GP or 2016 Hardtop S
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GP or 2016 Hardtop S
Hi folks I am debating if to pick up a 13' GP with 4K miles or a 2016 Cooper S 4 door in manual. Both are very close in price (around 30K). Have any of you crossed shopped a new S with the 13 GP? I have driven both but at different times. I drove the GP 2 years ago and there are none in my area so I can't drive one now. I remember it to be extremely enjoyable to drive. In comparison, the new one is more refined, BMW like. I would appreciate any input.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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The GP is just so sweet... nothing quite like it.
Has it been reliable for you?
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I don't own one. I watched a used one locally linger for months at 29k and they slowly drop to 25k and someone grabbed it. I wouldn't buy a 25k mini without a longer warranty period. I'm also far past my prime on driving a hot car like a GP.
You are better off comparing a new JCW to a GP.
You are better off comparing a new JCW to a GP.
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I don't own one. I watched a used one locally linger for months at 29k and they slowly drop to 25k and someone grabbed it. I wouldn't buy a 25k mini without a longer warranty period. I'm also far past my prime on driving a hot car like a GP.
You are better off comparing a new JCW to a GP.
You are better off comparing a new JCW to a GP.
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I just made this choice myself, staying with the GP or ordering a new mini. I personally do not care for the new ones after driving an S and a JCW. Great cars, don't get me wrong, but I love how the R56 line drives, feels and looks better.
I daily drive my GP until winter and it's no problem at all, especially minus the run-flats the ride is surprisingly good. Makes the commute a lot more fun!
I daily drive my GP until winter and it's no problem at all, especially minus the run-flats the ride is surprisingly good. Makes the commute a lot more fun!
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I just made this choice myself, staying with the GP or ordering a new mini. I personally do not care for the new ones after driving an S and a JCW. Great cars, don't get me wrong, but I love how the R56 line drives, feels and looks better.
I daily drive my GP until winter and it's no problem at all, especially minus the run-flats the ride is surprisingly good. Makes the commute a lot more fun!
I daily drive my GP until winter and it's no problem at all, especially minus the run-flats the ride is surprisingly good. Makes the commute a lot more fun!
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I just got my GP 887 about 4 weeks ago. What a blast of a car. I live in Dana Point,CA. In the 4 weeks, I road the backroad hills of San Diego and a road trip to Las Vegas. I almost got a newer JCW and the GP is not the same. It's the lack of gadgets, the rear seats... And yes that backfire sound on sport mode that made me pick the GP. It's bone stock right now.
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I am getting out of a 2015 X5M now Too expensive!
Still will be using an LS460 on most days.
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I just got my GP 887 about 4 weeks ago. What a blast of a car. I live in Dana Point,CA. In the 4 weeks, I road the backroad hills of San Diego and a road trip to Las Vegas. I almost got a newer JCW and the GP is not the same. It's the lack of gadgets, the rear seats... And yes that backfire sound on sport mode that made me pick the GP. It's bone stock right now.
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I live north of Boston and have to drive towards Boston for work so traffic can be horrible. No issues for me plus the large brakes help for those sudden almost rear ending someone moments
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The X6 M is a monster. It reminds me of a GTR, lots of electro-nannies, physics bending abilities, but is practical. But, the size,weight and the 8 speed auto are turn offs.
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Hi folks I am debating if to pick up a 13' GP with 4K miles or a 2016 Cooper S 4 door in manual. Both are very close in price (around 30K). Have any of you crossed shopped a new S with the 13 GP? I have driven both but at different times. I drove the GP 2 years ago and there are none in my area so I can't drive one now. I remember it to be extremely enjoyable to drive. In comparison, the new one is more refined, BMW like. I would appreciate any input.
Thanks!
Thanks!
#18
Where in the OC are you? I might take you up on your offer! I need to try and drive one before I decide and all the ones I have been looking at are far away...
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