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Chris.F · Oct 3rd, 2006, 10:07 AM

I've recently joined the site, (don't know anyone else on here in person) because I've ordered a new R56 Cooper. Interested to know who is also a newbie on here because of an interest/purchase of the new model?

In my case the mini was my 1st choice for my 1st new car. I'm likely to have the car 5+ years so have opted for the new model with a fairly high spec to my budget, (IMHO) considering the insurance costs in my sums as a young driver - you wouldn't believe some of the quotes I've had!

I've chosen Chilli Red/White Roof

etc because I've always liked the colour and consider it's become a traditional mini colour that hopefully doesn't date. I've had the Blaster wheels in the Chilli pack with the Ray/leather seats as I can always up the wheels at a later date and even have the seats re-upholstered in the future. But I took the view Xenons are going to be standard in the near future, Auto Air-con - Heated Screen/Tinted glass etc are things I can't easily add in the future.

What are other peoples views?

(To the regulars on here - thanks for the advice - info - much appreciated and very friendly web community)

Root Ginger · Oct 3rd, 2006, 12:34 PM

I must admit I've noticed quite a few new members on here hovering around the R56 forum area

wigman15 · Oct 3rd, 2006, 12:42 PM

i'm a noob here too! getting the r56 mcs!

Slaydog · Oct 3rd, 2006, 12:57 PM

Noob Yank here. My recent interest in a MINI just happened naturally and I found myself smack dab in the middle of a model change over! I plan on getting an 08’ JCW. Until then, I'll just be hanging around and collecting as many cool points from y’all as I can!

hayesl · Oct 3rd, 2006, 01:04 PM

I lurked here quite a bit when I had a 53-plate MINI One, but only joined up as a result of interest in the R56. (I sold my MINI One after less than four months: Lind of Maidstone would not accept that it was abnormal for a car to get three cracked windscreens - while the car was stationary - in that timespan. I figured I was better off selling the car than dealing with the stress of looking into legal action.)

Anyway, the info I found on here convinced me that the R56 was what I was looking for, especially as the seats have been improved over the current model. I should pick up my LaB/W MCS (specced in the MCS Speccin' thread) on launch weekend and it can't come soon enough.

I'll reiterate Chris's point about the regulars on here - they make it a site worth coming back to day in, day out! Fuel for my MINI obsession indeed!

Keep up the good work everyone!

Near Oxford Mini · Oct 3rd, 2006, 01:12 PM

We're new here and new to the world of Mini too.

We always loved the old Mini but didn't have room in our lives for one.

All changed now so we waited for the R56.

The Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper Automatic will be here late December. We can't wait.

The forums and especially the galleries have been fantastic for helping us spec and order the car sight unseen. Congratulations Mini2.

Martin F · Oct 3rd, 2006, 02:51 PM

My 8 year old Saxo VTS was due to be moved on and one of my daughters bought a new MCC about 12 months ago.

I liked her MCC and as the Saxo had to go I put a deposit on an R56 in March this year. That made me join this site and I am glad I did. Speccing would have been a nightmare without all the info on here

rec · Oct 16th, 2006, 11:08 PM

i just ordered a new Cooper

delivery in Dec !

ttocs · Oct 17th, 2006, 04:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin F (original)

My 8 year old Saxo VTS was due to be moved on and one of my daughters bought a new MCC about 12 months ago.

I liked her MCC and as the Saxo had to go I put a deposit on an R56 in March this year. That made me join this site and I am glad I did. Speccing would have been a nightmare without all the info on here

Fully agree, looked at the site in the past but felt a bit of a fraud not having a mini so didn't join. Ordered a MCS and then joined.

Helen B · Oct 17th, 2006, 05:06 PM

Have owned a mini for two years and not really bothered with mini2. That was until I started to look at the R56. This site has been invaluable and I'm totally hooked now.

Have ordered a chili red cooper s. It will be at my dealers in two weeks time but I cant have it until the 18th Nov

cellularcoffee · Mar 27th, 2007, 04:25 AM

Also new to min2 due to R56. I also ordered the MCS with chili red/white roof + 17" crown + automatic transmission.

Car: No review for the car yet and the schedule production is 15th week of 2007.

MINI2 web-site: Frankly, not that helpful in terms of deciding what options to get; however, I found members here on MINI2 more proper and civilized than the other motoring sites. I'm not obsessed with power and speed, thus it is very difficult to communicate with those power-crazed petrol heads. All in all, I visit MINI2 at least couple times everyday now....probably until I receive my MCS.

lertulo · Mar 27th, 2007, 11:49 AM

I'm new to mini2, drawn here by the (interminable!) wait for my 07MCS. But it's not necessarily the R56 that drew me here--I would've bought a 2006 just as happily, if that's what they'd sold when I was ready to buy.

Hummer2k1 · Mar 27th, 2007, 12:04 PM

i m new to MINI due to R56

i ordered mine (MC auto astroblack w/ white roof/mirros and redwood red interior) 10 days ago and be delivered on may, 25th

DerekH · Mar 27th, 2007, 12:25 PM

Hi new as weel MCS due middle of may this site is excellent for help and very good feed back can,t wait to get the car

Ps all the best with your Mini adventure

Irish Monkey · Mar 27th, 2007, 01:12 PM

Another Newbie here, Picked up my R56 in Jan after having 4 Fords

The Pepperoni Man · Mar 27th, 2007, 08:45 PM

Newbie here and also just got an R56. Coincidence though really as I'm on my 3rd Mini.

First one was a red/black model. It was amazing - it had those electric windows that wound themselves down overnight and the doors unlocked themselves ! ! Still loved it and probably still my favourite colour combo.

Then went on to a facelift Cooper. The facelift Mini is my favourite. The problems of the original had been ironed out (windows stayed up ! ) and IMO it is the best looking Mini - chrome line exterior is much more discreet etc. This one was in solid gold / black - Not everyone's cup of tea but I'm a Wolves fan ! !

Now on a BRG / white R56. The R56 is the most "grown up" Mini IMO and I'm still a fan

FxK · Mar 27th, 2007, 08:50 PM

And another newbie. I test drove an 07 MC last Thursday and joined the forum after that. I'm ready to order today.

Hope that smile will last for a long time.

Fanis · Mar 27th, 2007, 09:00 PM

New here and new to MINI world (though I always loved the car)....it just happened that I decided to sell my BMW and get a MINI, so I did some interent searching and I found this great forum!!

supersaw · Mar 27th, 2007, 09:13 PM

Same here just ordered r56 mcs astro black,aero kit,chilli pack,chrome air intake,privacy glass,heated seats and pdc.
Previous cars
06 cooper conv
53 bmw m3 csl
04 bmw m3
51 bmw 330ci
54 mini one
You could say were into the brand

benzaoa7x · Mar 28th, 2007, 01:23 PM

Newbie here too!

Got told about the site from a work pal, he had a CS and we imediately hit it off when found out i drove a ONE.

Ordered my MC start of this month and sadly said bye bye to my ONE around the same time, but get the MC on monday!!!! i cant wait!!!

Oct 3rd, 2006, 10:07 AM	#1
Chris.F MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennines Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 326 Offline	Whos new to Mini due to R56 ? I've recently joined the site, (don't know anyone else on here in person) because I've ordered a new R56 Cooper. Interested to know who is also a newbie on here because of an interest/purchase of the new model? In my case the mini was my 1st choice for my 1st new car. I'm likely to have the car 5+ years so have opted for the new model with a fairly high spec to my budget, (IMHO) considering the insurance costs in my sums as a young driver - you wouldn't believe some of the quotes I've had! I've chosen Chilli Red/White Roof etc because I've always liked the colour and consider it's become a traditional mini colour that hopefully doesn't date. I've had the Blaster wheels in the Chilli pack with the Ray/leather seats as I can always up the wheels at a later date and even have the seats re-upholstered in the future. But I took the view Xenons are going to be standard in the near future, Auto Air-con - Heated Screen/Tinted glass etc are things I can't easily add in the future. What are other peoples views? (To the regulars on here - thanks for the advice - info - much appreciated and very friendly web community)

Oct 3rd, 2006, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	I must admit I've noticed quite a few new members on here hovering around the R56 forum area It was acceptable in the 80's

Oct 16th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	i just ordered a new Cooper delivery in Dec ! Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Mar 27th, 2007, 09:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
Fanis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 09:01 PM Posts: 154 Offline	New here and new to MINI world (though I always loved the car)....it just happened that I decided to sell my BMW and get a MINI, so I did some interent searching and I found this great forum!! Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius.

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Oct 3rd, 2006, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
wigman15 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 101 Offline	i'm a noob here too! getting the r56 mcs!

Oct 3rd, 2006, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slaydog Cousin Across the Pond Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tenn'uh-see Local Time: 01:01 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Noob Yank here. My recent interest in a MINI just happened naturally and I found myself smack dab in the middle of a model change over! I plan on getting an 08’ JCW. Until then, I'll just be hanging around and collecting as many cool points from y’all as I can!

Oct 3rd, 2006, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
hayesl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London/Stockholm Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 67 Offline	I lurked here quite a bit when I had a 53-plate MINI One, but only joined up as a result of interest in the R56. (I sold my MINI One after less than four months: Lind of Maidstone would not accept that it was abnormal for a car to get three cracked windscreens - while the car was stationary - in that timespan. I figured I was better off selling the car than dealing with the stress of looking into legal action.) Anyway, the info I found on here convinced me that the R56 was what I was looking for, especially as the seats have been improved over the current model. I should pick up my LaB/W MCS (specced in the MCS Speccin' thread) on launch weekend and it can't come soon enough. I'll reiterate Chris's point about the regulars on here - they make it a site worth coming back to day in, day out! Fuel for my MINI obsession indeed! Keep up the good work everyone!

Oct 3rd, 2006, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Near Oxford Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 86 Offline	We're new here and new to the world of Mini too. We always loved the old Mini but didn't have room in our lives for one. All changed now so we waited for the R56. The Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper Automatic will be here late December. We can't wait. The forums and especially the galleries have been fantastic for helping us spec and order the car sight unseen. Congratulations Mini2.

Oct 3rd, 2006, 02:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Martin F Making it add up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sussex Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 620 Offline	My 8 year old Saxo VTS was due to be moved on and one of my daughters bought a new MCC about 12 months ago. I liked her MCC and as the Saxo had to go I put a deposit on an R56 in March this year. That made me join this site and I am glad I did. Speccing would have been a nightmare without all the info on here

Oct 17th, 2006, 04:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
ttocs MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 3,677 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin F (original) My 8 year old Saxo VTS was due to be moved on and one of my daughters bought a new MCC about 12 months ago. I liked her MCC and as the Saxo had to go I put a deposit on an R56 in March this year. That made me join this site and I am glad I did. Speccing would have been a nightmare without all the info on here Fully agree, looked at the site in the past but felt a bit of a fraud not having a mini so didn't join. Ordered a MCS and then joined.

Oct 17th, 2006, 05:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Helen B Helen B Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 50 Offline	Have owned a mini for two years and not really bothered with mini2. That was until I started to look at the R56. This site has been invaluable and I'm totally hooked now. Have ordered a chili red cooper s. It will be at my dealers in two weeks time but I cant have it until the 18th Nov

Mar 27th, 2007, 04:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
cellularcoffee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:01 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Also new to min2 due to R56. I also ordered the MCS with chili red/white roof + 17" crown + automatic transmission. Car: No review for the car yet and the schedule production is 15th week of 2007. MINI2 web-site: Frankly, not that helpful in terms of deciding what options to get; however, I found members here on MINI2 more proper and civilized than the other motoring sites. I'm not obsessed with power and speed, thus it is very difficult to communicate with those power-crazed petrol heads. All in all, I visit MINI2 at least couple times everyday now....probably until I receive my MCS.

Mar 27th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
lertulo Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Around Pittsburgh Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 26 Offline	I'm new to mini2, drawn here by the (interminable!) wait for my 07MCS. But it's not necessarily the R56 that drew me here--I would've bought a 2006 just as happily, if that's what they'd sold when I was ready to buy.

Mar 27th, 2007, 12:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hummer2k1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paris Local Time: 08:01 PM Posts: 286 Offline	i m new to MINI due to R56 i ordered mine (MC auto astroblack w/ white roof/mirros and redwood red interior) 10 days ago and be delivered on may, 25th

Mar 27th, 2007, 12:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 827 Offline	Hi new as weel MCS due middle of may this site is excellent for help and very good feed back can,t wait to get the car Ps all the best with your Mini adventure

Mar 27th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Irish Monkey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cork Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Another Newbie here, Picked up my R56 in Jan after having 4 Fords

Mar 27th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
The Pepperoni Man MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 29 Offline	Newbie here and also just got an R56. Coincidence though really as I'm on my 3rd Mini. First one was a red/black model. It was amazing - it had those electric windows that wound themselves down overnight and the doors unlocked themselves ! ! Still loved it and probably still my favourite colour combo. Then went on to a facelift Cooper. The facelift Mini is my favourite. The problems of the original had been ironed out (windows stayed up ! ) and IMO it is the best looking Mini - chrome line exterior is much more discreet etc. This one was in solid gold / black - Not everyone's cup of tea but I'm a Wolves fan ! ! Now on a BRG / white R56. The R56 is the most "grown up" Mini IMO and I'm still a fan

Mar 27th, 2007, 08:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
FxK AKA Coopius Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Local Time: 01:01 PM Posts: 34 Offline	And another newbie. I test drove an 07 MC last Thursday and joined the forum after that. I'm ready to order today. Hope that smile will last for a long time.

Mar 27th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
supersaw MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bristol Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 68 Offline	Same here just ordered r56 mcs astro black,aero kit,chilli pack,chrome air intake,privacy glass,heated seats and pdc. Previous cars 06 cooper conv 53 bmw m3 csl 04 bmw m3 51 bmw 330ci 54 mini one You could say were into the brand

Mar 28th, 2007, 01:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
benzaoa7x MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 16 Offline	Newbie here too! Got told about the site from a work pal, he had a CS and we imediately hit it off when found out i drove a ONE. Ordered my MC start of this month and sadly said bye bye to my ONE around the same time, but get the MC on monday!!!! i cant wait!!!

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