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Konman · Aug 8th, 2004, 10:15 AM

Well, after waiting for 19 weeks, finally collected my Cooper yesterday and I’m already in love with it. Car is everything you guys lead me to believe it would be and more.

The new gearbox is really precise and everything just feels so ‘right’ – the handling is great and for those of you worrying about combining SS+ with 17” S-spokes, IMO it’s a great package. The ride isn’t harsh, more very firm so that you can feel what’s going on, but the cornering is superb – you feel that you don’t really have to slow down for corners.

Full spec is as follows

2005 Mini Cooper

Chili Red/White Roof
Chili Pack
ASC+T
17” S-Spoke wheels with SS+
Air Conditioning – Auto
Heated Front Seats
Electric Folding Mirrors
Visibility Pack
Single CD Boost (which plays MP3’s)
Multi Function Steering Wheel
Alloy Patina Trim
Harmon Kardon Audio
Bonnet Stripes
Xenon Lights
Anthracite Headlining
Driving Lights

I’ve added a few pictures to my Gallery if anyone wants to have a look.

Baz F · Aug 8th, 2004, 11:37 AM

Thats a lovely Cooper.
Congrats..

Olly. · Aug 8th, 2004, 11:49 AM

Congrats, looks really

MiniMinor · Aug 8th, 2004, 11:54 AM

Very nice.

RobHardyUK · Aug 8th, 2004, 01:26 PM

Oooooooooo love both your cars! I want a 330ci next

give me

afromanbob · Aug 8th, 2004, 07:07 PM

Excellent MINI, have fun!

Parc77 · Aug 8th, 2004, 07:55 PM

very nice

Miss_ · Aug 8th, 2004, 11:45 PM

Very very sexy

Rob. · Aug 9th, 2004, 04:50 PM

Very nice mate

Enjoy it

L13 Cooper · Aug 9th, 2004, 05:32 PM

very very cool car!! what are the Xeons like?

At a glance the new face lift looks like it has a aero bumper on the frount!! great car...

///ACS330Ci · Aug 9th, 2004, 05:37 PM

Congrats! Nice cars ... both of them

Konman · Aug 9th, 2004, 06:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by L13 Cooper

very very cool car!! what are the Xeons like?

At a glance the new face lift looks like it has a aero bumper on the frount!! great car...

The Xenons are really good - on dipped beam only as they're not Bi-Xenon's. When they're on dip, I would say that they're about as good as those on the BMW (which is equipped with the new Adaptive Bi-Xenon's and move with the steering, and which are absolutely superb turning night into day). However, even with the driving lights you notice that they're not as good on full beam, but that's fine as it would be unfair to expect anything more.

Thanks for the comments guys - the more I drive this car, the more I like it. It sounds really funny (and obviously novelty value is still very strong) but at the moment I'm not fussed about driving the BMW - maybe in a few weeks time that will change but the Mini is such a fun car to drive and absolutely brimming in character, something that most modern cars (including the BMW) just don't have.

Anyway, got to go - have to put a few more miles on the car.

Maquis · Aug 9th, 2004, 06:35 PM

Very nice - Excellent Spec

Mine comes in three weeks (Sep 1st) Just sold my 03 cooper and cant wait to get into the 05 (Cant stand not having a mini). I will keep a look out for you around the Leeds area.

Tony

Aug 8th, 2004, 10:15 AM	#1
Konman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leeds Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 88 Offline	Another new Cooper collected Well, after waiting for 19 weeks, finally collected my Cooper yesterday and I’m already in love with it. Car is everything you guys lead me to believe it would be and more. The new gearbox is really precise and everything just feels so ‘right’ – the handling is great and for those of you worrying about combining SS+ with 17” S-spokes, IMO it’s a great package. The ride isn’t harsh, more very firm so that you can feel what’s going on, but the cornering is superb – you feel that you don’t really have to slow down for corners. Full spec is as follows 2005 Mini Cooper Chili Red/White Roof Chili Pack ASC+T 17” S-Spoke wheels with SS+ Air Conditioning – Auto Heated Front Seats Electric Folding Mirrors Visibility Pack Single CD Boost (which plays MP3’s) Multi Function Steering Wheel Alloy Patina Trim Harmon Kardon Audio Bonnet Stripes Xenon Lights Anthracite Headlining Driving Lights I’ve added a few pictures to my Gallery if anyone wants to have a look. 2005 Cooper S - CR/W, Chili Pack & lots more 2005 BMW M3 Coupe - Carbon Black with Imola Red Leather. Sat Nav, Sunroof and a Big Smile

Aug 8th, 2004, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Baz F World Wide Flying Ace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belfast Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 830 Offline	Thats a lovely Cooper. Congrats.. 'Just a funny looking dog, with a big black nose'

Aug 8th, 2004, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
MiniMinor Rockin' up the Rift ! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Over it ! Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 87,387 Offline	Very nice. Soon be Christmas !

Aug 8th, 2004, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
afromanbob MINI Owner! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Local Time: 06:16 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Excellent MINI, have fun! Let's Motor!

Aug 9th, 2004, 05:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:16 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Congrats! Nice cars ... both of them Find out about my other car here.

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Aug 8th, 2004, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Congrats, looks really

Aug 8th, 2004, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
RobHardyUK The Hartge Experience Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 1,044 Offline	Oooooooooo love both your cars! I want a 330ci next give me

Aug 8th, 2004, 07:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 2,345 Offline	very nice

Aug 8th, 2004, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Miss_ mini-me Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 11:16 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Very very sexy

Aug 9th, 2004, 04:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 1,616 Offline	Very nice mate Enjoy it

Aug 9th, 2004, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
L13 Cooper Astro Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bath Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 303 Offline	very very cool car!! what are the Xeons like? At a glance the new face lift looks like it has a aero bumper on the frount!! great car...

Aug 9th, 2004, 06:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Konman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leeds Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 88 Offline	Xenon's Quote: Originally Posted by L13 Cooper very very cool car!! what are the Xeons like? At a glance the new face lift looks like it has a aero bumper on the frount!! great car... The Xenons are really good - on dipped beam only as they're not Bi-Xenon's. When they're on dip, I would say that they're about as good as those on the BMW (which is equipped with the new Adaptive Bi-Xenon's and move with the steering, and which are absolutely superb turning night into day). However, even with the driving lights you notice that they're not as good on full beam, but that's fine as it would be unfair to expect anything more. Thanks for the comments guys - the more I drive this car, the more I like it. It sounds really funny (and obviously novelty value is still very strong) but at the moment I'm not fussed about driving the BMW - maybe in a few weeks time that will change but the Mini is such a fun car to drive and absolutely brimming in character, something that most modern cars (including the BMW) just don't have. Anyway, got to go - have to put a few more miles on the car. 2005 Cooper S - CR/W, Chili Pack & lots more 2005 BMW M3 Coupe - Carbon Black with Imola Red Leather. Sat Nav, Sunroof and a Big Smile

Aug 9th, 2004, 06:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Maquis Tony & Emma Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Heckmondwike Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 373 Offline	Very nice - Excellent Spec Mine comes in three weeks (Sep 1st) Just sold my 03 cooper and cant wait to get into the 05 (Cant stand not having a mini). I will keep a look out for you around the Leeds area. Tony Doncaster Mini Register - Meetings every month - click here for details

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