*returns* 
Nope, it's gonna take more than one cup of tea to do it...
*puts another kettle on*
Actually, I've been a bit non-plussed about the R56 up to now (though haven't driven one) so probably won't be putting in an order for a new build.
If I really wanted a new car then my current thinking would see me go for something like a low-spec 1-series Coupe... but I've quite enjoyed tweaking little bits of my MINI here and there (when the warranty ran out) so it'd be nice to get another 1st Generation ONE/Cooper again (great idea MSGC!).
Well, I'm trying to submit my PhD thesis in March 2009 and looking to make the move shortly after that (returning for a week visit a few months later to have my viva examination). I'm currently talking to some guys in Connecticut about a job up there - but it's
very early days and there's a
long way to go in that process yet before I say that's where I'm definately headed (looks nice though).
*looks out the window at the MINI in the carpark*
Poor little Zeus, he doesn't suspect a thing...
