The EVO review that we wrote about a few weeks back is finally online. And with the car gettnig 5 (out of 5) stars it’ll surely be a favorite of GP owners. Here’s an excerpt:
>It’s a serious bit of kit, then. And when your sides are gripped by its snug Recaros and you look around at the bold facia and glance backwards at that strut brace, the GP certainly feels special. Just 2000 will be produced (built at Bertone in Italy) and only 459 will come to the UK. But even without that exclusivity the GP would feel a cut above the usual Mini fare. Something like a VXR Astra or Golf GTi doesn’t even come close.
[ Mini Cooper S Works GP ] EVO
I can’t believe that they are paying £22,000 ($41,000 US) for the same car. That’s insane and I wish I had the money to buy one.
Taxes! Take 17.5% UK tax off and you’re closer to the USA price (and they get the Recaros too)
We pay more for everything. 🙁 A Big Mac meal costs over $5… how much do you pay…????
This months EVO drives the GP again, in a group test with 15 other front well drive performance cars…
>We pay more for everything. 🙁 A Big Mac meal costs over $5… how much do you pay…????
I haven’t been to a McDonalds in years but I’m guessing around $3. There are some things that (once out of London) aren’t that dissimilar to US prices. But there are a great many things (cars included) that are shockingly more expensive.
A big mac meal here in Waikiki costs over $7!
The GP is actually a good deal here in the US as the lowest end JCW S from the factory isn’t much cheaper.
Must… have… those… seats.
GP in holland costs €44500,- (about €16000,- tax)
But i still love the mini with his maxi price..
I get mine GP(1630) this friday, can’t wait..
Please do not get me started on rip-off Britain!
Our taxes are too high, cars are more expensive than anywhere else in Europe and do not even mention house prices!
However we do get those rather cool Recaro’s!
Tony – excited to hear about next months EVO!
My GP is being delivered soon – cannot wait! I have been running around in my mum’s 1.6 Audi A3 for 8 months now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!