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27-04-2015, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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Almost a week now.
As above, had Cesil almost a week now so thought I'd share some thoughts on it.
Thoughts can be summed up in one word. Unbelievable. As some may be aware, I also have the GP which in its current guise is an outstanding car however, I have the feeling that driving Cesil is going to kill the GP. It can't hold a candle to Cesil in any way,shape or form. Toying with the idea of maybe moving the GP on as I don't think the enjoyment of it is going to stay the same and wondering if I need two hare brained cars. Could flog it, buy something like a VW Fox or UP! as a runabout and bump £10k back in the bank. Decisions, decisions Last edited by pops; 27-04-2015 at 07:00 PM. |
27-04-2015, 07:18 PM | #2 |
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As someone who's gone in the exact opposite direction to you in terms of recent car purchase, I think you'd be mad to sell the GP. They compliment each other perfectly IMO
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27-04-2015, 07:49 PM | #3 | |
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Just not sure I'd appreciate the GP the same as prior to buying the CSL. Loved the pace of it, the handling, the whole experience of it but the CSL nails it in every way. |
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27-04-2015, 09:00 PM | #4 |
Driving it like I nicked it
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Pops, you have a fantastic GP.
I would not even consider selling it unless needs dictate. You will miss it & regret it. Give it at least 6 months to see how you use both cars. You will then be in a better position to judge. Glad to hear you are bonding with Cesil. |
27-04-2015, 09:26 PM | #5 |
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You could both be right.
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27-04-2015, 09:48 PM | #6 |
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If you do consider selling GP message me!
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27-04-2015, 11:38 PM | #7 |
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The mistake you're making here is an unfair direct comparison. I'd say get through this honeymoon period and then make a judgement call on the Mini. I hope you kept all the oem parts for the Mini.
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28-04-2015, 08:03 AM | #8 |
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I am still in the "honeymoon" phase 11 years on lol Not sure it ever leaves you having a csl
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28-04-2015, 08:06 AM | #9 |
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28-04-2015, 08:22 AM | #10 |
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Absolutely nothing saved.
Why? The car is way past being averagely modified, interior, bodywork, suspension, brakes, engine,everything is different and vastly improved in relation to a standard GP. It's a very well known car in the Mini world for a couple of reasons, one because of all the work done on it and two because it's all been done with high end parts. Tried cheaper parts in it's early days and the results were disappointing to say the least, I wanted to take the thing as close to its limits as was reasonably feasible and, it's there. Maybe if I'd just chucked a cheap ass set of coilovers on then it might have been possible to return to standard and get away with it. If I was looking for a GP and wanting a standard car there isn't a chance I'd buy one that had been modified and then put back to standard. The car is at such a level now that when it comes to driveability in terms of, performance, handling, stopping power and interior it's unrecognisable as a Mini. Perhaps it is a honeymoon period with Cesil, only time will tell. However, I will listen to advice given and make no snap decisions. Thanks for the input folks, much appreciated Last edited by pops; 28-04-2015 at 03:08 PM. |
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