Drifter
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R439K!!!! Forken jags man!!!
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FiestaST
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Lol Drifter *any* post/update I make you mention about the price...cars are freaking expensive in this country 
Drifter
Honorary Master
Lol Drifter *any* post/update I make you mention about the price...cars are freaking expensive in this country
But that amount of money for a Mini, come on????
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Lol I was not disagreeing with you. My comment was just from an overall view. 
Drifter
Honorary Master
Lol I was not disagreeing with you. My comment was just from an overall view.
Well, at least we can agree on one thing. My Fezz ST is still best value for money out there.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Tsepz_GP
Executive Member
You lucky man! Please do enjoy it for me to? I've had a Mini obsession forever, just cant afford one, and with me being 26 already, I doubt I can ever get one, unless I don't have a kid by the time I buy my next car, LOL!
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Three millionth Plant Oxford-built Mini rolls off the production line
After 15 years of operation, Plant Oxford has produced its three millionth Mini, a John Cooper Works Clubman
Mini has celebrated the three millionth car to be built at its Plant Oxford facility since production began in 2001. The landmark car was a John Cooper Works Clubman.
Now in its 15th year of operation, Plant Oxford handles body shell production, paint and final assembly of parts sourced from Hams Hall, which makes engines, and Swindon, which produces body pressings and sub-assemblies.
The workforce was joined by BMW’s production boss Oliver Zipse to celebrate the milestone.
Frank Bachmann, managing director of Plant Oxford, said: “Hitting this milestone is a fantastic achievement for everyone on the team here at Oxford. Building the volume of high-quality cars that we have over the past 15 years is something everyone working here can be very proud of.”
Models built at Oxford include three and five door MINI Hatch, the MINI Clubman and the high-performance MINI John Cooper Works Hatch.
In 2001 the plant was able to produce around 300 cars per day, but today Plant Oxford’s 4500-strong workforce can build almost 1000. Around 80 per cent of MINIs built here are exported to more than 110 markets across the world.
Mini hit two million cars produced at Plant Oxford in 2014. That car, a Volcanic Orange Mini Hatch, was sold to a customer in Japan.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/i...plant-oxford-built-mini-rolls-production-line
After 15 years of operation, Plant Oxford has produced its three millionth Mini, a John Cooper Works Clubman
Mini has celebrated the three millionth car to be built at its Plant Oxford facility since production began in 2001. The landmark car was a John Cooper Works Clubman.
Now in its 15th year of operation, Plant Oxford handles body shell production, paint and final assembly of parts sourced from Hams Hall, which makes engines, and Swindon, which produces body pressings and sub-assemblies.
The workforce was joined by BMW’s production boss Oliver Zipse to celebrate the milestone.
Frank Bachmann, managing director of Plant Oxford, said: “Hitting this milestone is a fantastic achievement for everyone on the team here at Oxford. Building the volume of high-quality cars that we have over the past 15 years is something everyone working here can be very proud of.”
Models built at Oxford include three and five door MINI Hatch, the MINI Clubman and the high-performance MINI John Cooper Works Hatch.
In 2001 the plant was able to produce around 300 cars per day, but today Plant Oxford’s 4500-strong workforce can build almost 1000. Around 80 per cent of MINIs built here are exported to more than 110 markets across the world.
Mini hit two million cars produced at Plant Oxford in 2014. That car, a Volcanic Orange Mini Hatch, was sold to a customer in Japan.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/i...plant-oxford-built-mini-rolls-production-line
skeptic_SA
Executive Member
Sorry. Couldn't resist... Using my '67 ratty for the first time today.
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Not a JCW. But still turns heads.
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Not a JCW. But still turns heads.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Mini SA Announces Cooper S Special Edition for SA
Mini South Africa has released a limited edition version of its 5-door Cooper S which comes with some special features. Take a look at what this special edition has to offer...
There will be just 20 of these Mini Cooper S 5-door Special Editions available for sale in South Africa. It comes in a Melting Silver paint finish and features some rather lovely Mini John Cooper Works accessories. The Special Edition Cooper S rides on 18-inch light alloy wheels with two-tone spokes and comes fitted with a panorama sunroof and carbon fibre mirror covers, inlet and exhaust finishers.
The changes aren't just skin deep either as the engine has been reworked to deliver more power. Outputs now sit at 155 kW and 300 Nm of torque, which is 14 Nm more than the standard Cooper S. A John Cooper Works sports exhaust and tuning kit has been fitted, which is responsible for the bump in power. Standard features include leather cross punch carbon black seats, John Cooper Works Interior package, John Cooper Works Exterior package, sport automatic transmission, black roof, park distance control and front and rear light surrounds in high gloss black.
Mini Cooper S 5-door Limited Edition Price in South Africa
There are just 20 of these vehicles for sale and they cost R514 700 including VAT and excluding CO2
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news...-s-special-edition-for-sa/43037/#.WJmqMFV95hE
Mini South Africa has released a limited edition version of its 5-door Cooper S which comes with some special features. Take a look at what this special edition has to offer...
There will be just 20 of these Mini Cooper S 5-door Special Editions available for sale in South Africa. It comes in a Melting Silver paint finish and features some rather lovely Mini John Cooper Works accessories. The Special Edition Cooper S rides on 18-inch light alloy wheels with two-tone spokes and comes fitted with a panorama sunroof and carbon fibre mirror covers, inlet and exhaust finishers.
The changes aren't just skin deep either as the engine has been reworked to deliver more power. Outputs now sit at 155 kW and 300 Nm of torque, which is 14 Nm more than the standard Cooper S. A John Cooper Works sports exhaust and tuning kit has been fitted, which is responsible for the bump in power. Standard features include leather cross punch carbon black seats, John Cooper Works Interior package, John Cooper Works Exterior package, sport automatic transmission, black roof, park distance control and front and rear light surrounds in high gloss black.
Mini Cooper S 5-door Limited Edition Price in South Africa
There are just 20 of these vehicles for sale and they cost R514 700 including VAT and excluding CO2
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news...-s-special-edition-for-sa/43037/#.WJmqMFV95hE
FiestaST
Honorary Master
3 Reasons Why Mini JCW is #CarsAwards Finalist
What makes the Mini John Cooper Works a strong contender in the Fun Car category of the 2017/18 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank? We investigate…
With a John Cooper Works (JCW), Mini takes a standard Mini Cooper S (which is anything but pedestrian) and tweaks virtually every aspect of the car in the pursuit of extra performance. The result is a more sporting exterior, replete with boy-racer bits and a racy interior that, again, has more exciting touches to it. The handling dynamics and engine outputs get slight seeings to and the final product is a very fast, very special Mini.
3 Reasons Why Mini JCW is a Fun Car #CarsAwards Finalist
1. Engaging power delivery
The Mini JCW generates its kicks from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 170 kW and 320 Nm of torque. The major positive about the performance upgrade is that it doesn’t turn the JCW into a wild, tyre spinning, crazy car. It remains composed and deals with the extra power... almost as if it was always meant to have 20% more clout. Traction control does not intervene in an obtrusive manner (even when the front wheels are beyond their limits); it merely reigns the power in gently until full traction is regained.
For this model, Mini claims a 0-100 kph sprint time of 6.1 seconds and a top speed of over 240 kph… so it’s most definitely quick!
2. Fun handler
The upgraded brakes play into the Mini JCW’s handling ability and there’s great feel and confidence in the pedal that tends to promote late braking manoeuvres just before your favourite set of bends. All you need to do is point the JCW towards a collection of chicanes and you get the best out of it. It has a fast front end that vacuums up apexes while the rear is mostly settled and very rarely do you feel any lift-off oversteer. The centre of gravity is particularly low, so lateral grip is exceptional for a front-wheel-drive car. Whipping it into an apex and then powering out while unwinding the steering really shows how well the JCW’s chassis can hang on.
3. Good looker
The Mini Cooper JCW features a more aggressive face with its large air intakes and honeycomb grille. Stylish side skirts and a new rear bumper enhance the overall look along with a spoiler mounted on the tailgate and a center-mounted dual exhaust system. And, then there’s the noise of the thing! The tuned exhaust system helps improve power, but when Sport mode is selected it has a far more noticeable effect. On the overrun, there’s a cameo appearance from the Rice Krispie triplets (and in full voice!). It’s hilariously entertaining and definitely over the top for what a 2.0-litre turbo motor would normally express.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/3-reasons-why-mini-jcw-is-carsawards-finalist/44158/
What makes the Mini John Cooper Works a strong contender in the Fun Car category of the 2017/18 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank? We investigate…
With a John Cooper Works (JCW), Mini takes a standard Mini Cooper S (which is anything but pedestrian) and tweaks virtually every aspect of the car in the pursuit of extra performance. The result is a more sporting exterior, replete with boy-racer bits and a racy interior that, again, has more exciting touches to it. The handling dynamics and engine outputs get slight seeings to and the final product is a very fast, very special Mini.
3 Reasons Why Mini JCW is a Fun Car #CarsAwards Finalist
1. Engaging power delivery
The Mini JCW generates its kicks from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 170 kW and 320 Nm of torque. The major positive about the performance upgrade is that it doesn’t turn the JCW into a wild, tyre spinning, crazy car. It remains composed and deals with the extra power... almost as if it was always meant to have 20% more clout. Traction control does not intervene in an obtrusive manner (even when the front wheels are beyond their limits); it merely reigns the power in gently until full traction is regained.
For this model, Mini claims a 0-100 kph sprint time of 6.1 seconds and a top speed of over 240 kph… so it’s most definitely quick!
2. Fun handler
The upgraded brakes play into the Mini JCW’s handling ability and there’s great feel and confidence in the pedal that tends to promote late braking manoeuvres just before your favourite set of bends. All you need to do is point the JCW towards a collection of chicanes and you get the best out of it. It has a fast front end that vacuums up apexes while the rear is mostly settled and very rarely do you feel any lift-off oversteer. The centre of gravity is particularly low, so lateral grip is exceptional for a front-wheel-drive car. Whipping it into an apex and then powering out while unwinding the steering really shows how well the JCW’s chassis can hang on.
3. Good looker
The Mini Cooper JCW features a more aggressive face with its large air intakes and honeycomb grille. Stylish side skirts and a new rear bumper enhance the overall look along with a spoiler mounted on the tailgate and a center-mounted dual exhaust system. And, then there’s the noise of the thing! The tuned exhaust system helps improve power, but when Sport mode is selected it has a far more noticeable effect. On the overrun, there’s a cameo appearance from the Rice Krispie triplets (and in full voice!). It’s hilariously entertaining and definitely over the top for what a 2.0-litre turbo motor would normally express.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/3-reasons-why-mini-jcw-is-carsawards-finalist/44158/
