Views sought on Mini Cooper
Discussion
I've got around £2k to spend on something fun, I've currently got an Audi TT mk1 225bhp Quattro.
I'm thinking of swapping it in the next few months for a Mini, as I expect they might be more fun to drive and more room in the back for the growing kids.
A Mini One might suffice but more probably a Cooper or an S. I'm not too bothered about speed as I've found that driving a slow car quickly can be more fun than the equivalent faster car. I recall that there was an update in 2005 when the Getrag gearbox was fitted.
My question is pretty broad; are they still fun and reliable at £2k, and comparable to my TT? While my TT is much more powerful than a Mini I am finding the TT not really that engaging to drive (although it looks great).
Any comments / views appreciated.
I'm thinking of swapping it in the next few months for a Mini, as I expect they might be more fun to drive and more room in the back for the growing kids.
A Mini One might suffice but more probably a Cooper or an S. I'm not too bothered about speed as I've found that driving a slow car quickly can be more fun than the equivalent faster car. I recall that there was an update in 2005 when the Getrag gearbox was fitted.
My question is pretty broad; are they still fun and reliable at £2k, and comparable to my TT? While my TT is much more powerful than a Mini I am finding the TT not really that engaging to drive (although it looks great).
Any comments / views appreciated.
Many thanks for all the comments, really useful.
I had heard about some reliability issue. Just seems with the Mini that you get a pretty cool car for not a lot of money.
I wouldn't be modifying it and would keep it standard. But as it's a second fun/weekend car I don't want to be spending a fortune fixing things, although I guess it's a risk with any car. I had thought of the Renault Clio 172/182 but they look so cheap and nasty on the inside
I had heard about some reliability issue. Just seems with the Mini that you get a pretty cool car for not a lot of money.
I wouldn't be modifying it and would keep it standard. But as it's a second fun/weekend car I don't want to be spending a fortune fixing things, although I guess it's a risk with any car. I had thought of the Renault Clio 172/182 but they look so cheap and nasty on the inside
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