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yclee · Jul 27th, 2004, 02:44 AM

OK, it's been quiet lately and let me stir up the water.
Have you guys/gals go to Ocean Terminal and see the Cabrio?
Is it attractive enough for you to trade in your MC/MCS and wait for the delivery in 2005?
What attracts you most (or least attracting?)
And what about the 3 new colors? Will you opt for them?

Cheers.

YCLee

17mini17 · Jul 27th, 2004, 02:48 AM

I would never do that the new convirtible mc and mcs are heavy and slower than mcs or mc coupe, I know its nice, and I like buts its too slow maybe if you add jcw kit to it ?

droideka · Jul 27th, 2004, 04:49 AM

The cabrio is a great car too as the MC or MCS. But it is just not practicle in the HK polluted and humid environment. I could not even recall how many times in a year to open my sun roof, may be a few times only when cruising in the HK south, not to mention a totally opened roof. Just that I am very interested in the exclusive orange colour, not fair if they are only for the cabrio.

ar75 · Jul 27th, 2004, 06:31 AM

YC,

You've got a itchy heart?

Manho

wongakh · Jul 27th, 2004, 06:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by droideka

The cabrio is a great car too as the MC or MCS. But it is just not practicle in the HK polluted and humid environment. I could not even recall how many times in a year to open my sun roof, may be a few times only when cruising in the HK south, not to mention a totally opened roof. Just that I am very interested in the exclusive orange colour, not fair if they are only for the cabrio.

Totally agreed! I heard from a BMW service advisor saying that the cabrio makes a lot of rattle noise too.

ar75 · Jul 27th, 2004, 06:57 AM

Alan,

What about your itchy GT heart?

Manho

jaieism · Jul 27th, 2004, 07:00 AM

Waddup ppl...

This is a off topic...but it would mean alot to me if some of you can give me suggestions.. During my trip to Asia next week... i will be stopping at HK airport for a few hours... could any of you suggest which place is famouse for tourist to go?? I never been to HK be4.... so any info will be greatly appreciated... Thanks...

droideka · Jul 27th, 2004, 07:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jaieism

Waddup ppl...

This is a off topic...but it would mean alot to me if some of you can give me suggestions.. During my trip to Asia next week... i will be stopping at HK airport for a few hours... could any of you suggest which place is famouse for tourist to go?? I never been to HK be4.... so any info will be greatly appreciated... Thanks...

Hi,

Welcome to HK! Few hours may not be sufficient for you to get out to see things. As HK airport is now one hour from any tourist attractions except the Budda in Lantau (requires at least 3 to 4 hours to visit). I suggest you just store your luggages at the airport, hop in to a express train all the way to Central Station. Then you can dine and shop at the IFC Building and have a glimpse of the Victoria Harbour. That should occupy you 3 to 4 hours time. If you have more time, you can take the Star Ferry to the Kowloon side and you will find more traditional tourist merchandise to buy. When finished, you can either go back the same way or take a taxi directly to Kowloon Station to get back to the airport express train. Enjoy!

cliffywong · Jul 27th, 2004, 07:32 AM

Got to pass on the cabrio - Though I do open my sunroof as much as I can - I don't find it as practical as my Mini. As this the only car I have at the moment - I think all of us know how much a mini can really carry - Actually my Friends are amazed of how much room it has once the seats are folded down. Due to the price increases lately - kind of makes the price of the Cabrio OTT. HK 320,000 for a MCS version - man that is almost HK 90,000 more than I paid for my car. Since I have a MCS already I could buy a used MX5 for HK 25,000. But then again that's me...

cliffywong · Jul 27th, 2004, 07:34 AM

Manho,

We all know that you are itching for a MCS

Quote: Originally Posted by ar75

Alan,

What about your itchy GT heart?

Manho

Hubert · Jul 27th, 2004, 12:35 PM

I agree with droideka. The air in the city is really too polluted to go topless

I hope the softtop is not prone to water leaks or more rattles. We'll have to wait and see.

adampoon · Jul 27th, 2004, 06:42 PM

For the MCS Convertible,

I think I want that to be my wife's car, AT should be, cause it is really for a great holiday mood.no time to rush. as droideka said, it is too heavy for the running heart. For me, i will open the top always as long as it is not rainning. It is a graet way to release the pressure after a heavy day, it really chher me up form that, of course I have to wash my hair more often. For now, I think I still like my MCS, may be after frist year of the AT MCS Convertible, I may consider to buy one for my wife.

Cheers

Adam

yclee · Jul 28th, 2004, 01:27 AM

Interesting! So it seems not many of us, existing Mini owners, are that eager to go for the topless. I agree with Cliffy that if I want a convertible, I would get a used MX-5! But then I don't think convertibles are suitable for HK. All the ex-owners of convertibles I know were regretted. Maybe for occasional gal drivers, it is different. (I confess I am sexually biased on this)
But I do like the new blue color. Personally I think it is better than the Indigo and the Electric.
I am not itchy to change my MC to a MCS or a Cabrio. I was at one stage triggered by the beauty of a red AR 147 TS2.0 though. But then I decide to keep my baby SG/MC for a while as I am not sure how long I am going to stay in HK.
Cheers!
YCLee

KarmanS · Jul 28th, 2004, 01:40 AM

YC, long time no see. Hope all is going well with you and your family.

The MCS Cabrio has much more feminine appeal compared to the hardtop version, hence the reason I believe it's better suited for a female driver, but that is just my opinion. Besides, the torsional rigidity would be very different between the open and the hardtop and we all know for superior handling characteristics which one is the better suited car.

I must agree with you that the new 'Cool blue' color is very sharp looking.

/karman

yukclee · Jul 28th, 2004, 01:53 AM

Hi, Karman. Yes, the cool blue is in between the darker 'Indigo blue' and the light 'electric blue'. So it makes it real sharp. They should make it for the MC and MCS too.
The only reason that they can really make me to change my MC is when they come out the new engine for it. Just wait for a couple years more.
YCLee

KarmanS · Jul 28th, 2004, 03:29 AM

The Hyper Blue color (replacement for the Indi Blue) looks very sharp as well. Seems like this color is more in line with the BMW LeMans Blue which looks spectacular on the M5

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...chmentid=44986

ar75 · Jul 28th, 2004, 03:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cliffywong

Manho,

We all know that you are itching for a MCS

Cliff,

I'm itchy for everyhting because I'm...........still young, just like you do.

ar75 · Jul 28th, 2004, 03:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by yukclee

Hi, Karman. Yes, the cool blue is in between the darker 'Indigo blue' and the light 'electric blue'. So it makes it real sharp. They should make it for the MC and MCS too.
The only reason that they can really make me to change my MC is when they come out the new engine for it. Just wait for a couple years more.
YCLee

YC,

A 2 litre engine will be great.

Manho

hermanszeto · Jul 28th, 2004, 01:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ar75

YC,

A 2 litre engine will be great.

Manho

Totally, hope this happens soon. For the cabrio, it's really smart, but the selling price is marked highly and the rear seat space is too tight, that is only suitable for the children or pets. Btw, both colors for the MC/MCS cabrio aren't my lady's and my choice. We can't accept them as they look like very ugly esp during daytime

.

Cheers,
Herman

yclee · Jul 29th, 2004, 02:20 AM

Yes, a 2 liter engine will be great for the MC. I like NA engines and around 140-150hp is nice. Just wonder if they can squeeze out some area in the engine bay and fit it in.
YCLee

Jul 27th, 2004, 02:44 AM	#1
yclee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 5 Offline	will you buy cabrio (or have you?) OK, it's been quiet lately and let me stir up the water. Have you guys/gals go to Ocean Terminal and see the Cabrio? Is it attractive enough for you to trade in your MC/MCS and wait for the delivery in 2005? What attracts you most (or least attracting?) And what about the 3 new colors? Will you opt for them? Cheers. YCLee

Jul 27th, 2004, 06:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 242 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by droideka The cabrio is a great car too as the MC or MCS. But it is just not practicle in the HK polluted and humid environment. I could not even recall how many times in a year to open my sun roof, may be a few times only when cruising in the HK south, not to mention a totally opened roof. Just that I am very interested in the exclusive orange colour, not fair if they are only for the cabrio. Totally agreed! I heard from a BMW service advisor saying that the cabrio makes a lot of rattle noise too. Alfa 147 GTA Mini Cooper

Jul 27th, 2004, 07:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
jaieism .::Binx::. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunni Cali Local Time: 03:00 AM Posts: 347 Offline	Waddup ppl... This is a off topic...but it would mean alot to me if some of you can give me suggestions.. During my trip to Asia next week... i will be stopping at HK airport for a few hours... could any of you suggest which place is famouse for tourist to go?? I never been to HK be4.... so any info will be greatly appreciated... Thanks... 2004 MINI Cooper Catch me if you can

Jul 27th, 2004, 12:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hubert Track Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 555 Offline	I agree with droideka. The air in the city is really too polluted to go topless I hope the softtop is not prone to water leaks or more rattles. We'll have to wait and see. Road: 2002 MCS with KW V2 and other bolt-ons Track: Lotus Elise race car

Jul 27th, 2004, 06:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
adampoon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Island Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 361 Offline	For the MCS Convertible, I think I want that to be my wife's car, AT should be, cause it is really for a great holiday mood.no time to rush. as droideka said, it is too heavy for the running heart. For me, i will open the top always as long as it is not rainning. It is a graet way to release the pressure after a heavy day, it really chher me up form that, of course I have to wash my hair more often. For now, I think I still like my MCS, may be after frist year of the AT MCS Convertible, I may consider to buy one for my wife. Cheers Adam JCW Kit. KW2, Tarox Brake, more............

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Jul 27th, 2004, 02:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
17mini17 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canda Calgary Local Time: 02:00 AM Posts: 4 Offline	I would never do that the new convirtible mc and mcs are heavy and slower than mcs or mc coupe, I know its nice, and I like buts its too slow maybe if you add jcw kit to it ?

Jul 27th, 2004, 04:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
droideka MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 109 Offline	The cabrio is a great car too as the MC or MCS. But it is just not practicle in the HK polluted and humid environment. I could not even recall how many times in a year to open my sun roof, may be a few times only when cruising in the HK south, not to mention a totally opened roof. Just that I am very interested in the exclusive orange colour, not fair if they are only for the cabrio.

Jul 27th, 2004, 06:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 510 Offline	YC, You've got a itchy heart? Manho

Jul 27th, 2004, 06:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 510 Offline	Alan, What about your itchy GT heart? Manho

Jul 27th, 2004, 07:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
droideka MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 109 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jaieism Waddup ppl... This is a off topic...but it would mean alot to me if some of you can give me suggestions.. During my trip to Asia next week... i will be stopping at HK airport for a few hours... could any of you suggest which place is famouse for tourist to go?? I never been to HK be4.... so any info will be greatly appreciated... Thanks... Hi, Welcome to HK! Few hours may not be sufficient for you to get out to see things. As HK airport is now one hour from any tourist attractions except the Budda in Lantau (requires at least 3 to 4 hours to visit). I suggest you just store your luggages at the airport, hop in to a express train all the way to Central Station. Then you can dine and shop at the IFC Building and have a glimpse of the Victoria Harbour. That should occupy you 3 to 4 hours time. If you have more time, you can take the Star Ferry to the Kowloon side and you will find more traditional tourist merchandise to buy. When finished, you can either go back the same way or take a taxi directly to Kowloon Station to get back to the airport express train. Enjoy!

Jul 27th, 2004, 07:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Got to pass on the cabrio - Though I do open my sunroof as much as I can - I don't find it as practical as my Mini. As this the only car I have at the moment - I think all of us know how much a mini can really carry - Actually my Friends are amazed of how much room it has once the seats are folded down. Due to the price increases lately - kind of makes the price of the Cabrio OTT. HK 320,000 for a MCS version - man that is almost HK 90,000 more than I paid for my car. Since I have a MCS already I could buy a used MX5 for HK 25,000. But then again that's me...

Jul 27th, 2004, 07:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Manho, We all know that you are itching for a MCS Quote: Originally Posted by ar75 Alan, What about your itchy GT heart? Manho

Jul 28th, 2004, 01:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
yclee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Interesting! So it seems not many of us, existing Mini owners, are that eager to go for the topless. I agree with Cliffy that if I want a convertible, I would get a used MX-5! But then I don't think convertibles are suitable for HK. All the ex-owners of convertibles I know were regretted. Maybe for occasional gal drivers, it is different. (I confess I am sexually biased on this) But I do like the new blue color. Personally I think it is better than the Indigo and the Electric. I am not itchy to change my MC to a MCS or a Cabrio. I was at one stage triggered by the beauty of a red AR 147 TS2.0 though. But then I decide to keep my baby SG/MC for a while as I am not sure how long I am going to stay in HK. Cheers! YCLee

Jul 28th, 2004, 01:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 1,366 Offline	YC, long time no see. Hope all is going well with you and your family. The MCS Cabrio has much more feminine appeal compared to the hardtop version, hence the reason I believe it's better suited for a female driver, but that is just my opinion. Besides, the torsional rigidity would be very different between the open and the hardtop and we all know for superior handling characteristics which one is the better suited car. I must agree with you that the new 'Cool blue' color is very sharp looking. /karman

Jul 28th, 2004, 01:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Hi, Karman. Yes, the cool blue is in between the darker 'Indigo blue' and the light 'electric blue'. So it makes it real sharp. They should make it for the MC and MCS too. The only reason that they can really make me to change my MC is when they come out the new engine for it. Just wait for a couple years more. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Jul 28th, 2004, 03:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 1,366 Offline	The Hyper Blue color (replacement for the Indi Blue) looks very sharp as well. Seems like this color is more in line with the BMW LeMans Blue which looks spectacular on the M5 http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...chmentid=44986

Jul 28th, 2004, 03:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 510 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cliffywong Manho, We all know that you are itching for a MCS Cliff, I'm itchy for everyhting because I'm...........still young, just like you do.

Jul 28th, 2004, 03:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 510 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by yukclee Hi, Karman. Yes, the cool blue is in between the darker 'Indigo blue' and the light 'electric blue'. So it makes it real sharp. They should make it for the MC and MCS too. The only reason that they can really make me to change my MC is when they come out the new engine for it. Just wait for a couple years more. YCLee YC, A 2 litre engine will be great. Manho

Jul 28th, 2004, 01:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
hermanszeto Mini2 Fan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong. Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 272 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ar75 YC, A 2 litre engine will be great. Manho Totally, hope this happens soon. For the cabrio, it's really smart, but the selling price is marked highly and the rear seat space is too tight, that is only suitable for the children or pets. Btw, both colors for the MC/MCS cabrio aren't my lady's and my choice. We can't accept them as they look like very ugly esp during daytime . Cheers, Herman Last edited by hermanszeto : Jul 29th, 2004 at 04:42 AM.

Jul 29th, 2004, 02:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
yclee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Yes, a 2 liter engine will be great for the MC. I like NA engines and around 140-150hp is nice. Just wonder if they can squeeze out some area in the engine bay and fit it in. YCLee

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