Test-Drove a Cooper S and Cooper S Convert

invalid@example.com (MrElussive), MrElussive
Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:31:44 +0000

Hey,

So I test-drove a MINI Cooper S and a MINI Cooper S Convertible today, both of them 6-speed manual (you can get auto on the S models now), and holy crap, what a pair of cars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Acceleration
The cars aren't FAST, but they are so quick and the torque of the engine makes the acceleration feel great. Acceleration is so linear, the supercharger whine and exhaust note are great. I think the supercharger kicks in at like 1,500 rpm's so when engaging and the first...

Test-Drove a Cooper S and Cooper S Convert