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FergusM · Sep 26th, 2007, 03:04 PM

Keep in mind new vs old in relation to the mpg.... new R56 MCS is reported to do as many mpg as older MC...of course new MC will be more frugal than the MCS...

...and test drive(s) will help you have a better idea on what suits you..

Dollie · Sep 26th, 2007, 03:06 PM

Thanks for that response Humph made me feel better about my reasons for the cooper rather than the S.
Thumbs up yet another unbiased and honest opinion!

Fergus I think your right I can't wait to get these test drive(s) booked!

Dollie · Oct 1st, 2007, 10:32 AM

Well what a mini adventure I have had this weekend, and very educational too.
I started Saturday afternoon travelling to a trader in Maidstone to look at a black cooper around the £10k mark and what a dissapointment! The car was in terrible condition, the seats torn the body work dented the engine very mucky - very different to the pictures I had looked at. Needless to say I came away very deflated.
I then travelled across the other side of town to look at another garage which I was aware had a couple of mini's. Both of these were also very poor in preperation. One thing I did notice was the leather on the seats bagging.Again I left feeling flat.
So..there was one way to boost myself and that was too visit my main dealer, and I'm sooo glad i did.
The Cooper in the show room was superb, and made my eyes widen! Yes it was also speced up to £15k but wowweee what a car!
So, so different to the poor examples I had looked at in other garages. The car was much better quality bulid it felt all together a much better car!
I now need to think long and hard but I think I need to save too because I was really impressed.
I hope to go back next weekend and start talking deals etc.

Ali @ Woodys · Oct 4th, 2007, 09:21 AM

Hi Dollie,
sorry to hear about the cherished search...
if i can assist on the new car front let me know!!

Dollie · Oct 4th, 2007, 11:10 AM

I will thanks for your help! I think things will become clearer for me this Saturday x

Ali @ Woodys · Oct 4th, 2007, 11:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dollie (original)

I will thanks for your help! I think things will become clearer for me this Saturday x

Good stuff..

FergusM · Oct 4th, 2007, 12:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dollie (original)

I will thanks for your help! I think things will become clearer for me this Saturday x

Clearer as in more expensive ??

Dollie · Oct 4th, 2007, 12:46 PM

Quite possible, I think I have learnt myself already that I might have to part with a bit more dosh. Also be good to get a drive though!!

sgt_Ghost · Oct 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM

Good Luck!

Dollie · Oct 8th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Well I am still buzzing

I have bought myself a brand new Mini Cooper, the one from the showroom that I fell in love with. I went in with the intention of being sensible but it just fell out the door!
The test drive was just so much fun it confirmed that this is what I was going to do, I had some monet saved and was left some too so I did it.
Thanks to everyone for their help and friendliness, with all the info I gathered from the site it helped me to make a great purchase and I'm smiling like a cheshire cat!!

Also Dad decided to treat me too this weekend and he bought me a plate for her, I'm such a lucky girl!

Thanks again to you all x

118 · Oct 8th, 2007, 01:03 PM

oooooh excellent, congratulations

don't forget to post some pics now will ya

Dollie · Oct 8th, 2007, 01:06 PM

I certainly will be, just can't wait till Saturday now!

118 · Oct 8th, 2007, 01:22 PM

me either

NicPlusOne · Oct 8th, 2007, 01:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dollie (original)

Well I am still buzzing

I have bought myself a brand new Mini Cooper, the one from the showroom that I fell in love with. I went in with the intention of being sensible but it just fell out the door!
The test drive was just so much fun it confirmed that this is what I was going to do, I had some monet saved and was left some too so I did it.
Thanks to everyone for their help and friendliness, with all the info I gathered from the site it helped me to make a great purchase and I'm smiling like a cheshire cat!!

Also Dad decided to treat me too this weekend and he bought me a plate for her, I'm such a lucky girl!

Thanks again to you all x

congratulations! don't forget pictures!!

Dollie · Oct 12th, 2007, 08:53 AM

The day before!!! I'm soooooooo excited

Dollie · Oct 15th, 2007, 09:20 AM

Ok so I have failed slightly, I picked the car up Saturday and just haven't been able to stop my adventure to take pics.

I promise to calm down very soon and get a good snap for you all to see.
The only small thing I have noticed is that when I use my Ipod a few songs "crackle" in the speakers, do people think this is just the songs? Or could I maybe have a prob?

droopy2 · Oct 15th, 2007, 09:57 AM

Hi Dollie

Well done on your new Mini. I think you can be forgiven for not getting those pics up

. I have heard some people say sometimes the iPod skips a little but have not heard of crackling before. I would try reloading those songs on the iPod and trying it again. If it persists I would go back to the dealer...

Hope it works out for you.

WD

FergusM · Oct 15th, 2007, 12:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dollie (original)

Ok so I have failed slightly, I picked the car up Saturday and just haven't been able to stop my adventure to take pics.

I promise to calm down very soon and get a good snap for you all to see.
The only small thing I have noticed is that when I use my Ipod a few songs "crackle" in the speakers, do people think this is just the songs? Or could I maybe have a prob?

Music from my iPOD is crytal clear...sounds like you have an issue.

Have you got the full integration kit ? or using the AUX port.... I have the full kit and it works well.

Dollie · Oct 15th, 2007, 01:15 PM

I believe I have the full kit, it runs throught the CDC option on the cd player

FergusM · Oct 15th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Same as me, and mine has been fine.

Sep 26th, 2007, 03:06 PM	#42 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 155 Offline	Thanks for that response Humph made me feel better about my reasons for the cooper rather than the S. Thumbs up yet another unbiased and honest opinion! Fergus I think your right I can't wait to get these test drive(s) booked! Last edited by Dollie : Sep 26th, 2007 at 03:07 PM. Reason: added onto comment

Oct 6th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#49 (permalink)
sgt_Ghost MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate New York Local Time: 10:24 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Good Luck! Driving a mini is not always fun, it is sometimes an experience that others will never know.

Oct 8th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#51 (permalink)
118 less than 24 hrs now wooo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 20,994 Offline	oooooh excellent, congratulations don't forget to post some pics now will ya clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Oct 8th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#53 (permalink)
118 less than 24 hrs now wooo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 20,994 Offline	me either clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Oct 15th, 2007, 09:57 AM	#57 (permalink)
droopy2 DS/B Cooper Works Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 168 Offline	Congratulations Hi Dollie Well done on your new Mini. I think you can be forgiven for not getting those pics up . I have heard some people say sometimes the iPod skips a little but have not heard of crackling before. I would try reloading those songs on the iPod and trying it again. If it persists I would go back to the dealer... Hope it works out for you. WD

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Sep 26th, 2007, 03:04 PM	#41
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Keep in mind new vs old in relation to the mpg.... new R56 MCS is reported to do as many mpg as older MC...of course new MC will be more frugal than the MCS... ...and test drive(s) will help you have a better idea on what suits you..

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Oct 1st, 2007, 10:32 AM	#43 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 155 Offline	Well what a mini adventure I have had this weekend, and very educational too. I started Saturday afternoon travelling to a trader in Maidstone to look at a black cooper around the £10k mark and what a dissapointment! The car was in terrible condition, the seats torn the body work dented the engine very mucky - very different to the pictures I had looked at. Needless to say I came away very deflated. I then travelled across the other side of town to look at another garage which I was aware had a couple of mini's. Both of these were also very poor in preperation. One thing I did notice was the leather on the seats bagging.Again I left feeling flat. So..there was one way to boost myself and that was too visit my main dealer, and I'm sooo glad i did. The Cooper in the show room was superb, and made my eyes widen! Yes it was also speced up to £15k but wowweee what a car! So, so different to the poor examples I had looked at in other garages. The car was much better quality bulid it felt all together a much better car! I now need to think long and hard but I think I need to save too because I was really impressed. I hope to go back next weekend and start talking deals etc.

Oct 4th, 2007, 09:21 AM	#44 (permalink)
Ali @ Woodys MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hospitals!! Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 2,529 Offline	Hi Dollie, sorry to hear about the cherished search... if i can assist on the new car front let me know!!

Oct 4th, 2007, 11:10 AM	#45 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 155 Offline	I will thanks for your help! I think things will become clearer for me this Saturday x

Oct 4th, 2007, 11:44 AM	#46 (permalink)
Ali @ Woodys MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hospitals!! Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 2,529 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dollie (original) I will thanks for your help! I think things will become clearer for me this Saturday x Good stuff..

Oct 4th, 2007, 12:27 PM	#47 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dollie (original) I will thanks for your help! I think things will become clearer for me this Saturday x Clearer as in more expensive ??

Oct 4th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#48 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 155 Offline	Quite possible, I think I have learnt myself already that I might have to part with a bit more dosh. Also be good to get a drive though!!

Oct 8th, 2007, 09:08 AM	#50 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 155 Offline	Well I am still buzzing I have bought myself a brand new Mini Cooper, the one from the showroom that I fell in love with. I went in with the intention of being sensible but it just fell out the door! The test drive was just so much fun it confirmed that this is what I was going to do, I had some monet saved and was left some too so I did it. Thanks to everyone for their help and friendliness, with all the info I gathered from the site it helped me to make a great purchase and I'm smiling like a cheshire cat!! Also Dad decided to treat me too this weekend and he bought me a plate for her, I'm such a lucky girl! Thanks again to you all x

Oct 8th, 2007, 01:06 PM	#52 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 155 Offline	I certainly will be, just can't wait till Saturday now!

Oct 8th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#54 (permalink)
NicPlusOne MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: M60..grr Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 477 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dollie (original) Well I am still buzzing I have bought myself a brand new Mini Cooper, the one from the showroom that I fell in love with. I went in with the intention of being sensible but it just fell out the door! The test drive was just so much fun it confirmed that this is what I was going to do, I had some monet saved and was left some too so I did it. Thanks to everyone for their help and friendliness, with all the info I gathered from the site it helped me to make a great purchase and I'm smiling like a cheshire cat!! Also Dad decided to treat me too this weekend and he bought me a plate for her, I'm such a lucky girl! Thanks again to you all x congratulations! don't forget pictures!!

Oct 12th, 2007, 08:53 AM	#55 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 155 Offline	The day before!!! I'm soooooooo excited

Oct 15th, 2007, 09:20 AM	#56 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 155 Offline	Ok so I have failed slightly, I picked the car up Saturday and just haven't been able to stop my adventure to take pics. I promise to calm down very soon and get a good snap for you all to see. The only small thing I have noticed is that when I use my Ipod a few songs "crackle" in the speakers, do people think this is just the songs? Or could I maybe have a prob?

Oct 15th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#58 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dollie (original) Ok so I have failed slightly, I picked the car up Saturday and just haven't been able to stop my adventure to take pics. I promise to calm down very soon and get a good snap for you all to see. The only small thing I have noticed is that when I use my Ipod a few songs "crackle" in the speakers, do people think this is just the songs? Or could I maybe have a prob? Music from my iPOD is crytal clear...sounds like you have an issue. Have you got the full integration kit ? or using the AUX port.... I have the full kit and it works well.

Oct 15th, 2007, 01:15 PM	#59 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 155 Offline	I believe I have the full kit, it runs throught the CDC option on the cd player

Oct 15th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#60 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:24 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Same as me, and mine has been fine.

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