[MINI Poser]

Its always "In my opinion...."

[NeuroBeaker]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI Poser (original)

Its always "In my opinion...."

How very true (in my opinion too)!

[mister.t]

That sounds like a great car

Have a look in my gallery to see what your interior could look like - Bar the chrome line interior

I have to agree with the MFSW - The dash in the R56 is far from user friendly

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI Poser (original)

Yeah but the difference is IMO, is that well...Im classy!

And I know what combo's look good.......coz Im the Poser!

PMSL

The poser, or the Tescos boy? Whatever Trevor

[MINI Poser]

Jealously will get you no where!

I would be too if I were you Maxine, but it can't be helped now

Anyway! Lets return to the topic!

Get white alloys and you will turn heads! Alot of the MINI Promo pictures have white alloys...so the question is "Why?"

Plus...carry out your own kerbing repairs with Tippex!!


And MFSW is a necessity! And it improves road safety!

[BRG/Blk Cooper S]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Why on earth would anyone want to spend four figures on something that is less accurate, less user-friendly and more difficult to update than a TomTom or Garmin?

Bugger the Nav and spend the money on something fun!

Hey Scrogg, gloves on?

I did it the smart way and let the original owner pay for the Sat Nav, probably wouldn't have ordered it myself and had a Tom Tom (back in the day when they were £500+) in the Cooper..

I don't think it's more difficult to update than my Tom Tom, I just updated the firmware and purchased a new DVD when I got the S - been fine ever since, never had any trouble with the Tom Tom either tho' and it's the G0 700 model so getting on now.
The new ones look really good with the thinner design and wider screen.

That said I still have the Tom Tom and do really like it - there are features of both that I'd like to have in one unit.
Tom Tom goes in the boot as a spare along with road maps (never used in 3 years) for road trips.

With the numbers of little s**m on the streets increasing and happy to break into a car just because they see the slightest outline of a suction cup on the windscreen it's just nice to get in the car and there's the Nav ready to go..

As for just maps...........that would be like having no phone.......talk about not embracing modern technology

Cheers, Geoff.

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by drainaudio (original)

Hey Scrogg, gloves on?

There's no need on this one

Some people think paying over £1,000 for Sat Nav is worth it, most don't. It's all down to personal preference/priorities and not a conversation that can be 'won' or 'lost' by either group.

Quote: Originally Posted by drainaudio (original)

I did it the smart way and let the original owner pay for the Sat Nav, probably wouldn't have ordered it myself...

Pretty much sums up why the used market is so buoyant in this country

Quote: Originally Posted by drainaudio (original)

I don't think it's more difficult to update than my Tom Tom, I just updated the firmware and purchased a new DVD

O.K, 'more difficult' was a bad choice of words. 'More expensive' would have been better, as updates are free with portable units, whereas built in ones require a new disc to be purchased.

Quote: Originally Posted by drainaudio (original)

With the numbers of little s**m on the streets increasing and happy to break into a car just because they see the slightest outline of a suction cup on the windscreen it's just nice to get in the car and there's the Nav ready to go.

Pretty much the only reason I agree with for paying for an in-built system.

Still wouldn't buy one though!

[pmustang]

rakey, you mention the website www.newmini.com and say that they can offer you the MFSW as an aftermarket item, I was wondering if they had it for the pre 07 models, I have been told the 07 and later cars can easily be modified but it seems to be a difficult job for the pre 07, I could not find a kit for Gen 1 minis on the site. Do you know if there is one?

Many thanks. Peter

[NeuroBeaker]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI Poser (original)

Plus...carry out your own kerbing repairs with Tippex!!

PMSL!!

Now there's a sales pitch...

[BRG/Blk Cooper S]

Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original)

PMSL!!

Now there's a sales pitch...

Mmmmmm yes that must look amazing.......

I have a better idea - don't curb them in the first place..

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by pmustang (original)

rakey, you mention the website www.newmini.com and say that they can offer you the MFSW as an aftermarket item, I was wondering if they had it for the pre 07 models, I have been told the 07 and later cars can easily be modified but it seems to be a difficult job for the pre 07, I could not find a kit for Gen 1 minis on the site. Do you know if there is one?

Many thanks. Peter

No I said that you should always get the things which aren't retrofittable when you spec the car, which includes the MFSW

And the website I said could do the stereo upgrade was NewMINIStuff.com

[pmustang]

Yikes, I had better get new glasses. Sorry bout that. I read it as I wanted it to read and not what it actually said, The one option that I definitely wanted when going to buy my car was a MFSW, but you know how it goes, you find almost what you want and make the deal, Act in haste, repent in leisure. God those radio buttons and knob are so tiny to reach for when driving,

Peter

[Phantom]

Keep the Porsche for crying out loud

[curenz]

Quote: Originally Posted by FergusM (original)

Factory fit aero kit is awful..get the dealer fit JCW one and it will look much better.

Sorry, off topic. I'm confused. I thought the aero kit = JCW kit. Who's got pictures showing the difference between the two?

Anyway, have some money to spend on my 04, want to kit it up.

[spandya]

All,
As expected, I changed my mind at the last minute. Here's the spec I just faxed over to the dealer for order today:

Cooper D
Astro Black
Clth/lea ray carbon black
CHILI Pack
Chrome Line interior/exterior
roof in body colour
chromed mirror caps
internal colour line dark grey
interior trim brushed alloy
DAB radio
HIFI <-- sticking with it.
White indicators
JCW bodykit <-- excellent advice, saw the BMW aero kit 'in real life' and it is naff.
17" Flame Alloys
Silver viper stripes <-- changed from white!

So, in summary, it's the black and silver look I'm going for in and out - very bling and macho :-)
I'll get a hip hop rapper style blinging chain and medallion to match maybe! :-)
I'll post pictures in a few weeks (of the car - not my Ali G impersonation).

It's weird, but I'm really looking forward to getting this car now - moreso than with previous cars! Must be something about brand 'mini'. Can't wait!

Thanks again all.

[Rakey]

Nice, like the black and silver look

Not too late to add in Multifunctional steering wheel you know, or Vis pack

[mister.t]

It is something about MINI - The wait is always more exciting with a MINI

Congratulations on your order - Look forward to the pics (again of your MINI not your Ali G impression )

[Hugo]

Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original)

That sounds like a great car

Have a look in my gallery to see what your interior could look like - Bar the chrome line interior

I have to agree with the MFSW - The dash in the R56 is far from user friendly

Air con buttons and indictor stocks look like their out of Daewoo

[Tommo]

The indicator stalk in my R56 is a lot better than the fisher price one in my R53 !
Agree about the air con buttons mind, but not sure what the indictor stock on a Daewoo looks like

[spandya]

Called the dealer on Friday - car has been built and is going through quality control. Then, comes the dealer work. I've been told it will be ready in two weeks.....will post pics soon.