine was 23500 will quite a few extras discounted 3k I came from. 420bhp A45 and I love this thing, much more usable power in all bands, 40mph in 6th and it just flys

[harleyriv]

The Mark three Mini is no longer a 'mini'.... It's bloated, ugly, tarty and expensive. The Works version is just intake city on a gormless fat face - nothing of the raw simplicity of the Mark one's and it needs all of its 230 horses to haul its considerable bulk around. Travesty.

[the_bakerboy3685]

UnluckyTimmeh said:

I've got mine now and I've got to say I love it.

Came from a Fiesta ST and I've got to admit as a drivers car I honestly think the JCW is better.

I found the ST very crashy like the suspension was right on the edge of giving up. plus there were a few other things I didn't like.

But yeah, love the mini. Wouldn't go back.

I'm currently in a Fiesta ST but looking to change soon. It is a great car but ride is not great and the interior really needs updating as it's pretty much the only car in Ford range now with the old button laden dash.

Have always wanted a Mini but they are very pricey for the size. I know the Mini has grown, but rear space and boot are still very small! Do you have an auto or the manual?