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ELISEBOY · Jul 26th, 2002, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB

I think it would be really cool to buy just a standard S........and nothing.

Believe it or not I really like the space cloth seats now. In the pictures they looked pants but they've really grown on me as have the X-lites.

To me a basic S is the way to go. It's every bit a Cooper S, if not more, than a fully loaded one.

At the end of the day the handling and the 163BHP come as standard.

LMB, that does make a lot of sense as you would have a very light fast car that would be quicker than the rest.
Not sure what the basic weight of the car is, but with loads of options it must weigh it done quite a bit!

Martin L · Jul 26th, 2002, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL

This is just like an Saholics support group, except in reverse !!

You guys think like me.......thankfully.........btw, the friend who advised me to buy a house is an accountant !!

That explains his opinion !!

OI!!! I'm a trained accountant too and I still say go for the S. It's the correct economic choice

It took me about 0.001secs to choose between paying off some of the mortage or going for an S.

QQQ · Jul 26th, 2002, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

OI!!! I'm a trained accountant too and I still say go for the S. It's the correct economic choice
It took me about 0.001secs to choose between paying off some of the mortage or going for an S.

Martin, remember tomorrow is Saturday. You won't forget to give your dealer a call today now would you?

You made the right economic choice, now it's time for the right aesthetic choice...

Martin L · Jul 26th, 2002, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by QQQ

Martin, remember tomorrow is Saturday. You won't forget to give your dealer a call today now would you?

You made the right economic choice, now it's time for the right aesthetic choice...

I'm actually going down to the dealer tomorrow to sign all the paperwork and to FINALISE my order for DS/B

Although yesterday I bought GT Concept and the Cooper S in it is fantastic. When I was awarded the car it showed a DS/W, I laughed so much... I must say though it looks fabulous and it even has white X-lites which I think look better then the silver ones

QQQ · Jul 26th, 2002, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

I'm actually going down to the dealer tomorrow to sign all the paperwork and to FINALISE my order for DS/B
Although yesterday I bought GT Concept and the Cooper S in it is fantastic. When I was awarded the car it showed a DS/W, I laughed so much... I must say though it looks fabulous and it even has white X-lites which I think look better then the silver ones

That DS/w on GT Concept was obviously a sign from a higher power Martin, you're the chosen one

Can't just ignore that....

Serious, fair enough Martin I do think the DS/b is an awesome combo

I give up now and will suspend my endeavors, I can't blame my self for not trying....you have my blessing

Martin L · Jul 26th, 2002, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by QQQ

That DS/w on GT Concept was obviously a sign from a higher power Martin, you're the chosen one Can't just ignore that....

Serious, fair enough Martin I do think the DS/b is an awesome combo

I give up now and will suspend my endeavors, I can't blame my self for not trying....you have my blessing

Cheers Q, we've had fun bantering on this topic. Isn't that what it's supposed to be all about

At least I know that now I've got my DS/W on my playstation to cruise around in whenever I get fed up of my black roof

Are you getting you S next week before you go on holiday or are you going to wait until you return? You've managed to remain very calm these last few weeks

QQQ · Jul 26th, 2002, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Are you getting you S next week before you go on holiday or are you going to wait until you return? You've managed to remain very calm these last few weeks

I'm in therapy and the doctor prescribed me some tranquillizers

Called my dealer yesterday, the car can arrive at the importer any moment now. Then my dealer has to pick it up and get it ready. I also decided to add the MINI alarm to it, since they broke in my Pug right in front of my house last week. Factory fit the alarm would have cost me euro 422 (+/- GBP 270). Dealer fit it costs me euro 675 (+/- euro 432, due to the extra labour).

Because of the holidays my dealer couldn't prepare my car before August 15. I'm leaving next Friday and will return on Tuesdaynight the 20th. Think I will never be so homesick as on this holiday, I'm gonna be a real pain in the @ss for Annemarie

. So I will be at my dealer on Wednessday the 21st at 7.00 am to pick it up. Took the rest of that week off, so will probably have run it in by Sunday

PS I can see it next week when my dealer has picked it up.

LMB · Jul 26th, 2002, 02:34 PM

DS/W, DS/B what does it matter they both look the dogs b*ll*cks.

AidenL · Jul 26th, 2002, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

OI!!! I'm a trained accountant too and I still say go for the S. It's the correct economic choice
It took me about 0.001secs to choose between paying off some of the mortage or going for an S.

You are the exception to the rule Martin, you know that old boring reputation accountants have !!

Im a Quantity Surveyor originally, and our reputation for excitement in our profession isnt much better !

Still, we do choose exciting cars !

QQQ, long wait for your car, but as most people look forward to annual holidays, you will be looking forward to finishing them !!

Dont bore your GF by rattling on about the car when you are away !!

Enjoy that car, and thanks for your input !

AidenL · Jul 27th, 2002, 06:49 AM

So Martin,

Is the deal finalised yet ??

Martin L · Jul 27th, 2002, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
So Martin,

Is the deal finalised yet ??

Signed, done and dusted. £18,395

I actually can still make a change until Friday next week, but hey I ain't gonna be going through all that uncertainty again

Not even for old times sake

dinger · Jul 27th, 2002, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Signed, done and dusted. £18,395
I actually can still make a change until Friday next week, but hey I ain't gonna be going through all that uncertainty again
Not even for old times sake

Martin,Whats your final spec.

PS,Are you really certain about the black roof.

10 Pence Short · Jul 27th, 2002, 04:06 PM

I just can't decide which pack to get!!

Firstly I thought the Coiffeur Pack was for me, with Gel baths instead of Cupholders, back seats with sinks built into the rear shelf and a magazine rack in the front passenger well. I was going to specify the dash mounted clipper socket, but BMW quoted a delivery of 6 years and it would cost an extra £450 UKP.

Then on a re-think, I wondered whether or not that was for me. A friend of mine bought an MCS with the Gay DJ Pack, you know, the one with the turntables on the offside rear seat and PVC headphone holders. I just lurrved those zebra patterned alcantara look seats, too. Apparantly BMW have a special offer with this pack, where if you pay a one off fee of £100 you get fresh Panzies delivered daily. ooooh, I'm sooo excited. Oops, I've gone and wet myself.

Anyway, so far I've managed to get the cost down to £105,000 but BMW recon that it will be easier to resell if I opt for the beige with brown vinyl roof ala Austin Princess, but the Vinyl is an extra £23.50.

Decisions, decisions...

LMB · Jul 27th, 2002, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Signed, done and dusted. £18,395

****ing hell Martin

It'll probably be quicker for you to tell use what you haven't gone for than what you have.

AidenL · Jul 28th, 2002, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Signed, done and dusted. £18,395
I actually can still make a change until Friday next week, but hey I ain't gonna be going through all that uncertainty again
Not even for old times sake

Big price, must be a big spec.......

You might have a few second thoughts on the roof colour still !!!.....

When are you expecting delivery ?

Martin L · Jul 28th, 2002, 03:40 PM

Everything bar:
Head airbags
Isofix
PDC
Sat Nav
6-disc
oh yeah and the white roof

ETA 23/09/02, still a long time to wait

AidenL · Jul 28th, 2002, 04:56 PM

Thats the right way to list a high spec Martin !

Great spec, we think alike, but Ill still have to get my head around coughing up that much cash for our second car

Still, Im sure Ill get over it !!

ELISEBOY · Jul 28th, 2002, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 10 Pence Short
I just can't decide which pack to get!!

A friend of mine bought an MCS with the Gay DJ Pack, you know, the one with the turntables on the offside rear seat and PVC headphone holders. I just lurrved those zebra patterned alcantara look seats, too. Apparantly BMW have a special offer with this pack, where if you pay a one off fee of £100 you get fresh Panzies delivered daily. ooooh, I'm sooo excited. Oops, I've gone and wet myself.

Anyway, so far I've managed to get the cost down to £105,000 but BMW recon that it will be easier to resell if I opt for the beige with brown vinyl roof ala Austin Princess, but the Vinyl is an extra £23.50.

Decisions, decisions...

hehe!!!

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Jul 26th, 2002, 03:44 AM	#182 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL This is just like an Saholics support group, except in reverse !! You guys think like me.......thankfully.........btw, the friend who advised me to buy a house is an accountant !! That explains his opinion !! OI!!! I'm a trained accountant too and I still say go for the S. It's the correct economic choice It took me about 0.001secs to choose between paying off some of the mortage or going for an S. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 26th, 2002, 03:59 AM	#184 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by QQQ Martin, remember tomorrow is Saturday. You won't forget to give your dealer a call today now would you? You made the right economic choice, now it's time for the right aesthetic choice... I'm actually going down to the dealer tomorrow to sign all the paperwork and to FINALISE my order for DS/B Although yesterday I bought GT Concept and the Cooper S in it is fantastic. When I was awarded the car it showed a DS/W, I laughed so much... I must say though it looks fabulous and it even has white X-lites which I think look better then the silver ones MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 26th, 2002, 04:19 AM	#186 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by QQQ That DS/w on GT Concept was obviously a sign from a higher power Martin, you're the chosen one Can't just ignore that.... Serious, fair enough Martin I do think the DS/b is an awesome combo I give up now and will suspend my endeavors, I can't blame my self for not trying....you have my blessing Cheers Q, we've had fun bantering on this topic. Isn't that what it's supposed to be all about At least I know that now I've got my DS/W on my playstation to cruise around in whenever I get fed up of my black roof Are you getting you S next week before you go on holiday or are you going to wait until you return? You've managed to remain very calm these last few weeks MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 26th, 2002, 02:34 PM	#188 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 22,993 Offline	DS/W, DS/B what does it matter they both look the dogs bllcks. Global Moderator

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Jul 26th, 2002, 02:05 AM	#181
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LMB I think it would be really cool to buy just a standard S........and nothing. Believe it or not I really like the space cloth seats now. In the pictures they looked pants but they've really grown on me as have the X-lites. To me a basic S is the way to go. It's every bit a Cooper S, if not more, than a fully loaded one. At the end of the day the handling and the 163BHP come as standard. LMB, that does make a lot of sense as you would have a very light fast car that would be quicker than the rest. Not sure what the basic weight of the car is, but with loads of options it must weigh it done quite a bit!

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Jul 26th, 2002, 03:50 AM	#183 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 2,422 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L OI!!! I'm a trained accountant too and I still say go for the S. It's the correct economic choice It took me about 0.001secs to choose between paying off some of the mortage or going for an S. Martin, remember tomorrow is Saturday. You won't forget to give your dealer a call today now would you? You made the right economic choice, now it's time for the right aesthetic choice...

Jul 26th, 2002, 04:12 AM	#185 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 2,422 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L I'm actually going down to the dealer tomorrow to sign all the paperwork and to FINALISE my order for DS/B Although yesterday I bought GT Concept and the Cooper S in it is fantastic. When I was awarded the car it showed a DS/W, I laughed so much... I must say though it looks fabulous and it even has white X-lites which I think look better then the silver ones That DS/w on GT Concept was obviously a sign from a higher power Martin, you're the chosen one Can't just ignore that.... Serious, fair enough Martin I do think the DS/b is an awesome combo I give up now and will suspend my endeavors, I can't blame my self for not trying....you have my blessing

Jul 26th, 2002, 04:30 AM	#187 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 2,422 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Are you getting you S next week before you go on holiday or are you going to wait until you return? You've managed to remain very calm these last few weeks I'm in therapy and the doctor prescribed me some tranquillizers Called my dealer yesterday, the car can arrive at the importer any moment now. Then my dealer has to pick it up and get it ready. I also decided to add the MINI alarm to it, since they broke in my Pug right in front of my house last week. Factory fit the alarm would have cost me euro 422 (+/- GBP 270). Dealer fit it costs me euro 675 (+/- euro 432, due to the extra labour). Because of the holidays my dealer couldn't prepare my car before August 15. I'm leaving next Friday and will return on Tuesdaynight the 20th. Think I will never be so homesick as on this holiday, I'm gonna be a real pain in the @ss for Annemarie . So I will be at my dealer on Wednessday the 21st at 7.00 am to pick it up. Took the rest of that week off, so will probably have run it in by Sunday PS I can see it next week when my dealer has picked it up.

Jul 26th, 2002, 04:05 PM	#189 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L OI!!! I'm a trained accountant too and I still say go for the S. It's the correct economic choice It took me about 0.001secs to choose between paying off some of the mortage or going for an S. You are the exception to the rule Martin, you know that old boring reputation accountants have !! Im a Quantity Surveyor originally, and our reputation for excitement in our profession isnt much better ! Still, we do choose exciting cars ! QQQ, long wait for your car, but as most people look forward to annual holidays, you will be looking forward to finishing them !! Dont bore your GF by rattling on about the car when you are away !! Enjoy that car, and thanks for your input ! *Global Moderator*

Jul 27th, 2002, 06:49 AM	#190 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	So Martin, Is the deal finalised yet ?? *Global Moderator*

Jul 27th, 2002, 12:50 PM	#191 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL So Martin, Is the deal finalised yet ?? Signed, done and dusted. £18,395 I actually can still make a change until Friday next week, but hey I ain't gonna be going through all that uncertainty again Not even for old times sake MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 27th, 2002, 01:59 PM	#192 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 09:09 AM Posts: 2,973 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Signed, done and dusted. £18,395 I actually can still make a change until Friday next week, but hey I ain't gonna be going through all that uncertainty again Not even for old times sake Martin,Whats your final spec. PS,Are you really certain about the black roof.

Jul 27th, 2002, 04:06 PM	#193 (permalink)
10 Pence Short MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cumbria Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 35 Offline	I just can't decide which pack to get!! Firstly I thought the Coiffeur Pack was for me, with Gel baths instead of Cupholders, back seats with sinks built into the rear shelf and a magazine rack in the front passenger well. I was going to specify the dash mounted clipper socket, but BMW quoted a delivery of 6 years and it would cost an extra £450 UKP. Then on a re-think, I wondered whether or not that was for me. A friend of mine bought an MCS with the Gay DJ Pack, you know, the one with the turntables on the offside rear seat and PVC headphone holders. I just lurrved those zebra patterned alcantara look seats, too. Apparantly BMW have a special offer with this pack, where if you pay a one off fee of £100 you get fresh Panzies delivered daily. ooooh, I'm sooo excited. Oops, I've gone and wet myself. Anyway, so far I've managed to get the cost down to £105,000 but BMW recon that it will be easier to resell if I opt for the beige with brown vinyl roof ala Austin Princess, but the Vinyl is an extra £23.50. Decisions, decisions...

Jul 27th, 2002, 09:45 PM	#194 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 22,993 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Signed, done and dusted. £18,395 ***ing hell Martin It'll probably be quicker for you to tell use what you haven't gone for than what you have. Global Moderator*

Jul 28th, 2002, 05:20 AM	#195 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Signed, done and dusted. £18,395 I actually can still make a change until Friday next week, but hey I ain't gonna be going through all that uncertainty again Not even for old times sake Big price, must be a big spec....... You might have a few second thoughts on the roof colour still !!!..... When are you expecting delivery ? *Global Moderator*

Jul 28th, 2002, 03:40 PM	#196 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	My Spec Everything bar: Head airbags Isofix PDC Sat Nav 6-disc oh yeah and the white roof ETA 23/09/02, still a long time to wait MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 28th, 2002, 04:56 PM	#197 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Thats the right way to list a high spec Martin ! Great spec, we think alike, but Ill still have to get my head around coughing up that much cash for our second car Still, Im sure Ill get over it !! *Global Moderator*

Jul 28th, 2002, 06:15 PM	#198 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:09 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by 10 Pence Short I just can't decide which pack to get!! A friend of mine bought an MCS with the Gay DJ Pack, you know, the one with the turntables on the offside rear seat and PVC headphone holders. I just lurrved those zebra patterned alcantara look seats, too. Apparantly BMW have a special offer with this pack, where if you pay a one off fee of £100 you get fresh Panzies delivered daily. ooooh, I'm sooo excited. Oops, I've gone and wet myself. Anyway, so far I've managed to get the cost down to £105,000 but BMW recon that it will be easier to resell if I opt for the beige with brown vinyl roof ala Austin Princess, but the Vinyl is an extra £23.50. Decisions, decisions... hehe!!! like your spec