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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNDWIWy30tg...feature=related Dun know why they destroy such a great car???

I'm really in a dilemma between these 2 models.... they only difference in the turbo and it's only bout SGD 200 odds.... any suggestions? By the way I need some takers for my Honda if possible... sigh...

hi Saw a clubman on saturday morning, its quite a good looker ....... anyone driving a mini ..pls come in to give your reviews and comments Thanks

Hi bros i just got myself a 2nd hand Cooper S and my plan is to change the pulley which is suppose to increase the boost for the charger. Im not so familiar with Conti work shops in singapore but any to recommend ? also roughly how much do i need to spend for the pulley itself? thanks more info about it before doing it would be great.

Like it or not, cars will be greener (read: no more V8 growls). Even if there is some sort of speaker to replicate the "sound", it will never come close to the real thing. However, in our local context, owning a car with a V8 engine is reserved for about 2% of the population who are rich enough. Most of us would rather not hear our engines at all, not when it sound like moo-ing cows. Which means, Singapore, given it's tiny area, lack of space to stretch ANY engine and ridiculous tax rules, is an ideal location for electric cars. Although still largely impractical for families, the 2 seater Mini-E is still one of the more practical zero-emission car out there. Retaining the hippy looks of it's petrol-driven cousin, the Mini Cooper, the E looks pretty darn good too. (Anyway, the current Mini Cooper can hardly seat more than 2) If NEA meant anything they said about going green, perhaps investing in charging stations is a good proper step ahead. Start with the many multi-storey carparks here. Given the compact size of the Mini-E's charging wall panel, space should not be a problem. I'm no electrician or engineer, but I do think that it is not entirely difficult to hook up these wall panels to the mains. A typical charging panel Next, following the example set by the new City Square mall, setup charging stations in carparks of Malls, Office Buildings etc. Combine all these ideal factors with the low mileage that Singaporeans travel from point to point, and driving an electric vehicle might not sound very far-fetched. To this extent, the Mini-E is probably ideal, other than the lack of engine noise, it handles and drives like any other Mini out there. With 220nm of torque available the instant u step on the accelerator, and a top speed of around 152km/h, it will leave most cars biting the dust too. The stated 167 kilometers range on a single charge is also more than adequate for anyone living in Singapore. From point to point, if you travel from Changi to Tuas, it would at most use up 1/2 of the battery's capacity. However, this is only an ideal scenario. With space for only the driver and a passenger, only those who are single, attached or married without children might consider the Mini-E. I am not doubting the government's willingness to setup charging stations. Than there is the problem of getting people to adopt a petrol-free driving lifestyle, such as having to plug in everytime you park (which would not take more than 2 minutes??). Limited space, although there is still a 60L boot! Also, for the zero emissions dream to be realised, a standard charging format should also be fixed upon. The most difficult hurdle to cross right now? Cost and size of the batteries. It will sky rocket the price of the car. Than again, if the government is willing to give electric car owners a tax break, it might not cost much different from your regular Mini (applicable only to Singapore). Quite honestly, the weird weather patterns has gotten the better of me and this post came as a result of that. Let's not just sit and talk about it, it is time to start doing something.

Any Mini Cooper/One/S owners here? Care to share about your driving experience? Please dun direct me to minisg.com. Thanks.

Hello to the dark green Cooper i dunno whether JCW or Checkmate version. Nice zig zagging coming from Upp Serangoon road all the way to Serangoon Gardens. This shouldnt be in Complaints thread but please, haha, drive safely, a few cars had to siam you. But overall, the racer boy in me says, SIBEI GOOD ZIG ZAGGING SKILLS YOU DID amidst the traffic. [thumbsup]

Hey guys, anyone driving this? Asking for a friend. Currently running 205/45/R17 tyres which I suppose is the stock size. Would it be possible to change them to 215/40/R17 without any problems? I read something about minimum load requirements and that the lower profile may not meet that for the Cooper S. Any inputs?

Hey peeps. Intending of changing my ride to second hand mini cooper or mini one. Just to check what is the fuel consumption and how much will the servicing/maintanence cost? Have not driven one of them before. Just read reviews and did a search in mini sg forum but seems like its quite dead there. Any peeps care to share whats the experience like? Is it a reliable car? I have heard of pretty new 2nd hand BMWs giving alot of trouble.. . Thanks in advance!

Encountered this P plate blue mini cooper driven by a youngster. We were traveling on the right most lane of PIE towards changi at stevens road area. This mini came out of nowhere and cut abruptly into the path of an rx8 which was behind me, causing the rx8 to break hard. As the traffic is quite heavy on this lane, this guy swerve out to lane 2 and without signaling, cut abruptly into my lane even though the gap is only less than 1 car length. Luckily we already expected he will do that stunt, thus manage to break in time. Im not sure what are you trying to prove or are you really in a hurry. Be more responsible as your car is filled with your friends. Spare a thought for the fellow road users and your passengers. Maybe you are just too excited with your new license. Whichever way, if you continue driving like this, you may make it to the headline soon. Which i hope not..

Can someone tell me how much cooper tyres suck b4 i buy them?

hi bros. intend to change my current ride to mini cooper. i wud like to knw if anyone here roughly knw how much is the servicing for mini and the fuel consumption? another qns i wud like to ask is my current 6 months old ride, i had paid 30k upfront and taking up loan of 2.5% for 7 years. how much do i have to pay if i sell off my current ride and get a 2nd hand mini which cost about 58k? anyone know the interest rate for the loan? is it worth getting a 58k mini that is 4 years old? really need some help here! thanks alot man!

Anyone know where can i buy mini cooper miniature i have this crazy friend that is crazy over cooper wanna get 1 for her.

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Ok i spent the whole night retouching these photos. Still not perfect but buay ta han liao...arhhhhh Read it here...i love the Cooper S, considering how I used to think of this car as an Ah Gua chia...lol http://www.xxxxxxx.com/articles/article.p...pageid=1&view=1

wah lao eh...two extensive reviews in 2 days.. ok, hope you guys like this one too.....it's entirely honest. In fact, I never really liked MINI.... http://www.xxxxxxx.com/articles/article.p...pageid=1&view=1

http://www.xxxxxxx.com/news/news.php?view=1&newsid=451 Not bad...maybe can Zhng abit more...hehe

1975 Austin Cooper. COE till 2011. Pimp my ride! Plush leather seats, wooden interior, power windows, central locking, 6-CD Alpine sound system, aircon, lovingly restored body in baby blue/ white roof, with chrome detailing. Seeing is believing... To view: [email protected] Check out pix at: http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?show...ide%3Dtrue&Ux=0

hi pals.... my frd is being offered a mini cooper auto registered on may 2002. original price is 113k, now offer 90k OMV at 28k (at 80%), COE - 33k color: yellow with black top.. not sure abt the mileage and details of previous owner tho any bros/sis into mini can share abit on the above ride ?

Doing this for a friend .... He's very interest in Mini Cooper & wants to use it as his wedding car. Wondering if any bros here is willing to "lent" or rent his/her mini cooper. (Not many around & hence this posting to help). He will be driving (obviously lah). Please email me at [email protected] & I'll get him to liaise with you. Hm.... wondering if the response if good, he may be interested in a mini cooper entourage. Thank you for reading.

Ford SVT Focus vs. Mini Cooper S The Mini Cooper S may take the SVT Focus in the cute department, but when push comes to shove, the Focus offers a total package that's hard to beat. As in our previous comparison test, the SVT Focus wowed us by excelling in numerous categories. It pulled impressive numbers on the track and throughout instrumented testing, plus provided a comfortable,intuitive cabin during real-world driving. And it still boasted a price tag of just US$27,255. Our SVT Focus test car carried only minimal optional equipment. It featured the Audiophile package which included an in-dash six-disc CD changer over the standard single CD unit, plus high-intensity discharge lights. The rest of our fun came straight off the SVT Focus' standard equipment list. The SVT (Special Vehicle Team) version of the Focus is based on the lesser Focus ZX3 hatchback. Compared to the ZX3 model, the SVT Focus gets a Cosworth-developed 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine; six-speed transmission; sport-tuned suspension; larger brakes; 17-inch wheels and tires; and sporty interior and exterior treatments. In contrast to a regular Focus ZX3 hatchback's engine, the SVT's power plant features stronger connecting rods, lightweight pistons (along with a higher compression ratio) and a freer-flowing cylinder head. The intake camshaft timing is variable, which helps to improve low-end torque, and a dual-stage intake manifold bolsters high-end power. The result is 170 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 145 pound-feet of torque at 5,500 rpm, with redline set at 7,200 rpm, and a smooth, linear delivery of power that provides plenty of driving excitement at the push of a pedal. The six-speed manual transmission exhibited easy action once we got used to the feel of the gearbox. One editor noted that the shifter wasn't as positive as he would have liked, with a bit of a rubbery feel, but missed shifts were rare. Both the Ford and the Mini turned in fine performances on the track, with the Mini having a slight edge in straight acceleration and lap times. Our resident test driver noted that the Focus was very predictable, with a wide power band that made it easy to drive fast. Experienced drivers can coax even a quicker time from the Cooper S, but since most drivers don't qualify as professionals, we're confident that neither car will disappoint. We readily acknowledge that the sport-tuned suspension is just that, tuned for sport, and therefore we didn't deduct points for the stiff ride over bumps. Pitting the SVT Focus' ride quality against the Cooper S' ride that we've always admitted was a bit harsh, we used the very technical, highly scientific ponytail test to determine which ride would be most easily tolerated during everyday driving. The ponytail test is built around one small, ponytail-wearing three-year-old strapped into her rear-seat-anchored safety chair. As test driver and young co-pilot navigate a predetermined route of freeway and surface street mileage, the test driver looks in the rearview mirror, gauging how high the little blonde ponytails bounce over each bump. While both the Ford and Mini sent the little locks a-jumping, the toddler's head appeared to be less bobblelike while riding in the Focus. For the most part, we found the Focus' steering to be sharp and crisp with good feedback and weighting. After comparing notes, though, two editors found that they had experienced the same loss of power assist when the car was stopped and the wheel was turned sharply. Both times this happened during tight parking situations. When a car is built for driving excitement, as the SVT Focus is, stopping power is as important, if not more so, than acceleration prowess. The Focus didn't disappoint. With larger brakes than the ZX3 (and rear discs in place of the base hatchback's drums), the SVT version was able to reach a complete halt in just 115 feet during a 60-to-0-mph brake test. While racing over hill and dale, we forced ourselves to slow down and put aside the driving performance of the SVT Focus in order to consider the interior as well. Although opinions about the unique design of the asymmetrical dash differ vastly from editor to editor, all seemed to conclude that the white-faced gauges were attractive and easy to read. Same for the climate control operation

http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2002_mini_hamann_cooper_s-2.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2002_mini_hamann_cooper_s-3.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2002_mini_hamann_cooper_s-1.jpg Hamann Motorsport now also offers tuning for the supercharged Cooper S. Apart from the Hamann CS1 tune-up to 195 hp and a sports exhaust system, the range contains sporty designed body styling , a coil-over suspension, multi-piece 18-inch light alloy wheels and accessories for the cockpit. The engine development department upgrades the mechanically supercharged 1.6 litre engine using a special supercharger drive, a modified air induction and a recalibrated ECU. Maximum torque grows from 210 Nm to 251 Nm. The Hamann sports rear silencer with two central stainless steel tips not only make an earthy sound, but also optimise power output. Hamann offers extra hanlding with a height-adjustable coil-over suspension and 18-inch wheels and tyres. The stiffer set-up sports chassis lowers the car by up to 50 millimetres front and 30 millimetres on the rear axle. The progressive springs and the stiffer shock absorbers of the coil-over suspension improve the handling of the Cooper S.

Was driving this toy (courtesy of a friend, very generous frined) over the weekend..... good fun, superb handling, engine noise too silent for my liking, funky dashboard (sons asked: why dun we get one instead of the Assthreat??), seat belt hard to grab (too far backward), interior storage space no enough (dun have full length console box between front seats), but retro design ...... rear cushions very big/long (at the expense of space for legs)....... expensive toy: - same $$$ i guess can get a basic REX ..... enjoy....