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latent · Jul 27th, 2007, 08:08 AM

Today, I am picking up my first Mini. It's a Cooper with Chilli in silver with black roof and a silver union flag.

I first tested a Mini back in 2001, that's so far back I forgot why I didn't buy it! Anyway, since then I have had several cars. But nowadays, I don't do a great deal of mile and I wanted something that is reasonable qulaity but also fun. The test drive was very enjoyable, I just hope ownsership will be. I can't help thinking I should have gone for an 'S' So many people rave about it!!. But at point of point order I didn't think it was worth the extra fuel consumption, money, and insurance for the miles I do. Oh well, I'm looking forward to it...but I hope I've done the right thing!!!

sel · Jul 27th, 2007, 08:17 AM

ive gone from a ONE to a Cooper -pure silver/black roof..... great choice!!
and i love it....enjoy your new baby....and dont forget to wave at other MINIs

Whether you own a one/cooper or an 's' you'll still have great fun on runs!
happy MINI adventures-post pics soon! ....what you calling him/her??

latent · Jul 27th, 2007, 09:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original)

ive gone from a ONE to a Cooper -pure silver/black roof..... great choice!!
and i love it....enjoy your new baby....and dont forget to wave at other MINIs

Whether you own a one/cooper or an 's' you'll still have great fun on runs!
happy MINI adventures-post pics soon! ....what you calling him/her??

Hmm. probably a 'HE'...but not sure on name yet...That's funny..I.'m sure I have referred to my other cars as 'she'

KenL · Jul 27th, 2007, 12:02 PM

Cooper IS a good choice, I love mine.

Your's sounds great - that silver UJ roof is very classy looking.

Please post pictures when you get it.

Hummer2k1 · Jul 27th, 2007, 12:15 PM

i think its a nice choice. i really enjoy my MC and i really dont regret it! i really do!
did u get it in auto or manual trans?

latent · Jul 27th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hummer2k1 (original)

i think its a nice choice. i really enjoy my MC and i really dont regret it! i really do!
did u get it in auto or manual trans?

My last two cars have been auto. But on this occassion, I opted for the 6 speed manual

Hummer2k1 · Jul 27th, 2007, 01:23 PM

i tested drive as a courtesy car the M6 MC, she s nice too and the fuel consumption is far much much better!
enjoy

u'll love her!

sel · Jul 27th, 2007, 01:41 PM

so is it a Cooper D then? or are all the new coopers 6 speed?

sav112 · Jul 27th, 2007, 07:44 PM

Kittens Names beginning with M

pick a name

Kaine · Jul 29th, 2007, 10:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original)

so is it a Cooper D then? or are all the new coopers 6 speed?

all new Coopers are 6 speed

latent - you will love it - wifey loves hers - plenty quick enough and feels like a much bigger car than it is

LizzyG · Jul 29th, 2007, 10:46 AM

Good luck with your new car. I have a R56 Cooper, which is my first Mini, and I love it. Yesterday I went on a long drive with 2 passengers who had never been in a mini, and both commented how smooth and quiet it was, and how well it held the road!

Your colour combo will look ace too, what colour interior have you gone for?

mister.t · Jul 29th, 2007, 05:50 PM

Good luck with your new car - The roof sounds great!! All new Minis are 6 speed, even the Mini One.

DerekH · Jul 29th, 2007, 06:40 PM

Hope your new motor is going fine latent, sounds nice with the flag some pic's would be good, hope your are having fun with this Mini runing it in is no fun though.

latent · Jul 30th, 2007, 07:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DerekH (original)

Hope your new motor is going fine latent, sounds nice with the flag some pic's would be good, hope your are having fun with this Mini runing it in is no fun though.

Thanks...I picked up the car on Friday afternoon. However, the silver UJ was not done ( I had arranged for this to be done by the dealer last minute) They said they were waiting for materials to come through and asked if I could drop it in Monday.

Now...confession time!!....Having had the car a couple of days, I must admit, I like it the way it is, with the plain black roof. So, I have decided to cancel todays trip to the dealer to have the flag fitted. ..(.I use to be indecisive, but know I am not so sure

As for the car. Early days yet, but so far so good. Like any new car, it's a bit like a new shoe. keep changing my seat to get comfy, running in and all that. All seems very tight at present. One thin I wish I could change is the brightness of the digital display on the CD boost and computer. The brightness control on the rev counter only changes the instrument illumination. It appears that the digits are only changed automatically via a photo sensor. Would prefer this display a tad brighter on a sunny day.

I wi9ll post some pics soone..assuming you guys are still intersted now I have dumped the flag!!

Cheers

DerekH · Jul 30th, 2007, 08:15 PM

Latent never mind not having your decals as your the owner and , what you choose will be best look forward to seeing this new motor, with or without UJ roof

KenL · Jul 30th, 2007, 08:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by latent (original)

All seems very tight at present. One thin I wish I could change is the brightness of the digital display on the CD boost and computer. The brightness control on the rev counter only changes the instrument illumination. It appears that the digits are only changed automatically via a photo sensor. Would prefer this display a tad brighter on a sunny day.

Really, never noticed this. I thought all the illumination could be varied with the button in the rev counter - that's with the lights on. Are you not happy with them with the lights off?

Congrats on the car - you can always add a roof decal if you change your mind later

Avalon · Jul 30th, 2007, 08:59 PM

Latent you have made one of the best choices ever our 2nd Cooper and lovin it.

latent · Jul 31st, 2007, 07:49 AM

[quote=KenL;3114276]Really, never noticed this. I thought all the illumination could be varied with the button in the rev counter - that's with the lights on. Are you not happy with them with the lights off?

I would just like to be able to make the digital display a little brighter on a sunny day. I suppose I was spoilt by my previous car (lexus) which had a very good daylight display.

KenL · Jul 31st, 2007, 08:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by latent (original)

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

Really, never noticed this. I thought all the illumination could be varied with the button in the rev counter - that's with the lights on. Are you not happy with them with the lights off?

I would just like to be able to make the digital display a little brighter on a sunny day. I suppose I was spoilt by my previous car (lexus) which had a very good daylight display.

OK, never found it to be a problem myself.

Jul 27th, 2007, 08:08 AM	#1
latent MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 16 Offline	My first Mini today..The right choice? Today, I am picking up my first Mini. It's a Cooper with Chilli in silver with black roof and a silver union flag. I first tested a Mini back in 2001, that's so far back I forgot why I didn't buy it! Anyway, since then I have had several cars. But nowadays, I don't do a great deal of mile and I wanted something that is reasonable qulaity but also fun. The test drive was very enjoyable, I just hope ownsership will be. I can't help thinking I should have gone for an 'S' So many people rave about it!!. But at point of point order I didn't think it was worth the extra fuel consumption, money, and insurance for the miles I do. Oh well, I'm looking forward to it...but I hope I've done the right thing!!!

Jul 27th, 2007, 08:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 4,301 Offline	ive gone from a ONE to a Cooper -pure silver/black roof..... great choice!! and i love it....enjoy your new baby....and dont forget to wave at other MINIs Whether you own a one/cooper or an 's' you'll still have great fun on runs! happy MINI adventures-post pics soon! ....what you calling him/her?? Log onto: [url="http://www.newminikernow.co.uk"][font=Arial Black]www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

Jul 27th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Cooper IS a good choice, I love mine. Your's sounds great - that silver UJ roof is very classy looking. Please post pictures when you get it. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Jul 27th, 2007, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 4,301 Offline	so is it a Cooper D then? or are all the new coopers 6 speed? Log onto: [url="http://www.newminikernow.co.uk"][font=Arial Black]www.newminikernow.co.uk and check out what's happening in Cornwall

Jul 29th, 2007, 05:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
mister.t Dodgey, er, dodgem driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 3,899 Offline	Good luck with your new car - The roof sounds great!! All new Minis are 6 speed, even the Mini One. A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

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Jul 27th, 2007, 09:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
latent MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original) ive gone from a ONE to a Cooper -pure silver/black roof..... great choice!! and i love it....enjoy your new baby....and dont forget to wave at other MINIs Whether you own a one/cooper or an 's' you'll still have great fun on runs! happy MINI adventures-post pics soon! ....what you calling him/her?? Hmm. probably a 'HE'...but not sure on name yet...That's funny..I.'m sure I have referred to my other cars as 'she'

Jul 27th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hummer2k1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paris Local Time: 11:22 AM Posts: 286 Offline	i think its a nice choice. i really enjoy my MC and i really dont regret it! i really do! did u get it in auto or manual trans?

Jul 27th, 2007, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
latent MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hummer2k1 (original) i think its a nice choice. i really enjoy my MC and i really dont regret it! i really do! did u get it in auto or manual trans? My last two cars have been auto. But on this occassion, I opted for the 6 speed manual

Jul 27th, 2007, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hummer2k1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paris Local Time: 11:22 AM Posts: 286 Offline	i tested drive as a courtesy car the M6 MC, she s nice too and the fuel consumption is far much much better! enjoy u'll love her!

Jul 27th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
sav112 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 346 Offline	Kittens Names beginning with M pick a name

Jul 29th, 2007, 10:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kaine MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hills of shropshire Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 140 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original) so is it a Cooper D then? or are all the new coopers 6 speed? all new Coopers are 6 speed latent - you will love it - wifey loves hers - plenty quick enough and feels like a much bigger car than it is

Jul 29th, 2007, 10:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
LizzyG MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 383 Offline	Good luck with your new car. I have a R56 Cooper, which is my first Mini, and I love it. Yesterday I went on a long drive with 2 passengers who had never been in a mini, and both commented how smooth and quiet it was, and how well it held the road! Your colour combo will look ace too, what colour interior have you gone for?

Jul 29th, 2007, 06:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Hope your new motor is going fine latent, sounds nice with the flag some pic's would be good, hope your are having fun with this Mini runing it in is no fun though.

Jul 30th, 2007, 07:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
latent MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DerekH (original) Hope your new motor is going fine latent, sounds nice with the flag some pic's would be good, hope your are having fun with this Mini runing it in is no fun though. Thanks...I picked up the car on Friday afternoon. However, the silver UJ was not done ( I had arranged for this to be done by the dealer last minute) They said they were waiting for materials to come through and asked if I could drop it in Monday. Now...confession time!!....Having had the car a couple of days, I must admit, I like it the way it is, with the plain black roof. So, I have decided to cancel todays trip to the dealer to have the flag fitted. ..(.I use to be indecisive, but know I am not so sure As for the car. Early days yet, but so far so good. Like any new car, it's a bit like a new shoe. keep changing my seat to get comfy, running in and all that. All seems very tight at present. One thin I wish I could change is the brightness of the digital display on the CD boost and computer. The brightness control on the rev counter only changes the instrument illumination. It appears that the digits are only changed automatically via a photo sensor. Would prefer this display a tad brighter on a sunny day. I wi9ll post some pics soone..assuming you guys are still intersted now I have dumped the flag!! Cheers

Jul 30th, 2007, 08:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Latent never mind not having your decals as your the owner and , what you choose will be best look forward to seeing this new motor, with or without UJ roof

Jul 30th, 2007, 08:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by latent (original) All seems very tight at present. One thin I wish I could change is the brightness of the digital display on the CD boost and computer. The brightness control on the rev counter only changes the instrument illumination. It appears that the digits are only changed automatically via a photo sensor. Would prefer this display a tad brighter on a sunny day. Really, never noticed this. I thought all the illumination could be varied with the button in the rev counter - that's with the lights on. Are you not happy with them with the lights off? Congrats on the car - you can always add a roof decal if you change your mind later Red/Black R56 Cooper

Jul 30th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Avalon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 49 Offline	The more miles the bigger smiles Latent you have made one of the best choices ever our 2nd Cooper and lovin it.

Jul 31st, 2007, 07:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
latent MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 16 Offline	[quote=KenL;3114276]Really, never noticed this. I thought all the illumination could be varied with the button in the rev counter - that's with the lights on. Are you not happy with them with the lights off? I would just like to be able to make the digital display a little brighter on a sunny day. I suppose I was spoilt by my previous car (lexus) which had a very good daylight display.

Jul 31st, 2007, 08:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by latent (original) Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) Really, never noticed this. I thought all the illumination could be varied with the button in the rev counter - that's with the lights on. Are you not happy with them with the lights off? I would just like to be able to make the digital display a little brighter on a sunny day. I suppose I was spoilt by my previous car (lexus) which had a very good daylight display. OK, never found it to be a problem myself. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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