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leewright · Apr 4th, 2002, 05:15 PM

Hi new member here just like to say hello and could you answer
me these questions,cheers.
Should i get a Mini and if so which good and bad for both models please.
Mini just for girls or not only ask because i only ever see girls in them!
How active is this forum
Lots of yanks on here true or not?
thats it thanks in advance see you soon ;0)

MGB Boy · Apr 4th, 2002, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by leewright
Hi new member here just like to say hello and could you answer
me these questions,cheers.
Should i get a Mini and if so which good and bad for both models please.
Mini just for girls or not only ask because i only ever see girls in them!
How active is this forum
Lots of yanks on here true or not?
thats it thanks in advance see you soon ;0)

Should you get a MINI: Given that I'm here, I am predisposed to say yes.

Which: Depends on how soon you want it, how fast you want it, how expensive you want it, how much insurance you want to pay. In order of dollars and horsepower: One, Cooper, Cooper S. I'm going for an S, but that also means more of a wait.

Girls: I hope to see many girls in my MINI...

How active is this forum: Very very active. Lots of posts, lots of regulars.

Lots of Yanks: One speaking now, so yes. Not overwhelmingly North American or European though, a pretty fair split.

Happy Motoring...

-Ricardo

ricardo · Apr 4th, 2002, 05:31 PM

Hello
Yes
Both good
Girls, boys, men, women - all allowed to drive a MINI
Hyperactive
Some have been spotted - all nationalities are here (well almost)
No thanks required

eltel · Apr 4th, 2002, 05:34 PM

...and there are some Aussies here too.

Regards and welcome aboard, ElTel

Kinster · Apr 4th, 2002, 05:36 PM

Mancs are welcome!

Minty · Apr 4th, 2002, 05:50 PM

Hello, and welcome.

Definatly get one........it doesnt matter which, as long as it has a MINI badge on it.
The Cooper has slightly better performance, and a few different bits of trim, but both can be specced to suit your wallet!

Not sure what the mix of male to female drivers is, but i would guess its about even.

The Forum is very active, i check it every day, and still miss some posts!

A few Americans........that are going to test the Cooper S for us brits, in the same way we tested the Cooper for them.

cmt · Apr 4th, 2002, 05:57 PM

Welcome to MINI2

I would also be biased to the yes, get a MINI, answer as I have one

As for them being for girls?? All 3 of the MINIs that turned up last week for the regional meet at the Trafford Centre were driven by men, of the 3 that didn't turn up but were supposed to, 2 are driven by men, so the answer to that is no.
If you do get a MINI or just fancy seeing a few, come along to a Meet.
This board is VERY busy, mainly brits and yanks, but also others... join in the fun

Damo · Apr 4th, 2002, 06:14 PM

"Hi new member here just like to say hello"

Welcome to Mini2! Top site!

"Could you answer me these questions,cheers.
Should i get a Mini"

I had a test drive in a cooper, so wanted one, then a bloke called Colin of here (now a very good mate) took me for a spin (and later let me drive his) so now I need one! Trust me they may have a few faults that are being Ironed out but you should get one!!!

and if so which good and bad for both models please.

By Both I prsume you mean One or Cooper! Both are Ace, Cooper is just faster and you can get more things for it (sports suspension etc) But you can spec One's up preety high. I'd have to say Cooper Chilli is best bet, as you get good VFM if you can afford the extra wonga for the Cooper and Chilli pack.

Mini just for girls or not only ask because i only ever see girls in them!

So what theyre top! Not a girls car at all, the women in your area obviously have good taste

How active is this forum?

VERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lots of yanks on here true or not?

There are a lot of our Friends from over the sea but alas most of em I've talked to are sound enough. Plus they talk about Mini's and don't go into great length of why the Dodge Viper is better than a Ferrari unlike some other forums.

Your From Manchester! In that case Join us in the Mini2 Northwest meet. Thats when I got took for a test drive by Colin! hence I now need a Mini!

Hope you have fun and are not a fair weather Mini2 member (i.e. do 1 post and are never seen again)

Damo · Apr 4th, 2002, 06:16 PM

I'm at Manchester uni, so when I get mine, if you want a takin 4 a spin

Damo · Apr 4th, 2002, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cmt
Welcome to MINI2
I would also be biased to the yes, get a MINI, answer as I have one
As for them being for girls?? All 3 of the MINIs that turned up last week for the regional meet at the Trafford Centre were driven by men, of the 3 that didn't turn up but were supposed to, 2 are driven by men, so the answer to that is no.
If you do get a MINI or just fancy seeing a few, come along to a Meet.
This board is VERY busy, mainly brits and yanks, but also others... join in the fun

This is the infamous colin I mentioned. And I was one of the "Men" driving a Mini....his as it happened! The mad bugger insured me on it for the day, and i was his Chauffer! I mena Mad or what! You'll have to price the wheel out of my hands with a crowbar!

groovy_jr · Apr 4th, 2002, 06:20 PM

Damo is Colin still alive?

Damo · Apr 4th, 2002, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by groovy_jr
Damo is Colin still alive?

You cheeky........

........anyway I think I've posted ENOUGH on this thread!

GET A MINI!!! You know it makes sense!

"Cue Groovy replying"

Any more extra's groovy??

*points and laughs at PDC* And your asking if Colin is still alive!!!!!! You sure your not the one who needs a chaffuer!

groovy_jr · Apr 4th, 2002, 06:23 PM

I get my MINI in 4 weeks one week before Damo (not that that is of interest to you!)

MINI will be my first car, drove every car in class and more besides, for me the MINI was it, la creme de la creme!

I am having everything I want and more besdies (no more drinking for a while!) - shown below.

GET a MINI!

oh and welcome.

groovy_jr · Apr 4th, 2002, 06:25 PM

BTW......don't laugh too much at PDC...just a gadget!

And Damo I can reply as many times as you :P

Cooper i Do · Apr 4th, 2002, 06:26 PM

Personaly i think you should not get "ONE"

Get a COOPER !!!!!

Cooper I Do

Still Counting!

COOPERation · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:38 PM

We welcome all!

If you like waiting, wanting, envying, lusting, longing, being discouraged, be encouraged, being discouraged again, waiting more, watching this site for encouraging news, drinking heavily, sorting through the rumors, waiting more, pulling left, thinking about nothing else, more drinking, more longing, etc., etc., etc. Oh did I mention the wait!

Good Luck! It's all up hill, down dale from here.

eingy · Apr 4th, 2002, 07:57 PM

You folks crack me up.

I'm so antsy thinking about getting my MINI Cooper (either Friday after work, or early Saturday), that I can't focus on anything at all. It's so wonderful!! Ah~~ The heady feeling of being in love.

It's my first car. I'll prob get it in Sept or later, given the wait, but it'll be worth it!

leewright · Apr 5th, 2002, 06:23 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone,looks like
the cooper model is the one to go for,not too many
people go for the One model which i was leaning towards.
Why the £1,300 or so price difference is it justified?

cmt · Apr 5th, 2002, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Damo
Hope you have fun and are not a fair weather Mini2 member (i.e. do 1 post and are never seen again)

doesn't look like it Damo, that's 2 posts now

he'll be catching up with you next

cmt · Apr 5th, 2002, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by leewright
Why the £1,300 or so price difference is it justified?

yes.

you get contrasting roof, mirrors etc (£600 to have your One like this) quicker acceleration, more fun

I'm sure they are both great cars, but the Cooper was the one for me

(But get Chili pack if you can afford it)

Apr 4th, 2002, 05:15 PM	#1
leewright MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: manchester Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 4 Offline	hello new member here advice wanted. Hi new member here just like to say hello and could you answer me these questions,cheers. Should i get a Mini and if so which good and bad for both models please. Mini just for girls or not only ask because i only ever see girls in them! How active is this forum Lots of yanks on here true or not? thats it thanks in advance see you soon ;0) becks right boot

Apr 4th, 2002, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 4,245 Offline	Re: hello new member here advice wanted. Quote: Originally posted by leewright Hi new member here just like to say hello and could you answer me these questions,cheers. Should i get a Mini and if so which good and bad for both models please. Mini just for girls or not only ask because i only ever see girls in them! How active is this forum Lots of yanks on here true or not? thats it thanks in advance see you soon ;0) Should you get a MINI: Given that I'm here, I am predisposed to say yes. Which: Depends on how soon you want it, how fast you want it, how expensive you want it, how much insurance you want to pay. In order of dollars and horsepower: One, Cooper, Cooper S. I'm going for an S, but that also means more of a wait. Girls: I hope to see many girls in my MINI... How active is this forum: Very very active. Lots of posts, lots of regulars. Lots of Yanks: One speaking now, so yes. Not overwhelmingly North American or European though, a pretty fair split. Happy Motoring... -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

Apr 4th, 2002, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
ricardo MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Norfolk Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 546 Offline	Hello Yes Both good Girls, boys, men, women - all allowed to drive a MINI Hyperactive Some have been spotted - all nationalities are here (well almost) No thanks required

Apr 4th, 2002, 05:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 2,633 Offline	Mancs are welcome! Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Apr 4th, 2002, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rugby Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 3,967 Offline	Hello, and welcome. Definatly get one........it doesnt matter which, as long as it has a MINI badge on it. The Cooper has slightly better performance, and a few different bits of trim, but both can be specced to suit your wallet! Not sure what the mix of male to female drivers is, but i would guess its about even. The Forum is very active, i check it every day, and still miss some posts! A few Americans........that are going to test the Cooper S for us brits, in the same way we tested the Cooper for them. MINI-3 @ Cotswold MINI \| BMW-four @ Cotswold BMW \| E-Mail Me \| Minty - Part of the IT Crowd!

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Apr 4th, 2002, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 1,566 Offline	...and there are some Aussies here too. Regards and welcome aboard, ElTel

Apr 4th, 2002, 05:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 1,208 Offline	Welcome to MINI2 I would also be biased to the yes, get a MINI, answer as I have one As for them being for girls?? All 3 of the MINIs that turned up last week for the regional meet at the Trafford Centre were driven by men, of the 3 that didn't turn up but were supposed to, 2 are driven by men, so the answer to that is no. If you do get a MINI or just fancy seeing a few, come along to a Meet. This board is VERY busy, mainly brits and yanks, but also others... join in the fun Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

Apr 4th, 2002, 06:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Re: hello new member here advice wanted. "Hi new member here just like to say hello" Welcome to Mini2! Top site! "Could you answer me these questions,cheers. Should i get a Mini" I had a test drive in a cooper, so wanted one, then a bloke called Colin of here (now a very good mate) took me for a spin (and later let me drive his) so now I need one! Trust me they may have a few faults that are being Ironed out but you should get one!!! and if so which good and bad for both models please. By Both I prsume you mean One or Cooper! Both are Ace, Cooper is just faster and you can get more things for it (sports suspension etc) But you can spec One's up preety high. I'd have to say Cooper Chilli is best bet, as you get good VFM if you can afford the extra wonga for the Cooper and Chilli pack. Mini just for girls or not only ask because i only ever see girls in them! So what theyre top! Not a girls car at all, the women in your area obviously have good taste How active is this forum? VERY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of yanks on here true or not? There are a lot of our Friends from over the sea but alas most of em I've talked to are sound enough. Plus they talk about Mini's and don't go into great length of why the Dodge Viper is better than a Ferrari unlike some other forums. Your From Manchester! In that case Join us in the Mini2 Northwest meet. Thats when I got took for a test drive by Colin! hence I now need a Mini! Hope you have fun and are not a fair weather Mini2 member (i.e. do 1 post and are never seen again)

Apr 4th, 2002, 06:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	I'm at Manchester uni, so when I get mine, if you want a takin 4 a spin

Apr 4th, 2002, 06:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cmt Welcome to MINI2 I would also be biased to the yes, get a MINI, answer as I have one As for them being for girls?? All 3 of the MINIs that turned up last week for the regional meet at the Trafford Centre were driven by men, of the 3 that didn't turn up but were supposed to, 2 are driven by men, so the answer to that is no. If you do get a MINI or just fancy seeing a few, come along to a Meet. This board is VERY busy, mainly brits and yanks, but also others... join in the fun This is the infamous colin I mentioned. And I was one of the "Men" driving a Mini....his as it happened! The mad bugger insured me on it for the day, and i was his Chauffer! I mena Mad or what! You'll have to price the wheel out of my hands with a crowbar!

Apr 4th, 2002, 06:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
groovy_jr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 524 Offline	Damo is Colin still alive?

Apr 4th, 2002, 06:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by groovy_jr Damo is Colin still alive? You cheeky........ ........anyway I think I've posted ENOUGH on this thread! GET A MINI!!! You know it makes sense! "Cue Groovy replying" Any more extra's groovy?? points and laughs at PDC And your asking if Colin is still alive!!!!!! You sure your not the one who needs a chaffuer! Last edited by Damo : Apr 4th, 2002 at 06:26 PM.

Apr 4th, 2002, 06:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
groovy_jr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 524 Offline	I get my MINI in 4 weeks one week before Damo (not that that is of interest to you!) MINI will be my first car, drove every car in class and more besides, for me the MINI was it, la creme de la creme! I am having everything I want and more besdies (no more drinking for a while!) - shown below. GET a MINI! oh and welcome.

Apr 4th, 2002, 06:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
groovy_jr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 524 Offline	BTW......don't laugh too much at PDC...just a gadget! And Damo I can reply as many times as you :P

Apr 4th, 2002, 06:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cooper i Do MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a lighthouse Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 528 Offline	Personaly i think you should not get "ONE" Get a COOPER !!!!! Cooper I Do Still Counting!

Apr 4th, 2002, 07:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 1,401 Offline	We welcome all! If you like waiting, wanting, envying, lusting, longing, being discouraged, be encouraged, being discouraged again, waiting more, watching this site for encouraging news, drinking heavily, sorting through the rumors, waiting more, pulling left, thinking about nothing else, more drinking, more longing, etc., etc., etc. Oh did I mention the wait! Good Luck! It's all up hill, down dale from here.

Apr 4th, 2002, 07:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
eingy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 15 Offline	You folks crack me up. I'm so antsy thinking about getting my MINI Cooper (either Friday after work, or early Saturday), that I can't focus on anything at all. It's so wonderful!! Ah~~ The heady feeling of being in love. It's my first car. I'll prob get it in Sept or later, given the wait, but it'll be worth it!

Apr 5th, 2002, 06:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
leewright MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: manchester Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Thanks for the feedback everyone,looks like the cooper model is the one to go for,not too many people go for the One model which i was leaning towards. Why the £1,300 or so price difference is it justified? becks right boot

Apr 5th, 2002, 08:01 AM	#19 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 1,208 Offline	Re: Re: hello new member here advice wanted. Quote: Originally posted by Damo Hope you have fun and are not a fair weather Mini2 member (i.e. do 1 post and are never seen again) doesn't look like it Damo, that's 2 posts now he'll be catching up with you next Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

Apr 5th, 2002, 08:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 1,208 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by leewright Why the £1,300 or so price difference is it justified? yes. you get contrasting roof, mirrors etc (£600 to have your One like this) quicker acceleration, more fun I'm sure they are both great cars, but the Cooper was the one for me (But get Chili pack if you can afford it) Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

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