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badboyzbadboyz · Jun 14th, 2003, 09:25 PM

Reading other threads ALOT of people tend to buy another MINI which is the same as their old one. I mean if you have a MINI One and decide to upgrade to a Cooper or have a Cooper and decided to upgrade to an "S" then I understand, but why do so many people on here buy another Cooper when they already have one which is just a year old or something ? I don't understand this, why not just keep the one you had ?

MiniMan7 · Jun 14th, 2003, 09:32 PM

You should've made this a poll.

I just have one Mini, but I have heard of alot of people buying a Mini for their spouse and such, and many people just wishing to upgrade.

Adam

tip · Jun 14th, 2003, 09:35 PM

Two Minis. MC to A MCS.

kenny78 · Jun 14th, 2003, 09:42 PM

The wife got her MC 2 years back & I pic my MCS up in July, it's just a nice fun car thats why

badboyzbadboyz · Jun 14th, 2003, 09:57 PM

But all these examples are understandable. If your wife has a MC and you get a MC or a MCS I can understand this or if you upgrade from a MC to a MCS but alot of people tend to buy a MC then a year later sell it and buy another MC. I cant understand why this is. Why not keep the one you had ?

Bad Manners · Jun 15th, 2003, 03:25 AM

Newer = less rattles / faults!

Also, an opportunity to re-spec your MINI with the options you wish you had, and leave out those you could live without.

When I sold Cooper to buy Cooper S, I ticked loads more option boxes. A lot of the options I was gonna spec on the Cooper just weren't available for its Oct 2001 build date (Xenons, 17" wheels, MFSW). Additionally, Harmon/Kardon became avaialable (tick box) and my Cooper S has a glovebox, trinket tray, better steering wheel, different pedals, and other stuff.

moonshine · Jun 15th, 2003, 06:39 AM

Well.......

i'm on my second.... as after 48 hours my new wife decided to throw it into a ditch at 70mph.....got it fixed up then i chose to find the armco at 80 ish....

thats why i'm on my second identical car..! looked at mcs, but TOO expensive 4 not enuff extra (coz we're now officially poor)- coopers rock!!!

timlowden771 · Jun 15th, 2003, 05:38 PM

I am on my second MINI due to the fact that my first ONE was a very early build car (AUG 2001) and it had lots of problems. After 6 months MINI offered to replace it so I ordered a new car and went wild with the options list. My new car is a much better built car overall

badboyzbadboyz · Jun 15th, 2003, 06:32 PM

Ow right I c, so the main reason is to get a newer MINI without the problems of the older ones. Has the quality of finish really improved then, coz there are some shocking stories on this site.

Bad Manners · Jun 15th, 2003, 06:42 PM

I dunno about main reason, but it's definitely a bonus to have a better built MINI

MINIALEX · Jun 15th, 2003, 07:35 PM

This is my second MINI and I've put the deposit down for my third - an Open

Bluebell · Jun 15th, 2003, 07:59 PM

My wife first had a Cooper in Aug2001, we have since replaced it (and my Saxo VTS) with two Cooper 'S's,

Martin L · Jun 15th, 2003, 07:59 PM

I'm on my second MINI and am seriously considering a third. My current MCS is plagued with niggling problems

dinger · Jun 15th, 2003, 08:05 PM

Were on our second MINI the first being 2001 Sept build Cooper plagued with problems and it appears now on our 2002 Aug Build Cooper S has the same problems,but this is our last one I'm afraid to say.

BartMack · Jun 15th, 2003, 08:24 PM

I've ordered my second MINI, but after a very short time with my CVT, which I bought off the lot. This coming car is a 5 speed with the sport package, which my current one does not have. After getting to know the car for well over a month, I am convinced the MINI is well worth having, I personally feel I just made a mistake by getting the CVT- its not MINI's fault! (and it's not my salesman's fault either). So I am looking forward getting my new MINI.

badboyzbadboyz · Jun 15th, 2003, 08:40 PM

I only wish I could afford all these MINI's. I would love to have had two and be ordering my third. Sadly I can just about afford one. Still, thats why I gotta make sure I get the right one. Im getting a MINI Cooper in black with white roof and white mirrors, 16" white star alloys, TLC, fog lights, chrome inserts, full beige leather interior, manual air con and MFSW. This covers everything I really want in the MINI but at the same time is the lowest price I could get it too. I like my extras, and I have decided its worth getting what I want rather than cutting costs and then after a few weeks of getting the MINI realising I wanted more stuff.

Bad Manners · Jun 15th, 2003, 08:45 PM

Good spec, badboyz, and I know it'll look stunning too. Get some good quality paint polish on those white wheels soon after you take delivery

When are you expecting your Cooper?

badboyzbadboyz · Jun 15th, 2003, 08:50 PM

Im looking at ordering my Cooper around christmas time. I'm just saving up a bit more money at the moment. CAN'T WAIT to get it. Its getting sad how often I'm thinking about it, but IMO its the best looking car on the road with great performance and its gonna be all mine

Will the polish keep the dirt off the white wheels then ? I wouldn't think of not getting the white wheels, they look amazing

brett · Jun 15th, 2003, 08:50 PM

I'm onto my 5th Mini

2 clubmans, Mk 1 Mini Cooper S, 1 Mini van, oh plus 1 New Mini cooper. Next Mini will be in 4 years

badboyzbadboyz · Jun 15th, 2003, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bad Manners
Good spec, badboyz, and I know it'll look stunning too.

.... and thanks

Jun 14th, 2003, 09:25 PM	#1
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 1,257 Offline	How many MINI's have you purchased ? Reading other threads ALOT of people tend to buy another MINI which is the same as their old one. I mean if you have a MINI One and decide to upgrade to a Cooper or have a Cooper and decided to upgrade to an "S" then I understand, but why do so many people on here buy another Cooper when they already have one which is just a year old or something ? I don't understand this, why not just keep the one you had ?

Jun 14th, 2003, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 11:56 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	You should've made this a poll. I just have one Mini, but I have heard of alot of people buying a Mini for their spouse and such, and many people just wishing to upgrade. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 14th, 2003, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 836 Offline	Two Minis. MC to A MCS. BRG/W MCS

Jun 15th, 2003, 03:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 2,692 Offline	Newer = less rattles / faults! Also, an opportunity to re-spec your MINI with the options you wish you had, and leave out those you could live without. When I sold Cooper to buy Cooper S, I ticked loads more option boxes. A lot of the options I was gonna spec on the Cooper just weren't available for its Oct 2001 build date (Xenons, 17" wheels, MFSW). Additionally, Harmon/Kardon became avaialable (tick box) and my Cooper S has a glovebox, trinket tray, better steering wheel, different pedals, and other stuff. http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Jun 15th, 2003, 06:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
moonshine MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gourock, Scotland Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 606 Offline	Well....... i'm on my second.... as after 48 hours my new wife decided to throw it into a ditch at 70mph.....got it fixed up then i chose to find the armco at 80 ish.... thats why i'm on my second identical car..! looked at mcs, but TOO expensive 4 not enuff extra (coz we're now officially poor)- coopers rock!!! MINI Cooper, Chili Pack, Xenons, heated washers, MFSW, ASC+T,

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Jun 14th, 2003, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenny78 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 136 Offline	The wife got her MC 2 years back & I pic my MCS up in July, it's just a nice fun car thats why

Jun 14th, 2003, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 1,257 Offline	But all these examples are understandable. If your wife has a MC and you get a MC or a MCS I can understand this or if you upgrade from a MC to a MCS but alot of people tend to buy a MC then a year later sell it and buy another MC. I cant understand why this is. Why not keep the one you had ?

Jun 15th, 2003, 05:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
timlowden771 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here, there and ever Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 395 Offline	I am on my second MINI due to the fact that my first ONE was a very early build car (AUG 2001) and it had lots of problems. After 6 months MINI offered to replace it so I ordered a new car and went wild with the options list. My new car is a much better built car overall If she's not smoking she broken!

Jun 15th, 2003, 06:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 1,257 Offline	Ow right I c, so the main reason is to get a newer MINI without the problems of the older ones. Has the quality of finish really improved then, coz there are some shocking stories on this site.

Jun 15th, 2003, 06:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 2,692 Offline	I dunno about main reason, but it's definitely a bonus to have a better built MINI http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Jun 15th, 2003, 07:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 1,077 Offline	This is my second MINI and I've put the deposit down for my third - an Open Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Jun 15th, 2003, 07:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bluebell MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charlton Village Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 4 Offline	My wife first had a Cooper in Aug2001, we have since replaced it (and my Saxo VTS) with two Cooper 'S's,

Jun 15th, 2003, 07:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 13,602 Offline	I'm on my second MINI and am seriously considering a third. My current MCS is plagued with niggling problems MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jun 15th, 2003, 08:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Were on our second MINI the first being 2001 Sept build Cooper plagued with problems and it appears now on our 2002 Aug Build Cooper S has the same problems,but this is our last one I'm afraid to say.

Jun 15th, 2003, 08:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 10:56 AM Posts: 3,383 Offline	I've ordered my second MINI, but after a very short time with my CVT, which I bought off the lot. This coming car is a 5 speed with the sport package, which my current one does not have. After getting to know the car for well over a month, I am convinced the MINI is well worth having, I personally feel I just made a mistake by getting the CVT- its not MINI's fault! (and it's not my salesman's fault either). So I am looking forward getting my new MINI.

Jun 15th, 2003, 08:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 1,257 Offline	I only wish I could afford all these MINI's. I would love to have had two and be ordering my third. Sadly I can just about afford one. Still, thats why I gotta make sure I get the right one. Im getting a MINI Cooper in black with white roof and white mirrors, 16" white star alloys, TLC, fog lights, chrome inserts, full beige leather interior, manual air con and MFSW. This covers everything I really want in the MINI but at the same time is the lowest price I could get it too. I like my extras, and I have decided its worth getting what I want rather than cutting costs and then after a few weeks of getting the MINI realising I wanted more stuff.

Jun 15th, 2003, 08:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 2,692 Offline	Good spec, badboyz, and I know it'll look stunning too. Get some good quality paint polish on those white wheels soon after you take delivery When are you expecting your Cooper? http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Jun 15th, 2003, 08:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 1,257 Offline	Im looking at ordering my Cooper around christmas time. I'm just saving up a bit more money at the moment. CAN'T WAIT to get it. Its getting sad how often I'm thinking about it, but IMO its the best looking car on the road with great performance and its gonna be all mine Will the polish keep the dirt off the white wheels then ? I wouldn't think of not getting the white wheels, they look amazing

Jun 15th, 2003, 08:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 12:56 AM Posts: 2,410 Offline	I'm onto my 5th Mini 2 clubmans, Mk 1 Mini Cooper S, 1 Mini van, oh plus 1 New Mini cooper. Next Mini will be in 4 years

Jun 15th, 2003, 08:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 1,257 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Bad Manners *Good spec, badboyz, and I know* it'll look stunning too.** .... and thanks

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