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CanberraCooperS · May 16th, 2005, 06:58 AM

Ok guys/gals. dont kick me to hard but i have signed on the dotted line today for a replacement for my MCS. Im going RWD again it will get to 100 in 6 seconds flat and have an idle you fall asleep to. Any guesses???

Todd! · May 16th, 2005, 07:01 AM

Geez Giles - sad to see you leaving too! Whatever you're getting - I hope it is faster than the MINI around Wakefield

Why are you getting rid of the MINI??

Would I be wrong in assuming you are getting a Z car?

CanberraCooperS · May 16th, 2005, 07:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd!

Geez Giles - sad to see you leaving too! Whatever you're getting - I hope it is faster than the MINI around Wakefield

Why are you getting rid of the MINI??

Would I be wrong in assuming you are getting a Z car?

Pffft Jap crap!!! ha.. LOL.. another Hint.. doesnt arrive in Aust until Late December. 190kw 1200kgs.

Todd! · May 16th, 2005, 07:07 AM

130i BMW COOL!!!

Bit girly, but I'd have one in black.

minigolf · May 16th, 2005, 07:11 AM

Good to see you around again Giles, does this mean you're staying in Australia?

And remember I get first dibs on any bits you take off your MINI.

Cheers Liam

CanberraCooperS · May 16th, 2005, 07:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Todd!

130i BMW COOL!!!

Bit girly, but I'd have one in black.

Correct... I need a new lease... the new Mini doesnt impress me so i looked for something that i wont need to modify that will go well and have enough room for my Racing bike in the back. So the 130i is the one that fits the bill.. LOTS OF GO!!! Enough room for the Bike inside it. And a well built car.
Colour is unknown yet as they will not start building them till Sept and the first one arrives in AU in Late December.
Ive paid a pre-deposit.

CanberraCooperS · May 16th, 2005, 07:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Good to see you around again Giles, does this mean you're staying in Australia?

And remember I get first dibs on any bits you take off your MINI.

Cheers Liam

Yup sticking around.. Canada's off now for good.

Todd! · May 16th, 2005, 07:20 AM

NICE!! Get that color, tint the windows up and put a nice exhaust on it... then nothing else... except a CAI... and some nice tyres... oh, you said your not going to do anything to it...

The mini is going to the yard? Stock?

CanberraCooperS · May 16th, 2005, 07:24 AM

I still have no idea what the go will be I might test the waters and see if anyone wants to buy it from me. I got the destinct feeling from the dealer this afternoon that they really werent going to give me much on a trade as the cars hardly standard... even though i told them i could have it back to standard in a week.. apart from the wheels.

I have plenty of time to sort it all out anyway. If i sell it early i still have my 325i so ill just pott around in that.

minigolf · May 16th, 2005, 07:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS

Yup sticking around.. Canada's off now for good.

Okay, so we've got a few months of MINIing left for you then ... you gonna be here over the June long weekend. There'll be some MINIing around Canberra that weekend for sure.

CanberraCooperS · May 16th, 2005, 07:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Okay, so we've got a few months of MINIing left for you then ... you gonne be here over the June long weekend. There'll be some MINIing around Canberra that weekend for sure.

Yeh ill be around plus the mini wont be going for 6 to 7 months.

minigolf · May 16th, 2005, 07:31 AM

Excellent.

IML337 · May 16th, 2005, 07:40 AM

nice one... I'd go for a 130i as well, but I don't like the look of them. And it's not forced induction, so I can't make it go lots faster for little $$, but then again at 190kW and 1200kg, I'm sure you won't be complaining.

CanberraCooperS · May 16th, 2005, 07:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by IML337

nice one... I'd go for a 130i as well, but I don't like the look of them. And it's not forced induction, so I can't make it go lots faster for little $$, but then again at 190kW and 1200kg, I'm sure you won't be complaining.

and supposivly ( from internet rumors) its de-tuned for the 130i. It was a hard call to go for this car.. i was eyeing off a 1999 Schwartz Black M5 and a Lapis blue 2003 4.6 X5. But funnily enough the 1 series has more room in it for my bike.

n00b · May 16th, 2005, 08:07 AM

130i. Good choice

I've got a 120i as a loaner right now and boy oh boy, even the 4 pot's engine noise sounds more sexy than the MCS..can't imagine what it would be like with a 6 pot.

Have you noticed the rear seat is a bit tight?

XTREEM · May 16th, 2005, 08:07 AM

Let us know if you are selling any parts, cable perhaps?

IML337 · May 16th, 2005, 08:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS

and supposivly ( from internet rumors) its de-tuned for the 130i. It was a hard call to go for this car.. i was eyeing off a 1999 Schwartz Black M5 and a Lapis blue 2003 4.6 X5. But funnily enough the 1 series has more room in it for my bike.

that's certainly one tough call to make

and the X5 you could have had it's a 4.6!!!!! (not the 'lowly' 4.4 haha)

I hope you at least took the M5 and X5 for a good steer before deciding

Todd! · May 16th, 2005, 08:33 AM

LOL

nudge nudge... I think Rolfe probably know about Giles' reputation!

robbo mcs · May 16th, 2005, 09:19 AM

Hi Giles,

Sad to see the mini go

However, I think you have made a good choice for a replacement

Hopefullly we might get to catch up again before the mini goes

Cheers

Robbo

enzothemaddog · May 16th, 2005, 09:26 AM

Hey mate,
good to see you back, sad to see the little one going.

You should pop up to PITS one Sunday before it goes.

Do a post if you want to get rid of some of your mods. Give you a bit of change

May 16th, 2005, 06:58 AM	#1
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Leaving the Mini Ranks!!!! Never thought i would say it. Ok guys/gals. dont kick me to hard but i have signed on the dotted line today for a replacement for my MCS. Im going RWD again it will get to 100 in 6 seconds flat and have an idle you fall asleep to. Any guesses???

May 16th, 2005, 07:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 09:02 PM Posts: 10,893 Offline	Geez Giles - sad to see you leaving too! Whatever you're getting - I hope it is faster than the MINI around Wakefield Why are you getting rid of the MINI?? Would I be wrong in assuming you are getting a Z car? PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

May 16th, 2005, 07:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 09:02 PM Posts: 10,893 Offline	130i BMW COOL!!! Bit girly, but I'd have one in black. PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

May 16th, 2005, 07:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 14,095 Offline	Good to see you around again Giles, does this mean you're staying in Australia? And remember I get first dibs on any bits you take off your MINI. Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 16th, 2005, 07:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Todd! 130i BMW COOL!!! Bit girly, but I'd have one in black. Correct... I need a new lease... the new Mini doesnt impress me so i looked for something that i wont need to modify that will go well and have enough room for my Racing bike in the back. So the 130i is the one that fits the bill.. LOTS OF GO!!! Enough room for the Bike inside it. And a well built car. Colour is unknown yet as they will not start building them till Sept and the first one arrives in AU in Late December. Ive paid a pre-deposit. Attached Thumbnails

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May 16th, 2005, 07:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Todd! Geez Giles - sad to see you leaving too! Whatever you're getting - I hope it is faster than the MINI around Wakefield Why are you getting rid of the MINI?? Would I be wrong in assuming you are getting a Z car? Pffft Jap crap!!! ha.. LOL.. another Hint.. doesnt arrive in Aust until Late December. 190kw 1200kgs.

May 16th, 2005, 07:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Good to see you around again Giles, does this mean you're staying in Australia? And remember I get first dibs on any bits you take off your MINI. Cheers Liam Yup sticking around.. Canada's off now for good.

May 16th, 2005, 07:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 09:02 PM Posts: 10,893 Offline	NICE!! Get that color, tint the windows up and put a nice exhaust on it... then nothing else... except a CAI... and some nice tyres... oh, you said your not going to do anything to it... The mini is going to the yard? Stock? PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

May 16th, 2005, 07:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 777 Offline	I still have no idea what the go will be I might test the waters and see if anyone wants to buy it from me. I got the destinct feeling from the dealer this afternoon that they really werent going to give me much on a trade as the cars hardly standard... even though i told them i could have it back to standard in a week.. apart from the wheels. I have plenty of time to sort it all out anyway. If i sell it early i still have my 325i so ill just pott around in that.

May 16th, 2005, 07:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 14,095 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS Yup sticking around.. Canada's off now for good. Okay, so we've got a few months of MINIing left for you then ... you gonna be here over the June long weekend. There'll be some MINIing around Canberra that weekend for sure. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 16th, 2005, 07:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Okay, so we've got a few months of MINIing left for you then ... you gonne be here over the June long weekend. There'll be some MINIing around Canberra that weekend for sure. Yeh ill be around plus the mini wont be going for 6 to 7 months.

May 16th, 2005, 07:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 14,095 Offline	Excellent. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 16th, 2005, 07:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 09:02 PM Posts: 3,068 Offline	nice one... I'd go for a 130i as well, but I don't like the look of them. And it's not forced induction, so I can't make it go lots faster for little $$, but then again at 190kW and 1200kg, I'm sure you won't be complaining.

May 16th, 2005, 07:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by IML337 nice one... I'd go for a 130i as well, but I don't like the look of them. And it's not forced induction, so I can't make it go lots faster for little $$, but then again at 190kW and 1200kg, I'm sure you won't be complaining. and supposivly ( from internet rumors) its de-tuned for the 130i. It was a hard call to go for this car.. i was eyeing off a 1999 Schwartz Black M5 and a Lapis blue 2003 4.6 X5. But funnily enough the 1 series has more room in it for my bike.

May 16th, 2005, 08:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 09:02 PM Posts: 2,466 Offline	130i. Good choice I've got a 120i as a loaner right now and boy oh boy, even the 4 pot's engine noise sounds more sexy than the MCS..can't imagine what it would be like with a 6 pot. Have you noticed the rear seat is a bit tight?

May 16th, 2005, 08:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 845 Offline	Let us know if you are selling any parts, cable perhaps? Last edited by Humourl3ss : May 19th, 2005 at 12:16 PM.

May 16th, 2005, 08:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 09:02 PM Posts: 3,068 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS and supposivly ( from internet rumors) its de-tuned for the 130i. It was a hard call to go for this car.. i was eyeing off a 1999 Schwartz Black M5 and a Lapis blue 2003 4.6 X5. But funnily enough the 1 series has more room in it for my bike. that's certainly one tough call to make and the X5 you could have had it's a 4.6!!!!! (not the 'lowly' 4.4 haha) I hope you at least took the M5 and X5 for a good steer before deciding

May 16th, 2005, 08:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 09:02 PM Posts: 10,893 Offline	LOL nudge nudge... I think Rolfe probably know about Giles' reputation! PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

May 16th, 2005, 09:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 10:02 PM Posts: 2,669 Offline	Hi Giles, Sad to see the mini go However, I think you have made a good choice for a replacement Hopefullly we might get to catch up again before the mini goes Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

May 16th, 2005, 09:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
enzothemaddog Un-Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Train Station Toilet Local Time: 09:02 PM Posts: 2,193 Offline	Hey mate, good to see you back, sad to see the little one going. You should pop up to PITS one Sunday before it goes. Do a post if you want to get rid of some of your mods. Give you a bit of change

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