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deano_54321 · Sep 12th, 2005, 08:35 PM

Hello Folks!

Well, after a long 3 month wait I finally have my MINI Cooper Cabrio, and I'm chuffed to bits. Its amazing how many heads it turns, I'm not a typical "poser" (in my opinion

) but I must admit it was impossible keeping the smile off my face!

I'm enjoying every minuet of it so far, and fortunately it was a nice sunny day.

I just had a drive in the dark, and it was great having the sunroof open. I was surprised with how much it opened and how open it made the car feel. On my last MINI Cooper I had the large sunroof, and it was much better than that IMHO.

Anyhow, enough of my gloating, here's some pics, whadya think!?

ThomB · Sep 12th, 2005, 08:41 PM

LOVE IT!!

But then again I'm partial... (Look in my gallery...)

Hey... You're steering wheel is mis-placed

Consider the windscreen. It's pricy, but well worth it...

deano_54321 · Sep 12th, 2005, 08:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ThomB

LOVE IT!!

But then again I'm partial... (Look in my gallery...)

Hey... You're steering wheel is mis-placed

Consider the windscreen. It's pricy, but well worth it...

Yea, I think its a bit more in the US too, we pay £160 (about $360??)

I think they cost more in the US.

I will buy one soon (prob off ebay!

)

Take care & enjoy your MINI, looks like you are already! Nice one.

Scarlett · Sep 12th, 2005, 09:12 PM

Hey that looks well cool

have loads of fun posing, I'll love driving past shops to see my reflection

Mike & Donna in Ca. · Sep 14th, 2005, 07:45 PM

Congrats!! Nothing like that top down feeling...

Donna

Steffi · Sep 14th, 2005, 08:51 PM

Picked up our cab Sept 2nd. On the Sunday took it through 6 countries 2100 miles in 5 days! RULE: roof down unless raining. We cruised French autoroutes at 130 kph, no buffeting (windows up deflector in place. In Paris we switched on the air con (32 degs), over the alps we added a bit of heat to the feet. Stopped at Lake Garda for 2 days, car was run in by this point. Route home through Austria, over mountains into germany and cruised at 100 - 130 mph. Fastest we managed was a slight downward incline at 141 mph (roof was up for this top speed run but it didn't peel back and the Cooper S cab was stable.

Loved the engine noise accelerating over the mountain passes and bouncing back at us from tunnels, great on over-run too (pop pop bang). We averaged 32 mpg. Ride was better than our Cooper hatch (extra weight?). A true grand tourer, no aches after a 670 mile run from Auxerre to Lake Garda (we did stop every couple of hours). We had a great time and looking back at our euro tours since 1978, this was the most fun, go try.

Might try Florence next time, the autostrada from Bologna to Florence is Mini heaven.

eddieboyII · Sep 18th, 2005, 05:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deano_54321

Hello Folks!

Well, after a long 3 month wait I finally have my MINI Cooper Cabrio, and I'm chuffed to bits. Its amazing how many heads it turns, I'm not a typical "poser" (in my opinion

) but I must admit it was impossible keeping the smile off my face!

I'm enjoying every minuet of it so far, and fortunately it was a nice sunny day.

I just had a drive in the dark, and it was great having the sunroof open. I was surprised with how much it opened and how open it made the car feel. On my last MINI Cooper I had the large sunroof, and it was much better than that IMHO.

Anyhow, enough of my gloating, here's some pics, whadya think!?

nice choice!!!! very beautiful!

alpinamike · Sep 20th, 2005, 12:40 AM

$$$
I still have to get one.
-alpinamike

paulworthing · Sep 20th, 2005, 04:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deano_54321

Hello Folks! . . . . .

. . . . . whadya think!?

What can I say - truely GORGEOUS!

Just one thing - can you pop some pics of it onto the

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...age=29&pp=1 5

so I don't feel as though I am the only person in the UK with a Hot Orange!

meinamini · Sep 27th, 2005, 06:29 AM

Congrats deano!!
Looks fantastic, enjoy

mini_macky · Sep 27th, 2005, 10:05 AM

what a beauty

Sep 12th, 2005, 08:35 PM	#1
deano_54321 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 180 Offline	AT LAST! My New Cabrio!!! Hello Folks! Well, after a long 3 month wait I finally have my MINI Cooper Cabrio, and I'm chuffed to bits. Its amazing how many heads it turns, I'm not a typical "poser" (in my opinion ) but I must admit it was impossible keeping the smile off my face! I'm enjoying every minuet of it so far, and fortunately it was a nice sunny day. I just had a drive in the dark, and it was great having the sunroof open. I was surprised with how much it opened and how open it made the car feel. On my last MINI Cooper I had the large sunroof, and it was much better than that IMHO. Anyhow, enough of my gloating, here's some pics, whadya think!? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by deano_54321 : Sep 13th, 2005 at 05:34 PM.

Sep 12th, 2005, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
ThomB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Painesville, Ohio US Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 196 Offline	LOVE IT!! But then again I'm partial... (Look in my gallery...) Hey... You're steering wheel is mis-placed Consider the windscreen. It's pricy, but well worth it... Thom Thom * 2005 Hot Orange Cabrio * Pictures Here

Sep 14th, 2005, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike & Donna in Ca. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oceanside, CA Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 385 Offline	Congrats!! Nothing like that top down feeling... Donna '05 HB/W MCS "Gizmo" + '05 Cool Blue MCSC "Ariel"

Sep 14th, 2005, 08:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Steffi SooperDooper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bristol Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Picked up our cab Sept 2nd. On the Sunday took it through 6 countries 2100 miles in 5 days! RULE: roof down unless raining. We cruised French autoroutes at 130 kph, no buffeting (windows up deflector in place. In Paris we switched on the air con (32 degs), over the alps we added a bit of heat to the feet. Stopped at Lake Garda for 2 days, car was run in by this point. Route home through Austria, over mountains into germany and cruised at 100 - 130 mph. Fastest we managed was a slight downward incline at 141 mph (roof was up for this top speed run but it didn't peel back and the Cooper S cab was stable. Loved the engine noise accelerating over the mountain passes and bouncing back at us from tunnels, great on over-run too (pop pop bang). We averaged 32 mpg. Ride was better than our Cooper hatch (extra weight?). A true grand tourer, no aches after a 670 mile run from Auxerre to Lake Garda (we did stop every couple of hours). We had a great time and looking back at our euro tours since 1978, this was the most fun, go try. Might try Florence next time, the autostrada from Bologna to Florence is Mini heaven. Steffi

Sep 20th, 2005, 12:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
alpinamike Alpinamike Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ohio Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 96 Offline	Now to save up for that wind deflector! $$$ I still have to get one. -alpinamike

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Sep 12th, 2005, 08:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
deano_54321 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 180 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ThomB LOVE IT!! But then again I'm partial... (Look in my gallery...) Hey... You're steering wheel is mis-placed Consider the windscreen. It's pricy, but well worth it... Yea, I think its a bit more in the US too, we pay £160 (about $360??) I think they cost more in the US. I will buy one soon (prob off ebay! ) Take care & enjoy your MINI, looks like you are already! Nice one.

Sep 12th, 2005, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scarlett MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sunny south Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 23 Offline	Hey that looks well cool have loads of fun posing, I'll love driving past shops to see my reflection

Sep 18th, 2005, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
eddieboyII "knucklehead" Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 04:53 PM Posts: 1,207 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by deano_54321 Hello Folks! Well, after a long 3 month wait I finally have my MINI Cooper Cabrio, and I'm chuffed to bits. Its amazing how many heads it turns, I'm not a typical "poser" (in my opinion ) but I must admit it was impossible keeping the smile off my face! I'm enjoying every minuet of it so far, and fortunately it was a nice sunny day. I just had a drive in the dark, and it was great having the sunroof open. I was surprised with how much it opened and how open it made the car feel. On my last MINI Cooper I had the large sunroof, and it was much better than that IMHO. Anyhow, enough of my gloating, here's some pics, whadya think!? nice choice!!!! very beautiful!

Sep 20th, 2005, 04:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
paulworthing MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worthing Local Time: 08:53 AM Posts: 409 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by deano_54321 Hello Folks! . . . . . . . . . . whadya think!? What can I say - truely GORGEOUS! Just one thing - can you pop some pics of it onto the http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...age=29&pp=1 5 so I don't feel as though I am the only person in the UK with a Hot Orange! MINI One Convertible Hot Orange, Full Aero Kit, Heated Sports Seats, X-Lites, etc

Sep 27th, 2005, 06:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
meinamini Livin' the country life Join Date: May 2004 Location: Livin' in the OC! Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 4,030 Offline	Congrats deano!! Looks fantastic, enjoy

Sep 27th, 2005, 10:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
mini_macky JL Mini Boombox Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 04:53 PM Posts: 423 Offline	what a beauty

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