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PeterboroughBoy · Jan 8th, 2002, 05:21 AM

Thought I better post some comments after spending a few weeks reviewing this site.

I picked up my Cooper on Saturday 4/1/02 which I ordered just before xmas (it was already built but was the colour/spec that I required - CD Player) the Car was a November build.

I read all the negative comments on the site and nearly never ordered the Car but after much deliberation i did.

I was part exchanging a 2001 MR2 Roadster (the lack of boot space had finally proved to much of a hassle) in which I had covered 22,000 miles that had been totally fault free, and I wasn't too keen on buying a car which is/was going to let me down.

I've only covered a few hundred miles but would like to confirm the following to other potential owners who, like me really wasn't sure whether to order the car.

1. No, the Car does not pull to the left (it drifts slightly which it's supposed to)
2. There are no rattles/squeaks whatsoever
3. Everything seems to working a OK.
4. Sports + suspension feels just right
5. White Wheels get dirty very quickly
6. Boot release gets very dirty (so do hands - maybe Mudflaps are needed)
7. Plenty of grip fron Goodyears unless you hammer it from a standing start on a greasy road

In general, the Car feels and drives superb and I just can't fault it - yet!

Going to order the White Reflector pack which should finish the Car of nicely.

I think I'll call her charlotte.

zoooooom · Jan 8th, 2002, 05:34 AM

congratulations on getting your new car and of course your first post

Happy Motoring

monsta · Jan 8th, 2002, 05:41 AM

Glad you are enjoying your MINI!

When you say white reflector pack, Do you mean the clear lenses??

lightbody · Jan 8th, 2002, 06:40 AM

Charlie, my Cooper, says "beep beep! Beep beepy beepedy beep beep? Beep beep beepy beep?" to Charlotte!

I'm still learning MINI-speak, but I think hes saying "Happy MINIing! Didn't I see you in the factory in Cowley in November? What took you so long! Fancy a drink sometime?"

rich · Jan 8th, 2002, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PeterboroughBoy
Thought I better post some comments after spending a few weeks reviewing this site.

I was part exchanging a 2001 MR2 Roadster (the lack of boot space had finally proved to much of a hassle)

...Someone buying a MINI 'cos they needed more boot space!

LMB · Jan 8th, 2002, 06:52 AM

Glad to hear all is OK

Welcome to Mini2

LMB

OnlyS4me · Jan 8th, 2002, 07:03 AM

Welcome to the World of MINI!!!

Thanks for the good review, we can't have enough good reports and comments over here

.

PeterboroughBoy · Jan 8th, 2002, 08:00 AM

I meant Clear Lenses.

The MR2 does not have boot but a cubby hole behind the rear seats which is about as much use a chocolate teapot.

It seems like luxury to have the a capacious boot of the mini!

Mickey Gem · Jan 8th, 2002, 12:42 PM

Great to hear you're pleased with your car Peterborough Mini.

Mine's a November build too, collected December, and I have had no major problems either.

I was beginning to think mine was the only one that was okay

blade929 · Jan 8th, 2002, 01:16 PM

Excellent news that the newer MINI's seem to be bolted together better.

Am I correct in thinking that it was in November that the temp workforce were taken on full time ???? Strange that......

ELISEBOY · Jan 8th, 2002, 01:22 PM

does anyone know how much the clear lights are then?
I asked my dealer and he says that they are not an option?

Jan 8th, 2002, 05:21 AM	#1
PeterboroughBoy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Peterborough Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 4 Offline	New Arrival - Blue/White Cooper Chili Thought I better post some comments after spending a few weeks reviewing this site. I picked up my Cooper on Saturday 4/1/02 which I ordered just before xmas (it was already built but was the colour/spec that I required - CD Player) the Car was a November build. I read all the negative comments on the site and nearly never ordered the Car but after much deliberation i did. I was part exchanging a 2001 MR2 Roadster (the lack of boot space had finally proved to much of a hassle) in which I had covered 22,000 miles that had been totally fault free, and I wasn't too keen on buying a car which is/was going to let me down. I've only covered a few hundred miles but would like to confirm the following to other potential owners who, like me really wasn't sure whether to order the car. 1. No, the Car does not pull to the left (it drifts slightly which it's supposed to) 2. There are no rattles/squeaks whatsoever 3. Everything seems to working a OK. 4. Sports + suspension feels just right 5. White Wheels get dirty very quickly 6. Boot release gets very dirty (so do hands - maybe Mudflaps are needed) 7. Plenty of grip fron Goodyears unless you hammer it from a standing start on a greasy road In general, the Car feels and drives superb and I just can't fault it - yet! Going to order the White Reflector pack which should finish the Car of nicely. I think I'll call her charlotte.

Jan 8th, 2002, 05:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 01:11 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Glad you are enjoying your MINI! When you say white reflector pack, Do you mean the clear lenses?? the MINI has gone...

Jan 8th, 2002, 06:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
lightbody MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 01:11 AM Posts: 888 Offline	Charlie, my Cooper, says "beep beep! Beep beepy beepedy beep beep? Beep beep beepy beep?" to Charlotte! I'm still learning MINI-speak, but I think hes saying "Happy MINIing! Didn't I see you in the factory in Cowley in November? What took you so long! Fancy a drink sometime?" Rob Lightbody - http://www.roblightbody.com 2004 Red/Black Cooper replaced a 2001 BRG/White Cooper

Jan 8th, 2002, 06:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 10:11 AM Posts: 1,586 Offline	Is this a first?! Quote: Originally posted by PeterboroughBoy Thought I better post some comments after spending a few weeks reviewing this site. I was part exchanging a 2001 MR2 Roadster (the lack of boot space had finally proved to much of a hassle) ...Someone buying a MINI 'cos they needed more boot space!

Jan 8th, 2002, 06:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	Glad to hear all is OK Welcome to Mini2 LMB Global Moderator

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Jan 8th, 2002, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 01:11 AM Posts: 2,406 Offline	congratulations on getting your new car and of course your first post Happy Motoring

Jan 8th, 2002, 07:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
OnlyS4me Loves Leecey Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Broads Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 4,758 Offline	Welcome to the World of MINI!!! Thanks for the good review, we can't have enough good reports and comments over here .

Jan 8th, 2002, 08:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
PeterboroughBoy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Peterborough Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 4 Offline	I meant Clear Lenses. The MR2 does not have boot but a cubby hole behind the rear seats which is about as much use a chocolate teapot. It seems like luxury to have the a capacious boot of the mini!

Jan 8th, 2002, 12:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mickey Gem MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 95 Offline	Great to hear you're pleased with your car Peterborough Mini. Mine's a November build too, collected December, and I have had no major problems either. I was beginning to think mine was the only one that was okay Mini's have feelings too!

Jan 8th, 2002, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
blade929 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 150 Offline	Excellent news that the newer MINI's seem to be bolted together better. Am I correct in thinking that it was in November that the temp workforce were taken on full time ???? Strange that...... - Red/White Cooper, Silver wheels, Climate Control, Chili Pack, heated mirrors, CD Boost, Alarm, Heated seats, Factory Tint Windows. Now gone (but not forgotten)

Jan 8th, 2002, 01:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:11 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	does anyone know how much the clear lights are then? I asked my dealer and he says that they are not an option?

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