Talk British to me: All things MINI

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I still want one.

[max225]

I don't see a difference.

LCIs are never substantial overhauls, just lipstick and a nip/tuck.

This thing is getting to be 8 MY old... with nearly no changes.
First gen was 6 years
Second gen was 7...
Third... looks to be @ 8 and kicking..

[max225]

I still want one.

You'd never get a new one

Get that pooper S for pennies on the dollhair .

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I still want one.

You'd never get a new one

Get that pooper S for pennies on the dollhair .

that JCW I posted the other day is $32k. If I could get a brand new one with no options for nearly that, I'm intrigued.

Moot point because I'll be living the cucktruck lyfe eventually, but a man can dream.

[max225]

You'd never get a new one

Get that pooper S for pennies on the dollhair .

that JCW I posted the other day is $32k. If I could get a brand new one with no options for nearly that, I'm intrigued.

Moot point because I'll be living the cucktruck lyfe eventually, but a man can dream.

You'd probably have to special order. As mentioned the issue with mini's is "options" it becomes "less" of an issue now that they made a few things standard. But there options are what make mine as opposed to something that feels cheap.

[max225]

So a completely bare bones one is about 33,250 now, so about 33,500 for FY22. Just FYI.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

that JCW I posted the other day is $32k. If I could get a brand new one with no options for nearly that, I'm intrigued.

Moot point because I'll be living the cucktruck lyfe eventually, but a man can dream.

You'd probably have to special order. As mentioned the issue with mini's is "options" it becomes "less" of an issue now that they made a few things standard. But there options are what make mine as opposed to something that feels cheap.

I'm not familiar enough with them, but I don't really give AF about features. I just want that's quick, fun to toss around, and makes fun noises.

[max225]

You'd probably have to special order. As mentioned the issue with mini's is "options" it becomes "less" of an issue now that they made a few things standard. But there options are what make mine as opposed to something that feels cheap.

I'm not familiar enough with them, but I don't really give AF about features. I just want that's quick, fun to toss around, and makes fun noises.

There are no fun noises in the 2020+ cars. And you can’t retrofit the exhaust i have.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I'm not familiar enough with them, but I don't really give AF about features. I just want that's quick, fun to toss around, and makes fun noises.

There are no fun noises in the 2020+ cars. And you can’t retrofit the exhaust i have.

What's the point?

[max225]

There are no fun noises in the 2020+ cars. And you can’t retrofit the exhaust i have.

What's the point?

I dunno just sharing info with you

[max225]

Fun fact... Apparently you an retrofit the digital dash from the 2020+ models into the pre 2020 models, which fixes the crazy annoying tiny "tach" issue of the F gen.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

What's the point?

I dunno just sharing info with you

Sorry, I meant what's the point of the car if it doesn't make fun noises? I'll just buy an EV at that point.

[max225]

I dunno just sharing info with you

Sorry, I meant what's the point of the car if it doesn't make fun noises? I'll just buy an EV at that point.

So the "life hack" is to get the JCW PRO exhaust and the Mini tuning module. Which raises the hp from 189 to 211 or what not... this can be applied to any 2014-2019 Pooper S.

Also this will keep things nice and reliable and a bit of fun. The pooper S should be easily had for 12-14k with sub 50k miles. +1k for that combo... and perhaps maybe even a bit less. And you're good to go.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Sorry, I meant what's the point of the car if it doesn't make fun noises? I'll just buy an EV at that point.

So the "life hack" is to get the JCW PRO exhaust and the Mini tuning module. Which raises the hp from 189 to 211 or what not... this can be applied to any 2014-2019 Pooper S.

Also this will keep things nice and reliable and a bit of fun. The pooper S should be easily had for 12-14k with sub 50k miles. +1k for that combo... and perhaps maybe even a bit less. And you're good to go.

This will still be my realistic run car should I ever get the chance. Tremendous bang for the buck IMO.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I will say the digital gauges are 5/7.

Depends on how configurable they are.

[max225]

I will say the digital gauges are 5/7.

Depends on how configurable they are.

Not very, but they improve on some stylistic choices that take away from the driving experience. Mini went from a Dinner Dish sized Tach in the R gen to something that requires a lupe for the F gen

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Depends on how configurable they are.

Not very, but they improve on some stylistic choices that take away from the driving experience. Mini went from a Dinner Dish sized Tach in the R gen to something that requires a lupe for the F gen

People were by that big ass center speedo, and consolidating above the column just didn't work well IMO. I loved the column mounted tach with the little digital readout set to read speed. Was perfect for me.

Damn, I want an R gen.

[max225]

So the "life hack" is to get the JCW PRO exhaust and the Mini tuning module. Which raises the hp from 189 to 211 or what not... this can be applied to any 2014-2019 Pooper S.

Also this will keep things nice and reliable and a bit of fun. The pooper S should be easily had for 12-14k with sub 50k miles. +1k for that combo... and perhaps maybe even a bit less. And you're good to go.

This will still be my realistic run car should I ever get the chance. Tremendous bang for the buck IMO.

Hence the tips and tricks for ya. I ended up going with the JCW because I wanted the bigger brakes/power and some exclusivity... in retrospect I think a cooper S is a superior value. especially for a throw around thing.

[max225]

Not very, but they improve on some stylistic choices that take away from the driving experience. Mini went from a Dinner Dish sized Tach in the R gen to something that requires a lupe for the F gen

People were by that big ass center speedo, and consolidating above the column just didn't work well IMO. I loved the column mounted tach with the little digital readout set to read speed. Was perfect for me.

Damn, I want an R gen.

I think the mini people actually loved it... Come to think of it... my mini has lights in the center screen that go up with RPMS (customizable) so technically that can be used as a tach also...

I honestly would go with the F gen because IMO they hit the sweet spot of depreciation. You're legitimately getting a near new car, even with warranty frequently for 1/2 to 1/3 of MSRP. R gens have mostly gone through shit owners at this point and are neglected (Unlike our Zillskie one, even though he is unfucking it himself also)

[ChrisoftheNorth]

People were by that big ass center speedo, and consolidating above the column just didn't work well IMO. I loved the column mounted tach with the little digital readout set to read speed. Was perfect for me.

Damn, I want an R gen.

I think the mini people actually loved it... Come to think of it... my mini has lights in the center speedo that go up with RPMS (customizable) so technically that can be used as a speedo also...

I honestly would go with the F gen because IMO they hit the sweet spot of depreciation. You're legitimately getting a near new car, even with warranty frequently for 1/2 to 1/3 of MSRP. R gens have mostly gone through shit owners at this point and are neglected (Unlike our Zillskie one, even though he is unfucking it himself also)

[ChrisoftheNorth]

This will still be my realistic run car should I ever get the chance. Tremendous bang for the buck IMO.

I’d love to welcome you to the MINI brotherhood.

It's the most likely scenario if my wife stops being a funsponge. MINI has always been on my bucket list, and they're ridiculously underappreciated these days.

[max225]

I’d love to welcome you to the MINI brotherhood.

It's the most likely scenario if my wife stops being a funsponge. MINI has always been on my bucket list, and they're ridiculously underappreciated these days.

Same with me. I scratched the itch and so far am not regretting it. It’s cheap fun. I’d say 80% of the fun of the m3 @ 1/3 the price

[max225]

This will still be my realistic run car should I ever get the chance. Tremendous bang for the buck IMO.

I’d love to welcome you to the MINI brotherhood.

+1 would be nice to get more of the mini gang in here. They are the last “cheap” enthusiast cars on the market

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I’d love to welcome you to the MINI brotherhood.

+1 would be nice to get more of the mini gang in here. They are the last “cheap” enthusiast cars on the market

We'll see. My only hope is the cucktruck fails and I can make a case that having a MINI that's easy on gas to drive down state in, and some old clunker work truck to haul shit would be optimal.

[4zilch]

+1 would be nice to get more of the mini gang in here. They are the last “cheap” enthusiast cars on the market

Accessible fun is what it’s all about.

No need for go to jail speeds to have fun.

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