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CooperID · May 2nd, 2008, 08:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

the classic here

Still not an R56 convert then??

Rakey · May 2nd, 2008, 09:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original)

Still not an R56 convert then??

Yes and No, although most mornings I get in the GP rather than the R56, its an easy choice

But I have been mentioning the new factory JCW to the other half, but seeing as we've only had it since Jan it would be crazy to change just yet, we'll wait until at least a year on, but the GP isn't going anywhere

CooperID · May 2nd, 2008, 09:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Yes and No, although most mornings I get in the GP rather than the R56, its an easy choice

But I have been mentioning the new factory JCW to the other half, but seeing as we've only had it since Jan it would be crazy to change just yet, we'll wait until at least a year on, but the GP isn't going anywhere

I'd still love a GP tbh... but you can only drive so many cars

If I had more garage space I'd maybe try and convince myself about buying one for the long term... but it's not really that sensible

ONED · May 2nd, 2008, 09:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original)

320d ?

yea!

AidenL · May 2nd, 2008, 09:21 AM

Morning all !

Who do I have to congratulate?

Washy and Ian on new JCWs?

Jon on his new Checkie?

Wsshy on the hose and Pat on his bathroom?

Congrats to you all

Mad busy at work and life too

See you again.........................soon I hope

Washy · May 2nd, 2008, 09:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original)

I'd still love a GP tbh... but you can only drive so many cars

If I had more garage space I'd maybe try and convince myself about buying one for the long term... but it's not really that sensible

I would love one as a weekend play toy/long term keeper too

Martin L · May 2nd, 2008, 09:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original)

...of the classic or the JCW?

Both

Drove our Mini for the first time yesterday since having the TT, and what a difference.
It is like a go-kart

Going away and coming back to it relly does highlight how good a car it is

Had to rev the feck out of it though to get it to move at speeds I'm used to in the TT.
Will have to upgrade to at least and S for the next MINI...

ONED · May 2nd, 2008, 11:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Morning all !

Who do I have to congratulate?

Washy and Ian on new JCWs?

Jon on his new Checkie?

Wsshy on the hose and Pat on his bathroom?

Congrats to you all

Mad busy at work and life too

See you again.........................soon I hope

Bout Ye?

Don't leave it so long the next time!

oH......and Ger has got you a car organised for MTI - so no excuses!

Rakey · May 2nd, 2008, 11:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I would love one as a weekend play toy/long term keeper too

Aye that would be the ideal, but as I'm finding it so hard to leave it at home, I am sure you would too, as I really should be saving it more to keep the miles of her

Washy · May 2nd, 2008, 12:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Aye that would be the ideal, but as I'm finding it so hard to leave it at home, I am sure you would too, as I really should be saving it more to keep the miles of her

that is my worry to be honest...I do too many miles to use it every day, but would probably want to....
Havent looked for a while are they still fetching top money?

Rakey · May 2nd, 2008, 12:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

that is my worry to be honest...I do too many miles to use it every day, but would probably want to....
Havent looked for a while are they still fetching top money?

Don't know TBH, not looked myself, maybe thats my solution, buy another one to split the miles between them

18-19k for one still, not bad then, dropped about 1k in a year

Washy · May 2nd, 2008, 12:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Don't know TBH, not looked myself, maybe thats my solution, buy another one to split the miles between them

18-19k for one still, not bad then, dropped about 1k in a year

Just looked myself....all the ones on the cherished site are at about 19-20k so still holding up there.

minicabrio · May 2nd, 2008, 12:25 PM

Cheapest one I've seen was at £17k, but had 30k miles on it, so they're holding their money very well

Rakey · May 2nd, 2008, 12:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Just looked myself....all the ones on the cherished site are at about 19-20k so still holding up there.

Still worth the investment then I think, and if you are getting rid of the bike then it could be just what you need for the weekend

Washy · May 2nd, 2008, 12:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Still worth the investment then I think, and if you are getting rid of the bike then it could be just what you need for the weekend

Indeed it could....

Rakey · May 2nd, 2008, 12:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Indeed it could....

You driven one yet?

Washy · May 2nd, 2008, 12:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

You driven one yet?

Not properly...had a quick whiz round the block in one that W's had for sale second hand.

Rakey · May 4th, 2008, 03:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy

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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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May 2nd, 2008, 09:05 AM	#76842 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original) Still not an R56 convert then?? Yes and No, although most mornings I get in the GP rather than the R56, its an easy choice But I have been mentioning the new factory JCW to the other half, but seeing as we've only had it since Jan it would be crazy to change just yet, we'll wait until at least a year on, but the GP isn't going anywhere Its only a forum you know!

May 2nd, 2008, 09:21 AM	#76845 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Morning all ! Who do I have to congratulate? Washy and Ian on new JCWs? Jon on his new Checkie? Wsshy on the hose and Pat on his bathroom? Congrats to you all Mad busy at work and life too See you again.........................soon I hope *Global Moderator*

May 2nd, 2008, 09:27 AM	#76846 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original) I'd still love a GP tbh... but you can only drive so many cars If I had more garage space I'd maybe try and convince myself about buying one for the long term... but it's not really that sensible I would love one as a weekend play toy/long term keeper too Black to the future....

May 2nd, 2008, 09:30 AM	#76847 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original) ...of the classic or the JCW? Both Drove our Mini for the first time yesterday since having the TT, and what a difference. It is like a go-kart Going away and coming back to it relly does highlight how good a car it is Had to rev the feck out of it though to get it to move at speeds I'm used to in the TT. Will have to upgrade to at least and S for the next MINI... MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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May 2nd, 2008, 08:52 AM	#76841
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) the classic here Still not an R56 convert then??

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May 2nd, 2008, 09:15 AM	#76843 (permalink)
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Yes and No, although most mornings I get in the GP rather than the R56, its an easy choice But I have been mentioning the new factory JCW to the other half, but seeing as we've only had it since Jan it would be crazy to change just yet, we'll wait until at least a year on, but the GP isn't going anywhere I'd still love a GP tbh... but you can only drive so many cars If I had more garage space I'd maybe try and convince myself about buying one for the long term... but it's not really that sensible

May 2nd, 2008, 09:16 AM	#76844 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 7,354 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original) 320d ? yea!

May 2nd, 2008, 11:25 AM	#76848 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 7,354 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Morning all ! Who do I have to congratulate? Washy and Ian on new JCWs? Jon on his new Checkie? Wsshy on the hose and Pat on his bathroom? Congrats to you all Mad busy at work and life too See you again.........................soon I hope Bout Ye? Don't leave it so long the next time! oH......and Ger has got you a car organised for MTI - so no excuses!

May 2nd, 2008, 11:54 AM	#76849 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I would love one as a weekend play toy/long term keeper too Aye that would be the ideal, but as I'm finding it so hard to leave it at home, I am sure you would too, as I really should be saving it more to keep the miles of her Its only a forum you know!

May 2nd, 2008, 12:07 PM	#76850 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Aye that would be the ideal, but as I'm finding it so hard to leave it at home, I am sure you would too, as I really should be saving it more to keep the miles of her that is my worry to be honest...I do too many miles to use it every day, but would probably want to.... Havent looked for a while are they still fetching top money? Black to the future....

May 2nd, 2008, 12:20 PM	#76851 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) that is my worry to be honest...I do too many miles to use it every day, but would probably want to.... Havent looked for a while are they still fetching top money? Don't know TBH, not looked myself, maybe thats my solution, buy another one to split the miles between them 18-19k for one still, not bad then, dropped about 1k in a year Its only a forum you know!

May 2nd, 2008, 12:25 PM	#76852 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Don't know TBH, not looked myself, maybe thats my solution, buy another one to split the miles between them 18-19k for one still, not bad then, dropped about 1k in a year Just looked myself....all the ones on the cherished site are at about 19-20k so still holding up there. Black to the future....

May 2nd, 2008, 12:25 PM	#76853 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 15,028 Online	Cheapest one I've seen was at £17k, but had 30k miles on it, so they're holding their money very well

May 2nd, 2008, 12:29 PM	#76854 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Just looked myself....all the ones on the cherished site are at about 19-20k so still holding up there. Still worth the investment then I think, and if you are getting rid of the bike then it could be just what you need for the weekend Its only a forum you know!

May 2nd, 2008, 12:33 PM	#76855 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Still worth the investment then I think, and if you are getting rid of the bike then it could be just what you need for the weekend Indeed it could.... Black to the future....

May 2nd, 2008, 12:43 PM	#76856 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Indeed it could.... You driven one yet? Its only a forum you know!

May 2nd, 2008, 12:47 PM	#76857 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) You driven one yet? Not properly...had a quick whiz round the block in one that W's had for sale second hand. Black to the future....

May 4th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#76858 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy