MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

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rickbingham
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MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

Post by rickbingham »

Hi everyone, getting my TSI on July 7 and parting with my beloved Cooper s. Switching to a car with a similar go kart feel but with a superior built quality without doubt! Anyone else made the same switch from mini?

Seems like a long wait since April but 3 days to go! :D

Pics will follow!
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

Post by youvebinaced »

ive not come from a mini but, i hadn't noticed the ejector seat option on the list when i was ordering mine :)

how much did that set you back hahaha
My car is now for sale, for just £16,000, fair price so please no silly offers :)
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rickbingham
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

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Yeah it's a new 2010 option! :D
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rickbingham
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

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Yeah it's a new 2010 option! :D
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Candy Monster
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

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rickbingham wrote:Hi everyone, getting my TSI on July 7 and parting with my beloved Cooper s. Switching to a car with a similar go kart feel but with a superior built quality without doubt! Anyone else made the same switch from mini?

Seems like a long wait since April but 3 days to go! :D

Pics will follow!
I switched from a mini. Not regreting it at all. I was in the market for a JCW but the ride was shocking, it was way overpriced and getting the same performance as a revo mapped roc would have been expensive. You'll love it.
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rickbingham
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

Post by rickbingham »

Been driving the roc for over a week now and absolutely love it. No regrets losing the mini as the roc is a much better car. The biggest thing I notice is the superior build quality. Don't have the dashboard rattles and the sound insulation is fantastic.
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kenny..c
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

Post by kenny..c »

YEP....

We are going from a R56 Cooper S to a 2.0tsi.....our car has just turned up today at the dealers....
Hope we wont be dissapointed...

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rickbingham
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

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You won't regret it. The roc feels more solid than the mini and certainly has more torque and handles better
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

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Kenny, you'll love it. The roc feels like an absolute bargain after the mini :nod: plus you can fit people with legs in the back :yes:
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rickbingham
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

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I agree after the mini the legroom is like a stretch limo!
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kenny..c
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Re: MINI Cooper S going Rocco coming Tuesday...

Post by kenny..c »

We did have a pretty short test drive in a TSI and it only had 20miles on the clock with 3 up........but it didnt feel quite as quick as the chipped Mini turbo.....but im sure the Rocco wont stay standard for long...... :D

Ken
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