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NickG · Aug 5th, 2002, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
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

Martin, went for almost the same spec as you, specced last week DS/B with the addition of the Air Bags, PDC, and 6-Disc.

Swallowed hard when the dealer said £19,020 but I plan on keeping the car for a good while, I tell myself its instead of children, they cost loads I'm told.

Adding my 2p's to the colour debate, I was all set for DS/W and no sunroof, but once I saw the sunroof I was sold, and then it had to be DS/B. I think the DS/W makes more of a statement and is more sporty, but the DS/B is a more stealthy, and when you're aproaching the speed limit

you need to keep a low profile. If only there was a metalic black.

Went for the leather, as this is the first car I have been in a position to afford it, and fancied a bit of luxury. Black leather becasue the blue was deemed too 'boy racer souped up escort-ish' by she who must be obeyed.

As far as options go it is tempting to go the bare bones route, but I will be using this car for all sorts of driving, when you get off a flight at midnight and have a long drive in winter weather the luxuries come into their own. Some options and the thinking behind them:

DSC: put my fiesta (don't laugh) into a wall after skidding on a bend on spilt diesel,wasn't even going fast, the perfect scenario for DSC.

Sunroof: much lighter cabin, nice for stargazing, downsides are another source of rattles and the weight.

Auto A/C: Purely cosmetic, love the logo arrangement of the buttons.

PDC: Dad, who is strangely an excellent parker, said if you get one option get that, he wouldn't be without it. Downside, bloody ugly sensors on rear end.

Well only 4 months to wait he's due on 19/11.

Phew bit of a long one sorry.

AidenL · Aug 5th, 2002, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Like you're not gonna change your mind
When are you going to order your car????
You wait until September and then see the S in BRG, Black or IB, that'll make your decision even harder
IB is a truely lovely colour but white or black roof

I am waiting till September to order actually, cos I dont want the car till Jan/Feb for 2003 plates here......and I want to see if the red leather is coming !!

I love the current black Cooper, and I do like IB, but wife isnt really keen on IB, but I might be able to swing her towards it by then !

Martin L · Aug 6th, 2002, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NickG
Martin, went for almost the same spec as you, specced last week DS/B with the addition of the Air Bags, PDC, and 6-Disc.

Nice spec. Nick

Reasons why I didn't go for those options are:
Air bags - I'm ugly enough so any more head/face protection is pointless

PDC - Pretty Darn Crap

, you can literally touch the rear screen from the drivers seat and those pimples on the rear bumper just spoil the look

6-Disc - I do actually want some boot space and besides I'm really keen on the CD in the passenger footwell look

When is your MINI arriving????

AidenL · Aug 6th, 2002, 06:12 AM

Martin,

Id agree with you on the PDC - it might be handy on a 7 series or S Class due to their length, but the MINI is SOOOO short, it seems like gilding the lily !

Im off work today, made it a really long weekend for myself !

Martin L · Aug 6th, 2002, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Im off work today, made it a really long weekend for myself !

So have you just woken up then

Most of us are at work you know, whether we're working or not is a different matter

So are you going to go down to your dealer then for a test drive????? That's what I do when I have free time

Oh and to see my lovely saleswoman too

AidenL · Aug 6th, 2002, 06:22 AM

Actually, Im just up an hour or so ! Late night last night !

Dealer is fed up of me hanging around - and if I only had an attarctive saleswoman, it would make the trip more worthwhile!

Wife is bringing me shopping

- maybe I should go into work after all !

NickG · Aug 6th, 2002, 01:20 PM

Martin, It's due at the dealers November 19th, order at the begining of Feb

I like my lillies guilded, the PDC apeals to my lazy nature

Disappointed about the lack of visibility package, as I love the heated screen on my fiesta.

AidenL · Aug 6th, 2002, 01:33 PM

Ita a great spec Nick, must be setting you back a few quid !

Does PDC have a visual display on the dash, or is it audio only ?

Martin L · Aug 6th, 2002, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Does PDC have a visual display on the dash, or is it audio only ?

What do you expect, a TV monitor like the Primera

It's a BMW stock item and is audible only. My dealers demo has it and is pointless as the constant tone sounds at around 20cms which IMO is a lot of manovering room still

AidenL · Aug 6th, 2002, 06:28 PM

Nah Martin,

Maybe some kinda bar led thingy is what I pictured.......

Not a TV.......the Primera system is pretty elaborate for a repmobile though, isnt it ?

NickG · Aug 6th, 2002, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Ita a great spec Nick, must be setting you back a few quid !

Yes it's breaking the bank three years of savings plus another three of loan repayments. This is my first 'real' car though and I'm hoping we will have many happy years together, hence getting over excited with the spec.

It seems stupid that 3 years ago I couldn't afford the extra £500 quid for A/C on my current car, oh how I regretted not getting £500 more in debt on every hot day for the past three years, didn't want to make the same mistake again.

I'm starting to regret getting PDC now after Martins comments, it wasn't on the demo car at the dealers. Must resist the urge to constantly change spec.

Martin L · Aug 7th, 2002, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NickG
I'm starting to regret getting PDC now after Martins comments, it wasn't on the demo car at the dealers. Must resist the urge to constantly change spec.

Ooops sorry

I wasn't trying to put you off? Try a BMW and then you'll see how they work. I'm happy with them in a beemer but I think they are a overkill in a MINI.

AidenL · Aug 7th, 2002, 04:09 PM

I didnt have AC in my last car either, but HAD black leather seats.......

Just imagine how that felt on a hot Summers day......

But then, that was back when we had Summers !

LMB · Aug 7th, 2002, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
But then, that was back when we had Summers !

It seems such a long time ago.

AidenL · Aug 7th, 2002, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB

It seems such a long time ago.

I barely remember those times.......saw the sun on Monday for a while !

Its gone now........do I really need a sunroof !!??

Martin L · Aug 8th, 2002, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
....do I really need a sunroof !!??

Yes you do. You need something black on the top of your car

AidenL · Aug 8th, 2002, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Yes you do. You need something black on the top of your car

An aerial ?

LMB · Aug 8th, 2002, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
An aerial ?

Sorted

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Washy who's still on course to set a record for most MINIs owned !	231	4.61%
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Aug 5th, 2002, 07:53 AM	#261
NickG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW England Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 306 Offline	Re: My Spec Quote: Originally posted by Martin L 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 Martin, went for almost the same spec as you, specced last week DS/B with the addition of the Air Bags, PDC, and 6-Disc. Swallowed hard when the dealer said £19,020 but I plan on keeping the car for a good while, I tell myself its instead of children, they cost loads I'm told. Adding my 2p's to the colour debate, I was all set for DS/W and no sunroof, but once I saw the sunroof I was sold, and then it had to be DS/B. I think the DS/W makes more of a statement and is more sporty, but the DS/B is a more stealthy, and when you're aproaching the speed limit you need to keep a low profile. If only there was a metalic black. Went for the leather, as this is the first car I have been in a position to afford it, and fancied a bit of luxury. Black leather becasue the blue was deemed too 'boy racer souped up escort-ish' by she who must be obeyed. As far as options go it is tempting to go the bare bones route, but I will be using this car for all sorts of driving, when you get off a flight at midnight and have a long drive in winter weather the luxuries come into their own. Some options and the thinking behind them: DSC: put my fiesta (don't laugh) into a wall after skidding on a bend on spilt diesel,wasn't even going fast, the perfect scenario for DSC. Sunroof: much lighter cabin, nice for stargazing, downsides are another source of rattles and the weight. Auto A/C: Purely cosmetic, love the logo arrangement of the buttons. PDC: Dad, who is strangely an excellent parker, said if you get one option get that, he wouldn't be without it. Downside, bloody ugly sensors on rear end. Well only 4 months to wait he's due on 19/11. Phew bit of a long one sorry.

Aug 5th, 2002, 06:02 PM	#262 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Like you're not gonna change your mind When are you going to order your car???? You wait until September and then see the S in BRG, Black or IB, that'll make your decision even harder IB is a truely lovely colour but white or black roof I am waiting till September to order actually, cos I dont want the car till Jan/Feb for 2003 plates here......and I want to see if the red leather is coming !! I love the current black Cooper, and I do like IB, but wife isnt really keen on IB, but I might be able to swing her towards it by then ! *Global Moderator*

Aug 6th, 2002, 03:59 AM	#263 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Re: Re: My Spec Quote: Originally posted by NickG Martin, went for almost the same spec as you, specced last week DS/B with the addition of the Air Bags, PDC, and 6-Disc. Nice spec. Nick Reasons why I didn't go for those options are: Air bags - I'm ugly enough so any more head/face protection is pointless PDC - Pretty Darn Crap , you can literally touch the rear screen from the drivers seat and those pimples on the rear bumper just spoil the look 6-Disc - I do actually want some boot space and besides I'm really keen on the CD in the passenger footwell look When is your MINI arriving???? MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 6th, 2002, 06:12 AM	#264 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Martin, Id agree with you on the PDC - it might be handy on a 7 series or S Class due to their length, but the MINI is SOOOO short, it seems like gilding the lily ! Im off work today, made it a really long weekend for myself ! *Global Moderator*

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Aug 6th, 2002, 06:18 AM	#265 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Im off work today, made it a really long weekend for myself ! So have you just woken up then Most of us are at work you know, whether we're working or not is a different matter So are you going to go down to your dealer then for a test drive????? That's what I do when I have free time Oh and to see my lovely saleswoman too MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 6th, 2002, 06:22 AM	#266 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Actually, Im just up an hour or so ! Late night last night ! Dealer is fed up of me hanging around - and if I only had an attarctive saleswoman, it would make the trip more worthwhile! Wife is bringing me shopping - maybe I should go into work after all ! *Global Moderator*

Aug 6th, 2002, 01:20 PM	#267 (permalink)
NickG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW England Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 306 Offline	Martin, It's due at the dealers November 19th, order at the begining of Feb I like my lillies guilded, the PDC apeals to my lazy nature Disappointed about the lack of visibility package, as I love the heated screen on my fiesta.

Aug 6th, 2002, 01:33 PM	#268 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Ita a great spec Nick, must be setting you back a few quid ! Does PDC have a visual display on the dash, or is it audio only ? *Global Moderator*

Aug 6th, 2002, 04:30 PM	#269 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Does PDC have a visual display on the dash, or is it audio only ? What do you expect, a TV monitor like the Primera It's a BMW stock item and is audible only. My dealers demo has it and is pointless as the constant tone sounds at around 20cms which IMO is a lot of manovering room still MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 6th, 2002, 06:28 PM	#270 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Nah Martin, Maybe some kinda bar led thingy is what I pictured....... Not a TV.......the Primera system is pretty elaborate for a repmobile though, isnt it ? *Global Moderator*

Aug 6th, 2002, 08:04 PM	#271 (permalink)
NickG MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW England Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 306 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Ita a great spec Nick, must be setting you back a few quid ! Yes it's breaking the bank three years of savings plus another three of loan repayments. This is my first 'real' car though and I'm hoping we will have many happy years together, hence getting over excited with the spec. It seems stupid that 3 years ago I couldn't afford the extra £500 quid for A/C on my current car, oh how I regretted not getting £500 more in debt on every hot day for the past three years, didn't want to make the same mistake again. I'm starting to regret getting PDC now after Martins comments, it wasn't on the demo car at the dealers. Must resist the urge to constantly change spec.

Aug 7th, 2002, 03:59 AM	#272 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by NickG I'm starting to regret getting PDC now after Martins comments, it wasn't on the demo car at the dealers. Must resist the urge to constantly change spec. Ooops sorry I wasn't trying to put you off? Try a BMW and then you'll see how they work. I'm happy with them in a beemer but I think they are a overkill in a MINI. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 7th, 2002, 04:09 PM	#273 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	I didnt have AC in my last car either, but HAD black leather seats....... Just imagine how that felt on a hot Summers day...... But then, that was back when we had Summers ! *Global Moderator*

Aug 7th, 2002, 05:23 PM	#274 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL But then, that was back when we had Summers ! It seems such a long time ago. Global Moderator

Aug 7th, 2002, 05:36 PM	#275 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LMB It seems such a long time ago. I barely remember those times.......saw the sun on Monday for a while ! Its gone now........do I really need a sunroof !!?? *Global Moderator*

Aug 8th, 2002, 04:47 AM	#276 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL ....do I really need a sunroof !!?? Yes you do. You need something black on the top of your car MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 8th, 2002, 04:12 PM	#277 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Yes you do. You need something black on the top of your car An aerial ? *Global Moderator*

Aug 8th, 2002, 07:07 PM	#278 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL An aerial ? Sorted