Mini Gp- 2006 tell me about them
Discussion
phib said:
Hi new here, been loking for a runabout, just something small and fun.
Started off looking at cooper s works but have noticed for a little bit more ( not much more !!) cash I can get a 2006 GP
They look fun, are they much better than the s cooper works ?
Thanks
Phib
What year is the Cooper S Works you're looking at? the 2006 GP is the older supercharged version where if you're looking at a 2007 - onwards Cooper S Works, then it would be turbocharged.Started off looking at cooper s works but have noticed for a little bit more ( not much more !!) cash I can get a 2006 GP
They look fun, are they much better than the s cooper works ?
Thanks
Phib
Either way, the GP is a cracking little car. Can't say for if it's better than a Cooper S Works as I've only ever driven the GP but I can say I love my GP and wouldn't consider another MINI.
Late 2006 S Works came with the JCW brakes, so the main differences that a GP has are:
- no rear seats
- JCW suspension (can get on a Works but rare)
- bigger intercooler, bit more power
- Recaros
- bodykit, no choice of colour
GPs are great cars, but you can mod a standard R53 for cheaper than a GP costs. Much better if you're staying stock though
- no rear seats
- JCW suspension (can get on a Works but rare)
- bigger intercooler, bit more power
- Recaros
- bodykit, no choice of colour
GPs are great cars, but you can mod a standard R53 for cheaper than a GP costs. Much better if you're staying stock though
mon the fish said:
Late 2006 S Works came with the JCW brakes, so the main differences that a GP has are:
- no rear seats
- JCW suspension (can get on a Works but rare)
- bigger intercooler, bit more power
- Recaros
- bodykit, no choice of colour
+ Aluminium rear trailing arms (R56 i.e. 2007 onwards equipment basically)- no rear seats
- JCW suspension (can get on a Works but rare)
- bigger intercooler, bit more power
- Recaros
- bodykit, no choice of colour
+ Slightly higher red line
+ Rear 'strut brace' - actually does nothing
+ GP wing (might come under the banner of bodykit)
Superb cars, I'm on my second gp(2), they really get under your skin and can surprise a lot of heavy machinery.
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I'd personally start with a low milage 2005/2006 R53 Mini Cooper S for £4000-£5000, give it to 1320 mini with £5000, tell them to make it better in everyway possible than the GP and save yourself a few ££££'s.
£1500 on suspension mods will make it handle better.
£2500 on engine will make it a lot quicker.
£1000 on bks you don't need but will end up wanting.
The GP is a tad in your face and "look at me"... Most people will wonder why you've chucked a Halfords wing at your mini for example. Lack of rear seats can be a pita. 18's aren't exactly ideal. No xenon's. The colour wouldn't be my first choice.
It is the best out of the box Mini though and it will hold its value.
£1500 on suspension mods will make it handle better.
£2500 on engine will make it a lot quicker.
£1000 on bks you don't need but will end up wanting.
The GP is a tad in your face and "look at me"... Most people will wonder why you've chucked a Halfords wing at your mini for example. Lack of rear seats can be a pita. 18's aren't exactly ideal. No xenon's. The colour wouldn't be my first choice.
It is the best out of the box Mini though and it will hold its value.
Pip1968 said:
Steve, you have as I am sure you are aware, contradicted yourself in that a lot of the money spent on the r53 will be lost on resale unlike possibly the case with a 2006 GP.
Pip
Absolutely. That's the main advantage of the GP however, as mentioned above, I feel that you'd still want to improve the GP. Pip
But... The majority of the modifications can be sold on very easily at not a huge loss as the 2nd hand market for modifications is very strong.
SteveS Cup said:
But £15k buys an awful lot more car! How much are R26 R's going for now? Mk2 FRS?
Well I started with a GP already, liked it, but felt it could be a lot more. I like the way it looks and handles, and didn't want to sell it, but rather wanted to improve what I had. I'm probably 25k in now, including an impending engine rebuild, but I would much rather be in the GP than either of those two alternatives you mentioned round any track. Would certainly rather be in it than a boggo R53 S!Edited by Marchutch on Thursday 18th December 14:51
Thanks for all the feedback guys, I am probably in a slightly different position as really we want it just for a shopping car to use in the winter.
With this in mind having driven both the GP and the standard S works, the s works with winter wheels and tyres is probably our sweet spot.
Not to say the GP was bad but it seems like a very niche market and for what we want and how it fits with the other cars its a bit overkill, good fun though !!
Phib
With this in mind having driven both the GP and the standard S works, the s works with winter wheels and tyres is probably our sweet spot.
Not to say the GP was bad but it seems like a very niche market and for what we want and how it fits with the other cars its a bit overkill, good fun though !!
Phib
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