Buying a new Convertible

[MiniBrunette]

Hello peoples!!

Having been without my ickle MINI One Convertible now for a few years while I've been working in the US, it's time to get back behind the wheel of my favourite little car

Unfortunately I had to sell mine to fund my accommodation Stateside, so I get to go MINI shopping all over again

Now, I realise the new model is not far away, but I really want one now (impatient girl aren't I?)

So, I'd like to spec myself a new One/Cooper, but my dealer wants me to go for a Sidewalk - which would you go for?

Thanks all

Heather x

[supa-dupa-cooper]

Ohh MINI Shopping!! Im good at that

The Sidewalk is a really nice car, infact so nice I did consider a Black S Sidewalk before I ordered the Dooper But I couldnt bring enough courage to do it!! You can still spec other options on top if you wish, but it make the cost goup a fair bit

If you want to start from scratch spec your own and ignore the dealer

Good luck MINI shopping

[MiniBrunette]

Thanks supa!!

I went into the dealers this morning, a ONE sidewalk with sports suspension, chrome exterior, visibility pk, heat seats, xenons and HK sound comes out at £18,400

He thinks I'm mad to spend that on a ONE, but i love it, and can have it for middle of March!!

It does work out cheaper than putting those options on a normal ONE, I effectively get leather and heating seats for FREE - plus I lurrrve the wheels

I just need to convince myself that I like the dale winton seats

H

[NickyJ]

Hi Heather and welcome back !

When I was changing my One Convertible I did consider a Sidewalk but I really wanted the Recaro seats and you can't spec them on a Sidewalk so I ended up getting a used Cooper S Works instead

What colour's the Sidewalk by the way?

[wiz]

Oh how lucky a MINI shopper.
A cabrio girl at that
I must say Heather I would be looking at the sidewalk now too, if it has everything you want on it then why not go for the special one.
How long have you been without a MINI?

[MiniBrunette]

Thanks folks!!

Nicky - it would be Astro Black It suits the sidewalk wheels well - just not sure on that leather yet!

Wizgleeson - I've been without a MINI now for about 2.5 years. I got a contract working over the US, and the MINI had to go unfortunately

I'll have to pop into the dealer this afternoon and have another little look see

H x

[118]

have to admit, I'm not a huge Sidewalk fan so I'd spec from scratch and get exactly what you want

[Ali @ Woodys]

love the sidewalk wheels and am relieved they have also done a black option for the seats...
if you need any help let me know!!

[Zack]

Definetly get the sidewalk, its GORGEOUS, plus as it wont be available for a long amout of time, youll then have a very special and fabulous MINI, thats exactly how you want it.

Plus i wasnt to sure about the seats to start with, but i adore them now,and i may be mistaken here but from march cant you get them in either brown or black

[rellik666]

I too went through the shall I, shall I not sidewalk debate.

I have to say I am more than glad I sidewalk'ed

I love it. I am not a huge fan of astro black, so mine is PW with the malt interior and it looks FAB!

The cost was one thing, I got everything I wanted and more on the sidewalk for less than speccing it myself. I also love the wheels and the look amazing even after a few days hard driving, no major brake dust issues!

Not sure about an all black mini, with ( I aasume a black roof) and black interior. The Cab is pretty dark inside, and I doubt that in the UK you'll have the roof down everyday.

The malt brown really does grow on you and the leather is so soft and comfy!

I wanted recaros intially but with the amount of driving I do, I don't think they would have been suitable anyhow. I have spoken to a few people that have them and for long distances they wouldn't recommend.

TBH I am not a fan of special editions, it sort of takes away from the individuality of the MINI IMO, but I have some funky stripes on mine and it certainly stands out!

Anyhow, I love the Sidewalk if you hadn't have guessed and I really enjoy driving. I have only had good comments about the seats too, but I know that they are not to everyones taste!

Here are some pictures of a recent MINI adventure down the Great Ocean Road.

[85NIXMIN]

hehe I dunno about the sidewalk... its still growin on me... its just the seats in that browny colour altho I must admit it looks better with the white than the other colours available for the sidewalk! I think if I were to get it I'd prob go for the black interior