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mini_jim · Oct 15th, 2006, 03:09 PM

Hello from a newbie, only my second post.. Great forums am finding them very useful being new to the mini!

After having a go in my sisters Cooper and being very impressed, have just ordered a new Cooper S

Thought I would post up the spec, not as long as many others I have read on here though!!

BRG
Clth/Lea Ray Cream White

Chili Pack comprised of:
3 spoke sports steering wheel
17" Crown alloys - in white
floor mats
air con
on board computer
interior light pack
etc.

Sports suspension (may be too harsh, but what the hey, it's an S after all)
Multifuntion steering wheel
white bonnet stripes
roof/mirror caps in white
colour line dark grey
interior trim brushed alloy

and, the all important TLC...

If it drives as well as the current S that I test drove then I will be very happy!

Cheers

Jim

Olly. · Oct 15th, 2006, 03:40 PM

Nice spec Jim

Agree on the sports suspensions, I'm happy to put up with a slightly rougher ride for the improved cornering.

Checkie_checkmate · Oct 15th, 2006, 03:46 PM

Sounds very good.

Bet you can't wait, any date suggested?

Ace of Spades · Oct 15th, 2006, 03:48 PM

Hi Jim,
Welcome to MINI ownership and MINI2. Nice spec on your MCS. Like Olly Im a man for the black MINIs but I like the BRG as well. Happy motoring.

Hi Olly as well, have bought the Meguires but havnt used it yet!!! Car only stays clean for about 1/2 a mile from my house these days

!!!

JK

Andy P · Oct 15th, 2006, 04:21 PM

Nice spec and welcome

mini_jim · Oct 16th, 2006, 03:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Checkie_checkmate (original)

Sounds very good.

Bet you can't wait, any date suggested?

Thanks for the warm welcome. Should be at the dealers on the 15th December with handover on the 20th, just in time for Xmas.

You're right, I can't wait!

Cheers

Jim

popey · Oct 19th, 2006, 03:16 PM

Hi Jim,

Nice to see someone as excited at me about getting there new MCS. Its seem to have gone a bit quiet on here recently.

This is my spec, it’s been changed no less then 8 times…. Got to make the dealer work for there money

.

Laser Blue
Lea Punch Carbon Black Full Leather
Chili Pack
3 Spoke Sport st wheel
17” Crown spoke alloys
DSC
Comfort access
Floor mats
Pass seat height adjust
Front fog lights
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Auto Air Con
Computer
Interior light pack
Sat Nav
Sports suspension
Multifunction st wheel
Chrome line interior
Chrome line exterior
Visibility Pack
Roof in body colour
Darkened rear glass
Auto dim interior mirror
Colour line grey
Anthracite roof lining
Interior trim piano black
Rain sensors and lights on
TV Function
Heated mirrors and washer jets
HiFi Speaker system
Parking Sensors (PDC)
Electric folding external mirrors
Heated seats.
TLC
Full colour coding around lower bumpers (Dealer Fit)

mini_jim · Oct 23rd, 2006, 08:40 AM

Nice spec Popey!!

I must admit that I am finding it hard not to go back to the dealer to add more, but the missus would probably end up killing me...

Cheers

Jim

popey · Oct 23rd, 2006, 12:34 PM

Do what i did, pop in and pay cash for the extras..... she wil never know Jim

Well till its to late

Sharkattack · Oct 25th, 2006, 01:45 AM

my first post

WHY order a new new? there are a few new (old) out there still?

Help please!

popey · Oct 25th, 2006, 08:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original)

my first post

WHY order a new new? there are a few new (old) out there still?

Help please!

Its personal preference. Personally I wanted the turbo, liked the new looks, and most important I get to have it built with all the options I want.

Also the new model will reduce the Price of the current model.

Syd · Oct 25th, 2006, 10:06 AM

My first ever post

Spec on our newly ordered Cooper S:

Astro black (including roof and mirrors)
Chili Pack:
3 Spoke steering wheel
17" Crown Spoke Alloys
Sports suspension
Cloth/leather seats Ray - Carbon Black
Colour line Dark Grey
Interior trim Fluid Silver
DSC
Sunroof (yeh I know - sunroof and air con but - hey, its a MINI!)
Smoker Pack (non-smoker but, as someone else said, handy coin box)
Storage Pack (will delay delivery til January but have already been waiting a couple of years!)
TLC of course
Mud flaps - dealer fit
(I'd recommend these on a mini - our '02 Cooper was a mucky beast til we got these fitted)

That's all folks. Not very adventurous but wanted to keep it under 20K!

Olly. · Oct 25th, 2006, 10:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original)

my first post

WHY order a new new? there are a few new (old) out there still?

Help please!

Welcome Sharkattack

Sorry there aren't any MCS's left at all. My dealer hasn't been able to offer a new MCS since about mid July.

Quote: Originally Posted by Syd (original)

My first ever post

Spec on our newly ordered Cooper S:

Astro black (including roof and mirrors)
Chili Pack:
3 Spoke steering wheel
17" Crown Spoke Alloys
Sports suspension
Cloth/leather seats Ray - Carbon Black
Colour line Dark Grey
Interior trim Fluid Silver
DSC
Sunroof (yeh I know - sunroof and air con but - hey, its a MINI!)
Smoker Pack (non-smoker but, as someone else said, handy coin box)
Storage Pack (will delay delivery til January but have already been waiting a couple of years!)
Mud flaps - dealer fit
(I'd recommend these on a mini - our '02 Cooper was a mucky beast til we got these fitted)

That's all folks. Not very adventurous but wanted to keep it under 20K!

Welcome Syd

Nice spec you have there, and well done keeping it under the 20k mark

Syd · Oct 25th, 2006, 10:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ollymale (original)

Welcome Syd

Nice spec you have there, and well done keeping it under the 20k mark

So far, so good!

popey · Oct 25th, 2006, 11:41 AM

Whens your MCS due for build.

Mine Week 50, Delivery Week 51 (Ages and ages

)

And very well done keeping it under 20k..... that makes you a financial wizard

Syd · Oct 25th, 2006, 12:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

Whens your MCS due for build.

Mine Week 50, Delivery Week 51 (Ages and ages

)

And very well done keeping it under 20k..... that makes you a financial wizard

Not sure about build date etc but my dealer said the storage pack option means delay until January. At least will be '07 car but trade in on our '02 Cooper will be less - swings and roundabouts. We have all waited long enough for new engines - another month or 2 I can bear.

Didn't want too many options cos often not reflected in re-sale values - not that we would be planning to sell any time soon! Our current car is now 4 and still very sweet - just would like a bit more power hence change to S.

Sharkattack · Oct 25th, 2006, 11:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

Its personal preference. Personally I wanted the turbo, liked the new looks, and most important I get to have it built with all the options I want.

Also the new model will reduce the Price of the current model.

From what I have seen so far, I don't think so, not for long anyways.

Sharkattack · Oct 26th, 2006, 12:23 AM

And to add, I feel the new one is carrying an unwanted baby at the front....

I am poised to order but prefer the looks of the old one, furthermore why buy a quieter more refined mini when you can get a more luxurious Renault for much less money??? That's not really why I want a MCS.... or have I doped the Lily and missed the point here?

Olly. · Oct 26th, 2006, 12:53 AM

Go and buy EVO magazine, they have an article of the new MCS vs 197.

According to them the MINI beats the 197 in pretty much every area. They even said the 197 couldn't keep up with the MINI

ttocs · Oct 26th, 2006, 08:20 PM

I agree, the new Clio don't look great, is likely to last about 3 or 4 years, will be driven by chavs and will have zip in the way of resole value (IMHO).

Plus it doesn't have the street cred or cheekiness or "X" factor of a mini

Oct 15th, 2006, 03:09 PM	#1
mini_jim MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Hello from newbie and spec of our just ordered Cooper S Hello from a newbie, only my second post.. Great forums am finding them very useful being new to the mini! After having a go in my sisters Cooper and being very impressed, have just ordered a new Cooper S Thought I would post up the spec, not as long as many others I have read on here though!! BRG Clth/Lea Ray Cream White Chili Pack comprised of: 3 spoke sports steering wheel 17" Crown alloys - in white floor mats air con on board computer interior light pack etc. Sports suspension (may be too harsh, but what the hey, it's an S after all) Multifuntion steering wheel white bonnet stripes roof/mirror caps in white colour line dark grey interior trim brushed alloy and, the all important TLC... If it drives as well as the current S that I test drove then I will be very happy! Cheers Jim New Mini Cooper S in BRG is HERE!!!

Oct 15th, 2006, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Checkie_checkmate MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Swindon Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 399 Offline	Sounds very good. Bet you can't wait, any date suggested? Checkmate mad owner

Oct 16th, 2006, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
mini_jim MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Checkie_checkmate (original) Sounds very good. Bet you can't wait, any date suggested? Thanks for the warm welcome. Should be at the dealers on the 15th December with handover on the 20th, just in time for Xmas. You're right, I can't wait! Cheers Jim New Mini Cooper S in BRG is HERE!!!

Oct 23rd, 2006, 08:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
mini_jim MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 91 Offline	Nice spec Popey!! I must admit that I am finding it hard not to go back to the dealer to add more, but the missus would probably end up killing me... Cheers Jim New Mini Cooper S in BRG is HERE!!!

Oct 25th, 2006, 10:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Syd MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 7 Offline	My first ever post Spec on our newly ordered Cooper S: Astro black (including roof and mirrors) Chili Pack: 3 Spoke steering wheel 17" Crown Spoke Alloys Sports suspension Cloth/leather seats Ray - Carbon Black Colour line Dark Grey Interior trim Fluid Silver DSC Sunroof (yeh I know - sunroof and air con but - hey, its a MINI!) Smoker Pack (non-smoker but, as someone else said, handy coin box) Storage Pack (will delay delivery til January but have already been waiting a couple of years!) TLC of course Mud flaps - dealer fit (I'd recommend these on a mini - our '02 Cooper was a mucky beast til we got these fitted) That's all folks. Not very adventurous but wanted to keep it under 20K! Last edited by Syd : Oct 25th, 2006 at 12:57 PM. Reason: Fogot something

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Oct 15th, 2006, 03:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 04:29 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Nice spec Jim Agree on the sports suspensions, I'm happy to put up with a slightly rougher ride for the improved cornering.

Oct 15th, 2006, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ace of Spades MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cork & Horsham Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Hi Jim, Welcome to MINI ownership and MINI2. Nice spec on your MCS. Like Olly Im a man for the black MINIs but I like the BRG as well. Happy motoring. Hi Olly as well, have bought the Meguires but havnt used it yet!!! Car only stays clean for about 1/2 a mile from my house these days !!! JK

Oct 15th, 2006, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andy P MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stamford, Lincs Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 1,725 Offline	Nice spec and welcome

Oct 19th, 2006, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	Hi Jim, Nice to see someone as excited at me about getting there new MCS. Its seem to have gone a bit quiet on here recently. This is my spec, it’s been changed no less then 8 times…. Got to make the dealer work for there money . Laser Blue Lea Punch Carbon Black Full Leather Chili Pack 3 Spoke Sport st wheel 17” Crown spoke alloys DSC Comfort access Floor mats Pass seat height adjust Front fog lights Bi-Xenon Headlights Auto Air Con Computer Interior light pack Sat Nav Sports suspension Multifunction st wheel Chrome line interior Chrome line exterior Visibility Pack Roof in body colour Darkened rear glass Auto dim interior mirror Colour line grey Anthracite roof lining Interior trim piano black Rain sensors and lights on TV Function Heated mirrors and washer jets HiFi Speaker system Parking Sensors (PDC) Electric folding external mirrors Heated seats. TLC Full colour coding around lower bumpers (Dealer Fit)

Oct 23rd, 2006, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	Do what i did, pop in and pay cash for the extras..... she wil never know Jim Well till its to late

Oct 25th, 2006, 01:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sharkattack MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 43 Offline	my first post WHY order a new new? there are a few new (old) out there still? Help please!

Oct 25th, 2006, 08:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original) my first post WHY order a new new? there are a few new (old) out there still? Help please! Its personal preference. Personally I wanted the turbo, liked the new looks, and most important I get to have it built with all the options I want. Also the new model will reduce the Price of the current model.

Oct 25th, 2006, 10:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 04:29 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original) my first post WHY order a new new? there are a few new (old) out there still? Help please! Welcome Sharkattack Sorry there aren't any MCS's left at all. My dealer hasn't been able to offer a new MCS since about mid July. Quote: Originally Posted by Syd (original) My first ever post Spec on our newly ordered Cooper S: Astro black (including roof and mirrors) Chili Pack: 3 Spoke steering wheel 17" Crown Spoke Alloys Sports suspension Cloth/leather seats Ray - Carbon Black Colour line Dark Grey Interior trim Fluid Silver DSC Sunroof (yeh I know - sunroof and air con but - hey, its a MINI!) Smoker Pack (non-smoker but, as someone else said, handy coin box) Storage Pack (will delay delivery til January but have already been waiting a couple of years!) Mud flaps - dealer fit (I'd recommend these on a mini - our '02 Cooper was a mucky beast til we got these fitted) That's all folks. Not very adventurous but wanted to keep it under 20K! Welcome Syd Nice spec you have there, and well done keeping it under the 20k mark

Oct 25th, 2006, 10:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
Syd MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ollymale (original) Welcome Syd Nice spec you have there, and well done keeping it under the 20k mark So far, so good!

Oct 25th, 2006, 11:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	Whens your MCS due for build. Mine Week 50, Delivery Week 51 (Ages and ages ) And very well done keeping it under 20k..... that makes you a financial wizard

Oct 25th, 2006, 12:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Syd MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) Whens your MCS due for build. Mine Week 50, Delivery Week 51 (Ages and ages ) And very well done keeping it under 20k..... that makes you a financial wizard Not sure about build date etc but my dealer said the storage pack option means delay until January. At least will be '07 car but trade in on our '02 Cooper will be less - swings and roundabouts. We have all waited long enough for new engines - another month or 2 I can bear. Didn't want too many options cos often not reflected in re-sale values - not that we would be planning to sell any time soon! Our current car is now 4 and still very sweet - just would like a bit more power hence change to S.

Oct 25th, 2006, 11:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Sharkattack MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 43 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) Its personal preference. Personally I wanted the turbo, liked the new looks, and most important I get to have it built with all the options I want. Also the new model will reduce the Price of the current model. From what I have seen so far, I don't think so, not for long anyways. Last edited by Sharkattack : Oct 26th, 2006 at 12:18 AM. Reason: Spelling mistake

Oct 26th, 2006, 12:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
Sharkattack MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 43 Offline	And to add, I feel the new one is carrying an unwanted baby at the front.... I am poised to order but prefer the looks of the old one, furthermore why buy a quieter more refined mini when you can get a more luxurious Renault for much less money??? That's not really why I want a MCS.... or have I doped the Lily and missed the point here?

Oct 26th, 2006, 12:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 04:29 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Go and buy EVO magazine, they have an article of the new MCS vs 197. According to them the MINI beats the 197 in pretty much every area. They even said the 197 couldn't keep up with the MINI

Oct 26th, 2006, 08:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
ttocs MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 04:29 AM Posts: 3,677 Offline	I agree, the new Clio don't look great, is likely to last about 3 or 4 years, will be driven by chavs and will have zip in the way of resole value (IMHO). Plus it doesn't have the street cred or cheekiness or "X" factor of a mini

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