Cannon Fodder

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Today I've been to sort out a replacement runaround car as my Pug 206 HDi is due to be replaced as it's 10 years old, and though it's only got 50K miles on it and never given a real problem other than the expected French electrical glitch.

I've gone for a Mini Cooper D with the Chili pack plus a load of other factory extras fitted, it's in Pepper White with the black stripes.

The great thing is with a remap they are capable of 145 bhp and a mountain of torque for a 1.6 TD engine plus 70 mpg on a run, I can see with the Mini's handling plus the drive ability of the engine I know what I'll be using for 95% of my driving.

prodriverules

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Nice one Ty,wonder where the pug is going

GIBZY

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Got any photos Ty ?

redwards

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Well you finally bit the bullet then??!!! When we spoke you sounded like you had done you research. I hope you're happy with it.

You could have picked one up tomorrow, prodrive are selling a few, but they start at £250,000!!!

Cannon Fodder

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Not my car but it's exactly the same as above.

Cannon Fodder

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And I'll be having the wheels upgraded to the JCW Works BBS alloys when they come in.

redwards

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GIBZY

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Very nice Ty, will look the nuts with the JCW's on there.

Cannon Fodder

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I did consider an ex works Prodrive WRC car but the fuel costs put me off, of course I could have bought the actual car out of pocket change tomorrow.

I didn't go for a convertible in the end Shaun, after your pic of me in one.

The Trooper 1815

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Bite the bullet! More like a pillow driving a Mini!

Cannon Fodder

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There's nothing wrong with driving a Mini, now a Eunos on the other hand it's a pre-requisite to wear a pink scarf.

prodriverules

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It'll be handbags at dawn at this rate

The Sheep Worrier

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One word Ty....."GHEY"!!!!

I'm disappointed in you.....

Cannon Fodder

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I'll have to borrow one of yours then Ryan if that's okay.

I never fail to disappoint.

prodriverules

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No problem sir it will be at work waiting for your next visit

ryan33hks

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Mini looks nice Ty. Gay, but nice.

KJD Mk1

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That should bit a great bit of fun to drive and nice and cheap to run

Cannon Fodder

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Thanks Babe.

It handles like a roller skate, it pulls well for a 1.6TD although it will improve drastically in the near future and still give 60mpg on average.

I was surprised at how cheap they are to service with the main dealer.

KJD Mk1

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I'd be interested in a run out in in sometime, never been in the new Mini and always liked them.

Cannon Fodder

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No problem Kev, I will try and bring it to a meet before year end and you can take it for a drive.

-G-

Good purchase Ty!

Love the new shape mini's! Nice, bulky looking things.

I was going to buy the JCW mini myself, but ended up going for the Clio Rs.

What reg is it? I'll keep my eyes peeled for you.

Cannon Fodder

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It's a 2007 on a private plate, as it's mainly used for local journey's much as I would love a Cooper S or a JCW it wouldn't be much better than my Spec C in fuel terms.

I really like the Mini as it's solid, and definitely has the build and feel of a more expensive car.

-G-

There's no need for you to have a petrol performance car anyway as a replacement.

You've got a monster, the mini would be boring lol.

The D is a good engine, I drove a relatives a couple of weeks ago,
I was impressed, can agree on the torque.

My parents have a ds3 1.6D 110hp and the minis 1.6D definitely has more torque.

prodriverules

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It was nice cruising home from gods country in the spec-c tonight I know