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The Mini Cooper Sport - Compensate For Nothing

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Posted in classic mini cooper, mini cooper accessories, mini cooper cars, mini cooper dealers, mini cooper for sale, mini cooper review, mini cooper reviews, mini cooper sport by admin on November 8th, 2008

Real men drive a Mini Cooper because we’re not compensating for anything. But even real-er men drive a Mini Cooper S.

 

If you’re a Cooper-fan, chances are you know that the Mini Cooper S is Supercharged - Turbocharged in the most recent models. However, the “S” in its name doesn’t stand for “Supercharged”. Instead, it stands for “Sport” - the Mini Cooper Sport.

 

The difference between stock-standard Mini off the production line, and a Mini Cooper Sport is reletively simple.

 

Unlike other variations of the Mini (which there are thousands! - millions perhaps!) there are three features common to the Mini Cooper S that are not part of other Mini’s… And I’m just talking about visible features - not including the increased performance, with the increased 175 HP (Horse Power) supercharged/turbocharged engine.

 

The first feature you’ll notice is the badge at the rear of the car…. because if you see a Mini Cooper S, chances are it’s as it’s zipping past you. Whereas the standard Mini Cooper badge is a standard “COOPER”, the Mini Cooper S badge also includes a swooshing red “S”. Similar stylized red “S” logos are on each side of the Mini Cooper - over the air intake / indicator unit.

 

The third significant feature that you’ll find different on a Mini Cooper Sport is also an air intake… But it can be deceptive. Let me show you. The front of the Mini Cooper S has an air-scoop in the bonnet - “proof” that the car is supercharged (or in current models, turbocharged). HOWEVER - the bonnet scoop is mainly for show. The air intakes used for the supercharger / turbocharger are actually the left-hand side air intake, beside the indicator - and beneath the radiator.

 

The reason for the bonnet scoop? It looks pretty. ;)

 

Now because I know you are all mini mad I have collected a few more mini cooper articles you may be interested in:

  • Mini Cooper Grille Badge Installation » Playing With Sharp Objects - I installed a grille badge holder on the Cooper and here are the pix for those interested in doing the same. Your comment is awaiting approval by a moderator. Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
  • Mini Cooper Grille Badges » Playing With Sharp Objects - After a bad experience with a Mini Accessories vendor, I decided to make my own grille badges. I used a Stapes Item# 386943 magnetic inkjet sheet and am spraying clear enamel on top. I’ll be cutting out these guys and displaying pictures of the badges mounted on the grille over the next few days.
  • mini driving on water in sotogrande - mini driving on water a few days ago, on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of july you could see something very ridiculous on the water. a mini cooper. yes, the car. it is a kind of advertising or publicity for mini. …
  • Mini - A real size fibreglass Mini was attached to a ramp that would move the car up and down creating a Yo-Yo effect. Agency: BBDO, Italy.
  • MINI Cooper Shaped Computer Desk - Made by MiniStatements, the Mini Desk looks good enough to drive. The entire desk is constructed from what looks like a real Mini with its top chopped off, interior gutted, and left door panel removed. It supposedly retails at a whopping $4,400, email the company for additional information.
  • Mini Cooper Salutes Great Filmmakers at eternallycool.net - In a new ad campaign, Mini Cooper reminds everyone that they’re supporters of the Rome Film Festival. Uniquelly embellished cars pay homage to Alfred Hitchcock (above, left) and Sergio Leone (above, right), as well as Lars von Trier (below, left) and Quintin Tarentino (below, right). Dave King, Writer Dexigner Food Vagabond Four Months in Rome Franklin Tartaglione Friends of Rome iDC City Shop iDC Rome Jersey Walz John Kelly Josh Spear NotCot.

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Can the Mini Cooper dealer demand a down payment days after i sign the papers and drive off the lot?

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Posted in mini cooper dealers by admin on January 20th, 2009

Help! My girlfriend finally bought the Mini Cooper she had been dreaming of this last saturday and had her new car joy ruined today by the dealer asking for $2300 more!

A quick run down: Found the perfect Mini with all the options last friday night. She went back first thing Saturday morning and tried to make a deal. She got free floor mats:( paid sticker 25700, bought gap insurance, extended warranty & Lojack. Said she didnt want to go over 30k. Walk out just under 32K. $490 a month for 7 years!!

Today, South Bay Mini calls and says the bank didnt approve that amount and she must bring in $2300 or go to her CU.

Is this a joke?! Are there hidden cameras set up waiting to see my reaction?! Are they cheating, lying bastards that need to squeeze $2300 more out of her?

My question: Can they do this and if yes can we give them the car back and not face a cancellation fee, bad credit reference, etc?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance…..

Yes they can ask for more money down because they didn't get a full call or all the money needed from the bank approval. On your contract there is a box that says "sellers right to cancel". Basically that means the dealer has 10 days the get you approved as written on the contract or the contract can be voided and the car returned. So here are your options:

1) Take the car back-they don't want to lose a sale so negotiate the price with them again. If she paid full sticker price then there is room to negotiate. Trust me they don't want the car back.

2) Cancel the extended warranty and Lojack. Keep the Gap it is very important. You can purchase the warranty for cash before the car hits 12,000 miles. That is when the prices for warranty's increase.

3) Have her go to her credit union if necessary. She may get a better interest rate anyway.

4) If you decide to give the car back there are NO ramifications towards her. She will get every penny back that she gave as a down payment and no harm will come to her credit history.

Feel free to e-mail me if you have any other questions. I assume that since you said South Bay Mini-then you live in So Cal? Let me know because I can try to help you.

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How long your mini cooper took from factory to your dealer?

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Posted in mini cooper dealers by admin on January 13th, 2009

I ordered mini cooper ‘09 model last wednesday, which is august 27th.
I know it varies between each cases, but how long it took for your mini cooper?
Dealer said it will take 8 to 10 weeks but is there anyone took longer or shorter than 8 to 10 weeks?

For consideration i am living in California, Los angeles

Six weeks. From Oxford, to Southampton, to Port Hueneme, to Sacramento.

Did you know you can track your Mini?

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144057

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