Make/Model: MINI Cooper John Cooper Works 2013
Colour: Black with red roof
New?: Demo, had 5400km on the clock
Engine: 1.6l Turbocharged
Power/Torque: 155kW (208 BHP) @ 6000 rpm / 280Nm (207 ft/lb) @ 2,000-5,100 rpm (overboost)
Average Fuel Consumption: 6 - 8 l/100 km (Highway - City) (I did get 800km on 50L tank)
Performance: 0-100km/h in 6.5s, 238 km/h top speed
Owned: Jul 2013 - Current

Notes:
Riiiight... Moving from a 400bhp+ Mustang to a MINI Cooper JCW is quite a change. These cars cannot be more different. One is a large, unrefined American muscle car, the other is a tiny, refined British go-cart. I've driven it now for more than half a year, so I think I am in a better position to give an unbiased review.

The MINI is very small and agile, it is really nice to drive downtown. Getting a parking spot is very easy, turning is easy and the steering is incredibly accurate and direct compared to the Mustang. Throttle response is ok but not stellar due to the turbo lag. Brakes work really well due to the Brembo fitted break pads. Acceleration is good - it definitely feels fast. Obviously it does not have the explosive power of the Mustang, but you never really feel you need more power when driving in the city. On the open road I miss the Mustang's ferocious power. The manual gearshift is one of the best I have ever used.

Hello Little Black & Red German Devil...

I just want to live well.

-- Waldo

There are complete societies built around fluorescence in minerals and crystals. It is an active and seemingly popular hobby for many people, yet I somehow never knew of its existence. Do not understand me wrong, I did know some crystals and minerals fluoresce under the right excitation, just not that it is actually a big thing.

Since I have recently entered into the world of fluorescence photography, it just made sense that I tried my hand at our oldest relatives, The Rock.

Look at this company - except for Linked-In which I do not really keep up to date, I am in exact agreement. Beautiful!

Oh and look at this: