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Old 08-10-2008, 12:18 PM   #1
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Mini John Cooper Works vs. BMW 128i Coupe
Which car would you rather have for a daily driver?




Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged I4 DOHC 16-valve
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Horsepower: 208 hp at 6000rpm
Torque: 192 lb-ft (261 Nm) at 1850 rpm
Layout: Front Engine, FWD
Weight: 2701 lbs (1226 kg)
0-100km/h: 6.4 seconds
Top Speed: 147 mph (237km/h)
Fuel Economy (mpg): 25 city / 33 highway
Price: $29,200


Engine: 3.0L I6 DOHC 24-valve
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Horsepower: 230 hp at 6500 rpm
Torque: 200 lb-ft (271 Nm) at 2750 rpm
Layout: Front Engine, RWD
Weight: 3252 lbs (1476 kg)
0-100km/h: 6.3 sec
Top Speed: 150 mph (241km/h)
Fuel Economy (mpg): 18 city / 28 highway
Price: $28,600
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Old 08-10-2008, 12:24 PM   #2
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Re: Mini John Cooper Works vs. BMW 128i Coupe
This time: Mini.
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Old 08-10-2008, 12:26 PM   #3
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Re: Mini John Cooper Works vs. BMW 128i Coupe
I simply can't get over how cheap cars are in the US.

Hard to pick one in this comparison, the only really weak point for the Cooper is the interior and the strange fact that it seems to be more expensive than the 1-seris makes it second this time.

btw, the cute one is the Cooper!
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Re: Mini John Cooper Works vs. BMW 128i Coupe
I drive a babybimmer so my vote is obvious...
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Old 08-10-2008, 03:31 PM   #5
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Re: Mini John Cooper Works vs. BMW 128i Coupe
The 128i for sure
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Re: Mini John Cooper Works vs. BMW 128i Coupe
BMW for reasons of comfort, as a daily driver you don't wont a firm ride such as in the Mini so I'd take the aggressive Beemer (and I really like them
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Re: Mini John Cooper Works vs. BMW 128i Coupe
Definitely the Mini! Looks perfectly retro, and goes like a go-kart!
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