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supercoopers · May 21st, 2003, 09:03 PM

Hi people,

This is my first post

I am selling my MG ZR and buying a MCS. I have put a deposit on the car in the picture. It costs 17495GBP and has:

Electric Blue Metallic
White roof and mirror caps
Full Leather - Blue/black
Elec Panoramic Sunroof
Park Distance Control
Automatic Air conditioning
Radio Boost
6 Disc Boot Changer
Cooper S Chili Package
MINI TLC until November 2007

So you think that is a good price? It was made in Nov 2002 and has 4.5K on the clock. Also, could someone please confirm that i made the right decision on colour, as i am beginning to think EB looks a bit effeminate

Also, would someone with experience of the panoramic sunroof tell me if it's any good?

Thanks in advance,

Henry

supercoopers · May 21st, 2003, 09:04 PM

and another...

S Warren · May 21st, 2003, 09:25 PM

Nice car supercoopers.

Price sounds about right as you've got a fair few extras on there.

Don't worry about the colour, it looks great, especially with the 17"s.

Enjoy

S

MiniMan7 · May 21st, 2003, 09:25 PM

Good looking car, the colour is also very nice.

I think the price seems reasonable.

2nd Mini · May 21st, 2003, 09:38 PM

OBEHAVE is gonna be hacked that you called his car's color effeminate. Just kidding, but don't worry about the color: Lot's of very masculine guys like it. Add Cooper S stripes and it'll be even cooler!

2nd

supercoopers · May 21st, 2003, 11:12 PM

Hiya,

Thanks for the quick and replies and constructive compliments

I am feeling alot better now about the colour, especially as it brightens up a dark day so very well.

About the panoramic sunroof...can anyone shed any light on its functionality and whether or not it is worth having? The last thing i want from my MCS is a leaky and noisy sunroof which serves no other purpose other than acting as a sieve and making the car less rigid. I know how a bad sunroof can affect a car, i've been there, done that and got soaked in my MG

Thanks,

Henry

S Warren · May 21st, 2003, 11:27 PM

supercoopers,

You talk as though you're considering having it fitted? - You've got the sunroof already man!

I haven't got the sunroof, but I'm sure it must be great cruising with it open.

Happy motorin'

Speedd · May 21st, 2003, 11:33 PM

Gr8 Car

Sunroof allows more light in the cabin and gives it a more roomier feel IMO.

All the best and keep us posted of your experiences. Also come along to a meet if you are local

the Xenons are ace too

Mini Mims · May 21st, 2003, 11:42 PM

I've got the sunroof and love it. Never a leak yet and it's gone through many a rain. (We've only had 3 days without rain so far this May.) Plus there's nothing that lifts your spirits when leaving a dreary day at work than driving home with the sunroof and windows open with a good tune on the radio.

Mims

2nd Mini · May 22nd, 2003, 12:04 AM

There simply is no better way to enter a car on a hot day than holding down the wings button on the remote for "comfort opening" as you walk up, opening up the sunroof, and letting all the accumulated heat go right out the roof.

Another cool application for the sunroof is tilting it up without running it back and using it as a vent. This is much quieter than running with the windows open (especially with trucks beside you) if you are wanting to listen to the stereo. I take my stereo listening VERY seriously because I'm and audio engineer by trade.

Now, I've only had my MCS for a couple of months but I've been very impressed with the fit and finish and the quietness of the whole sunroof affair.

It's very nice indeed. This from a guy who had to be talked into the sunroof by his wife.

supercoopers · May 22nd, 2003, 12:13 AM

Hi,

Amand, i live in Cheltenham, so as soon as i get my car next week, i will be able to come on a Cotswold run shortly after

I can't wait!!

Thanks,

Henry

R1 · May 22nd, 2003, 12:20 AM

Is that the car from Cotswolds? I saw it there last week when I had mine serviced.

Very good dealer by the way!

AidenL · May 22nd, 2003, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
Who me offended?!!
WTF makes you think I'd be offended?? You saying I'm sensitive? Like some kind a girlie man? Driving around in some sissie colored car!!
Why I oughta..........

LOL@obehave !

AidenL · May 22nd, 2003, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
I keep meaning to post the only "hair" picture in existence of me in your OT&B thread and keep forgetting.
Scary. I do sincerely miss having that much hair though

Ah, go on, join my ex-hairy club obehave........Paul made me do it, you might as well too !

supercoopers · May 22nd, 2003, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Is that the car from Cotswolds? I saw it there last week when I had mine serviced.

Hi R1,

Yeah the car is from Cotswold Mini In Cheltenham. I have received good service from them so far and i am looking forward very much to becoming a mini owner

Henry

stuartkey · May 22nd, 2003, 03:25 AM

Hey Henry... is that the car that was marked up for 19 grand??? Nice discount if it is!

I am also in Cheltenham, just trying to decide on spec for an S to swap my Cooper for!

R1 · May 22nd, 2003, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stuartkey
Hey Henry... is that the car that was marked up for 19 grand??? Nice discount if it is!

I am also in Cheltenham, just trying to decide on spec for an S to swap my Cooper for!

I thought they had dropped the price as it was over £18000 last time I saw it.

Well done!!

They keep trying to tempt me to buy an "S", but they won't you know.....................not yet anyway!! I'm thinking of booking a test drive in their "WORKS" S demo they've just converted.

Trouble is I think I'm in love with my cooper!!!

R1 · May 22nd, 2003, 05:09 AM

By the way supercoopers.

You need to get some white bonnet stripes fitted to that "S"!

Spy Car · May 22nd, 2003, 12:21 PM

The sunroof is wonderful. Brings so much light into the cabin even when closed.

Mine is open almost any time I drive.

You actually get MORE headroom with the sunroof , a nice plus.

Enjoy

supercoopers · May 22nd, 2003, 02:34 PM

Quote:

You need to get some white bonnet stripes fitted to that "S"!

Don't worry R1, i've already got that base covered

Just so people who are interested know, the car i am buying is not the 18.5 grand car. That has sat nav and a few other extras which i don't feel are worth the extra grand for my needs. Besides, i know the guy who sold it back to the dealer, and he always liked to drive his MCS and M3 hard everywhere he went. The car shown was new in on the day i went round for a second nosey. I fell in love. It's like we were meant for one another

Regards,

Henry

May 21st, 2003, 09:03 PM	#1
supercoopers MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 648 Offline	Opinions on a MCS Please!! Hi people, This is my first post I am selling my MG ZR and buying a MCS. I have put a deposit on the car in the picture. It costs 17495GBP and has: Electric Blue Metallic White roof and mirror caps Full Leather - Blue/black Elec Panoramic Sunroof Park Distance Control Automatic Air conditioning Radio Boost 6 Disc Boot Changer Cooper S Chili Package MINI TLC until November 2007 So you think that is a good price? It was made in Nov 2002 and has 4.5K on the clock. Also, could someone please confirm that i made the right decision on colour, as i am beginning to think EB looks a bit effeminate Also, would someone with experience of the panoramic sunroof tell me if it's any good? Thanks in advance, Henry Attached Thumbnails

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MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Good looking car, the colour is also very nice. I think the price seems reasonable. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 21st, 2003, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
2nd Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VA USA Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 258 Offline	OBEHAVE is gonna be hacked that you called his car's color effeminate. Just kidding, but don't worry about the color: Lot's of very masculine guys like it. Add Cooper S stripes and it'll be even cooler! 2nd "Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes." JRR Tolkien Last edited by 2nd Mini : May 21st, 2003 at 10:13 PM.

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Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 16,345 Offline	Gr8 Car Sunroof allows more light in the cabin and gives it a more roomier feel IMO. All the best and keep us posted of your experiences. Also come along to a meet if you are local the Xenons are ace too Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

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May 21st, 2003, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
S Warren MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Warks. Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 130 Offline	Nice car supercoopers. Price sounds about right as you've got a fair few extras on there. Don't worry about the colour, it looks great, especially with the 17"s. Enjoy S

May 21st, 2003, 11:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
supercoopers MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 648 Offline	Hiya, Thanks for the quick and replies and constructive compliments I am feeling alot better now about the colour, especially as it brightens up a dark day so very well. About the panoramic sunroof...can anyone shed any light on its functionality and whether or not it is worth having? The last thing i want from my MCS is a leaky and noisy sunroof which serves no other purpose other than acting as a sieve and making the car less rigid. I know how a bad sunroof can affect a car, i've been there, done that and got soaked in my MG Thanks, Henry

May 21st, 2003, 11:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
S Warren MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Warks. Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 130 Offline	supercoopers, You talk as though you're considering having it fitted? - You've got the sunroof already man! I haven't got the sunroof, but I'm sure it must be great cruising with it open. Happy motorin'

May 21st, 2003, 11:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mini Mims MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 24 Offline	I've got the sunroof and love it. Never a leak yet and it's gone through many a rain. (We've only had 3 days without rain so far this May.) Plus there's nothing that lifts your spirits when leaving a dreary day at work than driving home with the sunroof and windows open with a good tune on the radio. Mims

May 22nd, 2003, 12:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
2nd Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VA USA Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 258 Offline	There simply is no better way to enter a car on a hot day than holding down the wings button on the remote for "comfort opening" as you walk up, opening up the sunroof, and letting all the accumulated heat go right out the roof. Another cool application for the sunroof is tilting it up without running it back and using it as a vent. This is much quieter than running with the windows open (especially with trucks beside you) if you are wanting to listen to the stereo. I take my stereo listening VERY seriously because I'm and audio engineer by trade. Now, I've only had my MCS for a couple of months but I've been very impressed with the fit and finish and the quietness of the whole sunroof affair. It's very nice indeed. This from a guy who had to be talked into the sunroof by his wife. "Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes." JRR Tolkien

May 22nd, 2003, 12:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
supercoopers MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 648 Offline	Hi, Amand, i live in Cheltenham, so as soon as i get my car next week, i will be able to come on a Cotswold run shortly after I can't wait!! Thanks, Henry

May 22nd, 2003, 12:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Is that the car from Cotswolds? I saw it there last week when I had mine serviced. Very good dealer by the way!

May 22nd, 2003, 12:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave Who me offended?!! WTF makes you think I'd be offended?? You saying I'm sensitive? Like some kind a girlie man? Driving around in some sissie colored car!! Why I oughta.......... LOL@obehave ! *Global Moderator*

May 22nd, 2003, 01:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave I keep meaning to post the only "hair" picture in existence of me in your OT&B thread and keep forgetting. Scary. I do sincerely miss having that much hair though Ah, go on, join my ex-hairy club obehave........Paul made me do it, you might as well too ! *Global Moderator*

May 22nd, 2003, 03:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
supercoopers MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 648 Offline	Quote: Is that the car from Cotswolds? I saw it there last week when I had mine serviced. Hi R1, Yeah the car is from Cotswold Mini In Cheltenham. I have received good service from them so far and i am looking forward very much to becoming a mini owner Henry

May 22nd, 2003, 03:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
stuartkey MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 276 Offline	Hey Henry... is that the car that was marked up for 19 grand??? Nice discount if it is! I am also in Cheltenham, just trying to decide on spec for an S to swap my Cooper for!

May 22nd, 2003, 05:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by stuartkey Hey Henry... is that the car that was marked up for 19 grand??? Nice discount if it is! I am also in Cheltenham, just trying to decide on spec for an S to swap my Cooper for! I thought they had dropped the price as it was over £18000 last time I saw it. Well done!! They keep trying to tempt me to buy an "S", but they won't you know.....................not yet anyway!! I'm thinking of booking a test drive in their "WORKS" S demo they've just converted. Trouble is I think I'm in love with my cooper!!!

May 22nd, 2003, 05:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	By the way supercoopers. You need to get some white bonnet stripes fitted to that "S"!

May 22nd, 2003, 12:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 02:05 PM Posts: 6,359 Offline	The sunroof is wonderful. Brings so much light into the cabin even when closed. Mine is open almost any time I drive. You actually get MORE headroom with the sunroof , a nice plus. Enjoy

May 22nd, 2003, 02:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
supercoopers MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 648 Offline	Quote: You need to get some white bonnet stripes fitted to that "S"! Don't worry R1, i've already got that base covered Just so people who are interested know, the car i am buying is not the 18.5 grand car. That has sat nav and a few other extras which i don't feel are worth the extra grand for my needs. Besides, i know the guy who sold it back to the dealer, and he always liked to drive his MCS and M3 hard everywhere he went. The car shown was new in on the day i went round for a second nosey. I fell in love. It's like we were meant for one another Regards, Henry

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