[daro911]

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

Mini-Trainer

If you visit the AutoTrader website and do a search on the R56, you will find a number of franchised dealers selling ex-demo's MCS 07 at a reasonable discount.

Have you seen how dealer demos are treated Driven or rather thrashed within an inch of there lives from stone cold ... Whatever the savings over brand new are I wouldn't personally touch one with a barge pole

[FergusM]

Quote: Originally Posted by caesar (original)

Mini-Trainer

If you visit the AutoTrader website and do a search on the R56, you will find a number of franchised dealers selling ex-demo's MCS 07 at a reasonable discount. The money you save will easily pay the cost of any extras i.e. aero kit, LSD etc which you can add.

I will be ordering a new MCS later this month, or possibly buy a demo instead......save some of that VAT that way!

LSD....did not think that it can easily be added aftermarket...??

Demo..good way to save some dosh, I thought about that as I needed a car quick (last car stolen) but in end wanted to have excatly spec I wanted, and to know how the car had been driven from new...

....will cost me but I know I'm happier with it....in past I got a ex-management BMW330ci...and as good as it was I missed spec'ing a few things. Though I did save £6k that did completely negate the issue.

At end of day do what you think is best and ignore everyone else, I know that is what I did....especially my wife

[Mini-Trainer]

Quote: Originally Posted by daro911 (original)

Have you seen how dealer demos are treated Driven or rather thrashed within an inch of there lives from stone cold ... Whatever the savings over brand new are I wouldn't personally touch one with a barge pole

Yeah I agree with that sentiment, I took out a Cooper S on Friday, one of the sales team cars.
It was filthy, panels where scratched and for a brand new motor only having 1,500 miles on it.

Also I took a 350Z for a drive again an abused motor


Rams

[R99]

Hi Rams,

So still not sure about your next car then eh?!

Here are a few I've found on MINI Cherished....

A little pricy @ £22k, but this one has a huge spec. A taster; Nav, HiFi, 18" JCW's, Aerokit, Bluetooth, DAB, Panoramic Roof, Sports Suspension, Auto Lights/Wipers,

MINI Cherished

Lightening Blue Ex-Demo car: (21k)

MINI Cherished

A Black one with AeroKit... (£22k but has less spec than the 1st car, which looks like a 'bargain' in comparison)

MINI Cherished

Another blue one, but this ones £19,995 (aero kitted)

MINI Cherished

Potential bargain?! £19k with AeroKit and 18" JCW rims.

MINI Cherished

Regards,

James.

[steeve]

Mine is for sale at a good price, very low. Laser blue with white roof, chilli pack R99's plus loads of other options, 3200 miles cost 21,00 make me a silly offer?2007 and we are not talking any where near 19,000 for it.

[Tone]

Quote: Originally Posted by steeve (original)

Mine is for sale at a good price, very low. Laser blue with white roof, chilli pack R99's plus loads of other options, 3200 miles cost 21,00 make me a silly offer?2007 and we are not talking any where near 19,000 for it.

What are you getting instead?

[StumpyPete]

Here is our cooper in PS. Not A MCS or with Aero Kit - but you don't see many Pure Silvers around.

[Den W]

i can answer Q1

I swapped my JCW 105's from my convertible over to my new R56 S and put the crown spokes onto the convertible-no probs

good luck

Den

[Parc77]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original)

Rights Guys I think you'll like what I have to say next........

I will provide you 1Case of beer of your choice, if you see any R56's for sale that I eventually purchase.
Second hand so someones taken the VAT hit already
Low Milage under 5,000
I would like something like the spec sheet attached to the first post, in whatever colour.
Be around the budget of 20k
Within reasonable travelling distance of Leeds

I've been looking already at piston heads, but there are loads of sites out there I'm sure
Mini : Mini Cooper S Turbo (R56)

What do you all think to that deal?

Have you seen the name of the person thats selling this one on pistonheads?

Thought you werent so keen on the R56 Rams? ...dont want to sway you away from Mini but have you looked at anything else besides the
R56 S
350z

how about :-

Golf GTi/R32
New Civic type R
a very late R53 JCW S
Focus ST
Audi TT
BMW 1 series

[KenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by iain cooper (original)

Please take my advice and read the posts on the various forums re the vast amount of build quality problems with these cars.

Do not even think about spending your £21,000 on a mini as you will almost surely regret it.

Visit the forums for all other manufacturers and you will see that all cars have problems. Yes, people on here (how many 30, 50?) have had significant problems with their cars, but how many R56 have been sold so far 50 000?

Go ahead and order the car you really want. Personally, I would not spend too much on options. £2-3k is enough to get a very nice MINI.

[Mini-Trainer]

I'm actually quite liking this one

Welcome to Stratstone Chesterfield authorised MINI dealership

Rams

[KenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original)

I'm actually quite liking this one

Welcome to Stratstone Chesterfield authorised MINI dealership

Rams

No wonder, that is a beauty

[Parc77]

Yep, have to say that one does look good

[Mini-Trainer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Parc77 (original)

Have you seen the name of the person thats selling this one on pistonheads?

Thought you werent so keen on the R56 Rams? ...dont want to sway you away from Mini but have you looked at anything else besides the
R56 S
350z

how about :-

Golf GTi/R32
New Civic type R
a very late R53 JCW S
Focus ST
Audi TT
BMW 1 series

Ah Mr A-nus you mean!


I've test driven
TT
R53 Cooper Works with hmmm Harge union jack wheels
Z4
350Z
New R56

I love the R32 but.....Petrol consumption

I don't like
FORDS!!

BMW 1 Series hmm nice'ish very under powered and not as fun a car as the others /Reps car

Civic Tpye R hmm undecided on this I like the new styling on the Honda, but very plastic inside

Thanks Andy

Rams

[anissut]

Oi, no mickey taking out of my name thank you very very much. Mine is a mint car and priced very well. With all the JCW stuff I doubt you'll find a car cheaper with that spec.

[anissut]

The Stratstone car lacks Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Visibility Pack, Ipod Kit, DAB Radio, all the JCW bits including JCW alcantara steering wheel, gearknob, bonnet duct, tailgate handle, handbrake lever. It also doesn't have sports suspension or LSD. My Cooper S is a monster spec. Oh and Chili Red, proper mans car. At 20k mine is much better value than the Stratstone car. The additional extras on top of the car are worth £1700 alone.

[mister.t]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Trainer (original)

I'm actually quite liking this one

Welcome to Stratstone Chesterfield authorised MINI dealership

Rams

Seen that. Very smart, obviously

[minimad17]

nice!

[Mini-Trainer]

Quote: Originally Posted by anissut (original)

Oi, no mickey taking out of my name thank you very very much. Mine is a mint car and priced very well. With all the JCW stuff I doubt you'll find a car cheaper with that spec.

Sorry about the name thing mate, I've really got no room to talk!

[Mini-Trainer]

Quote: Originally Posted by anissut (original)

The Stratstone car lacks Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Visibility Pack, Ipod Kit, DAB Radio, all the JCW bits including JCW alcantara steering wheel, gearknob, bonnet duct, tailgate handle, handbrake lever. It also doesn't have sports suspension or LSD. My Cooper S is a monster spec. Oh and Chili Red, proper mans car. At 20k mine is much better value than the Stratstone car. The additional extras on top of the car are worth £1700 alone.

I will have another look at yours tonight, leave it with me.

Rams