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woodyhk · Sep 14th, 2003, 05:24 AM

Paid less than 150,000...considerably less! The car is in pristine condition. Hope to keep it that way, but I do plan to add some personalized touches eventually.
You're right on the color and option choices. Mine is pure silver/black. I might have gone for a brighter choice, but really like what I have. And, I'm truly enjoying the CVT after three days of experimenting.

ar75 · Sep 14th, 2003, 05:48 AM

acc,

What colour are you going for? Velvet red?

hermanszeto · Sep 14th, 2003, 08:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by woodyhk

Hmmm...how about you tell me what you think a 2002 CVT Mini with only 7,800km on the clock...MD player with 6 Disk CD Changer...run flat tires...in absolutely new condition would be worth here in HK? Or, send me a note privately.

Sorry, I ve no ideas as I haven't thought about possessing a CVT MC. In the 1st carshow, even I had no ideas of the MCS would look like, I made up my mind for orderring it.

acc · Sep 14th, 2003, 01:03 PM

woody, that's a good deal. I'm surprised the owner wanted to let go of it so quickly and at such a discount. But hey, that's a good deal for you - enjoy!

ar75, I ordered velvet red with white top and white wheels. will be adding some white stripes too. I know VR has been discontinued in UK and US.... but that's good in a way cos it makes it more unusual.

ar75 · Sep 14th, 2003, 02:34 PM

acc,

Excellent colour combination! Is it the only one in Hong Kong?

checkertop · Sep 14th, 2003, 10:38 PM

I love SD mode for engine braking

acc · Sep 15th, 2003, 03:17 AM

I am really ****ed off. The dealer just called to say the Oct quota is already full. He didn't know when i made the order on Sat. How incompetent! It means the car will now arrive till mid-Jan04. That's way too long a wait!

Woody, where can I find a used CVT like yours? I've looked through the classified and places like carcity, there aren't many.

hermanszeto · Sep 15th, 2003, 04:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by acc

I am really ****ed off. The dealer just called to say the Oct quota is already full. He didn't know when i made the order on Sat. How incompetent! It means the car will now arrive till mid-Jan04. That's way too long a wait!

Woody, where can I find a used CVT like yours? I've looked through the classified and places like carcity, there aren't many.

For my experience, the delivery period is always prolonged. Maybe the BMW salemen like claiming a little bit shorter delivery period coz they just want u to give them orders. Btw, it's y Mini is the best buy car for the time being in HK.

woodyhk · Sep 15th, 2003, 01:20 PM

Really sorry to hear of the delay. I found the Mini on a display board at a Wellcome store. I think I was just fortunate. Having said that, I'm already convinced that I want to order a new Mini Cooper S with manual transmission. I am enjoying the CVT, but I know I'd like the manual with more oomph! Keep looking...I know Car City had a yellow/white Mini for sale on consignment...manual transmission and about 45,000km. You might try contacting Mark at Car City!

acc · Sep 15th, 2003, 02:40 PM

thanks. I've already sounded out the carcity one. not really my colour choice, but it's very new (only May 2003) and it's CVT. But the asking price is quite high - HK$180k. We'll see how it goes.

acc · Sep 15th, 2003, 02:40 PM

thanks. I've already sounded out the carcity one. not really my colour choice, but it's very new (only May 2003) and it's CVT. But the asking price is quite high - HK$180k. We'll see how it goes.

wils · Sep 15th, 2003, 05:32 PM

wah may 2003 and already got 45000kms? r u sure coz that's a LOT and it's would be VERY hard to drive that much in HK in so short a time! heheu sure not 4,500kms? hehehe good luck in ur search for a new MINI...u won't regret it la!

woodyhk · Sep 16th, 2003, 11:38 AM

They must have sold the one I referred to. It was a 2002 with 45,000km. Manual, yellow/white. They were asking HK$150+ but the salesman told me it would probably go for more like HK135,000. I weighed up the diffrence between 45,0000 and 7,800km...for about the same price...and opted for the CVT in Silver/Black. I'm happy with my decision.

Today, for the first time, I noticed that the car sort of 'loped' along when I first started off in Drive. Also, I have noted a considerable lag time when first starting in either D or SM. It's a 1 to 2 second lack of response. I'm wondering if the most recent computer software update would eliminate the lag...anyone know?

yukclee · Sep 23rd, 2003, 02:14 AM

Now you note the delay. That's the major reason we tried many mods. It's not to make it run faster. But rather to make it run smoother!
With the CVT upgrade, it's better. But then it changed the parameters again. I have to change back the spark plugs to make it perform. Will definitely need to re-gap the iridium Denso spark plugs before putting them back in.
YCLee

wongakh · Sep 23rd, 2003, 03:29 AM

YC, did you change back the stock spark plug? Any difference?

Do you have any info for the re-gap, pls share.

Alan

yukclee · Sep 23rd, 2003, 04:04 AM

Yes, I changed back to the stock spark plugs but with the Magnecor on. Much smoother and without the "boating" effect on low speed. Pls. note this happens only after I upgrade the CVT. I guess I need to gap the IK20 spark plugs to 0.032 as the standards are 0.04 but I need to find the gauge first.
But I can feel the power of the upgraded CVT now with the old spark plugs.
YCLee

woodyhk · Sep 23rd, 2003, 01:28 PM

Thanks, YC. Will the dealer do the computer upgrade for the CVT under warranty or do you need to pay for it? Not sure, since I just transferred ownership and warranty to my name!
Woody

BTW...Boating is a good way to describe it...like being set back or pushed ahead by little waves!

yukclee · Sep 24th, 2003, 07:57 AM

The CVT upgrade was included in the warranty.

Sep 23rd, 2003, 02:14 AM	#54 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 04:39 PM Posts: 308 Offline	Now you note the delay. That's the major reason we tried many mods. It's not to make it run faster. But rather to make it run smoother! With the CVT upgrade, it's better. But then it changed the parameters again. I have to change back the spark plugs to make it perform. Will definitely need to re-gap the iridium Denso spark plugs before putting them back in. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Sep 23rd, 2003, 03:29 AM	#55 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 242 Offline	YC, did you change back the stock spark plug? Any difference? Do you have any info for the re-gap, pls share. Alan Alfa 147 GTA Mini Cooper

Sep 23rd, 2003, 04:04 AM	#56 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 04:39 PM Posts: 308 Offline	Yes, I changed back to the stock spark plugs but with the Magnecor on. Much smoother and without the "boating" effect on low speed. Pls. note this happens only after I upgrade the CVT. I guess I need to gap the IK20 spark plugs to 0.032 as the standards are 0.04 but I need to find the gauge first. But I can feel the power of the upgraded CVT now with the old spark plugs. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Sep 24th, 2003, 07:57 AM	#58 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 04:39 PM Posts: 308 Offline	The CVT upgrade was included in the warranty. Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

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Sep 14th, 2003, 05:24 AM	#41
woodyhk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Paid less than 150,000...considerably less! The car is in pristine condition. Hope to keep it that way, but I do plan to add some personalized touches eventually. You're right on the color and option choices. Mine is pure silver/black. I might have gone for a brighter choice, but really like what I have. And, I'm truly enjoying the CVT after three days of experimenting.

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Sep 14th, 2003, 05:48 AM	#42 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 510 Offline	acc, What colour are you going for? Velvet red?

Sep 14th, 2003, 08:00 AM	#43 (permalink)
hermanszeto Mini2 Fan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong. Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 272 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by woodyhk Hmmm...how about you tell me what you think a 2002 CVT Mini with only 7,800km on the clock...MD player with 6 Disk CD Changer...run flat tires...in absolutely new condition would be worth here in HK? Or, send me a note privately. Sorry, I ve no ideas as I haven't thought about possessing a CVT MC. In the 1st carshow, even I had no ideas of the MCS would look like, I made up my mind for orderring it.

Sep 14th, 2003, 01:03 PM	#44 (permalink)
acc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 29 Offline	woody, that's a good deal. I'm surprised the owner wanted to let go of it so quickly and at such a discount. But hey, that's a good deal for you - enjoy! ar75, I ordered velvet red with white top and white wheels. will be adding some white stripes too. I know VR has been discontinued in UK and US.... but that's good in a way cos it makes it more unusual.

Sep 14th, 2003, 02:34 PM	#45 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 510 Offline	acc, Excellent colour combination! Is it the only one in Hong Kong?

Sep 14th, 2003, 10:38 PM	#46 (permalink)
checkertop MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Stamford CT Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 5 Offline	I love SD mode for engine braking

Sep 15th, 2003, 03:17 AM	#47 (permalink)
acc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 29 Offline	I am really ****ed off. The dealer just called to say the Oct quota is already full. He didn't know when i made the order on Sat. How incompetent! It means the car will now arrive till mid-Jan04. That's way too long a wait! Woody, where can I find a used CVT like yours? I've looked through the classified and places like carcity, there aren't many.

Sep 15th, 2003, 04:03 AM	#48 (permalink)
hermanszeto Mini2 Fan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong. Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 272 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by acc I am really ****ed off. The dealer just called to say the Oct quota is already full. He didn't know when i made the order on Sat. How incompetent! It means the car will now arrive till mid-Jan04. That's way too long a wait! Woody, where can I find a used CVT like yours? I've looked through the classified and places like carcity, there aren't many. For my experience, the delivery period is always prolonged. Maybe the BMW salemen like claiming a little bit shorter delivery period coz they just want u to give them orders. Btw, it's y Mini is the best buy car for the time being in HK.

Sep 15th, 2003, 01:20 PM	#49 (permalink)
woodyhk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Really sorry to hear of the delay. I found the Mini on a display board at a Wellcome store. I think I was just fortunate. Having said that, I'm already convinced that I want to order a new Mini Cooper S with manual transmission. I am enjoying the CVT, but I know I'd like the manual with more oomph! Keep looking...I know Car City had a yellow/white Mini for sale on consignment...manual transmission and about 45,000km. You might try contacting Mark at Car City!

Sep 15th, 2003, 02:40 PM	#50 (permalink)
acc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 29 Offline	thanks. I've already sounded out the carcity one. not really my colour choice, but it's very new (only May 2003) and it's CVT. But the asking price is quite high - HK$180k. We'll see how it goes.

Sep 15th, 2003, 02:40 PM	#51 (permalink)
acc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 29 Offline	thanks. I've already sounded out the carcity one. not really my colour choice, but it's very new (only May 2003) and it's CVT. But the asking price is quite high - HK$180k. We'll see how it goes.

Sep 15th, 2003, 05:32 PM	#52 (permalink)
wils formerly known as wsw Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 684 Offline	wah may 2003 and already got 45000kms? r u sure coz that's a LOT and it's would be VERY hard to drive that much in HK in so short a time! heheu sure not 4,500kms? hehehe good luck in ur search for a new MINI...u won't regret it la!

Sep 16th, 2003, 11:38 AM	#53 (permalink)
woodyhk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 45 Offline	They must have sold the one I referred to. It was a 2002 with 45,000km. Manual, yellow/white. They were asking HK$150+ but the salesman told me it would probably go for more like HK135,000. I weighed up the diffrence between 45,0000 and 7,800km...for about the same price...and opted for the CVT in Silver/Black. I'm happy with my decision. Today, for the first time, I noticed that the car sort of 'loped' along when I first started off in Drive. Also, I have noted a considerable lag time when first starting in either D or SM. It's a 1 to 2 second lack of response. I'm wondering if the most recent computer software update would eliminate the lag...anyone know?

Sep 23rd, 2003, 01:28 PM	#57 (permalink)
woodyhk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 12:39 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Thanks, YC. Will the dealer do the computer upgrade for the CVT under warranty or do you need to pay for it? Not sure, since I just transferred ownership and warranty to my name! Woody BTW...Boating is a good way to describe it...like being set back or pushed ahead by little waves!

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