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laura f · Dec 30th, 2006, 10:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Speedd (original)

Gaggia are cool and have good pressure but are you willing to make coffeee for all your dinner guests

Make sure you have lots of time. I bought a Nespresso recenlty and "Loving It" tested most of the big boys

and the girly Tasimo

Once the we get a nanny or opera then I am sure we can install a Gaggia

Laura, how much do you charge

if you have to ask, you can't afford

Washy · Dec 30th, 2006, 01:01 PM

Been out and bought a Gaggia....House now smells like a branch of starbucks. Got a good deal from a little specialist coffee shop in town

Washy · Dec 30th, 2006, 02:56 PM

Went and had a good look at an R56 S as well while I was out. There was a nice all astro black S in the showroom and an all laser blue car. Still think you have to spec the nav to make the interior look complete though.......

AidenL · Dec 30th, 2006, 02:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Been out and bought a Gaggia....House now smells like a branch of starbucks. Got a good deal from a little specialist coffee shop in town

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Went and had a good look at an R56 S as well while I was out. There was a nice all astro black S in the showroom and an all laser blue car. Still think you have to spec the nav to make the interior look complete though.......

It does make it special looking

Anyone have ant thoughts on DSG? Good, bad or indifferent?

Washy · Dec 30th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

It does make it special looking

Anyone have ant thoughts on DSG? Good, bad or indifferent?

The Audi DSG? If so it is very good, not jerky like the SMG on the BM's as it has two clutches. I tried a Golf with it on quite impressed....

Still need to drive an R56, but I am a bit usure about it TBH....

AidenL · Dec 30th, 2006, 03:08 PM

Yep, the Audi version - I've been reading great things about it, but I've always been a manual guy, so not sure

I'm pretty confident about saying I don't think I'll be getting a standard R56 anyway, would have to wait for the JCW - I'm looking at the standard R56 as a good, competent car, but one that doesn't have the character of the old MINI

It doesn't float my boat, right now anyway - its just a bit too sanitised.

I guess you might be able to say that about the TT though?

Clinical, efficient? Bit quicker though, and I guess a 'bit' less common, especially over here........

Washy · Dec 30th, 2006, 03:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Yep, the Audi version - I've been reading great things about it, but I've always been a manual guy, so not sure

I'm pretty confident about saying I don't think I'll be getting a standard R56 anyway, would have to wait for the JCW - I'm looking at the standard R56 as a good, competent car, but one that doesn't have the character of the old MINI

It doesn't float my boat, right now anyway - its just a bit too sanitised.

I guess you might be able to say that about the TT though?

Clinical, efficient? Bit quicker though, and I guess a 'bit' less common, especially over here........

Never a fan of the old TT. but love the latest one. The DSG is more auto box than manual so it would be worth trying it to see if you like it.

Funny about the R56 I like it, but dont love it.......doesnt move me like my car does....

AidenL · Dec 30th, 2006, 03:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Never a fan of the old TT. but love the latest one. The DSG is more auto box than manual so it would be worth trying it to see if you like it.

Funny about the R56 I like it, but dont love it.......doesnt move me like my car does....

Hmm, more manual would be good for me

I do like the new one alright

Ditto on the R56 - I don't dislike it, but its not attracting me the way the current car did way back then, dunno why?

Washy · Dec 30th, 2006, 03:46 PM

I would get a TT to replace 5 in a shot, but out of my budget given the Cayman so......

I can t figure out about the R56 either. I guess I have just to big a attchment to the current model.

I saw a Polo GTi in Aus.I thought that was cool

AidenL · Dec 30th, 2006, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I would get a TT to replace 5 in a shot, but out of my budget given the Cayman so......

I can t figure out about the R56 either. I guess I have just to big a attchment to the current model.

I saw a Polo GTi in Aus.I thought that was cool

Having to put up with the Cayman is no hardship !

Heres a TT spec

Silver Metallic Paint
Magma Red Leather Upholstery
Black Extended Leather
18" Turbine Wheels or 19” RS4 wheels
Lights Package
Xenons c/w adaptive
Bose HiFi
Upgraded Steering Wheel
Storage Compartment
Cruise Control
Extended Aluminium
Magnetic Ride
Top Tint Windscreen
Anti Dazzle Interior Mirror
Tyre Pressure Monioring
Park Distance Control

Pobsey · Dec 30th, 2006, 04:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Having to put up with the Cayman is no hardship !

Heres a TT spec

Silver Metallic Paint
Magma Red Leather Upholstery
Black Extended Leather
18" Turbine Wheels or 19” RS4 wheels
Lights Package
Xenons c/w adaptive
Bose HiFi
Upgraded Steering Wheel
Storage Compartment
Cruise Control
Extended Aluminium
Magnetic Ride
Top Tint Windscreen
Anti Dazzle Interior Mirror
Tyre Pressure Monioring
Park Distance Control

Ipod connection?

Washy · Dec 30th, 2006, 04:29 PM

Any pics of the wheels? Sounds like a good spec, but Pobsey is right would need the ipod connection too

AidenL · Dec 30th, 2006, 04:30 PM

Well spotted Rob

I'm not used to speccin' Audis

I'll go look for wheels

AidenL · Dec 30th, 2006, 04:34 PM

Wheels here

Thats the turbines, will look for the RS 4 s

Washy · Dec 30th, 2006, 04:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Wheels here

Thats the turbines, will look for the RS 4 s

That car looks stunning....sucker for black though

Pobsey · Dec 30th, 2006, 04:37 PM

RS4 wheels get the vote here

AidenL · Dec 30th, 2006, 04:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by

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Sham the car ho, who is lurking in the far north	183	3.65%
Washy who's still on course to set a record for most MINIs owned !	231	4.61%
Soggy who shacked up with Rakey, then thought better of it	242	4.83%
Aiden, who's got litres & litres in the drive,	174	3.48%
Cat Eating Rakey - he who spec's best at the pub	187	3.73%
ABG , who has Mod Mania ! and Porsche fever	149	2.98%
MartinL, back in a MINI, still the official beanie-type	136	2.72%
Mo who's binning his Works and going even more elitist with a Cooper S LE	108	2.16%
jimskater, who had to make a choice between a GP & MTI.... so he's doing both.	32	0.64%
puck, who's pullied, painted, and wants a new job !	185	3.69%
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ONED, the diesel loving, Annie beating handyman !	198	3.95%
lavs, who needs to start Speccin' something soon	178	3.56%
pappillon , who looks very good in all black	232	4.63%
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Wobert, who needs to do some last-minute Speccin.....	146	2.92%
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Dec 30th, 2006, 10:53 AM	#66961
laura f lucky number 7? My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 19,931 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Speedd (original) Gaggia are cool and have good pressure but are you willing to make coffeee for all your dinner guests Make sure you have lots of time. I bought a Nespresso recenlty and "Loving It" tested most of the big boys and the girly Tasimo Once the we get a nanny or opera then I am sure we can install a Gaggia Laura, how much do you charge if you have to ask, you can't afford \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Dec 30th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#66962 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Been out and bought a Gaggia....House now smells like a branch of starbucks. Got a good deal from a little specialist coffee shop in town Black to the future.... Last edited by Washy : Dec 30th, 2006 at 02:52 PM.

Dec 30th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#66963 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Went and had a good look at an R56 S as well while I was out. There was a nice all astro black S in the showroom and an all laser blue car. Still think you have to spec the nav to make the interior look complete though....... Black to the future....

Dec 30th, 2006, 02:59 PM	#66964 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Been out and bought a Gaggia....House now smells like a branch of starbucks. Got a good deal from a little specialist coffee shop in town Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Went and had a good look at an R56 S as well while I was out. There was a nice all astro black S in the showroom and an all laser blue car. Still think you have to spec the nav to make the interior look complete though....... It does make it special looking Anyone have ant thoughts on DSG? Good, bad or indifferent? *Global Moderator*

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Dec 30th, 2006, 03:04 PM	#66965 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) It does make it special looking Anyone have ant thoughts on DSG? Good, bad or indifferent? The Audi DSG? If so it is very good, not jerky like the SMG on the BM's as it has two clutches. I tried a Golf with it on quite impressed.... Still need to drive an R56, but I am a bit usure about it TBH.... Black to the future....

Dec 30th, 2006, 03:08 PM	#66966 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Yep, the Audi version - I've been reading great things about it, but I've always been a manual guy, so not sure I'm pretty confident about saying I don't think I'll be getting a standard R56 anyway, would have to wait for the JCW - I'm looking at the standard R56 as a good, competent car, but one that doesn't have the character of the old MINI It doesn't float my boat, right now anyway - its just a bit too sanitised. I guess you might be able to say that about the TT though? Clinical, efficient? Bit quicker though, and I guess a 'bit' less common, especially over here........ *Global Moderator*

Dec 30th, 2006, 03:13 PM	#66967 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Yep, the Audi version - I've been reading great things about it, but I've always been a manual guy, so not sure I'm pretty confident about saying I don't think I'll be getting a standard R56 anyway, would have to wait for the JCW - I'm looking at the standard R56 as a good, competent car, but one that doesn't have the character of the old MINI It doesn't float my boat, right now anyway - its just a bit too sanitised. I guess you might be able to say that about the TT though? Clinical, efficient? Bit quicker though, and I guess a 'bit' less common, especially over here........ Never a fan of the old TT. but love the latest one. The DSG is more auto box than manual so it would be worth trying it to see if you like it. Funny about the R56 I like it, but dont love it.......doesnt move me like my car does.... Black to the future....

Dec 30th, 2006, 03:44 PM	#66968 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Never a fan of the old TT. but love the latest one. The DSG is more auto box than manual so it would be worth trying it to see if you like it. Funny about the R56 I like it, but dont love it.......doesnt move me like my car does.... Hmm, more manual would be good for me I do like the new one alright Ditto on the R56 - I don't dislike it, but its not attracting me the way the current car did way back then, dunno why? *Global Moderator*

Dec 30th, 2006, 03:46 PM	#66969 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	I would get a TT to replace 5 in a shot, but out of my budget given the Cayman so...... I can t figure out about the R56 either. I guess I have just to big a attchment to the current model. I saw a Polo GTi in Aus.I thought that was cool Black to the future....

Dec 30th, 2006, 04:06 PM	#66970 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I would get a TT to replace 5 in a shot, but out of my budget given the Cayman so...... I can t figure out about the R56 either. I guess I have just to big a attchment to the current model. I saw a Polo GTi in Aus.I thought that was cool Having to put up with the Cayman is no hardship ! Heres a TT spec Silver Metallic Paint Magma Red Leather Upholstery Black Extended Leather 18" Turbine Wheels or 19” RS4 wheels Lights Package Xenons c/w adaptive Bose HiFi Upgraded Steering Wheel Storage Compartment Cruise Control Extended Aluminium Magnetic Ride Top Tint Windscreen Anti Dazzle Interior Mirror Tyre Pressure Monioring Park Distance Control *Global Moderator*

Dec 30th, 2006, 04:20 PM	#66971 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 3,162 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Having to put up with the Cayman is no hardship ! Heres a TT spec Silver Metallic Paint Magma Red Leather Upholstery Black Extended Leather 18" Turbine Wheels or 19” RS4 wheels Lights Package Xenons c/w adaptive Bose HiFi Upgraded Steering Wheel Storage Compartment Cruise Control Extended Aluminium Magnetic Ride Top Tint Windscreen Anti Dazzle Interior Mirror Tyre Pressure Monioring Park Distance Control Ipod connection?

Dec 30th, 2006, 04:29 PM	#66972 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Any pics of the wheels? Sounds like a good spec, but Pobsey is right would need the ipod connection too Black to the future....

Dec 30th, 2006, 04:30 PM	#66973 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Well spotted Rob I'm not used to speccin' Audis I'll go look for wheels *Global Moderator*

Dec 30th, 2006, 04:34 PM	#66974 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Wheels here Thats the turbines, will look for the RS 4 s Attached Thumbnails *Global Moderator*

Dec 30th, 2006, 04:36 PM	#66975 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Wheels here Thats the turbines, will look for the RS 4 s That car looks stunning....sucker for black though Black to the future....

Dec 30th, 2006, 04:37 PM	#66976 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 3,162 Offline	RS4 wheels get the vote here

Dec 30th, 2006, 04:41 PM	#66977 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:30 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by