2006 Mini Cooper S Checkmate

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minir
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2006 Mini Cooper S Checkmate

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Hi to All

Something different perhaps?

I had an original and believe me they are not made for our Winters. Too low to the ground, to the point i got hung up with wheels still spinning on a centre drift of snow on a country road going home. Funny, but no fun. :eek: :rotfl:
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You can only do so much to a retro design before it's not retro anymore. The solution? Option packages, like Mini's new-for-2006 Checkmate. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh takes the supercharged Checkmate out for a run and finds a car that's not very comfortable, but loads of fun to drive.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jm/06mini.htm

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'Mornin' Minir! :D

Adorable little car. "Checkmate"...wonder if they pulled anything from "Checkmate" boats...
http://www.checkmatepowerboats.net/boatshow.html
I used to have an old one years back...they've always made high performance muscleboats.

Funky interior. Odd center console, having the 2 pillars there to support it..somewhat open.

Probably too cramped for a big ape like me though....but cute for sure.
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cooper S a great car i bought my misses the Hamann tuned one a few months back running 250BHP and i can tell you it is a handfull but handles so well...
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price as tested $38,000 :eek: :eek: :eek:
i could think of a few other vehicles that i would purchase for that amount
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dazzaf wrote:cooper S a great car i bought my misses the Hamann tuned one a few months back running 250BHP and i can tell you it is a handfull but handles so well...
Oh nice!! Those Ham tuned Coopers are no joke!
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Post by minir »

Hi YeOldeStonecat, dazzaf, Bastid & Prey

YeOldeStonecat
I remember the Checkmate Boats. A friends, friend, a Cop in Detroit had one. Seriously quick.

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dazzaf
They do handle, without doubt. A real Sunday morning, twisty road fun machine to be sure. Yours sounds fabulous :thumb:

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Bastid
Don't forget that's Cdn Buckaroos :) Still its VW GTI territory which is a very serious car as well and much more practical as a family unit.

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Prey
Totally meant to be driven all out, with a Big Smile :) .

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Thanks Guys and do enjoy your day :)

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