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Richmond · Jun 15th, 2004, 10:52 PM

Hi out there. Sorry I annoyed so many of you with my first post. I read the things one ought not do when I signed up, and being controversial was not prohibited conduct. My opinions were honest misgivings about a car I am seriously considering. Lines like "I wanted to like it" and "my love affair with the Mini" were intended to convey that I am not just some other brand renegade infiltrating your Mini domain. Your passionate support for the Mini is a plus since passion for a car is one thing my post said would not be there in a Honda Accord. In the future, I will try to explore specific issues that will lead me to a buying decision as questions that you can address rather than vague impressions or opinions. Where I'm coming from in this is that an accident has forced me to give up my BMW K1200RS. I'm looking for a car to fill that void. I hope you will stick with me. Respectfully, Richmond

AmRov · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:05 PM

Thanks for posting. One thing this board doesn't lack is passion for MINIs... perhaps that tells you something? We can't ALL be crazy!

AidenL · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:08 PM

Thats a good response Richmond..............

Lets start afresh then, eh?

ruthie · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:08 PM

Apologies are a good thing. Thanks.

minisoopercooper · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:12 PM

well I can see both sides. your comments were harsh - but some were fair - like the tako being obscured by the steering wheel is true.

I am very pleased to see your man enough to apoligise and hope everyone else recognises this too

Paul

razorbackmini · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:16 PM

Apology accepted. We MINI enthusiasts don't ever intend to be mean spirited but we do eagerly defend the honor of the car we have come to love. Diversity of opinion is part of life and embraced here, but what is perceived as a meritless assault on the MINI is generally going to be met head on with vigor.

As you can see, Mini2 subscribers love the MINI. Notwithstanding its imperfections, most on this site are going to extoll the cars virtues and encourage you to "fill that void" you have in your car lineup with the MINI. I look forward to your further observations as you obviously are still "seriously considering" the MINI.

Lawrothegreat · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:20 PM

Likewise; and welcome to mini2.com

Paul · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minisoopercooper

...like the tako being obscured by the steering wheel is true....

I hear this from quite a few people, but I dont have that problem, never have. 6' tall here, seat set low, wheel high, seat sort of "mid" range between close and far from the wheel?

minisoopercooper · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I hear this from quite a few people, but I dont have that problem, never have. 6' tall here, seat set low, wheel high, seat sort of "mid" range between close and far from the wheel?

thats about the same as my seat. But you have to admit - while its perfectly useable - it could be better.

Admitedly that is splitting hairs though.

Paul

Paul · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:46 PM

Just get a chrome ring on it, that's enough of an improvement for me!

Better than the dual guage pods you get with Sat Nav or the Chrono pack, I really don't get on with those.

minibat · Jun 17th, 2004, 12:39 AM

Better than the dual guage pods you get with Sat Nav or the Chrono pack, I really don't get on with those.

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Thats why I didn't get the NAV (and the fact that it can't play actual movie DVDs), or get an '05. I like the speedo in the middle.

Motor on

racer-x · Jun 17th, 2004, 03:11 AM

Richmond: It takes a BIG man to come back after the FLAMING I (WE) gave you. I respect that. Welcome to MINI2.

Paul! · Jun 17th, 2004, 07:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I hear this from quite a few people, but I dont have that problem, never have. 6' tall here, seat set low, wheel high, seat sort of "mid" range between close and far from the wheel?

The wheel high part is the difference. I usually drive with the wheel at the lowest, but I noticed that if I move it up, I can see the tach fine!

-Paul!

tavis1 · Jun 17th, 2004, 07:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richmond

Hi out there. Sorry I annoyed so many of you with my first post. I read the things one ought not do when I signed up, and being controversial was not prohibited conduct. My opinions were honest misgivings about a car I am seriously considering. Lines like "I wanted to like it" and "my love affair with the Mini" were intended to convey that I am not just some other brand renegade infiltrating your Mini domain. Your passionate support for the Mini is a plus since passion for a car is one thing my post said would not be there in a Honda Accord. In the future, I will try to explore specific issues that will lead me to a buying decision as questions that you can address rather than vague impressions or opinions. Where I'm coming from in this is that an accident has forced me to give up my BMW K1200RS. I'm looking for a car to fill that void. I hope you will stick with me. Respectfully, Richmond

I'm very impressed! Slate wiped clean for me. Let us know how we can help you in your decsion. Something that you will notice around here is that we are all like brothers and sisters around here. we joke, laugh, and we even squavel amoungst ourselves but if someone comes from the outside and starts blasting away we all stand together and defend our MINI's and each other. That is what is so great about being a MINI owner. Can you think of another car comunity that is like that?
Tavis1

phil portlock · Jun 17th, 2004, 10:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richmond

Hi out there. Sorry I annoyed so many of you with my first post. I read the things one ought not do when I signed up, and being controversial was not prohibited conduct. My opinions were honest misgivings about a car I am seriously considering. Lines like "I wanted to like it" and "my love affair with the Mini" were intended to convey that I am not just some other brand renegade infiltrating your Mini domain. Your passionate support for the Mini is a plus since passion for a car is one thing my post said would not be there in a Honda Accord. In the future, I will try to explore specific issues that will lead me to a buying decision as questions that you can address rather than vague impressions or opinions. Where I'm coming from in this is that an accident has forced me to give up my BMW K1200RS. I'm looking for a car to fill that void. I hope you will stick with me. Respectfully, Richmond

Forgiven,

Crow · Jun 17th, 2004, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Thats why I didn't get the NAV (and the fact that it can't play actual movie DVDs), or get an '05. I like the speedo in the middle.

The speedo is in the middle on the '05, unless you get the Chrono Pack which is an option, not standard.

MukiMunki · Jun 17th, 2004, 10:29 AM

US Spec may differ Crow - I reacted exactly the same until I thought of that.

Paul · Jun 17th, 2004, 10:30 AM

Nope, same deal, optional.

Jun 15th, 2004, 10:52 PM	#1
Richmond MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Apologies Hi out there. Sorry I annoyed so many of you with my first post. I read the things one ought not do when I signed up, and being controversial was not prohibited conduct. My opinions were honest misgivings about a car I am seriously considering. Lines like "I wanted to like it" and "my love affair with the Mini" were intended to convey that I am not just some other brand renegade infiltrating your Mini domain. Your passionate support for the Mini is a plus since passion for a car is one thing my post said would not be there in a Honda Accord. In the future, I will try to explore specific issues that will lead me to a buying decision as questions that you can address rather than vague impressions or opinions. Where I'm coming from in this is that an accident has forced me to give up my BMW K1200RS. I'm looking for a car to fill that void. I hope you will stick with me. Respectfully, Richmond

Jun 15th, 2004, 11:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
AmRov Scoopersized! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heart of Texas Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 1,512 Offline	Thanks for posting. One thing this board doesn't lack is passion for MINIs... perhaps that tells you something? We can't ALL be crazy! Look at that little S car go! [Sold 2/06]

Jun 15th, 2004, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 01:12 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Thats a good response Richmond.............. Lets start afresh then, eh? *Global Moderator*

Jun 15th, 2004, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
ruthie tickle tickle Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 19,063 Offline	Apologies are a good thing. Thanks. "Sunshine and Peace." - Maxamini

Jun 15th, 2004, 11:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:12 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minisoopercooper ...like the tako being obscured by the steering wheel is true.... I hear this from quite a few people, but I dont have that problem, never have. 6' tall here, seat set low, wheel high, seat sort of "mid" range between close and far from the wheel? Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Jun 15th, 2004, 11:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:12 AM Posts: 21,059 Offline	well I can see both sides. your comments were harsh - but some were fair - like the tako being obscured by the steering wheel is true. I am very pleased to see your man enough to apoligise and hope everyone else recognises this too Paul

Jun 15th, 2004, 11:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
razorbackmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Arkansas Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 120 Offline	Apology accepted. We MINI enthusiasts don't ever intend to be mean spirited but we do eagerly defend the honor of the car we have come to love. Diversity of opinion is part of life and embraced here, but what is perceived as a meritless assault on the MINI is generally going to be met head on with vigor. As you can see, Mini2 subscribers love the MINI. Notwithstanding its imperfections, most on this site are going to extoll the cars virtues and encourage you to "fill that void" you have in your car lineup with the MINI. I look forward to your further observations as you obviously are still "seriously considering" the MINI.

Jun 15th, 2004, 11:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 01:12 AM Posts: 832 Offline	Likewise; and welcome to mini2.com

Jun 15th, 2004, 11:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:12 AM Posts: 21,059 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett I hear this from quite a few people, but I dont have that problem, never have. 6' tall here, seat set low, wheel high, seat sort of "mid" range between close and far from the wheel? thats about the same as my seat. But you have to admit - while its perfectly useable - it could be better. Admitedly that is splitting hairs though. Paul

Jun 15th, 2004, 11:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:12 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Just get a chrome ring on it, that's enough of an improvement for me! Better than the dual guage pods you get with Sat Nav or the Chrono pack, I really don't get on with those. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jun 17th, 2004, 12:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
minibat The S stands for speed! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern California Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 260 Offline	Better than the dual guage pods you get with Sat Nav or the Chrono pack, I really don't get on with those. [/quote] Thats why I didn't get the NAV (and the fact that it can't play actual movie DVDs), or get an '05. I like the speedo in the middle. Motor on

Jun 17th, 2004, 03:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
racer-x MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 157 Offline	Richmond: It takes a BIG man to come back after the FLAMING I (WE) gave you. I respect that. Welcome to MINI2. Attached Thumbnails

Jun 17th, 2004, 07:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
Paul! Ride The Dragon! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Columbia, MD Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 304 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett I hear this from quite a few people, but I dont have that problem, never have. 6' tall here, seat set low, wheel high, seat sort of "mid" range between close and far from the wheel? The wheel high part is the difference. I usually drive with the wheel at the lowest, but I noticed that if I move it up, I can see the tach fine! -Paul!

Jun 17th, 2004, 07:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 2,948 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richmond Hi out there. Sorry I annoyed so many of you with my first post. I read the things one ought not do when I signed up, and being controversial was not prohibited conduct. My opinions were honest misgivings about a car I am seriously considering. Lines like "I wanted to like it" and "my love affair with the Mini" were intended to convey that I am not just some other brand renegade infiltrating your Mini domain. Your passionate support for the Mini is a plus since passion for a car is one thing my post said would not be there in a Honda Accord. In the future, I will try to explore specific issues that will lead me to a buying decision as questions that you can address rather than vague impressions or opinions. Where I'm coming from in this is that an accident has forced me to give up my BMW K1200RS. I'm looking for a car to fill that void. I hope you will stick with me. Respectfully, Richmond I'm very impressed! Slate wiped clean for me. Let us know how we can help you in your decsion. Something that you will notice around here is that we are all like brothers and sisters around here. we joke, laugh, and we even squavel amoungst ourselves but if someone comes from the outside and starts blasting away we all stand together and defend our MINI's and each other. That is what is so great about being a MINI owner. Can you think of another car comunity that is like that? Tavis1 "There can be only one"

Jun 17th, 2004, 10:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
phil portlock PhilSporty Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 132 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richmond Hi out there. Sorry I annoyed so many of you with my first post. I read the things one ought not do when I signed up, and being controversial was not prohibited conduct. My opinions were honest misgivings about a car I am seriously considering. Lines like "I wanted to like it" and "my love affair with the Mini" were intended to convey that I am not just some other brand renegade infiltrating your Mini domain. Your passionate support for the Mini is a plus since passion for a car is one thing my post said would not be there in a Honda Accord. In the future, I will try to explore specific issues that will lead me to a buying decision as questions that you can address rather than vague impressions or opinions. Where I'm coming from in this is that an accident has forced me to give up my BMW K1200RS. I'm looking for a car to fill that void. I hope you will stick with me. Respectfully, Richmond Forgiven,

Jun 17th, 2004, 10:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
Crow It's here! =D Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 104 Offline	Quote: Thats why I didn't get the NAV (and the fact that it can't play actual movie DVDs), or get an '05. I like the speedo in the middle. The speedo is in the middle on the '05, unless you get the Chrono Pack which is an option, not standard. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mstacey/Mini2Sig.JPG

Jun 17th, 2004, 10:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
MukiMunki MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 336 Offline	US Spec may differ Crow - I reacted exactly the same until I thought of that. 54 Plate All Black Cooper S with Chilli, BoostCD, MFSW, Heated bits. http://www.evoposters.net/carsb/album43

Jun 17th, 2004, 10:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:12 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Nope, same deal, optional. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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