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wildchild jules · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:10 PM

I know we all think our Mini's are perfect(!!) but is there anything about yours that you would change. I don't mean spec/mods but things about your Mini that you aren't that keen on or you think are done better on other cars (hard to imagine I'm sure!).

For me it really is something little but it continually bugs me. Where the accelerator is a paddle, if I have no stereo on or it's on quietly, if I take my foot off the accelerator quickly the paddle makes a clicking noise where it flicks back into place. This is quite petty but when I first got the car I didn't know what it was.

Also, my old car was a Beetle and really liked the blue dashboard lights. Don't dislike the oragne just preferred the blue.

Over to you all.................

dansmini · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:23 PM

I am trying, but I can't really find a gripe!

Pru · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:29 PM

The light grey headliner with my tan/black interior really bugs me. If I had known I'd find it this annoying I would have gone for an all black interior.

I also don't much like the interior door releases. They are so small and everyone just can't seem to figure out how to get out of my lovely car.

I also wish the button for the trip computer was not on the stalk with the lights, but instead on the steering wheel.

You know, just dumb things that really don't stop me enjoying the car, but if I could have a perfect world, I'd change them a bit.

dansmini · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:35 PM

Oh, I've got one. I wish I could have gotten the red dash. I really would add it now, but I bet it would cost a lot!

wildchild jules · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pru

The light grey headliner with my tan/black interior really bugs me. If I had known I'd find it this annoying I would have gone for an all black interior.

I also don't much like the interior door releases. They are so small and everyone just can't seem to figure out how to get out of my lovely car.

I also wish the button for the trip computer was not on the stalk with the lights, but instead on the steering wheel.

You know, just dumb things that really don't stop me enjoying the car, but if I could have a perfect world, I'd change them a bit.

These are the kind of things I mean, really nothing things that don't take away from your enjoyment of the car. I don't honestly think that any car could be 100% perfect!

KPKalle · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dansmini

Oh, I've got one. I wish I could have gotten the red dash. I really would add it now, but I bet it would cost a lot!

No specs/mods!!

I'm with your first answer actually - can't think of anything I don't like

wildchild jules · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:43 PM

How many cars do you reckon have so few gripes as the mini? I am glad that we are all so happy with our cars!!!

snuffy · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:58 PM

old MFSW looks old fashioned IMHO - new MFSW doesn't have a radio/cd/cd changer selector apparently - that is silly.

My gripe from day one - when I select reverse and the front wipers are on, the back wiper should wipe

Sunvisors are too small

Glove box too small

Outside temperature gauge should be visible to all

wildchild jules · Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:01 PM

Something else my VW Beetle had but the mini doesn't and this was useful from time to time was being able to vary the speed of the intermittent wipe function. Didn't use it a lot but it was useful and would have been nice to have on the mini.

El Gordo · Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:13 PM

Heated wing mirrors should be linked to the heated screen so that they are switched on and off with it,
Thats about all, I think !!??

Gordo

coded2112 · Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:45 PM

Should be able to have rear wash wipe on permanently, as well intermittent, on a wet motorway the spray comes up too quickly and obscures your rear vision! On an MCS anyway to do with the spoiler i think!!

-Nathan · Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:55 PM

If I could change one thing it would be to get rid of those bulges on the steering wheel where your hands go. They really ANNOY me.

-Nathan

shiredweller · Dec 3rd, 2004, 04:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wildchild jules

Something else my VW Beetle had but the mini doesn't and this was useful from time to time was being able to vary the speed of the intermittent wipe function. Didn't use it a lot but it was useful and would have been nice to have on the mini.

Agree. VW has a very good intermittent wiper, MINI not so good.

Also need a larger volume knob on radio.

jcbroad · Dec 3rd, 2004, 04:45 PM

Couple of things that get me:

I hate going into reverse! Is really hard to get it to go into reverse, prefer other cars where you have to depress or lift the gearstick to engage reverse.

The footwell trims, wish there was some carpet that completley covered those black box looking things especially prominent on the passenger side.

A two> litre forced induction engine version wouldnt be bad if i could afford one. Ooo a Mini Cooper M3, that would be a 'mega' car!

CaliKid · Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:01 PM

That black plastic stuff through out the entire car. It seems to scratch and dirty easily, and washing it is a pain! You should see the backs of my front seats, plagued with white scuff marks from my friend's shoes.

Its been said before, the cup holders. It may just be us in the US where everything is big, including the 678 liter sodas we get with every fast food meal. But if the holders were just brought out a few inches and widened a tad it would be perfect!

nylo · Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wildchild jules

For me it really is something little but it continually bugs me. Where the accelerator is a paddle, if I have no stereo on or it's on quietly, if I take my foot off the accelerator quickly the paddle makes a clicking noise where it flicks back into place. This is quite petty but when I first got the car I didn't know what it was.

Also, my old car was a Beetle and really liked the blue dashboard lights. Don't dislike the oragne just preferred the blue.

Over to you all.................

hadnt thought about that clicky noise, but now youve mentioned it, i'll notice it more- damn!

as for blue interior dashboard lights- that would definitely get my vote- good idea!

tnoy66 · Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:19 PM

.........the long wait

junglemonkey · Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:33 PM

My only complaint is that when you use the sun visors, it covers up the rear view mirror!

Bad design!

razorbackmini · Dec 3rd, 2004, 06:05 PM

Two things: very poor view of the signal lights above because of the angle of the windshield and armrests should have been standard or at least available from the factory all along. That said, I have never loved a car more than my MCS and I have owned about 25 in my life.

Mandalay · Dec 3rd, 2004, 06:13 PM

This is a bit out there but ....

MINIs really do get dirty rear ends which drives me nuts. What we need is a self cleaning backside e.g. a gigantic wiper that sweeps the whole back end.

The only other one that niggles me is when I stop to pick someone up, I forget to release the door locks and people keep grabbing at the handle - there should be a pop up reminder for dumb people like me.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:10 PM	#1
wildchild jules Now answering to Lady J! Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 10,287 Online	Things you would change about your Mini.... I know we all think our Mini's are perfect(!!) but is there anything about yours that you would change. I don't mean spec/mods but things about your Mini that you aren't that keen on or you think are done better on other cars (hard to imagine I'm sure!). For me it really is something little but it continually bugs me. Where the accelerator is a paddle, if I have no stereo on or it's on quietly, if I take my foot off the accelerator quickly the paddle makes a clicking noise where it flicks back into place. This is quite petty but when I first got the car I didn't know what it was. Also, my old car was a Beetle and really liked the blue dashboard lights. Don't dislike the oragne just preferred the blue. Over to you all.................

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 21,300 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dansmini Oh, I've got one. I wish I could have gotten the red dash. I really would add it now, but I bet it would cost a lot! No specs/mods!! I'm with your first answer actually - can't think of anything I don't like Global Moderator

Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
El Gordo Because I Am !!?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Under the thumb !! Local Time: 06:44 PM Posts: 259 Offline	Heated wing mirrors should be linked to the heated screen so that they are switched on and off with it, Thats about all, I think !!?? Gordo http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...8925_thumb.png

Dec 3rd, 2004, 04:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
shiredweller MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 2,635 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wildchild jules Something else my VW Beetle had but the mini doesn't and this was useful from time to time was being able to vary the speed of the intermittent wipe function. Didn't use it a lot but it was useful and would have been nice to have on the mini. Agree. VW has a very good intermittent wiper, MINI not so good. Also need a larger volume knob on radio. .........but I could be wrong.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 04:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
jcbroad Mini2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Surrey Local Time: 06:44 PM Posts: 115 Offline	Couple of things that get me: I hate going into reverse! Is really hard to get it to go into reverse, prefer other cars where you have to depress or lift the gearstick to engage reverse. The footwell trims, wish there was some carpet that completley covered those black box looking things especially prominent on the passenger side. A two> litre forced induction engine version wouldnt be bad if i could afford one. Ooo a Mini Cooper M3, that would be a 'mega' car! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/20317/62183.jpg

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Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
dansmini Sullivan Racing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 1,138 Offline	I am trying, but I can't really find a gripe!

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pru MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 29 Offline	The light grey headliner with my tan/black interior really bugs me. If I had known I'd find it this annoying I would have gone for an all black interior. I also don't much like the interior door releases. They are so small and everyone just can't seem to figure out how to get out of my lovely car. I also wish the button for the trip computer was not on the stalk with the lights, but instead on the steering wheel. You know, just dumb things that really don't stop me enjoying the car, but if I could have a perfect world, I'd change them a bit.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
dansmini Sullivan Racing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 1,138 Offline	Oh, I've got one. I wish I could have gotten the red dash. I really would add it now, but I bet it would cost a lot!

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
wildchild jules Now answering to Lady J! Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 10,287 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Pru The light grey headliner with my tan/black interior really bugs me. If I had known I'd find it this annoying I would have gone for an all black interior. I also don't much like the interior door releases. They are so small and everyone just can't seem to figure out how to get out of my lovely car. I also wish the button for the trip computer was not on the stalk with the lights, but instead on the steering wheel. You know, just dumb things that really don't stop me enjoying the car, but if I could have a perfect world, I'd change them a bit. These are the kind of things I mean, really nothing things that don't take away from your enjoyment of the car. I don't honestly think that any car could be 100% perfect!

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
wildchild jules Now answering to Lady J! Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 10,287 Online	How many cars do you reckon have so few gripes as the mini? I am glad that we are all so happy with our cars!!!

Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
snuffy meow mini2 meow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 579 Offline	old MFSW looks old fashioned IMHO - new MFSW doesn't have a radio/cd/cd changer selector apparently - that is silly. My gripe from day one - when I select reverse and the front wipers are on, the back wiper should wipe Sunvisors are too small Glove box too small Outside temperature gauge should be visible to all

Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
wildchild jules Now answering to Lady J! Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 10,287 Online	Something else my VW Beetle had but the mini doesn't and this was useful from time to time was being able to vary the speed of the intermittent wipe function. Didn't use it a lot but it was useful and would have been nice to have on the mini.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
coded2112 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bucks Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 293 Offline	Should be able to have rear wash wipe on permanently, as well intermittent, on a wet motorway the spray comes up too quickly and obscures your rear vision! On an MCS anyway to do with the spoiler i think!!

Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
-Nathan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 7 Offline	If I could change one thing it would be to get rid of those bulges on the steering wheel where your hands go. They really ANNOY me. -Nathan

Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
CaliKid Proud Owner of YODA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sacramento CA Local Time: 11:44 AM Posts: 44 Offline	That black plastic stuff through out the entire car. It seems to scratch and dirty easily, and washing it is a pain! You should see the backs of my front seats, plagued with white scuff marks from my friend's shoes. Its been said before, the cup holders. It may just be us in the US where everything is big, including the 678 liter sodas we get with every fast food meal. But if the holders were just brought out a few inches and widened a tad it would be perfect!

Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
nylo Curly Sooo! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 17,908 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wildchild jules For me it really is something little but it continually bugs me. Where the accelerator is a paddle, if I have no stereo on or it's on quietly, if I take my foot off the accelerator quickly the paddle makes a clicking noise where it flicks back into place. This is quite petty but when I first got the car I didn't know what it was. Also, my old car was a Beetle and really liked the blue dashboard lights. Don't dislike the oragne just preferred the blue. Over to you all................. hadnt thought about that clicky noise, but now youve mentioned it, i'll notice it more- damn! as for blue interior dashboard lights- that would definitely get my vote- good idea! THE IRISH JOB III - click me, click meeeeee!

Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 1,875 Offline	Things you would change about your Mini.... .........the long wait Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Dec 3rd, 2004, 05:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
junglemonkey Serial Mini Hugger Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 87 Offline	My only complaint is that when you use the sun visors, it covers up the rear view mirror! Bad design!

Dec 3rd, 2004, 06:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
razorbackmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Arkansas Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 121 Offline	Two things: very poor view of the signal lights above because of the angle of the windshield and armrests should have been standard or at least available from the factory all along. That said, I have never loved a car more than my MCS and I have owned about 25 in my life.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 06:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mandalay MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Norfolk, England Local Time: 06:44 PM Posts: 230 Offline	This is a bit out there but .... MINIs really do get dirty rear ends which drives me nuts. What we need is a self cleaning backside e.g. a gigantic wiper that sweeps the whole back end. The only other one that niggles me is when I stop to pick someone up, I forget to release the door locks and people keep grabbing at the handle - there should be a pop up reminder for dumb people like me. on the road to Mandalay in my BEP Cooper

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