I just picked up my new little black bulldog on Saturday. Coming from a BMW 335i...horsepower is overrated.




Going to get a tint done this week and pick up a blackout grille to complete the Darth Vader look.

Updated pics with grille installed:

 

looks great, I love black cars

 

Great Cooper!!

Wow, you are coming off of 300 HP in that 335. I sold my 323 BMW convertible when I orderd my '09 MCS Convertible and worried a bit if the MINI was a purchase I might question in the future. It was a needless worry as I am still looking for excuses to drive the MINI. Enjoy your Cooper!!

 

So you are replacing the 335i with an automatic Cooper? Wow, that's a huge difference in horsepower and overall feel.

I felt a huge difference going from my M to the MCS, and the S54 engine in my BMW has less torque than the N54 in yours did.


Looks great in all black, though!

 

Looks cool! Can you post some pictures of your interior? Your sig says it's a rooster red interior

 

I love it!

 

Sleek - Good Lookin!

 

I didn't get the full Rooster Red interior but just the color line trim on the doors and dash. I saw the full interior (which is just the bolsters with the same checkered cloth as I have) and it seemed a little over priced at around $1K.

Anyhow, I forgot to take interior shots - but I will tonight and post them. The trim adds a nice splash of color inside.

 

Frankly, the auto sucks. My last 3 cars have all been sticks but the wife was insistent. However, I have lost about 1,000 lbs and that is a massive difference. The Mini is just so much more tossable and fun.

I'd rather have a JCW with another 90 hp and 6-speed manual - but for a commuter car it beats the hell out of a Civic.

 

Good point... current BMW offerings are all a bit heavy, so you have saved alot of weight!

Certainly beats a Civic, you're right on that one too!

 

Just for you my friend!