My new Mini Cooper Checkmate is here

[toad]

Hi Guys and Girls,

I have been a member of mini2 for about 3 months, about 2 weeks after joining I made my order for a Mini Cooper Checkmate. Here are the specifications.

Mini Cooper Checkmate (Space Blue Metallic, Cloth/Leather Octagon Panther Black Sport Seats)

- Chrome Interior
- Seat Heating for Driver and co-Driver
- Cockpit Chrono Packet
- Tinted rear windows
- Heated windscreen wash jets and side mirrors

I just got it this evening and it is an absolute thrill to drive despite not being able to go above 4000 rpm (Break in period) .
I have the 17 inch run flats and so far it does not feel hard or harsh at all. The Wifey confirms this too ; I was a bit worried about buying a mini now when the new mini was about to be launched, but now I have no regrets. The new Mini is cool but I prefer the interior of the R53 (it has more character and feels more natural) I think. P.S No Flames Please I have attached some photos taken this afternoon, will upload better pics tomorrow.

See Ya.
Toad

[Ingrid]

Looks great Congrats

[KPKalle]

Congratulations And nice looking motor

[CC07ERS]

i love the checkmate alloys gr8 looking car enjoy

[DeadCanDanceR]

Very nice!!!

[Heather P]

Looks great, have fun

[Minnie Mouse]

Excellent Toad!!
I am hoping to collect my Park Lane today

Enjoy driving the Checkmate

[Bezza24]

very, congratulations!!! wise ordering before the new generation comes up!!

[envy]

Congratz

Dont forget to wave at other MINI's

[KostaLot]

Looks good

Am i right in thinking we only get the Cooper S Checkmate in the UK?

[Olly.]

Welcome to MINI2 toad

Congrats on your new MINI, it looks great

I especially like the alloys

[Olly.]

Quote: Originally Posted by KostaLot (original)

Looks good

Am i right in thinking we only get the Cooper S Checkmate in the UK?

Yes for us its a special edition S. In other parts of the world its just an option pack (bit like our CHILI pack) that can be added to any model MINI.

[toad]

Quote: Originally Posted by KostaLot (original)

Looks good

Am i right in thinking we only get the Cooper S Checkmate in the UK?

Yep,
Here in Germany you can get the mini in basically any configuration. It took me an entire night just to read through all the options.
BTW - The Dashboard at night with the lights on is a real thing of beauty. I had seen pics online but seeing it for the first time was really impressive.

More to come later. Going Driving now .

[Checkie_checkmate]

Hey Toad

Nice looking car!!

You will have to join the checkmate thread that's about here

enjoy.

Checkie

[Yatesy]

Nice looking car, good choice.

Why do we always seem to get the ruff deal in britain, all these other models in other countries .