August 19, 2009

mini COOPER S

Managed to have a test drive on the MCS. Here's nuggets of info and then the overall verdict

- Handles extremely well

- Seats are not that body hugging though

- Turbo lag is still there but still able to control it rather comfortably

- Very noisy, especially after the turbo kicks in

- Super expensive go kart

- you feel on the car rather than in the car

- Nice keys

- A lot of fun but rather kiddy add ons

- Unique exhaust note

- No dual clutch so gear changes are sluggish

- Extremely easy to manoeuvre

- Small boot (its not called a mini for nothing

- non existent rear seats

- Fun factor is way up the scale

- feels very raw and not really comfortable

- no place to put hp and wallet

- Best to drive alone ( so that you can place your hp and wallet on the passenger seat )

- 1.6 engine feels like its struggling for breath, UNTIL the turbo KICKS in, and it becomes a totally different animal

- doubt a married couple with kids would enjoy this. ( too impractical, good for 2nd car )



Overall Verdict: 8/10

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