[mister.t]

I definatly wouldn't buy one - Its for mum - But that means I could be without a MINI for a year - Not doing that again

She's driving some at the weekend I think - Not sure what engines - Too angry too ask

[David King]

What was the spec of the A3 convertible your parents looked at?

[mister.t]

A3 1.9TDI Sport Cabrio(sllooowww but cheap as to run and pretty torquey )

Met Black
Black Sports Seats
Heated Seats
Business Sat Nav (or whatever its called)
and a couple of other bits, can't remember off of the top of my head. It looks alright, and has a pretty decent spec

It was a cancelled order, so its just sat in the showroom. I think mum and dad would like a bit more kit on it TBH, but the price then escalates

[David King]

Sounds a nice car, i wouldnt worry about not having a MINI for a year - youll survive, and itll make you work harder to get a MINI.

Now i drive, i really dont care like i used to about my parents cars.

[mister.t]

Quote: Originally Posted by David King (original)

Sounds a nice car, i wouldnt worry about not having a MINI for a year - youll survive, and itll make you work harder to get a MINI.

Now i drive, i really dont care like i used to about my parents cars.

Weird that - I thought I'd be the same, but I'm not And the fact that I could go on the R56 insurance when I get one years NCB It's still not a cert the MINI is going, but it looks pretty set in stone that something will happen

[Tracie]

Well if they do go down the A3 route make sure they spec the S Line so they can get the Bling DRL's...kerching! ( the DRL's are only on the S Line btw )

[mister.t]

Yer Mum loves those - The S Line though doesn't have as much desirable kit as the Sport, (proper soundproofing in the roof, nicer wheels, etc) and it costs a fair bit more.

The Sport has DLR's, just halogen ones that don't look quite as good - And on the S Line, its only an option in conjunction with Xenons - A £500 odd option IIRC...

[airbusA346]

Get A Clubman, if you need space.

[mister.t]

Dad can't stand the Clubman

[airbusA346]

Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original)

Dad can't stand the Clubman

Noooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

My mum & dad don't like the Clubman either , but I would have one.

[heyjude]

This is my first post.....ever....and I don't even OWN a mini yet..but I want to..I have test driven 3..l I like the Cooper S 2008...I search the internet for OWNER reviews and I want to get a GOOD assessment of the car before I sign on the dotted line cause it's a chunk of change to be sure..MY BIGGEST fear after reading all the internet BLOG is that I am going to end up with a car that spends more time in the shop then with me IN IT..so I need lots of feed back..and be honest..is buying this car a mechanical NIGHTMARE??? And please..I know it's a cool car, a fun car, an awesome car....just the mechanical "facts" please....

[Mister]

Hey, if you're not paying for the car, let the folks get what makes them happy (they're going to anyhoo). When you've got cash flow, get yourself something zippy.

I actually dig the Audi, very much, and this is coming from someone who is currently on her 3rd MINI.