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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 05:15 PM   #1
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Wink 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)

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 05:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: hello new member here advice wanted.

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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.

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 05:31 PM   #3 (permalink)
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  • Hello
  • Yes
  • Both good
  • Girls, boys, men, women - all allowed to drive a MINI
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  • Some have been spotted - all nationalities are here (well almost)
  • No thanks required
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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 05:34 PM   #4 (permalink)
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...and there are some Aussies here too.

Regards and welcome aboard, ElTel
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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 05:36 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Mancs are welcome!

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 05:50 PM   #6 (permalink)
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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.


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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 05:57 PM   #7 (permalink)
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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

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 06:14 PM   #8 (permalink)
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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)

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 06:16 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I'm at Manchester uni, so when I get mine, if you want a takin 4 a spin

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 06:18 PM   #10 (permalink)
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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!

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 06:20 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Damo is Colin still alive?
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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 06:22 PM   #12 (permalink)
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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!


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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 06:23 PM   #13 (permalink)
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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!

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 06:25 PM   #14 (permalink)
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BTW......don't laugh too much at PDC...just a gadget!

And Damo I can reply as many times as you :P
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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 06:26 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Personaly i think you should not get "ONE"

Get a COOPER !!!!!

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 07:38 PM   #16 (permalink)
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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!

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Old Apr 4th, 2002, 07:57 PM   #17 (permalink)
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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!
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Old Apr 5th, 2002, 06:23 AM   #18 (permalink)
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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?

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Re: Re: hello new member here advice wanted.

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doesn't look like it Damo, that's 2 posts now he'll be catching up with you next

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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)

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