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Old 05-07-2018, 09:11 PM   #25
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Drives: 2015 Black rs/ss/1le
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Originally Posted by Baggerjack View Post
I wouldn't call it a rocket by any means, but to say it struggles to get past 95 doesn't seem honest unless it's the non S Mini. I had a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman S in Germany and had it doing 150 mph on the Autobahn. I really enjoyed that car, but was very happy to get my first Camaro and love the performance and handling of the 1LE.
You're right maybe struggles is the wrong choice word. It feels like it tops out after 100 or so. I can't imagine that car going faster than 120MPH. The engine is just screaming at that point. Are you sure your were going that fast? I love passing when going over 60MPH, when the turbo spools up, the thing just accelerates like crazy. It is a very fun car.

I was going to test drive 3 cars when I was looking for a new car 9 years ago. The Mini, the GTI and the Civic SI. I never made it past the Mini dealership. after a test drive, I ordered my JCW online the next day. If the tight suspension is an indicator, this will be a fun car. I can't wait until it gets here.
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