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robbo mcs · Mar 5th, 2003, 08:26 AM

Hi,

I picked up my Cooper S today after a 4 week wait. I just love this car, definitely a car built for enthuisiastic drivers.

To cut a long story short, I ran into another Cooper S about 6 weeks ago, and fell in love with the car.

I took the opportunity to test drive a car from my local dealer. They kindly gave me the car for 24 hours. I returned it the next day with 500km on the clock, mainly on windy backroads, up and down mountains etc. I felt a little guilty about the 500km, but I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. The dealer was happy, they knew it was only a matter of time .....

Picked up the car today. Cooper S, BRG, white roof, DCS, 16" light wheels. Passed on all the other options (they dont make you go faster!).

I intend to get the works kit (if and when it is released).

My daughter who is 9 did much of the test drive with me. She is in love with car more than me! She allready is trying to talk me into keeping the car so she can have it when she gets her license. She has taken to calling the car "Maddie", and speaking to her like a friend, encouraging her to behave and go faster. Therefore, Maddie it is!

Robbo

eltel · Mar 5th, 2003, 09:34 AM

Welcome aboard, robbo. Great car isn't it.

Regards, Eltel

JugMan · Mar 5th, 2003, 10:56 AM

Maddie - suitable for both car AND driver

Jug

swamos · Mar 5th, 2003, 11:30 AM

Yeah baby, congratulations.

You'll love the car. You must try an meet up with other MINIosi, as they seem like a nice bunch of guys down there.

Boo · Mar 7th, 2003, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by robbo mcs
Hi,

I picked up my Cooper S today after a 4 week wait. I just love this car, definitely a car built for enthuisiastic drivers.

To cut a long story short, I ran into another Cooper S about 6 weeks ago, and fell in love with the car.

I took the opportunity to test drive a car from my local dealer. They kindly gave me the car for 24 hours. I returned it the next day with 500km on the clock, mainly on windy backroads, up and down mountains etc. I felt a little guilty about the 500km, but I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. The dealer was happy, they knew it was only a matter of time .....

Picked up the car today. Cooper S, BRG, white roof, DCS, 16" light wheels. Passed on all the other options (they dont make you go faster!).

I intend to get the works kit (if and when it is released).

My daughter who is 9 did much of the test drive with me. She is in love with car more than me! She allready is trying to talk me into keeping the car so she can have it when she gets her license. She has taken to calling the car "Maddie", and speaking to her like a friend, encouraging her to behave and go faster. Therefore, Maddie it is!

Robbo

Congrats on the car and welcome to the board

After telling Melody (my other half) your story about the 500km, she exclaimed that "you were a man after her own heart "

Are you able to come along on the 16th??
Would be great to see another BRG supporter... see thread

robbo mcs · Mar 7th, 2003, 06:49 AM

Hey Boo,

Thanks for the reply.

When reading your post the penny dropped! You mentioned your partners name, you drive a BRG.... sounded familiar, then I looked at your gallery!

YOU are the mini I ran into (at wakefield park BMW club). How freaky. I was running the big fat blue BMW!

Seeing your car running at a track day opened my eyes to the cooper S. I was kind of leaning towards getting a smaller dedicated track car well before seeing yours in action, but seeing how good your mini looked and went made me pursue it further.

I test drove the car about a week and half later, and placed the order. I actually wanted chilli red, but could get a BRG quickly, so took up that option.

The car is great, and I intend to use it for 10-15 track events a year, as well as a daily driver. I've got wheels, tyres and brakes on order, and should have it sorted out in around 6 weeks. Count me in for the works kit when it arrives!

I still have the BMW, I cant bear to part with it. By the way I won my class at Wakefield in February with 1:14. I look forward to trying the mini on the same tracks. My honest opinion is stock (running on similar tyres)the mini won't beat the times of the BMW, but once I get the works kit and some better brakes I think it will be very close. I also believe the mini will be a lot more fun to drive, better handling and more "chuckable".

I can't make the run on 16th, as I am actually going to the BMW club motorkhana. Motorhanas are one thing where the mini will blow most cars out the water!

Look forward to seeing you again at some stage.

Robbo

warped · Mar 7th, 2003, 09:27 AM

Congratulations Robbo

Unfortunately some of us wanted a few more options and are having to wait a little longer

Sounds like the car is going to have an exciting life down at the track ... just make sure you look after 'Maddie'

Cheers
Steve

ratboy · Mar 7th, 2003, 10:05 AM

congrats to you and your new family member Maddie

Harry Morant · Mar 8th, 2003, 06:58 AM

Yay, another joins the BRG revolution - welcome

Mar 5th, 2003, 08:26 AM	#1
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 2,796 Offline	New Aussie Mini Hi, I picked up my Cooper S today after a 4 week wait. I just love this car, definitely a car built for enthuisiastic drivers. To cut a long story short, I ran into another Cooper S about 6 weeks ago, and fell in love with the car. I took the opportunity to test drive a car from my local dealer. They kindly gave me the car for 24 hours. I returned it the next day with 500km on the clock, mainly on windy backroads, up and down mountains etc. I felt a little guilty about the 500km, but I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. The dealer was happy, they knew it was only a matter of time ..... Picked up the car today. Cooper S, BRG, white roof, DCS, 16" light wheels. Passed on all the other options (they dont make you go faster!). I intend to get the works kit (if and when it is released). My daughter who is 9 did much of the test drive with me. She is in love with car more than me! She allready is trying to talk me into keeping the car so she can have it when she gets her license. She has taken to calling the car "Maddie", and speaking to her like a friend, encouraging her to behave and go faster. Therefore, Maddie it is! Robbo

Mar 5th, 2003, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 5,890 Offline	Yeah baby, congratulations. You'll love the car. You must try an meet up with other MINIosi, as they seem like a nice bunch of guys down there. Clubman less....

Mar 7th, 2003, 03:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 1,793 Offline	Re: New Aussie Mini Quote: Originally posted by robbo mcs Hi, I picked up my Cooper S today after a 4 week wait. I just love this car, definitely a car built for enthuisiastic drivers. To cut a long story short, I ran into another Cooper S about 6 weeks ago, and fell in love with the car. I took the opportunity to test drive a car from my local dealer. They kindly gave me the car for 24 hours. I returned it the next day with 500km on the clock, mainly on windy backroads, up and down mountains etc. I felt a little guilty about the 500km, but I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. The dealer was happy, they knew it was only a matter of time ..... Picked up the car today. Cooper S, BRG, white roof, DCS, 16" light wheels. Passed on all the other options (they dont make you go faster!). I intend to get the works kit (if and when it is released). My daughter who is 9 did much of the test drive with me. She is in love with car more than me! She allready is trying to talk me into keeping the car so she can have it when she gets her license. She has taken to calling the car "Maddie", and speaking to her like a friend, encouraging her to behave and go faster. Therefore, Maddie it is! Robbo Congrats on the car and welcome to the board After telling Melody (my other half) your story about the 500km, she exclaimed that "you were a man after her own heart " Are you able to come along on the 16th?? Would be great to see another BRG supporter... see thread The original SWORKS

Mar 7th, 2003, 10:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 182 Offline	congrats to you and your new family member Maddie DARK SILVER COOPER S

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Mar 5th, 2003, 09:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 1,622 Offline	Welcome aboard, robbo. Great car isn't it. Regards, Eltel

Mar 5th, 2003, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
JugMan MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - North Side Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 529 Offline	Maddie - suitable for both car AND driver Jug

Mar 7th, 2003, 06:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 2,796 Offline	Hey Boo, Thanks for the reply. When reading your post the penny dropped! You mentioned your partners name, you drive a BRG.... sounded familiar, then I looked at your gallery! YOU are the mini I ran into (at wakefield park BMW club). How freaky. I was running the big fat blue BMW! Seeing your car running at a track day opened my eyes to the cooper S. I was kind of leaning towards getting a smaller dedicated track car well before seeing yours in action, but seeing how good your mini looked and went made me pursue it further. I test drove the car about a week and half later, and placed the order. I actually wanted chilli red, but could get a BRG quickly, so took up that option. The car is great, and I intend to use it for 10-15 track events a year, as well as a daily driver. I've got wheels, tyres and brakes on order, and should have it sorted out in around 6 weeks. Count me in for the works kit when it arrives! I still have the BMW, I cant bear to part with it. By the way I won my class at Wakefield in February with 1:14. I look forward to trying the mini on the same tracks. My honest opinion is stock (running on similar tyres)the mini won't beat the times of the BMW, but once I get the works kit and some better brakes I think it will be very close. I also believe the mini will be a lot more fun to drive, better handling and more "chuckable". I can't make the run on 16th, as I am actually going to the BMW club motorkhana. Motorhanas are one thing where the mini will blow most cars out the water! Look forward to seeing you again at some stage. Robbo

Mar 7th, 2003, 09:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 958 Offline	Congratulations Robbo Unfortunately some of us wanted a few more options and are having to wait a little longer Sounds like the car is going to have an exciting life down at the track ... just make sure you look after 'Maddie' Cheers Steve

Mar 8th, 2003, 06:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 850 Offline	Yay, another joins the BRG revolution - welcome

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