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mini-kerm · Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:34 AM

I'm Jonny - just thought i'd introduce myself, I pick up my 54 plate Cooper on Sunday and i'm well excited! Traded in my MX5 so its got a lot to live up to!

ScottyB · Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:42 AM

Hello new person!

Congrats on the new acquisition!

Hope all goes well for you.. enjoy

DaFlake · Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:50 AM

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

humph · Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:51 AM

Sure the MINI will bring you plenty of joy. Welcome to MINI2.com.

KPKalle · Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:54 AM

New person, new year!!! Whatever next

Welcome Jonny

Hat · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:09 AM

i've recently gone the other way & traded a 54 plate cooper for a new mx5 so i'll be interested to hear your views on how they compare.

i reckon the mx5 pulls better but feels less urgent than the mini due it being more refined, but it definately doesn't have the turn-in that the mini had.

Lorri · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:45 AM

Hello new person

http://www.mini2.com/forum/uk-irelan...read-2791.html

Mike Clarke · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:48 AM

Ayup new person

mini-kerm · Jan 5th, 2008, 07:39 PM

A nice warm welcome, thanks!

Not long to go now, ick it up at noon tomorrow.

Will let you know how it compares to the MX5!

NicPlusOne · Jan 5th, 2008, 07:56 PM

have fun tomorrow

mini-kerm · Jan 7th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Well yesterday went very smoothly and I love the car. The Runflat light and a 'bong' came on during the journey home so decided to check the tyre pressures and they were fine, so I reset the sensor and its not come back on. Maybe coz its not been on the motorway in a while?

With regards to comparison to the MX5, the first thing is the weight, the mini feels like a tank, its so much more taught and solid. Not been on many country roads as yet so will see how it compares over time, feels great with Sports Suspension Plus and 17s though :-D

Hat · Jan 7th, 2008, 12:27 PM

yeah they do feel very solid don't they? the bloke who bought mine said closing the door was was like closing a big solid oak door

DaFlake · Jan 7th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mini-kerm (original)

Well yesterday went very smoothly and I love the car. The Runflat light and a 'bong' came on during the journey home so decided to check the tyre pressures and they were fine, so I reset the sensor and its not come back on. Maybe coz its not been on the motorway in a while?

With regards to comparison to the MX5, the first thing is the weight, the mini feels like a tank, its so much more taught and solid. Not been on many country roads as yet so will see how it compares over time, feels great with Sports Suspension Plus and 17s though :-D

Ding noise could be cold weather warning.

Runflat light probably came on due to cold but I would keep an eye on the pressure just to be sure. A bad tire would be something that you would want to quickly talk with the dealer about. The sooner the better so that they can't blame it on you.

'COOPERMAN' · Jan 7th, 2008, 12:43 PM

Welcome and enjoy....

Chellle · Jan 7th, 2008, 02:34 PM

welcome

have you posted pics of your shiny new car

Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:34 AM	#1
mini-kerm MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halifax Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Hello! I'm a new person. I'm Jonny - just thought i'd introduce myself, I pick up my 54 plate Cooper on Sunday and i'm well excited! Traded in my MX5 so its got a lot to live up to!

Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 08:50 AM Posts: 190,920 Offline	Hello new person! Congrats on the new acquisition! Hope all goes well for you.. enjoy - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 06:50 PM Posts: 10,428 Offline	Congrats and welcome to the forum! Global Moderator

Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 21,174 Offline	New person, new year!!! Whatever next Welcome Jonny Global Moderator

Jan 7th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 06:50 PM Posts: 10,428 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mini-kerm (original) Well yesterday went very smoothly and I love the car. The Runflat light and a 'bong' came on during the journey home so decided to check the tyre pressures and they were fine, so I reset the sensor and its not come back on. Maybe coz its not been on the motorway in a while? With regards to comparison to the MX5, the first thing is the weight, the mini feels like a tank, its so much more taught and solid. Not been on many country roads as yet so will see how it compares over time, feels great with Sports Suspension Plus and 17s though :-D Ding noise could be cold weather warning. Runflat light probably came on due to cold but I would keep an eye on the pressure just to be sure. A bad tire would be something that you would want to quickly talk with the dealer about. The sooner the better so that they can't blame it on you. Global Moderator

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Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 2,415 Offline	Sure the MINI will bring you plenty of joy. Welcome to MINI2.com.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 15,800 Offline	i've recently gone the other way & traded a 54 plate cooper for a new mx5 so i'll be interested to hear your views on how they compare. i reckon the mx5 pulls better but feels less urgent than the mini due it being more refined, but it definately doesn't have the turn-in that the mini had.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 10,883 Offline	Hello new person http://www.mini2.com/forum/uk-irelan...read-2791.html

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 06:50 AM Posts: 5,194 Offline	Ayup new person

Jan 5th, 2008, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
mini-kerm MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halifax Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 20 Offline	A nice warm welcome, thanks! Not long to go now, ick it up at noon tomorrow. Will let you know how it compares to the MX5!

Jan 5th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
NicPlusOne MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: M60..grr Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 375 Offline	have fun tomorrow

Jan 7th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
mini-kerm MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halifax Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Well yesterday went very smoothly and I love the car. The Runflat light and a 'bong' came on during the journey home so decided to check the tyre pressures and they were fine, so I reset the sensor and its not come back on. Maybe coz its not been on the motorway in a while? With regards to comparison to the MX5, the first thing is the weight, the mini feels like a tank, its so much more taught and solid. Not been on many country roads as yet so will see how it compares over time, feels great with Sports Suspension Plus and 17s though :-D

Jan 7th, 2008, 12:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 15,800 Offline	yeah they do feel very solid don't they? the bloke who bought mine said closing the door was was like closing a big solid oak door

Jan 7th, 2008, 12:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
'COOPERMAN' MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Shire (Wilts) Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Welcome and enjoy....

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Jan 7th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Chellle MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 11:50 PM Posts: 131 Offline	welcome have you posted pics of your shiny new car

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