My Mini GP arrived today + Pics +

[maximk2]

I owned two coopers in the uk and found them knackering on long journeys (55500 miles in 18 mths) but on the right bit of road they were great fun. i still prefer the mk 2 8v to my minis bit less of a handbag and more bearable on long trips (i had run flats and sport+ suspension which i do believe did nothing but hurt my back!) but yours is amazing v. impressed. still with you on the r32 though its a proper car minis are go karts with num plates

[The Doc]

Yes I agree fun car mostly! I have covered a massive 87 miles in it in just over a week 

R32 has 867 miles in under a month - good going for me that is - I normally live in my Gypo stylie caddy van 

[maximk2]

caddy sounds like a beast mate! have you seen the new new mini? it looks like the designer got slightl pi$$ed and then drew exactly wat he drew last time round. Still that new BMW engine cant be bad news, well only if they got someone french to build it that is...........oh bugger!

[Neaty]

were the old ones citroen engines?

[The Doc]

? 

[maximk2]

The old ones were built by chrysler in brazil and the new ones are a joint venture between peugeot and BMW and are built in France, hence the joke. The new car will be available some time next year and the new cooper s has a turbo engine not supercharged the new model was unveiled at the Paris salon. also the standard copper power will rise to 145 bhp so expect a crazy works cooper s!!!

[Neaty]

ah, thanks for clearing that up.

[ReDBull]

Doc you make my head spin trying to keep up with you and all your new cars! How many have you had now and what would be your perfect 3 car garage?

[The Doc]

Best 3 cars that I have owned

Citroen 2CV - taught me how to go around bends
Golf Mk2 GTi with GTI engineering conversion - my first "fast" car
Sierra RS500 Cosworth - Its a touring car for the road!


Perfect 3 that I can afford...

Range Rover - Great for off roading - Got another one coming in March - bad waiting list - order it 3 months ago!
Golf R32 - coz I love it and its practical, quick enough for day to day and people dont want to "key" it etc
Citroen XM with the maseratti engine - coz I just love 'em


Perfect 3 money no object...

Bugatti Veyron - the ultimate car
Mercedes Unimog - the ultimate off roader
Mercedes S63 AMG - the ultimate fast 4 door saloon



How about you???

[ReDBull]

That's a difficult one that changes every week. At moment can only afford to run my GTI.

Could sell my GTI and buy: Evo VI Makinen- To be a loon in
                                           MK IV Diesel Golf (not bothered what spec)-work horse
                                           MK I MX5- Cheap thrills

My one day "affordable" 3 would be: My GTI.-Does every thing so well
                                                           350Z with nismo alloys and stainless pipe.- for some heterosexual arse out action
                                                           Lithchfield type 25.- To get the adrenalin pumping.

Money no object:My GTI, no only joking.
                                                                Ferrari F40.- For when in the mood
                                                                Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT.-sooo stylish. What better why to munch miles?
                                                                Aston Martin DB9 Sports pack.-best looking car for sale at mo. Oh and not slow.

                                                                Anyone else out there have a dream 3???