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ChrisBuer · Jun 17th, 2003, 07:36 PM

I went to my dealership last night and found out my car was in

Had a good look around it in the workshop (parked between 2 Z4's

) and I was really impressed with it. The quality of leather seems much better than I remember it in the demonstrator of which I drove way back in December... and the smell...mmmm

just love that new car + leather smell.

I would go as far to say that the leather on the car is just as good as the leather my father has in his M3, its really that good

The new sporty steering wheel is also very nice and chunky! All in all it feels a very plush car. I even commented on the valour floor mats, and the bmw guy said to me "oh they havent been put in yet, thats just the carpet". Blimey I thought, I think I could move into my Mini and live in it

The car is ready to pick up tomorrow, but I'm having to wait until Thursday as my insurance won't arrive until then. Needless to say that I can do very little at the moment at work as I just keep thinking "Mini, mini, mini, mini..." you know the score

Only real surprise was that I don't seem to have the DVD nav system, looks like its the CD based one. Mind you, that is going from the nav cd booklet where it states "insert the cd-rom". So it might be the DVD system, guess I'll have to wait and see.

Come on Thursday, hurry up

MiniMan7 · Jun 17th, 2003, 08:58 PM

Congrats!

Hope you have fun when you get your MINI!

Adam

Tonyt3 · Jun 17th, 2003, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisBuer
I went to my dealership last night and found out my car was in

Had a good look around it in the workshop (parked between 2 Z4's ) and I was really impressed with it. The quality of leather seems much better than I remember it in the demonstrator of which I drove way back in December... and the smell...mmmm just love that new car + leather smell.

I would go as far to say that the leather on the car is just as good as the leather my father has in his M3, its really that good

The new sporty steering wheel is also very nice and chunky! All in all it feels a very plush car. I even commented on the valour floor mats, and the bmw guy said to me "oh they havent been put in yet, thats just the carpet". Blimey I thought, I think I could move into my Mini and live in it

The car is ready to pick up tomorrow, but I'm having to wait until Thursday as my insurance won't arrive until then. Needless to say that I can do very little at the moment at work as I just keep thinking "Mini, mini, mini, mini..." you know the score

Only real surprise was that I don't seem to have the DVD nav system, looks like its the CD based one. Mind you, that is going from the nav cd booklet where it states "insert the cd-rom". So it might be the DVD system, guess I'll have to wait and see.

Come on Thursday, hurry up

So is it a Wks Chris, or is that being added later?

bigbaddaboom · Jun 17th, 2003, 10:54 PM

you'll love it!

Tinkerbell · Jun 17th, 2003, 10:58 PM

Enjoy

Tinkerbell

ChrisBuer · Jun 18th, 2003, 12:05 AM

Tony,

It's not a Works S yet, but will be very soon. Basically my kit has been delayed so I was asked if I wanted the car for Thursday, or wait possibly a month or so for the kit. Of course I chose to take the car on Thursday

The way I see it, I won't get to use the full potential of the Works kit when running it in anyway. Also, I'm going to hold on and get the Works Kit and Works seats installed all at the same time, so this gives me another thing to look forward to

/me looks at watch - not long now

Adamo · Jun 18th, 2003, 12:49 AM

Congrats mate, Got mine comining in a months time, whats the new sporty chunky steering wheel like? and if you can could you post some pics of it (and the wheel)?

irascian · Jun 18th, 2003, 01:53 AM

Let us know about the Sat Nav. My car's arriving 14th July and I made a point of saying I wanted the DVD Sat Nav back in March but they basically said I'd get whatever was standard when it was built. Fingers crossed it's just the manual that hasn't been updated.

GazzaK · Jun 18th, 2003, 02:56 AM

what is happening to the seats when they fit the works seats Chris?

and have fun on Thursday - am or pm pickup, are you going to get ANY work done that day???

ChrisBuer · Jun 18th, 2003, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GazzaK
what is happening to the seats when they fit the works seats Chris?

and have fun on Thursday - am or pm pickup, are you going to get ANY work done that day???

I'll have two sports seats (all black trim) sitting in my garage, did you want them?

Going to pick the car up at 12:30 on Thursday, but have to be back in work in the afternoon

I know I won't be doing much work in the morning, but the afternoon....I'll be looking at my watch all the time to go and play with my Mini

SMG · Jun 18th, 2003, 02:13 PM

congrats...

how do you like a mcs with elise s2 wheels?

GazzaK · Jun 18th, 2003, 02:14 PM

Chris, I have sent you an email about those seats, bet they are 10x better than the standard ones I got, I have regretted that decision since buying the car!

I would love to offer them a welcome home

Jun 18th, 2003, 02:59 PM

Mine turns up at the dealers next monday and I can have it from wednesday morning on wards. Just have to be strong and hold off until I have sold my golf...

J.

ChrisBuer · Jun 19th, 2003, 02:53 AM

Hehe SMG, I didn't think the Elise would fit on the Mini. So close to swaping my Elise over now for my new MCS

I don't think I'm going to sleep much tonight

aus-tim powers · Jun 19th, 2003, 04:12 AM

Not long now Chris

Don't forget to post piccies

Tonyt3 · Jun 19th, 2003, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SMG
congrats...

how do you like a mcs with elise s2 wheels?

SMG, what is going on with your bonnet? Is that carbon fibre or something, or just a trick of the light???

Details, or where i can find them, would be good....

tony

SMG · Jun 19th, 2003, 06:49 PM

hi tony, pls. do a search by "carbon bonnet" and you'll see more pics...hehe

SMG · Jun 19th, 2003, 07:20 PM

tony, pls. come to this thread and you'll find out more info.
Carbon Bonnet

SMG · Jun 19th, 2003, 07:33 PM

maybe we should talk somewhere else on the forum because this is chris's thread.

sorry man.

Jun 17th, 2003, 07:36 PM	#1
ChrisBuer MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 893 Offline	I saw my S! I went to my dealership last night and found out my car was in Had a good look around it in the workshop (parked between 2 Z4's ) and I was really impressed with it. The quality of leather seems much better than I remember it in the demonstrator of which I drove way back in December... and the smell...mmmm just love that new car + leather smell. I would go as far to say that the leather on the car is just as good as the leather my father has in his M3, its really that good The new sporty steering wheel is also very nice and chunky! All in all it feels a very plush car. I even commented on the valour floor mats, and the bmw guy said to me "oh they havent been put in yet, thats just the carpet". Blimey I thought, I think I could move into my Mini and live in it The car is ready to pick up tomorrow, but I'm having to wait until Thursday as my insurance won't arrive until then. Needless to say that I can do very little at the moment at work as I just keep thinking "Mini, mini, mini, mini..." you know the score Only real surprise was that I don't seem to have the DVD nav system, looks like its the CD based one. Mind you, that is going from the nav cd booklet where it states "insert the cd-rom". So it might be the DVD system, guess I'll have to wait and see. Come on Thursday, hurry up Lotus Elise SC - Collecting 1st April

Jun 17th, 2003, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 07:52 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Congrats! Hope you have fun when you get your MINI! Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 17th, 2003, 09:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:52 AM Posts: 6,258 Offline	Re: I saw my S! Quote: Originally posted by ChrisBuer I went to my dealership last night and found out my car was in Had a good look around it in the workshop (parked between 2 Z4's ) and I was really impressed with it. The quality of leather seems much better than I remember it in the demonstrator of which I drove way back in December... and the smell...mmmm just love that new car + leather smell. I would go as far to say that the leather on the car is just as good as the leather my father has in his M3, its really that good The new sporty steering wheel is also very nice and chunky! All in all it feels a very plush car. I even commented on the valour floor mats, and the bmw guy said to me "oh they havent been put in yet, thats just the carpet". Blimey I thought, I think I could move into my Mini and live in it The car is ready to pick up tomorrow, but I'm having to wait until Thursday as my insurance won't arrive until then. Needless to say that I can do very little at the moment at work as I just keep thinking "Mini, mini, mini, mini..." you know the score Only real surprise was that I don't seem to have the DVD nav system, looks like its the CD based one. Mind you, that is going from the nav cd booklet where it states "insert the cd-rom". So it might be the DVD system, guess I'll have to wait and see. Come on Thursday, hurry up So is it a Wks Chris, or is that being added later?

Jun 18th, 2003, 12:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisBuer MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 893 Offline	Tony, It's not a Works S yet, but will be very soon. Basically my kit has been delayed so I was asked if I wanted the car for Thursday, or wait possibly a month or so for the kit. Of course I chose to take the car on Thursday The way I see it, I won't get to use the full potential of the Works kit when running it in anyway. Also, I'm going to hold on and get the Works Kit and Works seats installed all at the same time, so this gives me another thing to look forward to /me looks at watch - not long now Lotus Elise SC - Collecting 1st April

Jun 18th, 2003, 12:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Adamo MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:52 AM Posts: 109 Offline	Congrats mate, Got mine comining in a months time, whats the new sporty chunky steering wheel like? and if you can could you post some pics of it (and the wheel)? Sicilian and Proud. MCS, DS/W, half leather/laps blue, Chilli Pack, DSC, CD Boost, Spot lights, aero kit, painted arches, painted wheels http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...1683_thumb.jpg

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Jun 17th, 2003, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigbaddaboom MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brighton, UK Local Time: 11:52 AM Posts: 1,297 Offline	you'll love it!

Jun 17th, 2003, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tinkerbell MINI-no-more Join Date: May 2003 Location: Devon Local Time: 11:52 AM Posts: 1,454 Offline	Enjoy Tinkerbell

Jun 18th, 2003, 01:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
irascian MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Local Time: 11:52 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Congrats! Let us know about the Sat Nav. My car's arriving 14th July and I made a point of saying I wanted the DVD Sat Nav back in March but they basically said I'd get whatever was standard when it was built. Fingers crossed it's just the manual that hasn't been updated.

Jun 18th, 2003, 02:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
GazzaK born again MINI owner Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Local Time: 11:52 AM Posts: 423 Offline	what is happening to the seats when they fit the works seats Chris? and have fun on Thursday - am or pm pickup, are you going to get ANY work done that day??? '07 Cooper, Chilli Red \|\|MY MINI\|\|

Jun 18th, 2003, 02:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChrisBuer MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 893 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by GazzaK what is happening to the seats when they fit the works seats Chris? and have fun on Thursday - am or pm pickup, are you going to get ANY work done that day??? I'll have two sports seats (all black trim) sitting in my garage, did you want them? Going to pick the car up at 12:30 on Thursday, but have to be back in work in the afternoon I know I won't be doing much work in the morning, but the afternoon....I'll be looking at my watch all the time to go and play with my Mini Lotus Elise SC - Collecting 1st April

Jun 18th, 2003, 02:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
SMG MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 444 Offline	congrats... how do you like a mcs with elise s2 wheels?

Jun 18th, 2003, 02:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
GazzaK born again MINI owner Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Local Time: 11:52 AM Posts: 423 Offline	Chris, I have sent you an email about those seats, bet they are 10x better than the standard ones I got, I have regretted that decision since buying the car! I would love to offer them a welcome home '07 Cooper, Chilli Red \|\|MY MINI\|\|

Jun 18th, 2003, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
marriedblonde Posts: n/a	Mine turns up at the dealers next monday and I can have it from wednesday morning on wards. Just have to be strong and hold off until I have sold my golf... J.

Jun 19th, 2003, 02:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
ChrisBuer MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 893 Offline	Hehe SMG, I didn't think the Elise would fit on the Mini. So close to swaping my Elise over now for my new MCS I don't think I'm going to sleep much tonight Lotus Elise SC - Collecting 1st April

Jun 19th, 2003, 04:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 11:52 AM Posts: 617 Offline	Not long now Chris Don't forget to post piccies [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Jun 19th, 2003, 06:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:52 AM Posts: 6,258 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by SMG congrats... how do you like a mcs with elise s2 wheels? SMG, what is going on with your bonnet? Is that carbon fibre or something, or just a trick of the light??? Details, or where i can find them, would be good.... tony

Jun 19th, 2003, 06:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
SMG MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 444 Offline	hi tony, pls. do a search by "carbon bonnet" and you'll see more pics...hehe

Jun 19th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
SMG MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 444 Offline	tony, pls. come to this thread and you'll find out more info. Carbon Bonnet

Jun 19th, 2003, 07:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
SMG MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 10:52 AM Posts: 444 Offline	maybe we should talk somewhere else on the forum because this is chris's thread. sorry man.

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