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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 06:35 PM   #1
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Impulse buy Lightning Blue Cooper S

After much deliberation about better MPG, having a hard top and the ability to carry my mountain bike I have finally ordered a new R56 Cooper S in Lightning Blue and White. I walked into my local dealer at 17.50 saw the car which was a cancelled order, put a deposit down of £1000 and left at 18.10. Pick it up Friday!!! I had been at the Exeter dealers deciding if to buy one of their 3 stock cars or order for March but could not decide. The Yeovil car ticked all the right boxes so I bought it. Spec:
Cooper S
Chilli pack
Lightning Blue metallic
White roof and mirror caps
17" Crown Spokes
Pacific Blue cloth/leather
Pacific Blue Colour Line
White bonnet stripes
Multifunction steering wheel
Heated mirrors and washer jets
Rain sensor and lights on
Darkened rear glass
Park Distance Control
Total £19075 trade in for the Cooper S convertible £17300. Sorted!!
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 06:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Lovely car mate...Congrads
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 06:44 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Well done Lovely looking motor and a nice spec
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 06:45 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Wow!

Less than a week ago you didn't know what you were doing; and now look at you, all sorted with the first R56 in the Severns!

Looking good Griff, ticks every box we talked about, and Aston will be so jealous!
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 06:49 PM   #5 (permalink)
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nice and...... blue lol
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 07:02 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Superb and congrats. Welcome to the LB/W club.
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 07:34 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)
Wow!

Less than a week ago you didn't know what you were doing; and now look at you, all sorted with the first R56 in the Severns!

Looking good Griff, ticks every box we talked about, and Aston will be so jealous!

I know!
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 07:43 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Nice.

I bet the salesman was as pleased as you! 20 mins and a £1000 down!

Happy driving
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 07:57 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Nice.

I bet the salesman was as pleased as you! 20 mins and a £1000 down!

Happy driving

If I had gone away someone else would of bought the car and I would be back at square one!
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 07:57 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Impulse buy - the best kind

Congratulations!!
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 08:09 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Griffer (original)
If I had gone away someone else would of bought the car and I would be back at square one!


Oh, I'm not saying its a bad thing.
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 08:27 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Oh, I'm not saying its a bad thing.

He did leave smiling!!
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 08:44 PM   #13 (permalink)
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nothing wrong with impluse buys ive did it twice now
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Old Jan 15th, 2007, 09:36 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Nice impulse buying

Thanks for the pics as well I have a Lightning Blue/White MCS being built this week and these are the first pics i've seen of it
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Old Jan 16th, 2007, 04:17 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Griffer (original)
After much deliberation about better MPG, having a hard top and the ability to carry my mountain bike I have finally ordered a new R56 Cooper S in Lightning Blue and White. I walked into my local dealer at 17.50 saw the car which was a cancelled order, put a deposit down of £1000 and left at 18.10. Pick it up Friday!!! I had been at the Exeter dealers deciding if to buy one of their 3 stock cars or order for March but could not decide. The Yeovil car ticked all the right boxes so I bought it.


AWESOME!! Congrats. I ordered one just like it, First MCS I've seen in Lightning Blue. Looks top notch, Congrats again.

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Old Jan 16th, 2007, 07:53 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Griffer, any chance we could get some more pictures of your stunning car?
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Old Jan 16th, 2007, 08:18 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Cool! Congrats! ROLL ON FRIDAY!

Its lovely. I'd look forward to see some more photos in the proper daylight! Its gorgeous!
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Old Jan 16th, 2007, 08:27 AM   #18 (permalink)
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I always impulse buy my cars.

I had no problems fitting two mountain bikes in the back of my Cooper and Coopers S without moving the seats forward. Also managed to fit in all the equipment I needed for weekend in the lakes with them too! As long as you are smart about how you pack it all in you shouldnt have a problem.
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Old Jan 16th, 2007, 08:39 AM   #19 (permalink)
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You got your self a lovely car there buddy. Impulse buying is the best way


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Old Jan 16th, 2007, 09:02 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Great looking car, nice one. Impulse buys are the best, mine was an impulse buy when taking
my old S in for its mot. I pick Bongo up this morning at 11am so if the wherher clears up, should
have some photos to post
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