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anissut · Mar 13th, 2007, 01:00 PM

Ok, new to the world of Mini I am getting my new R56 Cooper S on Friday (barring any last minute hitches).

Chili Red
Black bonnet stripes
Black Roof
Black mirrors
Aero Kit
JCW Bonnet and tailgate bits
JCW steering wheel, handbrake bits & gear bits in Carbon
Chili Pack
Heated Seats
Bluetooth
Chrome Line Interior
Piano Black
Cloth/Leather Rooster Red
PDC
Limited Slip Diff
Sports Suspension
Visibility Pack
MFSW
Heated Mirrors/Washerjets
Colour Line Grey
Rain Sensor/Lights on
Front Centre Arm Rest
DAB Digital Radio
Hifi Speaker System
TLC Pack

I must confess to being very excited even though I have owned cars double the price over the last few years. There's something about a Mini that really is very funky and cool. Looking forward to saving a shed load of money compared to all the other cars I have recently owned.

My only niggling doubt is the number of reliability problems people seem to be having on the R56. It's kind of dampening my excitement down with the fear that I might get a duff one. I'm praying it doesn't need to go back for anything days after I get it as that would really annoy me.

Anyway, I will post pictures and initial thoughts once I get it.

Cheers,

Anis

CC07ERS · Mar 13th, 2007, 01:12 PM

Looks like a monster car , as for the problems think possitive yours will be fine hopefully. I was as nervous as a pregnat nun waiting for mine .

Olly. · Mar 13th, 2007, 07:16 PM

Nice spec Anis

sav112 · Mar 13th, 2007, 07:30 PM

that must be the best specs yet! i know there was another red and black Mini Coop S but i'd say this beats it.

How much did it cost you in the end, if its ok to ask?

anissut · Mar 13th, 2007, 08:39 PM

Yep, no worries asking how much it cost, I have nothing to hide

. It has come to £22,300. I got all the dealer fit accessories very cheaply. The aero kit has come in at £775, all the interior bits are £350 and the exterior carbon bits are £200 and ipod kit £250. They gave me a pretty decent discount because I have used them for my BMWs and have also sold cars to them via friends & family. I was on the verge of speccing Sat Nav but I rarely use it (maybe 3-4 times a year) so I couldn't justify the £1400 outlay when I can get a speed camera and sat nav all in one for £300. I just really wanted the screen as I think it looks cool having your phonebook etc. on that screen. Other than I didn't go for full leather as personally I don't like it and prefer trims such as alcantars as thats what I had on my M3 CSL. Didn't go for comfort access either as again I thought it would initially be very cool but then the novelty wear off. I don't carry a briefcase or anything for work so day to day I would have my keys in my hand, although sometimes at weekends if I'm carrying my kids around it would've been nice to just open the car without getting my keys out of my pocket.

Future add ons will include 18in wheels of some sort. I didn't go for them straight away as I wanted to be sure the ride with sports suspension and 17s would be ok before deciding. Will also maybe put carbon fibre dash trim at some point.

Looking forward to it now. Money has been transferred.

Derepente · Mar 13th, 2007, 09:07 PM

Great setup Anissut! Looking forward to the photos and your initial reactions. If you have the time, post a review as well, if you like... I bet it would interesting. Congratulations, you are almost a MINI owner!!

popey · Mar 13th, 2007, 10:18 PM

Great spec you got there

aid · Mar 13th, 2007, 10:40 PM

sounds like a great spec

we want pics as soon as you get it please thank you

sav112 · Mar 14th, 2007, 01:15 AM

thanks for the run down on the price!

Anissut I don’t now if your just into driving the things or looking after them too.

Your either going to find the link an eye opener or not.and if you find it interesting its going to cost you I bet

Just make sure you don’t put the poor wee thing through a car wash.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/

Fanis · Mar 14th, 2007, 10:44 AM

Great Specs!!! I am sure you cannot wait until Friday. I hope you will enjoy it and that it won't have any problems (hopefully they have sorted the production line....or so I wish as mine will be put in production soon).

CC07ERS · Mar 14th, 2007, 10:49 AM

Wow thats a great deal on the JCW stuff you got .

anissut · Mar 14th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by sav112 (original)

thanks for the run down on the price!

Anissut I don’t now if your just into driving the things or looking after them too.

Your either going to find the link an eye opener or not.and if you find it interesting its going to cost you I bet

Just make sure you don’t put the poor wee thing through a car wash.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/

Sav112, I know detailing world, I am very anal about my cars. I almost start crying when I kerb a wheel much to the amusement of my wife. The thought of a car wash makes me sick. I think the dealer thinks I'm mad, I keep emailing him reminding him about things............make sure aero kit is put on properly, make sure ipod software is correct, keep all the std bits for me so that I can sell them later etc. etc.

Car is being delivered to me lunchtime on Friday so will try and post some pics and a review over the weekend. In between I'll be driving it and reading the owners manual in detail to make sure I know how every little thing works.

sav112 · Mar 14th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Good to hear it’s in safe hands. Don’t mention Car wash I can see the swirls from here!

wait till you get a few coats of wax on her

anissut · Mar 16th, 2007, 11:05 AM

Only a few hours to go. It's on a trailer making its way from Bristol to London as I write.

KillerByte · Mar 16th, 2007, 11:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by anissut (original)

Only a few hours to go. It's on a trailer making its way from Bristol to London as I write.

Excellent! I eagerly await photos.

CC07ERS · Mar 16th, 2007, 11:26 AM

Oh the excitement must be building now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love MINI, Laura · Mar 16th, 2007, 02:08 PM

Has it arrived yet?

sel · Mar 16th, 2007, 02:57 PM

too busy drivin around....stop and let us see some pics!!

anissut · Mar 16th, 2007, 03:12 PM

Nope, still waiting.

Should be any minute now though. Am at work so no chance of driving it this afternoon but will set everything up with bluetooth, DAB etc. in readiness.

Will leave the office a little early and take the long way home.

Haven't got my camera here, will mobile phone camera shots do?????

sel · Mar 16th, 2007, 03:40 PM

...yep for now lol!!!

have fun and drive safely!!

Mar 13th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#1
anissut MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 85 Offline	Friday is the day Ok, new to the world of Mini I am getting my new R56 Cooper S on Friday (barring any last minute hitches). Chili Red Black bonnet stripes Black Roof Black mirrors Aero Kit JCW Bonnet and tailgate bits JCW steering wheel, handbrake bits & gear bits in Carbon Chili Pack Heated Seats Bluetooth Chrome Line Interior Piano Black Cloth/Leather Rooster Red PDC Limited Slip Diff Sports Suspension Visibility Pack MFSW Heated Mirrors/Washerjets Colour Line Grey Rain Sensor/Lights on Front Centre Arm Rest DAB Digital Radio Hifi Speaker System TLC Pack I must confess to being very excited even though I have owned cars double the price over the last few years. There's something about a Mini that really is very funky and cool. Looking forward to saving a shed load of money compared to all the other cars I have recently owned. My only niggling doubt is the number of reliability problems people seem to be having on the R56. It's kind of dampening my excitement down with the fear that I might get a duff one. I'm praying it doesn't need to go back for anything days after I get it as that would really annoy me. Anyway, I will post pictures and initial thoughts once I get it. Cheers, Anis

Mar 13th, 2007, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Derepente MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 97 Offline	Great setup Anissut! Looking forward to the photos and your initial reactions. If you have the time, post a review as well, if you like... I bet it would interesting. Congratulations, you are almost a MINI owner!! Last edited by Derepente : Mar 13th, 2007 at 09:08 PM. Reason: MINI

Mar 16th, 2007, 02:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 4,304 Offline	too busy drivin around....stop and let us see some pics!! Log on to www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

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sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 4,304 Offline	...yep for now lol!!! have fun and drive safely!! Log on to www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

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Mar 13th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	Looks like a monster car , as for the problems think possitive yours will be fine hopefully. I was as nervous as a pregnat nun waiting for mine .

Mar 13th, 2007, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Nice spec Anis

Mar 13th, 2007, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
sav112 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 414 Offline	that must be the best specs yet! i know there was another red and black Mini Coop S but i'd say this beats it. How much did it cost you in the end, if its ok to ask?

Mar 13th, 2007, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
anissut MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 85 Offline	Yep, no worries asking how much it cost, I have nothing to hide . It has come to £22,300. I got all the dealer fit accessories very cheaply. The aero kit has come in at £775, all the interior bits are £350 and the exterior carbon bits are £200 and ipod kit £250. They gave me a pretty decent discount because I have used them for my BMWs and have also sold cars to them via friends & family. I was on the verge of speccing Sat Nav but I rarely use it (maybe 3-4 times a year) so I couldn't justify the £1400 outlay when I can get a speed camera and sat nav all in one for £300. I just really wanted the screen as I think it looks cool having your phonebook etc. on that screen. Other than I didn't go for full leather as personally I don't like it and prefer trims such as alcantars as thats what I had on my M3 CSL. Didn't go for comfort access either as again I thought it would initially be very cool but then the novelty wear off. I don't carry a briefcase or anything for work so day to day I would have my keys in my hand, although sometimes at weekends if I'm carrying my kids around it would've been nice to just open the car without getting my keys out of my pocket. Future add ons will include 18in wheels of some sort. I didn't go for them straight away as I wanted to be sure the ride with sports suspension and 17s would be ok before deciding. Will also maybe put carbon fibre dash trim at some point. Looking forward to it now. Money has been transferred.

Mar 13th, 2007, 10:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	Great spec you got there

Mar 13th, 2007, 10:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
aid i love that noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hamilton Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 278 Offline	sounds like a great spec we want pics as soon as you get it please thank you

Mar 14th, 2007, 01:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
sav112 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 414 Offline	thanks for the run down on the price! Anissut I don’t now if your just into driving the things or looking after them too. Your either going to find the link an eye opener or not.and if you find it interesting its going to cost you I bet Just make sure you don’t put the poor wee thing through a car wash. http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/

Mar 14th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fanis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 07:37 AM Posts: 154 Offline	Great Specs!!! I am sure you cannot wait until Friday. I hope you will enjoy it and that it won't have any problems (hopefully they have sorted the production line....or so I wish as mine will be put in production soon).

Mar 14th, 2007, 10:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	Wow thats a great deal on the JCW stuff you got .

Mar 14th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
anissut MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 85 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sav112 (original) thanks for the run down on the price! Anissut I don’t now if your just into driving the things or looking after them too. Your either going to find the link an eye opener or not.and if you find it interesting its going to cost you I bet Just make sure you don’t put the poor wee thing through a car wash. http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/ Sav112, I know detailing world, I am very anal about my cars. I almost start crying when I kerb a wheel much to the amusement of my wife. The thought of a car wash makes me sick. I think the dealer thinks I'm mad, I keep emailing him reminding him about things............make sure aero kit is put on properly, make sure ipod software is correct, keep all the std bits for me so that I can sell them later etc. etc. Car is being delivered to me lunchtime on Friday so will try and post some pics and a review over the weekend. In between I'll be driving it and reading the owners manual in detail to make sure I know how every little thing works.

Mar 14th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
sav112 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 414 Offline	Good to hear it’s in safe hands. Don’t mention Car wash I can see the swirls from here! wait till you get a few coats of wax on her

Mar 16th, 2007, 11:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
anissut MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 85 Offline	Only a few hours to go. It's on a trailer making its way from Bristol to London as I write.

Mar 16th, 2007, 11:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
KillerByte It's coming... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 11,651 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by anissut (original) Only a few hours to go. It's on a trailer making its way from Bristol to London as I write. Excellent! I eagerly await photos.

Mar 16th, 2007, 11:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	Oh the excitement must be building now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mar 16th, 2007, 02:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 3,439 Offline	Has it arrived yet?

Mar 16th, 2007, 03:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
anissut MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 85 Offline	Nope, still waiting. Should be any minute now though. Am at work so no chance of driving it this afternoon but will set everything up with bluetooth, DAB etc. in readiness. Will leave the office a little early and take the long way home. Haven't got my camera here, will mobile phone camera shots do?????

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