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Minnie Mouse · Jan 2nd, 2007, 10:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Also a decent property where I will be moving to will cost me twice the price of where I am now

If not more Rakey!

BartMack · Jan 3rd, 2007, 12:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Really - its all seeming a bit real - maybe I'm pushing myself a bit, just to force myself to do something or other

Seats will be out this week or next

so you're really doing it eh-?

still waiting for my e92 to be built..... "scheduled for production with no confirmed production date" I guess that means I still have not moved up from the 4th week in Jan. Will give me time to flatline my credit cards at least.

Not much going on in my mall this year- I've got all the major stuff already, and I won't budge from my beloved house.

Would like to put in a wood ceiling in my great room, apart from that I'm a garden nut, so I know I'll be wrestling with landscaping as I do every year.

Always trying to find the perfect plant/shrub/perennial for every spot in my vast tiny estate

ABG · Jan 3rd, 2007, 07:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

hoping for a cheap year too, but doubt it will happen

I've got a house to sell and home to find, thats my priorities at the moment

Where are you moving to?

AidenL · Jan 3rd, 2007, 07:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BartMack (original)

so you're really doing it eh-?

Subject to trade in values - that could rock the boat

Quote:

still waiting for my e92 to be built..... "scheduled for production with no confirmed production date" I guess that means I still have not moved up from the 4th week in Jan. Will give me time to flatline my credit cards at least.

I'm not looking forward to my Christmas Visa statement

I have some hedges to plant this Spring too

northandy · Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Well, I had a decent drive in a 2 litre TT today - have to say I was impressed - its quite quick, the turbo does give a good shove in the back - its lighter than a Golf GTi, and does seem faster and better handling than the last GTi I drove, I guess cos its lower and lighter - its solid, well built, in all honesty, a class above the MINi in materials qualty, then it should be as its between 50% and 100% more.

Waiting to see what I might get offered for the MINi now - though the Z4 is still a possibility.

Every time I see a new TT I am impressed, someone in my street has a new Red one, looks

...

REHW · Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:25 AM

My visa card bill was a bit rude this month. Must have a word with mrs W as to how it got to £4500

for one month!!!

Martin L · Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Well, I had a decent drive in a 2 litre TT today - have to say I was impressed - its quite quick, the turbo does give a good shove in the back - its lighter than a Golf GTi, and does seem faster and better handling than the last GTi I drove, I guess cos its lower and lighter - its solid, well built, in all honesty, a class above the MINi in materials qualty, then it should be as its between 50% and 100% more.

Waiting to see what I might get offered for the MINi now - though the Z4 is still a possibility.

Nice to hear

Was it with or without the magnetic ride??

northandy · Jan 3rd, 2007, 09:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by REHW (original)

My visa card bill was a bit rude this month. Must have a word with mrs W as to how it got to £4500

for one month!!!

AidenL · Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by REHW (original)

My visa card bill was a bit rude this month. Must have a word with mrs W as to how it got to £4500

for one month!!!

I second that

Thats steep

Hope she got lots of goodies

AidenL · Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original)

Nice to hear

Was it with or without the magnetic ride??

No magnetic ride

I'm having a guilt attack about getting rid of the MINI now

I may chicken out, who knows

Martin L · Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

No magnetic ride

I'm having a guilt attack about getting rid of the MINI now

I may chicken out, who knows

Did it have sports suspension

If you liked it as it is, it must be REALLY good with the magnetic ride

I'm going to hold off test driving until next year. If I fall for one now I'll probably have one before the year is out

ABG · Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

No order:
Boxster replacement
New carpets
HD TV
maybe a J5 replacement
Bits for the bike
new digi SLR body
new Guitar

Kylie is in London this week - you visiting her again?

Rakey · Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

No magnetic ride

I'm having a guilt attack about getting rid of the MINI now

I may chicken out, who knows

Still don't know other than the itchy feeling why you need to get rid of the MINI TBH

Its just change for changes sake

AidenL · Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Still don't know other than the itchy feeling why you need to get rid of the MINI TBH

Its just change for changes sake

Change is good though, isn't it?

If I get a crappy trade in price, I might just put a new set of rims on and keep the MINI another year

And then, at that stage, it might be sensible to keep it longer

Rakey · Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Change is good though, isn't it?

If I get a crappy trade in price, I might just put a new set of rims on and keep the MINI another year

And then, at that stage, it might be sensible to keep it longer

The trade in price and move are what made me decide to keep mine, that its so much fun

oh the indecision

AidenL · Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:18 AM

Fun or not, if you got a good trade in deal, you would be tempted though

I think youd chance a 3.2 TT or a Z4 M yourself

AidenL · Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original)

Did it have sports suspension

If you liked it as it is, it must be REALLY good with the magnetic ride

I'm going to hold off test driving until next year. If I fall for one now I'll probably have one before the year is out

Nope, standard suspension Martin, but I did make allowances for that - the lightness of the steering really bothered me - I think its speed variable though, like the crappy BMW system

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Jan 2nd, 2007, 10:04 PM	#67081
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 24,572 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Also a decent property where I will be moving to will cost me twice the price of where I am now If not more Rakey! ~~Global Moderator~~

Jan 3rd, 2007, 07:44 AM	#67084 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BartMack (original) so you're really doing it eh-? Subject to trade in values - that could rock the boat Quote: still waiting for my e92 to be built..... "scheduled for production with no confirmed production date" I guess that means I still have not moved up from the 4th week in Jan. Will give me time to flatline my credit cards at least. I'm not looking forward to my Christmas Visa statement I have some hedges to plant this Spring too *Global Moderator*

Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:28 AM	#67087 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Well, I had a decent drive in a 2 litre TT today - have to say I was impressed - its quite quick, the turbo does give a good shove in the back - its lighter than a Golf GTi, and does seem faster and better handling than the last GTi I drove, I guess cos its lower and lighter - its solid, well built, in all honesty, a class above the MINi in materials qualty, then it should be as its between 50% and 100% more. Waiting to see what I might get offered for the MINi now - though the Z4 is still a possibility. Nice to hear Was it with or without the magnetic ride?? MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:25 AM	#67089 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by REHW (original) My visa card bill was a bit rude this month. Must have a word with mrs W as to how it got to £4500 for one month!!! I second that Thats steep Hope she got lots of goodies *Global Moderator*

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Jan 3rd, 2007, 12:53 AM	#67082 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 3,383 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Really - its all seeming a bit real - maybe I'm pushing myself a bit, just to force myself to do something or other Seats will be out this week or next so you're really doing it eh-? still waiting for my e92 to be built..... "scheduled for production with no confirmed production date" I guess that means I still have not moved up from the 4th week in Jan. Will give me time to flatline my credit cards at least. Not much going on in my mall this year- I've got all the major stuff already, and I won't budge from my beloved house. Would like to put in a wood ceiling in my great room, apart from that I'm a garden nut, so I know I'll be wrestling with landscaping as I do every year. Always trying to find the perfect plant/shrub/perennial for every spot in my vast tiny estate

Jan 3rd, 2007, 07:31 AM	#67083 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) hoping for a cheap year too, but doubt it will happen I've got a house to sell and home to find, thats my priorities at the moment Where are you moving to?

Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:22 AM	#67085 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 14,614 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Well, I had a decent drive in a 2 litre TT today - have to say I was impressed - its quite quick, the turbo does give a good shove in the back - its lighter than a Golf GTi, and does seem faster and better handling than the last GTi I drove, I guess cos its lower and lighter - its solid, well built, in all honesty, a class above the MINi in materials qualty, then it should be as its between 50% and 100% more. Waiting to see what I might get offered for the MINi now - though the Z4 is still a possibility. Every time I see a new TT I am impressed, someone in my street has a new Red one, looks ...

Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:25 AM	#67086 (permalink)
REHW Just enjoy it! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, UK Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 780 Offline	My visa card bill was a bit rude this month. Must have a word with mrs W as to how it got to £4500 for one month!!!

Jan 3rd, 2007, 09:15 AM	#67088 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 14,614 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by REHW (original) My visa card bill was a bit rude this month. Must have a word with mrs W as to how it got to £4500 for one month!!!

Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:26 AM	#67090 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original) Nice to hear Was it with or without the magnetic ride?? No magnetic ride I'm having a guilt attack about getting rid of the MINI now I may chicken out, who knows *Global Moderator*

Jan 3rd, 2007, 10:41 AM	#67091 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) No magnetic ride I'm having a guilt attack about getting rid of the MINI now I may chicken out, who knows Did it have sports suspension If you liked it as it is, it must be REALLY good with the magnetic ride I'm going to hold off test driving until next year. If I fall for one now I'll probably have one before the year is out MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:02 AM	#67092 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) No order: Boxster replacement New carpets HD TV maybe a J5 replacement Bits for the bike new digi SLR body new Guitar Kylie is in London this week - you visiting her again?

Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:07 AM	#67093 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) No magnetic ride I'm having a guilt attack about getting rid of the MINI now I may chicken out, who knows Still don't know other than the itchy feeling why you need to get rid of the MINI TBH Its just change for changes sake Its only a forum you know!

Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:15 AM	#67094 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Still don't know other than the itchy feeling why you need to get rid of the MINI TBH Its just change for changes sake Change is good though, isn't it? If I get a crappy trade in price, I might just put a new set of rims on and keep the MINI another year And then, at that stage, it might be sensible to keep it longer *Global Moderator*

Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:16 AM	#67095 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Change is good though, isn't it? If I get a crappy trade in price, I might just put a new set of rims on and keep the MINI another year And then, at that stage, it might be sensible to keep it longer The trade in price and move are what made me decide to keep mine, that its so much fun oh the indecision Its only a forum you know!

Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:18 AM	#67096 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Fun or not, if you got a good trade in deal, you would be tempted though I think youd chance a 3.2 TT or a Z4 M yourself *Global Moderator*

Jan 3rd, 2007, 11:19 AM	#67097 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original) Did it have sports suspension If you liked it as it is, it must be REALLY good with the magnetic ride I'm going to hold off test driving until next year. If I fall for one now I'll probably have one before the year is out Nope, standard suspension Martin, but I did make allowances for that - the lightness of the steering really bothered me - I think its speed variable though, like the crappy BMW system *Global Moderator*