Thanks a lot South Coast Autos for inviting me to Texas for the first time! The brake wear light should have illuminated prior to such severe wear! In practice, the Mini doesn't feel all that powerful at low-rpm starts, but running the tach up makes the car feel like a rocket. Interior Up to four people can fit inside the Cooper S. Mini drivers who want to go fast will appreciate the tuner package on the 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible with the John Cooper Works Kit, but they will have to be really dedicated to stomach the price tag. The Mini is not really larger inside than out, it's merely one of the most space-efficient cars made today. But fashion does not override function. .
And it has no problem being heard during the aforementioned open-top freeway driving. I did a triple flush of the fluid and that corrected the problem. Second and third are well-suited for twisty roads, while fifth and sixth lend to more economical driving on the freeway. What has always been mildly embarrassing about the outgoing car though is its engine. Drivers door had 5mm dia size paint bubble due to imperfection from new, never increased in size over 9 years. You feel all the bumps and the sunroof is noisy if open but turn the radio up loud enough and that's not a problem.
Both supercharged Cooper S and regular Cooper Convertibles are offered. The Mini was a phenomenon that transcended social classes. Photographing, interviewing, videotaping, and otherwise poking,… It's not often that something so big comes from something so small. Drivers door had 5mm dia size paint bubble due to imperfection from new, never increased in size over 9 years. The Good This 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible gets extra horsepower from a factory-installed kit. But cabin tech is pretty minimal. A modern Mini is larger and more luxurious than an original, but it still has its predecessor's cheeky attitude.
The Cooper S is a great little agile performer and there's a lot of fun to be had in the driver's seat, pumping the accelerator and letting your hair down. The price on our test car got within sight of 40 grand, pretty high for a Mini. Because of the convertible top, Mini adds large roll bars to the rear seats, which has the unfortunate effect of compromising rear visibility, something we wouldn't expect from a small car. It was a wonderful trip filled with awesome cars! Although this doesn't come as standard, the difference can be felt with a more sturdy drive, while the lower profile and bigger tyres also contribute to the improvement. Skip to details on the: Exterior Despite its bigger dimensions and more contemporary appearance, the modern Mini reflects the square shape that characterized the original.
Enough talk about consumption and emissions. I did a triple flush of the fluid and that corrected the problem. Leatherette upholstery is standard, and cloth or leather is available. All four wheels are positioned at the far outside corners. Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights are optional, and many Minis are sold with a contrasting-color roof. Mini drivers who want to go fast will appreciate the tuner package on the 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible with the John Cooper Works Kit, but they will have to be really dedicated to stomach the price tag.
It shifts very easily, and finding gears is no problem. Even the space in the back seems to be a little more generous than before, although long trips would still be a challenge for most adult passengers. All four wheels are positioned at the far outside corners. Be sure to explore the massive video variety, have fun and enjoy The Driver's Seat of YouTube! I film all types of vehicles from past, present, and future while broadening the knowledge of the automotive enthusiast. While you can appreciate the nostalgia of mirroring the location of the speedometer from the original Mini, you do find yourself forgetting to keep an eye on your speed, as well as the fact that lead-foots will be quickly caught out by everyone else in the car.
Mini has a one-month backorder on replacements so the vehicle was off the road for weeks. The John Cooper Works kit shaves 0. You get tight, quick maneuverability and sizzling performance. Restraints and dummy kinematics Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. Apart from grabbing the driver's door to change gears a couple of times, the experience was smooth sailing.
The backseat is quite comfortable and offers abundant headroom; however, legroom is minimal when the front seats are positioned rearward. Extra horses from John Cooper Works But the major feature of this Mini, what will set it apart from most other Minis on the road, is the John Cooper Works engine kit. Performance sold then as now, and Formula One constructor John Cooper was retained to build high-performance Minis. Beyond some extra horses and torque, driving with the top down on this convertible Mini can make for a particularly exhilarating ride. The kit includes a higher-speed supercharger compressor with coated rotors.
Since its debut in 2002, changes to the current Mini have been, well, minimal. Photographing, interviewing, videotaping, and otherwise poking,… It's not often that something so big comes from something so small. Out of all the cars out there I can buy, four years later I still want my year, make, model and features. Putting the top all the way down, which happens with the push of a button, makes the Mini the perfect car for cruising along the beach or an amazingly exhilarating ride when plummeting down the freeway at 80mph. A navigation system is optional. During our mixed city and freeway driving, we observed 23. Took in for service both times.
John Cooper Garages is a legendary company that made its name by tuning Minis for greater performance. Along with traction control and electronic brake distribution, which sends braking force to the wheels that need it most, Mini also includes Cornering Brake Control, which pushes brake force to the outside wheels if the brakes are applied in a corner. We would have been happy to shave the kit and some other options off and just enjoy driving with the convertible top down, which is already part of the base price. Extra horses from John Cooper Works But the major feature of this Mini, what will set it apart from most other Minis on the road, is the John Cooper Works engine kit. I film all types of vehicles from past, present, and future while broadening the knowledge of the automotive enthusiast. The John Cooper Works makes this extra power by using a faster supercharger, a new engine head that allows better airflow, and an engine control chip programmed for greater performance.