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Wind Diesel · Oct 24th, 2007, 11:43 AM

to all you Mini freaks...

I've just ordered my first Cooper (Dooper) - been drivin' Peugeot 106 1.6 - Then 206 HDI (170 Bhp / 390 Nm) - and now 307 SW (Van edition - Called Airvan in Denmark )with 136 Bhp and 6 speed gearbox.

Now the surprice.. and don't drop of you chairs... the price in denmark

31731 GBP ! - 340.000 DKK !

Hope to get it sometime in january 2008.

Steffy65 · Oct 24th, 2007, 11:48 AM

Hi,

I too have just bought a Mini Cooper S R53. I pick mine up on Monday. Can anyone tell me what I should expect from it. I took one for a run a few weeks ago and fell in love it (mini - not that particular car).

I went on to buy a 2nd hand one a week later. Traded in the SAAB 93.

I am so excited:

Steffy

Steffy65 · Oct 24th, 2007, 11:54 AM

Ooops just realised that this is for Diesels. Mines not...sorry...

I love MINI, Laura · Oct 24th, 2007, 12:59 PM

WELCOME WIND D!!!

I wish you much luck in your new Cooper!

VeryRedMCS · Oct 24th, 2007, 01:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wind Diesel (original)

to all you Mini freaks...

I've just ordered my first Cooper (Dooper) - been drivin' Peugeot 106 1.6 - Then 206 HDI (170 Bhp / 390 Nm) - and now 307 SW (Van edition - Called Airvan in Denmark )with 136 Bhp and 6 speed gearbox.

Now the surprice.. and don't drop of you chairs... the price in denmark

31731 GBP ! - 340.000 DKK !

Hope to get it sometime in january 2008.

Question: Why is a diesel a good thing? I don't mean that in a negative way, but being in the U.S., which is rather "diesel unfriendly", I'm just curious as to why it seems to be an attractive choice everywhere else. Diesels were a big thing in the states from the late '70s to around 1990, but when the fuel jumped from being about 2/3rds the price of petrol to being significantly higher, well, that was the end of it! Emissions played a part also, I believe.

yorkslad · Oct 24th, 2007, 02:12 PM

VeryRedMCS - New Diesel mini (2008 model) is one of the best for emissions at 104 (manual transmission) and mini quotes 70ish mpg, so very green.

Congrats Wind on your new car

January is not so far away....really

. What spec did you go for?

DerekH · Oct 24th, 2007, 02:29 PM

Hi Wind Deisel wellcome to Mini 2 the waiting is no fun, but hey all good things come to those who wait good luck when the car arrives, i take it Denmark is just as expensive as Norway by looking at the price with tax

Wind Diesel · Oct 24th, 2007, 06:03 PM

Thanks everyone

The reason diesels are so popular in denmark is the fuel prices.

I drive 150 kilomters every day, if i will be able to drive 27 kilometer on 1 liter of diesel, it will save me quite a lot of money -
the price of 1 liter of diesel in denmark today is 1.4317 USD = 0.6998 GBP
the price of 1 liter of 95 octane gas(oline) / petrol is 1.909 USD = 0.933 GBP

See the point ? My guess is that about 40% of all cars sold in denmark today are diesels.

Furthermore, diesel driving is very comfortable !

My specs on my dooper are

Lightning Blue
Sports leather steeringwheel - multifunction
Works Carbon Interior
Board Computer
Heated seats
White light package
Automatic Climate control
Radio Boost
Rear spoiler
Bixenon

Yoastie · Oct 25th, 2007, 10:32 AM

@VeryRed: The diesels I have driven have a lot more pulling power within the gears, so it makes day-to-day driving a lot more comfortable, because you don't really need to rev the engine as much. The green point is a very valid one as well, of course - 72 mpg does it for me every day

@WinD
Petrol as well as diesel is about £1.00 at the moment, so hopefully that makes up a little bit for the fact that you pay about 100% on top of the vehicle in tax...

Wind Diesel · Oct 25th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Would U choose the Hifi option also ? i only have the boost setup now, but the Hifi is additional 933 GBP :-(

Wind Diesel · Oct 25th, 2007, 08:29 PM

Weeee what a happy day.. got the Xenon lights also, only 300 £ xtra !

Yoastie · Oct 26th, 2007, 10:59 AM

wind, as I understand it from browsing these forums (I am in the process of deciding what I want...) is that the HIFI option is very good, but in your case, you probably get hit by a lot of tax for that pleasure.

Look for the threads of NewMinistuff & Mikeythemini and you will find ways to improve the audio in your car for a lot less (special offer on at the moment). Again, I am not speaking from experience, but just from what I have been reading on the posts.

Wind Diesel · Oct 26th, 2007, 12:13 PM

Went' to listen to the Wave CD yesterday and it was PERFECT - (car not started) - I was satisfied.... and when i have choosen the Boost option, I should be even more pleased, so' i'm going to stick with that !

Wind Diesel · Oct 26th, 2007, 04:35 PM

And NOW the deal was closed.. got the crome tankcap' (?) also...

Now i will be exciting to see when it will land here i denmark !

supa-dupa-cooper · Oct 26th, 2007, 04:40 PM

Looks a nicely specced Dooper

Wind Diesel · Oct 26th, 2007, 07:57 PM

In britain, how long time is the delivery ?

supa-dupa-cooper · Oct 26th, 2007, 08:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wind Diesel (original)

In britain, how long time is the delivery ?

I ordered mine on September 15th and I wont get it till March 1st (only 126 more days to go

)

Thats a combination of the dealer not having many build slots and my choice not to go elsewhere to get one quicker

When is yours due?

Wind Diesel · Oct 27th, 2007, 03:30 PM

I dont' know yet - i think there is only 3 dealers in denmark, the first i went to, thought i could get at spot i january, but didn't make the deal there, and are now waitint for the time from the dealer # 2. and proboably the smalest of all mini dealers in denmark.

Wind Diesel · Dec 3rd, 2007, 11:12 AM

Delivery at the end of january 2008 !

Lolance · Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wind Diesel (original)

Delivery at the end of january 2008 !

hahaha...so ordering it later and in a different country, you will get it sooner than Jo??

Good going!! Start counting down too!

Oct 24th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#1
Wind Diesel Living in my MINI dream ! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vejle Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 211 Offline	Would like to say Hello to all you Mini freaks... I've just ordered my first Cooper (Dooper) - been drivin' Peugeot 106 1.6 - Then 206 HDI (170 Bhp / 390 Nm) - and now 307 SW (Van edition - Called Airvan in Denmark )with 136 Bhp and 6 speed gearbox. Now the surprice.. and don't drop of you chairs... the price in denmark 31731 GBP ! - 340.000 DKK ! Hope to get it sometime in january 2008.

Oct 24th, 2007, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Steffy65 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Hello Hi, I too have just bought a Mini Cooper S R53. I pick mine up on Monday. Can anyone tell me what I should expect from it. I took one for a run a few weeks ago and fell in love it (mini - not that particular car). I went on to buy a 2nd hand one a week later. Traded in the SAAB 93. I am so excited: Steffy

Oct 24th, 2007, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wind Diesel Living in my MINI dream ! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vejle Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 211 Offline	Thanks everyone The reason diesels are so popular in denmark is the fuel prices. I drive 150 kilomters every day, if i will be able to drive 27 kilometer on 1 liter of diesel, it will save me quite a lot of money - the price of 1 liter of diesel in denmark today is 1.4317 USD = 0.6998 GBP the price of 1 liter of 95 octane gas(oline) / petrol is 1.909 USD = 0.933 GBP See the point ? My guess is that about 40% of all cars sold in denmark today are diesels. Furthermore, diesel driving is very comfortable ! My specs on my dooper are Lightning Blue Sports leather steeringwheel - multifunction Works Carbon Interior Board Computer Heated seats White light package Automatic Climate control Radio Boost Rear spoiler Bixenon Last edited by Wind Diesel : Dec 3rd, 2007 at 04:28 PM.

Oct 26th, 2007, 04:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:11 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	Looks a nicely specced Dooper * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Oct 26th, 2007, 08:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:11 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wind Diesel (original) In britain, how long time is the delivery ? I ordered mine on September 15th and I wont get it till March 1st (only 126 more days to go ) Thats a combination of the dealer not having many build slots and my choice not to go elsewhere to get one quicker When is yours due? * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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Oct 24th, 2007, 11:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Steffy65 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Ooops just realised that this is for Diesels. Mines not...sorry...

Oct 24th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 10:11 AM Posts: 3,198 Offline	WELCOME WIND D!!! I wish you much luck in your new Cooper!

Oct 24th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
VeryRedMCS The Fourth Stooge Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Local Time: 03:11 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wind Diesel (original) to all you Mini freaks... I've just ordered my first Cooper (Dooper) - been drivin' Peugeot 106 1.6 - Then 206 HDI (170 Bhp / 390 Nm) - and now 307 SW (Van edition - Called Airvan in Denmark )with 136 Bhp and 6 speed gearbox. Now the surprice.. and don't drop of you chairs... the price in denmark 31731 GBP ! - 340.000 DKK ! Hope to get it sometime in january 2008. Question: Why is a diesel a good thing? I don't mean that in a negative way, but being in the U.S., which is rather "diesel unfriendly", I'm just curious as to why it seems to be an attractive choice everywhere else. Diesels were a big thing in the states from the late '70s to around 1990, but when the fuel jumped from being about 2/3rds the price of petrol to being significantly higher, well, that was the end of it! Emissions played a part also, I believe.

Oct 24th, 2007, 02:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
yorkslad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:11 AM Posts: 66 Offline	VeryRedMCS - New Diesel mini (2008 model) is one of the best for emissions at 104 (manual transmission) and mini quotes 70ish mpg, so very green. Congrats Wind on your new car January is not so far away....really . What spec did you go for?

Oct 24th, 2007, 02:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 10:11 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Hi Wind Deisel wellcome to Mini 2 the waiting is no fun, but hey all good things come to those who wait good luck when the car arrives, i take it Denmark is just as expensive as Norway by looking at the price with tax

Oct 25th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 10:11 AM Posts: 190 Offline	@VeryRed: The diesels I have driven have a lot more pulling power within the gears, so it makes day-to-day driving a lot more comfortable, because you don't really need to rev the engine as much. The green point is a very valid one as well, of course - 72 mpg does it for me every day @WinD Petrol as well as diesel is about £1.00 at the moment, so hopefully that makes up a little bit for the fact that you pay about 100% on top of the vehicle in tax...

Oct 25th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wind Diesel Living in my MINI dream ! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vejle Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 211 Offline	Would U choose the Hifi option also ? i only have the boost setup now, but the Hifi is additional 933 GBP :-(

Oct 25th, 2007, 08:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wind Diesel Living in my MINI dream ! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vejle Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 211 Offline	Weeee what a happy day.. got the Xenon lights also, only 300 £ xtra !

Oct 26th, 2007, 10:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 10:11 AM Posts: 190 Offline	wind, as I understand it from browsing these forums (I am in the process of deciding what I want...) is that the HIFI option is very good, but in your case, you probably get hit by a lot of tax for that pleasure. Look for the threads of NewMinistuff & Mikeythemini and you will find ways to improve the audio in your car for a lot less (special offer on at the moment). Again, I am not speaking from experience, but just from what I have been reading on the posts.

Oct 26th, 2007, 12:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wind Diesel Living in my MINI dream ! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vejle Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 211 Offline	Went' to listen to the Wave CD yesterday and it was PERFECT - (car not started) - I was satisfied.... and when i have choosen the Boost option, I should be even more pleased, so' i'm going to stick with that !

Oct 26th, 2007, 04:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Wind Diesel Living in my MINI dream ! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vejle Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 211 Offline	And NOW the deal was closed.. got the crome tankcap' (?) also... Now i will be exciting to see when it will land here i denmark !

Oct 26th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Wind Diesel Living in my MINI dream ! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vejle Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 211 Offline	In britain, how long time is the delivery ?

Oct 27th, 2007, 03:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Wind Diesel Living in my MINI dream ! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vejle Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 211 Offline	I dont' know yet - i think there is only 3 dealers in denmark, the first i went to, thought i could get at spot i january, but didn't make the deal there, and are now waitint for the time from the dealer # 2. and proboably the smalest of all mini dealers in denmark.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 11:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
Wind Diesel Living in my MINI dream ! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vejle Local Time: 11:11 AM Posts: 211 Offline	Delivery at the end of january 2008 ! Heggelund&Wind Photographix-Mini Dooper R56 LiB/W - My MINI Blog

Dec 3rd, 2007, 02:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
Lolance Dooper Scooper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sleazeford Local Time: 10:11 AM Posts: 454 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wind Diesel (original) Delivery at the end of january 2008 ! hahaha...so ordering it later and in a different country, you will get it sooner than Jo?? Good going!! Start counting down too!

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