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RobW · Jul 31st, 2008, 01:28 PM

Mine arrived on 28th July 08. Hasn't stopped raining since!
Very impressed with the quality. Always a little apprehensive after reading all sorts of problems/noises from other owners on Mini2 but all I can say is

Will invest in silver indicator bulbs plus black front grille trims when I can.

caesar · Jul 31st, 2008, 02:12 PM

Congratulations.....it looks very nice

Great cars, got my MCS from Synter in Cardiff a year ago this month and done 7.5K to date.

RobW · Jul 31st, 2008, 08:11 PM

Hi Caesar,

Had a letter from Mini this morning congratulating me on my purchase! First time a manufacturer has written to me - other than telling me there's a recall ! Nice touch I thought.

I'm looking for any excuse to go for a drive. Pity its been raining all week. I keep looking out the window at it

Cheers
Rob

caesar · Jul 31st, 2008, 08:54 PM

Hi RobW.

When I got my MCS in July last year it rained for 2-weeks

I remember thinking "at least the car does not leak"

If you don't mind me asking where in Wales are you?

RobW · Aug 1st, 2008, 07:53 AM

I'm about 25 miles from Cardiff. Between Newbridge and Blackwood in a little place called Croespenmaen. I work in Cardiff Bay but I take the train every day and hence why I can now afford to run a MCS (hopefully), due to the low mileage. When I was driving it was at least 250 - 300 miles a week. My colleagues want me to take the car to work to show them though

Rob

caesar · Aug 1st, 2008, 02:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RobW (original)

I'm about 25 miles from Cardiff. Between Newbridge and Blackwood in a little place called Croespenmaen. I work in Cardiff Bay but I take the train every day and hence why I can now afford to run a MCS (hopefully), due to the low mileage. When I was driving it was at least 250 - 300 miles a week. My colleagues want me to take the car to work to show them though

Rob

Hi Rob,
Were not too far from each other as I live in Newport

A trip I often use in the MCS is Newport to Chepstow via the A48, turn left at the roundabout and head for the Wye Valley then to Monmouth. Then return to Newport via the A449. It's a good mix of B and A roads with some fast sections .....ideal for running-in the car. As regards running costs the MCS is superb ......once you have got over the initial purchase cost

Regards

Philip

RobW · Aug 2nd, 2008, 04:57 PM

hi Philip,
Thanks for the advice of A and B roads, its been a while since I've aimed for B roads instead of Motorways!
On my way to Brecon on 4th August so will probably mix it with some bikers

Will somebody please stop it from raining !! I need to clean my car!

Rob

caesar · Aug 2nd, 2008, 09:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RobW (original)

hi Philip,
Thanks for the advice of A and B roads, its been a while since I've aimed for B roads instead of Motorways!
On my way to Brecon on 4th August so will probably mix it with some bikers

Will somebody please stop it from raining !! I need to clean my car!

Rob

Hi Rob,
The weather has been fine all day until now....showers !

The last time I was near Brecon I was competing in a motorcyle enduro competition in the Crachan Forest in the winter for 2 days!! So please be sympathetic to us bikers

I hope your MCS is behaving itself, and have a good day on Monday.

My 'S' is chilli red all over....I think it's a great colour especially if you wax it regularly.

Phil

Tall Mini Guy · Aug 2nd, 2008, 09:27 PM

Got my "new" mini yesterday -- after waiting 3 weeks for the seller to get the title from his finance company. Chili Red. Would have liked to go for a new one, but didn't want to wait until '09...
So far, with about 50 miles, it's as good as I expected; hoping to get a few more miles on before end of the weekend!
Edit: just realized this was the 2nd gen forum.

Mini-Trainer · Aug 6th, 2008, 08:36 PM

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SupersMini · Aug 8th, 2008, 07:53 AM

Hi there!

Picked up my new MCS Chilli last week - and I love it.
It's gorgeous for one and what a fun drive!
Need to get some better photos - haven't had the time yet.
She's red with white roof and has black leather lounge, cream colour line, piano black, vis package, LSD.

zyo · Aug 11th, 2008, 07:48 PM

You have impecable taste there supersMini, all you need now is some R95's

adams · Nov 3rd, 2008, 06:02 PM

Join me to the club, all black with chilli pack, no pics yet

Loving this car, vrooooooommm ..... woosh!! lol!!

marcy · Nov 3rd, 2008, 11:18 PM

this is mine i think its great was never a big fan of the R56 but it grew on me then went to see one and loved it so got one, its much better to drive than me old cooper the power is great the seats are much better to sit in

Jul 31st, 2008, 01:28 PM	#561
RobW Mini Mid-Life Crisis! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Chilli Red Mine arrived on 28th July 08. Hasn't stopped raining since! Very impressed with the quality. Always a little apprehensive after reading all sorts of problems/noises from other owners on Mini2 but all I can say is Will invest in silver indicator bulbs plus black front grille trims when I can. Attached Thumbnails

Jul 31st, 2008, 02:12 PM	#562 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 860 Offline	Hi RobW Congratulations.....it looks very nice Great cars, got my MCS from Synter in Cardiff a year ago this month and done 7.5K to date.

Aug 2nd, 2008, 09:27 PM	#569 (permalink)
Tall Mini Guy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 3 Offline	2005 Chili Red S convertible Got my "new" mini yesterday -- after waiting 3 weeks for the seller to get the title from his finance company. Chili Red. Would have liked to go for a new one, but didn't want to wait until '09... So far, with about 50 miles, it's as good as I expected; hoping to get a few more miles on before end of the weekend! Edit: just realized this was the 2nd gen forum. Attached Thumbnails

Aug 6th, 2008, 08:36 PM	#570 (permalink)
Mini-Trainer Morph-a-Doodle My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shakey Wakey!! Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 3,003 Offline	Here's mine MobileMe Gallery Rams MINI Test Vid - Google Video New MINI JCW Test Drive... My Sharona R56 JCW Vs R53 JCW :-http://www.vimeo.com/1212517 Last edited by Mini-Trainer : Aug 11th, 2008 at 11:54 PM.

Aug 8th, 2008, 07:53 AM	#571 (permalink)
SupersMini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 03:35 PM Posts: 5 Offline	Hi there! Picked up my new MCS Chilli last week - and I love it. It's gorgeous for one and what a fun drive! Need to get some better photos - haven't had the time yet. She's red with white roof and has black leather lounge, cream colour line, piano black, vis package, LSD. Attached Thumbnails

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Jul 31st, 2008, 08:11 PM	#563 (permalink)
RobW Mini Mid-Life Crisis! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Hi Caesar, Had a letter from Mini this morning congratulating me on my purchase! First time a manufacturer has written to me - other than telling me there's a recall ! Nice touch I thought. I'm looking for any excuse to go for a drive. Pity its been raining all week. I keep looking out the window at it Cheers Rob

Jul 31st, 2008, 08:54 PM	#564 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 860 Offline	Hi RobW. When I got my MCS in July last year it rained for 2-weeks I remember thinking "at least the car does not leak" If you don't mind me asking where in Wales are you?

Aug 1st, 2008, 07:53 AM	#565 (permalink)
RobW Mini Mid-Life Crisis! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 21 Offline	I'm about 25 miles from Cardiff. Between Newbridge and Blackwood in a little place called Croespenmaen. I work in Cardiff Bay but I take the train every day and hence why I can now afford to run a MCS (hopefully), due to the low mileage. When I was driving it was at least 250 - 300 miles a week. My colleagues want me to take the car to work to show them though Rob

Aug 1st, 2008, 02:24 PM	#566 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 860 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RobW (original) I'm about 25 miles from Cardiff. Between Newbridge and Blackwood in a little place called Croespenmaen. I work in Cardiff Bay but I take the train every day and hence why I can now afford to run a MCS (hopefully), due to the low mileage. When I was driving it was at least 250 - 300 miles a week. My colleagues want me to take the car to work to show them though Rob Hi Rob, Were not too far from each other as I live in Newport A trip I often use in the MCS is Newport to Chepstow via the A48, turn left at the roundabout and head for the Wye Valley then to Monmouth. Then return to Newport via the A449. It's a good mix of B and A roads with some fast sections .....ideal for running-in the car. As regards running costs the MCS is superb ......once you have got over the initial purchase cost Regards Philip

Aug 2nd, 2008, 04:57 PM	#567 (permalink)
RobW Mini Mid-Life Crisis! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 21 Offline	hi Philip, Thanks for the advice of A and B roads, its been a while since I've aimed for B roads instead of Motorways! On my way to Brecon on 4th August so will probably mix it with some bikers Will somebody please stop it from raining !! I need to clean my car! Rob

Aug 2nd, 2008, 09:01 PM	#568 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 860 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RobW (original) hi Philip, Thanks for the advice of A and B roads, its been a while since I've aimed for B roads instead of Motorways! On my way to Brecon on 4th August so will probably mix it with some bikers Will somebody please stop it from raining !! I need to clean my car! Rob Hi Rob, The weather has been fine all day until now....showers ! The last time I was near Brecon I was competing in a motorcyle enduro competition in the Crachan Forest in the winter for 2 days!! So please be sympathetic to us bikers I hope your MCS is behaving itself, and have a good day on Monday. My 'S' is chilli red all over....I think it's a great colour especially if you wax it regularly. Phil

Aug 11th, 2008, 07:48 PM	#572 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 1,424 Offline	You have impecable taste there supersMini, all you need now is some R95's

Nov 3rd, 2008, 06:02 PM	#573 (permalink)
adams Crakle and pop!! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Durham NE England Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 366 Offline	Join me to the club, all black with chilli pack, no pics yet Loving this car, vrooooooommm ..... woosh!! lol!!

Nov 3rd, 2008, 11:18 PM	#574 (permalink)
marcy howay the lads Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: durham Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 199 Offline	this is mine i think its great was never a big fan of the R56 but it grew on me then went to see one and loved it so got one, its much better to drive than me old cooper the power is great the seats are much better to sit in Attached Thumbnails

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