New MINI Cooper S or 2004 330Cd

[The Dogfather]

What should I do?

Its a bit of a long story the Omega and the Mazda are going and I'll be replacing them with just one car.

I've narrowed down my potential choices to the either a 2004 330Cd, 330d Touring or waiting until the new MINI Cooper S comes out. Both have similar fuel economy going off the figures, the diesel being a wee bit better and probably a lot better in real world driving. Both have very good performance, will cost the same (£17k) and handle well.

Obviously the 330 is bigger but that's not a priority so favouritism aside what would you buy, and why?

Jackie favours the MINI as its cute and easy to park [Rolls Eyes]

[Craig]

well this is a MINI forum.... < rolls eyes >

stupid question hairdresser boy - BUY THE MINI!!! :approve::approve::approve:

[Kosta]

330cd.

Get the M Sport version though!

[Smitty]

quote:Originally posted by Kosta

330cd.

Get the M Sport version though!


Wash your mouth out after that!!:eek::eek::p

Got to be the new S.....you know you want too!:D

[Kosta]

quote:Originally posted by Smitty


quote:Originally posted by Kosta

330cd.

Get the M Sport version though!


Wash your mouth out after that!!:eek::eek::p

Got to be the new S.....you know you want too!:D


Sorry, what i really meant was

330cd M Sport Individual - Fancy Paint and fancy leather!

[stoney]

MINI :)

[PACMAN]

New Cooper s :approve::approve::approve::approve::approve: for sure

[james f]

MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI

[Big Col]

If you don't know the answer to that question yourself then you're beyond help! :)

[X30YES]

In the name of Sanity , see a shrink man , and one liners like :- Pretend your a pair of curtains ,or a bottle of sauce, spring to mind :p

[The Dogfather]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
If you don't know the answer to that question yourself then you're beyond help! :)


330d then?

[The Dogfather]

Just drove the 330d, not that impressed its was a 2002 model and only had 184bhp. Looks like I need to go for a 2003 model to get the 204bhp engine :(

[Kosta]

buythe 02 and get a chip... the 330d responds very well to a chip

[euan]

If your doing miles, a 330d is the one to get, otherwise the MINI would get my vote.

[alanm73]

Id go for the 330d. I used to have a 2002 325CI and it is a much better all round car than the Cooper S and not much worse fuel wise, Mini is more fun on back roads when your in the mood for fun but other times it can be a bit of a drag.

Just make sure you get one with all the toys, e.g H&K, elecy seats, xenons, leather etc

[Big Col]

Roughly how much does a good 33o go for anyway? They not mucho steepo?

[weefossy]

Angus is right....for once;)
Buy the the mini and get some therapy with the change

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES

In the name of Sanity , see a shrink man , and one liners like :- Pretend your a pair of curtains ,or a bottle of sauce, spring to mind :p


Brill answer Mr B

VB
GET A MINI YA FUD

[Scottie]

i would go for the touring.

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

i would go for the touring.


WHIT!!

[The Dogfather]

All new plan, get 150bhp Astra SRI CDTI Sport Hatch AND new MINI Cooper in January :D

[PACMAN]

is that the 1.9 diesel one .... it's pretty quick for a diesel :)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

All new plan, get 150bhp Astra SRI CDTI Sport Hatch AND new MINI Cooper in January :D


That'll be 'just' the one car then :clown:;)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

i would go for the touring.


WHIT!!


he did say one car and thought for all round use this would be best.

Ideal for Pauls dog.

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

i would go for the touring.


WHIT!!


he did say one car and thought for all round use this would be best.

Ideal for Pauls dog.


You've got a point there F ;)

[Moonshine]

330d touring is my choice.... i'm going to get my dads 320d touring in march (but i might keep the mini as a second car too!)

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon

All new plan, get 150bhp Astra SRI CDTI Sport Hatch AND new MINI Cooper in January :D
Why you no say that first ,and save all this pony and trap :clown:

[The Dogfather]

Because I've only got 18k to play with right now, I can always wait until January when we'll be in the new house.

[Gismo]

Sheesh, you must be the hardest guy to help :evil:;):D you change cars and you're mind way too often ;)
My choice, if it don't matter what car you want and you ask on a mini forum............. then i'd get the cheapest car you can find cause you're just gonna change it in a few months :I:D
Mini all the way :approve:

[The Dogfather]

From the Cooper S Subaru Cooper man that's a bit harsh :p

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by Vidal Buffoon
From the Cooper S Subaru Cooper man that's a bit harsh :p
I didn't ask for any advice :approve:

[Keith]

Two very different cars, you can't really compare them in any way.
The mini is just great fun, but its slightly selfish as basically its a two seater. If you dont need the space get the mini, regardless of budget you dont get much more fun than one.
No experience of a touring but I would predict a good drive if a little boring, I would probably be really enthusiastic for a few weeks then sell it losing a packet and then just end up buying a mini anyways.
If the new new mini's are anything like the current models for holding their value it will be a great purchase.

[The Dogfather]

I think it will be a new MINI but only in January, I thought I had a buyer for the omega but she checked her insurance and too expensive for her.

The Astra is available on a 06 with 3k miles, but unless I can shift the Omega then I'm snookered.