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timmy · Oct 18th, 2002, 04:37 AM

Hello everyone - I'm getting my new MCS next week with the following spec: Chili pack in Chili red solid incl roof and mirrors - window tint - 17" 5 spoke's-Xenon lights - Air con - radio boost-leather trim.
My question to those of you who have already had the pleasure of owning one is what can you advise re general upkeep for the initial 12 months. Does the oil need to be watched and what about topping off any of the other fluids. As you can probably gather I'm not very good with mechanics and want to make sure that I keep my new addition in good shape ! Any info much appreciated.

timmy · Oct 18th, 2002, 10:02 AM

Thanks for your reply - this site is fantastic especially for an over-excited owner to be like me !
I'll get my dealer to take me through fluid top offs on collection but if you wouldn't mind it would be great to know what I should be looking for.

DaveH · Oct 18th, 2002, 10:23 AM

Check the general FAQs

timmy · Oct 18th, 2002, 10:30 AM

Will do - thanks

wingedsheep · Oct 18th, 2002, 10:36 AM

watch your windshield washer fluid -- you'll be showing off your snazzy Xenon power washers quite often, so make sure you watch your fluid levels (would be a shame to be all ready to show off your snazzy washers and nothing happen

)

RedMini · Oct 18th, 2002, 03:16 PM

Hi Timmy. Your car should look something like this then, apart from the wheels. They had run out of the 17" ones when they built ours!

I asked my dealer what an oil & filter change would cost, and they said £86. We have done about 1500 miles so far, and will probably change the oil fairly soon as we're not too comfortable at leaving the first change until 10000 miles.

Enjoy your MCS!

timmy · Oct 20th, 2002, 01:43 PM

Hi guy's,
Thanks for your advice and especially the picture REDMINI !
Looks just fantastic in our colours doesn't she !!
I may be picking mine up on Friday..I am sooo excited now and will hopefully get a picture up on the site soon - in the meantime I'm off to take a look at some of your lovely cars to keep me sane !!

RedMini · Oct 20th, 2002, 05:24 PM

You're right about the colours Timmy. The body colour mirrors make all the difference - this photo was taken just after our car reached the dealer:

benggolf · Oct 20th, 2002, 05:48 PM

I am sure you would like to keep your new MINI looking pristine. For comprehensive car care tips, visit the "How to Articles" at Carcareonline. Here is the link.

Good luck and enjoy!

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timmy · Oct 21st, 2002, 04:43 AM

Hi BENNGOLF,

Quick question - I have just bought a Tyvek cover for my new Mini. This is because the surrounding trees in my car park at home produce a horrible sticky sap that covers everything ! Do you know if this stuff will be damaging to my Mini ? Having read the article in your attachement I am concerned about scratching my paintwork
by just getting the cover on and off which has proved to be a real pain in the butt especially this morning in wet conditions.
Ideally I would not use the blasted thing but if the sap is harmful then I guess I should ??

benggolf · Oct 21st, 2002, 10:53 AM

Timmy, if your car is dirty, whatever particles caught between the paint and the cover will definitely cause scratches.

Covering the car when it is wet may not also be a good idea because the cover will trap moisture unless it is made of a "breathable" material. Perhaps you should keep a good coat of wax over the paint, clean the car first before slipping on the cover.

Oct 18th, 2002, 04:37 AM	#1
timmy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Local Time: 08:48 AM Posts: 66 Offline	advice on looking after my new MCS Hello everyone - I'm getting my new MCS next week with the following spec: Chili pack in Chili red solid incl roof and mirrors - window tint - 17" 5 spoke's-Xenon lights - Air con - radio boost-leather trim. My question to those of you who have already had the pleasure of owning one is what can you advise re general upkeep for the initial 12 months. Does the oil need to be watched and what about topping off any of the other fluids. As you can probably gather I'm not very good with mechanics and want to make sure that I keep my new addition in good shape ! Any info much appreciated.

Oct 18th, 2002, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
DaveH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Geordieland Local Time: 08:48 AM Posts: 248 Offline	Check the general FAQs DS/Blk;Auto Air; Sunroof; S Spokes; Full Leather;heated washer jets,mirrors and seats,Boost, CD and Changer,DSC,MFSW,Chili Pack,Rally lights Delivery Date: Jan 2003(now Nov 2002)

Oct 18th, 2002, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
wingedsheep MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 03:48 AM Posts: 70 Offline	watch your windshield washer fluid -- you'll be showing off your snazzy Xenon power washers quite often, so make sure you watch your fluid levels (would be a shame to be all ready to show off your snazzy washers and nothing happen ) -- Jessica my car: 2002 Mini Cooper S (Pure Silver / Black) his car: 1999 VW Golf Wolfsburg ed. (Black)

Oct 18th, 2002, 03:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
RedMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Surrey, England Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 679 Offline	Hi Timmy. Your car should look something like this then, apart from the wheels. They had run out of the 17" ones when they built ours! I asked my dealer what an oil & filter change would cost, and they said £86. We have done about 1500 miles so far, and will probably change the oil fairly soon as we're not too comfortable at leaving the first change until 10000 miles. Enjoy your MCS! MCS JCW CR/CR ; MOD LY/B

Oct 20th, 2002, 05:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
RedMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Surrey, England Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 679 Offline	You're right about the colours Timmy. The body colour mirrors make all the difference - this photo was taken just after our car reached the dealer: MCS JCW CR/CR ; MOD LY/B

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Oct 18th, 2002, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
timmy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Local Time: 08:48 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Thanks for your reply - this site is fantastic especially for an over-excited owner to be like me ! I'll get my dealer to take me through fluid top offs on collection but if you wouldn't mind it would be great to know what I should be looking for.

Oct 18th, 2002, 10:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
timmy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Local Time: 08:48 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Will do - thanks

Oct 20th, 2002, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
timmy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Local Time: 08:48 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Hi guy's, Thanks for your advice and especially the picture REDMINI ! Looks just fantastic in our colours doesn't she !! I may be picking mine up on Friday..I am sooo excited now and will hopefully get a picture up on the site soon - in the meantime I'm off to take a look at some of your lovely cars to keep me sane !!

Oct 20th, 2002, 05:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 4,062 Offline	Timmy, here is a carload of tips for you.... I am sure you would like to keep your new MINI looking pristine. For comprehensive car care tips, visit the "How to Articles" at Carcareonline. Here is the link. Good luck and enjoy! Car Care Articles 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

Oct 21st, 2002, 04:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
timmy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Local Time: 08:48 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Hi BENNGOLF, Quick question - I have just bought a Tyvek cover for my new Mini. This is because the surrounding trees in my car park at home produce a horrible sticky sap that covers everything ! Do you know if this stuff will be damaging to my Mini ? Having read the article in your attachement I am concerned about scratching my paintwork by just getting the cover on and off which has proved to be a real pain in the butt especially this morning in wet conditions. Ideally I would not use the blasted thing but if the sap is harmful then I guess I should ??

Oct 21st, 2002, 10:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 4,062 Offline	Question on Car Cover Timmy, if your car is dirty, whatever particles caught between the paint and the cover will definitely cause scratches. Covering the car when it is wet may not also be a good idea because the cover will trap moisture unless it is made of a "breathable" material. Perhaps you should keep a good coat of wax over the paint, clean the car first before slipping on the cover. 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

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