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Washy · Jan 16th, 2008, 06:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

Its not a real P though

Washy will leave MINI2 again now I've said that

Nah I have mellowed....the amount I post on here these days it is like I have left anyway.

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

I think it was Boxter

Actually it was a Boxster S

I would never have another convertible....at my age it just looks like you are having a mid life crisis....

mad brummie · Jan 16th, 2008, 06:07 PM

phew seems i have timed it just right!

Goonery · Jan 16th, 2008, 06:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original)

phew seems i have timed it just right!

Your mid life crisis come has early then

Goonery · Jan 16th, 2008, 06:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Nah I have mellowed....the amount I post on here these days it is like I have left anyway.

Actually it was a Boxster S

(

There was a lot more to spec in the old days though, and the atmosphere in here sometimes was cuttable with a large hammer

Such fun we had

Wonder where all the missing speccers are? we even had girls in here once

mad brummie · Jan 16th, 2008, 06:19 PM

either that or i'm having a very short innings!

Washy · Jan 16th, 2008, 06:24 PM

I have probably specced my last car on here....I think the next one will be just me a brochure and a spreadsheet....

Got a 123d to play with tomorrow...

CooperID · Jan 16th, 2008, 07:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I have probably specced my last car on here....I think the next one will be just me a brochure and a spreadsheet....

Got a 123d to play with tomorrow...

Is that before or after the M3?

Washy · Jan 16th, 2008, 07:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original)

Is that before or after the M3?

That is it for tomorrow....

My sales guy is not going to be there either so I will have to wait for my chat...

CooperID · Jan 16th, 2008, 07:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

That is it for tomorrow....

My sales guy is not going to be there either so I will have to wait for my chat...

oh well... all in good time

I've been offered a drive at the dealer I got the Z4M from... I'm thinking the more miles the better

wibbly · Jan 16th, 2008, 07:32 PM

Well I ordered the TV today, the tv won over the wheels, so I've ordered a 42" LG PC55 for the bargain price of less than £600 quid

I'm pretty chuffed with it, now all I have to do is wait..........

Washy · Jan 16th, 2008, 07:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original)

oh well... all in good time

I've been offered a drive at the dealer I got the Z4M from... I'm thinking the more miles the better

I really must organise a go in one.

I am very tempted to organise one for next March.....but do question my sanity

laura f · Jan 16th, 2008, 08:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original)

Yes, you can't beat toplessness

Agreed

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

There was a lot more to spec in the old days though, and the atmosphere in here sometimes was cuttable with a large hammer

Such fun we had

Wonder where all the missing speccers are? we even had girls in here once

*waves* the secret speccer is here, although currently driving an Audi at the moment

I've gone to Aiden's dark side

Rakey · Jan 16th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

There was a lot more to spec in the old days though, and the atmosphere in here sometimes was cuttable with a large hammer

Such fun we had

Wonder where all the missing speccers are? we even had girls in here once

It was more fun back then, but hasn't the rest of the site changed like that too, almost dilated in comparison. Was much more involving rather than, people listened and talked, just seems to be more about show now and trying to out do the Jones'.

Washy · Jan 16th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

It was more fun back then, but hasn't the rest of the site changed like that too, almost dilated in comparison. Was much more involving rather than, people listened and talked, just seems to be more about show now and trying to out do the Jones'.

It has changed for sure....

Wobert · Jan 16th, 2008, 08:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

It was more fun back then, but hasn't the rest of the site changed like that too, almost dilated in comparison. Was much more involving rather than, people listened and talked, just seems to be more about show now and trying to out do the Jones'.

Dunno about the rest of the site.

I only visit this thread now, and even then it's only 2 or 3 times a day, wheres "before" it'd be minimised on my desktop all day long......how times change.

Speaking of which I have a strange urge for a 530d (E60)......I'm sure you'll all dis-suede me!

mikeythemini · Jan 16th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Hard onthe heals of the M3 that came minus its bluetooth
Today we had a Merc CLS without bluetooth - the owner sueing them
& a customer with an R8 ordered with rear camera, arrived without it, they have now agreed to a new car for him & he can keep the current one until its built

jimskater · Jan 17th, 2008, 03:43 AM

So there'll soon be a fairly high spec R8 available on the used car market?

jimskater · Jan 17th, 2008, 03:47 AM

ARC--the Taurus was/is larger than the Mondeo. US version of the Mondeo (when we had one) was called the Contour--which was a de-contented version of the Euro base model. Hence, it was underpowered, built worse than Washy's Ka, and prone to shed parts.

My mom had a Contour SE, which excited me until the glovebox door fell off. She traded it in on a Taurus.

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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%
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	2014	40.22%
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%
CooperID who wants some big stoppers !	139	2.78%
Wobert, who needs to do some last-minute Speccin.....	146	2.92%
Goonery, who is busy with very complicated recipies...	204	4.07%
Ruthie, who is constantly smiling whilst driving her Lippy Red S !	267	5.33%
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Jan 16th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#74941
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) Its not a real P though Washy will leave MINI2 again now I've said that Nah I have mellowed....the amount I post on here these days it is like I have left anyway. Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) I think it was Boxter Actually it was a Boxster S I would never have another convertible....at my age it just looks like you are having a mid life crisis.... Black to the future....

Jan 16th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#74946 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	I have probably specced my last car on here....I think the next one will be just me a brochure and a spreadsheet.... Got a 123d to play with tomorrow... Black to the future....

Jan 16th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#74948 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original) Is that before or after the M3? That is it for tomorrow.... My sales guy is not going to be there either so I will have to wait for my chat... Black to the future....

Jan 16th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#74950 (permalink)
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Jan 16th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#74942 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 48,534 Offline	phew seems i have timed it just right!

Jan 16th, 2008, 06:15 PM	#74943 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 13,632 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie (original) phew seems i have timed it just right! Your mid life crisis come has early then

Jan 16th, 2008, 06:19 PM	#74944 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 13,632 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Nah I have mellowed....the amount I post on here these days it is like I have left anyway. Actually it was a Boxster S ( There was a lot more to spec in the old days though, and the atmosphere in here sometimes was cuttable with a large hammer Such fun we had Wonder where all the missing speccers are? we even had girls in here once

Jan 16th, 2008, 06:19 PM	#74945 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 48,534 Offline	either that or i'm having a very short innings!

Jan 16th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#74947 (permalink)
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I have probably specced my last car on here....I think the next one will be just me a brochure and a spreadsheet.... Got a 123d to play with tomorrow... Is that before or after the M3?

Jan 16th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#74949 (permalink)
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) That is it for tomorrow.... My sales guy is not going to be there either so I will have to wait for my chat... oh well... all in good time I've been offered a drive at the dealer I got the Z4M from... I'm thinking the more miles the better

Jan 16th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#74951 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original) oh well... all in good time I've been offered a drive at the dealer I got the Z4M from... I'm thinking the more miles the better I really must organise a go in one. I am very tempted to organise one for next March.....but do question my sanity Black to the future....

Jan 16th, 2008, 08:03 PM	#74952 (permalink)
laura f lucky number 7? My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 19,946 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by NickyJ (original) Yes, you can't beat toplessness Agreed Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) There was a lot more to spec in the old days though, and the atmosphere in here sometimes was cuttable with a large hammer Such fun we had Wonder where all the missing speccers are? we even had girls in here once waves the secret speccer is here, although currently driving an Audi at the moment I've gone to Aiden's dark side \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Jan 16th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#74953 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 50,823 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) There was a lot more to spec in the old days though, and the atmosphere in here sometimes was cuttable with a large hammer Such fun we had Wonder where all the missing speccers are? we even had girls in here once It was more fun back then, but hasn't the rest of the site changed like that too, almost dilated in comparison. Was much more involving rather than, people listened and talked, just seems to be more about show now and trying to out do the Jones'. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jan 16th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#74954 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) It was more fun back then, but hasn't the rest of the site changed like that too, almost dilated in comparison. Was much more involving rather than, people listened and talked, just seems to be more about show now and trying to out do the Jones'. It has changed for sure.... Black to the future....

Jan 16th, 2008, 08:53 PM	#74955 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 4,680 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) It was more fun back then, but hasn't the rest of the site changed like that too, almost dilated in comparison. Was much more involving rather than, people listened and talked, just seems to be more about show now and trying to out do the Jones'. Dunno about the rest of the site. I only visit this thread now, and even then it's only 2 or 3 times a day, wheres "before" it'd be minimised on my desktop all day long......how times change. Speaking of which I have a strange urge for a 530d (E60)......I'm sure you'll all dis-suede me!

Jan 16th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#74956 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 08:00 AM Posts: 9,132 Offline	Hard onthe heals of the M3 that came minus its bluetooth Today we had a Merc CLS without bluetooth - the owner sueing them & a customer with an R8 ordered with rear camera, arrived without it, they have now agreed to a new car for him & he can keep the current one until its built Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jan 17th, 2008, 03:43 AM	#74957 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 6,725 Offline	So there'll soon be a fairly high spec R8 available on the used car market? www.scmm.org GP 0101

Jan 17th, 2008, 03:47 AM	#74958 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 6,725 Offline	ARC--the Taurus was/is larger than the Mondeo. US version of the Mondeo (when we had one) was called the Contour--which was a de-contented version of the Euro base model. Hence, it was underpowered, built worse than Washy's Ka, and prone to shed parts. My mom had a Contour SE, which excited me until the glovebox door fell off. She traded it in on a Taurus. www.scmm.org GP 0101