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mad brummie · Nov 5th, 2007, 10:22 AM

ouch!

Wobert · Nov 5th, 2007, 11:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original)

well the deed is done, as of Friday afternoon i will have the Z4

Had the test drive this morning, really does go well, not mega fast but quick enough and a pretty big chunk quicker than the Cooper, sounds lovely too. That 6 cylinder hummm is fantastic

I was really surprised at how little buffeting there is even without the wind deflector, i got upto some pretty high speeds and it was quite comfortable in the cabin and you could hold a conversation. Really looking forward to this now

<--------- excited Brummie!

Congrats Chris....

It's surprising how many of us "ex-MINI" owners subsequently move onto BMWs....

I'm still deliberating an R56........still not entirely sure whether it's the right way to go.....had a minor conflab with DVLA recently on a medical condition, so can't do anything until they respond.

Washy · Nov 5th, 2007, 11:59 AM

I am happy enough with my R56 although I will have to book it in for some warranty stuff this week. Both J5 and Charlize never really went back other than for routine servicing so it has been a while since I have done that.

Starting to think about a replacement for San's 320d, but not really sure what to go for TBH

northandy · Nov 5th, 2007, 12:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wobert (original)

Congrats Chris....

It's surprising how many of us "ex-MINI" owners subsequently move onto BMWs....

I'm still deliberating an R56........still not entirely sure whether it's the right way to go.....had a minor conflab with DVLA recently on a medical condition, so can't do anything until they respond.

well it certainly worked here...

we went from 2 mini's to 2 one series, obviously I had some other machinery in between....

I'd love a reason to change mine, but its just faultless... 19k now since Jan and its not missed a beat, and still doing 45pmg +.... all it has cost me is an oil change and a set of tyres....

Sams 118d has done nearly 27k without any warranty work, and is still on its original front tyres

and they still have 5mm of tread

Shamster · Nov 5th, 2007, 01:03 PM

Congrats Chris - quite a few speccers now doing hairdressing part-time

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mad brummie · Nov 5th, 2007, 01:20 PM

its a lucrative sideline!

Spectre · Nov 6th, 2007, 12:45 AM

You people are amazing. This post is still going on. Somebody call the Guiness Book.

Washy · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:15 AM

Look what I specced

Martin L · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shamster (original)

Congrats Chris - quite a few speccers now doing hairdressing part-time

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Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original)

its a lucrative sideline!

We've started a franchise

Besides Sham you're in the club too with your TTR

On that front how are you getting on with it?
It's back on my radar again, but I'm worried that it''s quite a big/wide car and isn't exactly the lightest thing on the roads. Do you have electro suspension like Aiden. I'm thinking that could help considerably with the porky weight

minicabrio · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:17 AM

We're off to pick up a new vehicle today

Dads chopped in his '05 plate Transit Connect, and is plumping for the Sportvan

130bhp Diesel Tranny

It's only a van, but still exciting

northandy · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Look what I specced

You should have said....

I could have got you a great deal on some pallets, we have thousands here

...

northandy · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

We're off to pick up a new vehicle today

Dads chopped in his '05 plate Transit Connect, and is plumping for the Sportvan

130bhp Diesel Tranny

It's only a van, but still exciting

Love the vipers

minicabrio · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original)

Love the vipers

They only fit them to the bonnet and bumper though which looks a bit odd.... going to have to get some vinyl and finish them off

Washy · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original)

You should have said....

I could have got you a great deal on some pallets, we have thousands here

...

Oh yes

AidenL · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I am happy enough with my R56 although I will have to book it in for some warranty stuff this week. Both J5 and Charlize never really went back other than for routine servicing so it has been a while since I have done that.

Starting to think about a replacement for San's 320d, but not really sure what to go for TBH

A5?

Quote: Originally Posted by Spectre (original)

You people are amazing. This post is still going on. Somebody call the Guiness Book.

We are still slogging along !

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Look what I specced

Ah, my really fave thing to do

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original)

We've started a franchise

Besides Sham you're in the club too with your TTR

On that front how are you getting on with it?
It's back on my radar again, but I'm worried that it''s quite a big/wide car and isn't exactly the lightest thing on the roads. Do you have electro suspension like Aiden. I'm thinking that could help considerably with the porky weight

Its not wide Martin, it only looks wide - how do you think I get it down the Irish country lanes

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

We're off to pick up a new vehicle today

Dads chopped in his '05 plate Transit Connect, and is plumping for the Sportvan

130bhp Diesel Tranny

It's only a van, but still exciting

Fastest thing on the road, a big van !

Im head scratching again - I still fancy the M3, but with fuel prices rising and rising, maybe I should be going back to the X5?

minicabrio · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Im head scratching again - I still fancy the M3, but with fuel prices rising and rising, maybe I should be going back to the X5?

C'mon Aiden, you only live once

. Life's too short to be worrying about fuel consumption

Washy · Nov 6th, 2007, 07:54 AM

I looked at at the idea of an X5 for San, but probably a bit over our budget....

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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	3.47%
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%
Shane, who's years too late.... and gone far, far away	2	0.04%
mad brummie, who ate all of his alphabet soup and was left with a Zed	2015	40.24%
ONED, the diesel loving, Annie beating handyman !	198	3.95%
lavs, who needs to start Speccin' something soon	178	3.55%
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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Ruthie, who is constantly smiling whilst driving her Lippy Red S !	267	5.33%
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Nov 5th, 2007, 11:59 AM	#73883 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	I am happy enough with my R56 although I will have to book it in for some warranty stuff this week. Both J5 and Charlize never really went back other than for routine servicing so it has been a while since I have done that. Starting to think about a replacement for San's 320d, but not really sure what to go for TBH Black to the future....

Nov 5th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#73885 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 10,480 Offline	Congrats Chris - quite a few speccers now doing hairdressing part-time . 260909

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:15 AM	#73888 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	Look what I specced Attached Thumbnails Black to the future....

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:15 AM	#73889 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shamster (original) Congrats Chris - quite a few speccers now doing hairdressing part-time . Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original) its a lucrative sideline! We've started a franchise Besides Sham you're in the club too with your TTR On that front how are you getting on with it? It's back on my radar again, but I'm worried that it''s quite a big/wide car and isn't exactly the lightest thing on the roads. Do you have electro suspension like Aiden. I'm thinking that could help considerably with the porky weight MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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Nov 5th, 2007, 10:22 AM	#73881
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 48,672 Offline	ouch!

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Nov 5th, 2007, 11:05 AM	#73882 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 4,489 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original) well the deed is done, as of Friday afternoon i will have the Z4 Had the test drive this morning, really does go well, not mega fast but quick enough and a pretty big chunk quicker than the Cooper, sounds lovely too. That 6 cylinder hummm is fantastic I was really surprised at how little buffeting there is even without the wind deflector, i got upto some pretty high speeds and it was quite comfortable in the cabin and you could hold a conversation. Really looking forward to this now <--------- excited Brummie! Congrats Chris.... It's surprising how many of us "ex-MINI" owners subsequently move onto BMWs.... I'm still deliberating an R56........still not entirely sure whether it's the right way to go.....had a minor conflab with DVLA recently on a medical condition, so can't do anything until they respond.

Nov 5th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#73884 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 14,508 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wobert (original) Congrats Chris.... It's surprising how many of us "ex-MINI" owners subsequently move onto BMWs.... I'm still deliberating an R56........still not entirely sure whether it's the right way to go.....had a minor conflab with DVLA recently on a medical condition, so can't do anything until they respond. well it certainly worked here... we went from 2 mini's to 2 one series, obviously I had some other machinery in between.... I'd love a reason to change mine, but its just faultless... 19k now since Jan and its not missed a beat, and still doing 45pmg +.... all it has cost me is an oil change and a set of tyres.... Sams 118d has done nearly 27k without any warranty work, and is still on its original front tyres and they still have 5mm of tread

Nov 5th, 2007, 01:20 PM	#73886 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 48,672 Offline	its a lucrative sideline!

Nov 6th, 2007, 12:45 AM	#73887 (permalink)
Spectre Pole Sitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The ATL Local Time: 05:05 AM Posts: 83 Offline	You people are amazing. This post is still going on. Somebody call the Guiness Book.

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:17 AM	#73890 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 15,627 Offline	We're off to pick up a new vehicle today Dads chopped in his '05 plate Transit Connect, and is plumping for the Sportvan 130bhp Diesel Tranny It's only a van, but still exciting
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Nov 6th, 2007, 07:32 AM	#73891 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 14,508 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Look what I specced You should have said.... I could have got you a great deal on some pallets, we have thousands here ...

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:33 AM	#73892 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 14,508 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) We're off to pick up a new vehicle today Dads chopped in his '05 plate Transit Connect, and is plumping for the Sportvan 130bhp Diesel Tranny It's only a van, but still exciting Love the vipers

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:35 AM	#73893 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 15,627 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original) Love the vipers They only fit them to the bonnet and bumper though which looks a bit odd.... going to have to get some vinyl and finish them off

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:37 AM	#73894 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original) You should have said.... I could have got you a great deal on some pallets, we have thousands here ... Oh yes Black to the future....

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:50 AM	#73895 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I am happy enough with my R56 although I will have to book it in for some warranty stuff this week. Both J5 and Charlize never really went back other than for routine servicing so it has been a while since I have done that. Starting to think about a replacement for San's 320d, but not really sure what to go for TBH A5? Quote: Originally Posted by Spectre (original) You people are amazing. This post is still going on. Somebody call the Guiness Book. We are still slogging along ! Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Look what I specced Ah, my really fave thing to do Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original) We've started a franchise Besides Sham you're in the club too with your TTR On that front how are you getting on with it? It's back on my radar again, but I'm worried that it''s quite a big/wide car and isn't exactly the lightest thing on the roads. Do you have electro suspension like Aiden. I'm thinking that could help considerably with the porky weight Its not wide Martin, it only looks wide - how do you think I get it down the Irish country lanes Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) We're off to pick up a new vehicle today Dads chopped in his '05 plate Transit Connect, and is plumping for the Sportvan 130bhp Diesel Tranny It's only a van, but still exciting Fastest thing on the road, a big van ! Im head scratching again - I still fancy the M3, but with fuel prices rising and rising, maybe I should be going back to the X5? *Global Moderator*

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:53 AM	#73896 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 15,627 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Im head scratching again - I still fancy the M3, but with fuel prices rising and rising, maybe I should be going back to the X5? C'mon Aiden, you only live once . Life's too short to be worrying about fuel consumption

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:54 AM	#73897 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 18,488 Offline	I looked at at the idea of an X5 for San, but probably a bit over our budget.... Black to the future....

Nov 6th, 2007, 07:58 AM	#73898 (permalink)
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