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    Site Owner badwolf340's Avatar
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    Rather like this and could be tempted
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    I can't understand why they didn't base this on the Cooper rather than the One - I'd really like the idea of a lighter hot hatch, small wheels, lightweight options etc

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    Mark Johnston
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    Seems a bit lack luster for such a limited edition. What does it get over a jcw chilli pack other than the side decals

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    ...tempted...must resist...
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    I like this too .. it’s a kind of modern take on a classic


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    I really like it. Just something about it works
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mon the fish View Post
    I can't understand why they didn't base this on the Cooper rather than the One - I'd really like the idea of a lighter hot hatch, small wheels, lightweight options etc

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    I'm with you on this, although that's the first press release I've seen confirming the One is getting a detuned 1.5, so maybe easy enough to up the power. At least the badging now makes sense to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeswagon View Post
    I'm with you on this, although that's the first press release I've seen confirming the One is getting a detuned 1.5, so maybe easy enough to up the power. At least the badging now makes sense to me.
    Aye, unlike BMW badging these days - a 528i should have a 2.8 litre engine to my stubborn mind!

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    Mark Johnston
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    Car throttle posted the price as £16,995. Not sure if that's right because there are some delivery mileage ones at that price

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    I quite like this. Many months ago in a fit of madness (now passed, the R56 is safe!), I specced a Cooper, not OTT, and it came in at over £20k... So this neat edition seems pretty good value in MINI world. As others have said, a wee remap and you've got Cooper performance. On the other hand you could go for a year or two old Cooper and add some seats and stripes! Overall though, a guarded thumbs-up from me. I must be mellowing in my old age...

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