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ABG · Mar 3rd, 2004, 02:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

I'm still happier with the tintop I must admit, I'd go with the chrome, pass on the aux gauges,they shiuld have been beside the rev counter, think I'll pass on the colour coded interior too........I think it would be too garish in Hyper Blue, might be nicer in Red? Still, its coloured plastic, not the most tasteful of things.......

Sounds like you're ready to order

ONED · Mar 3rd, 2004, 02:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

Wife Speccin' - oh dear...............

I think I'm specced OK on that front at the moment.............

What about trading in for a new model?

Or if thats out of the question you could always mod the current one!

........

.......upgrade here,........lower there.......hmmm

ABG · Mar 3rd, 2004, 03:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by washy

Like the lights, not sure about the interior trim....and am a little disappointed by some aspects of the convertible particuarily the top of the windscreen

It does limit the colour options for the roof.

I still want to know if there will be a hardtop. The 3 series hardtop is so well designed it takes a while to realise it's an add on to a convertible even when you're peering at it.

AidenL · Mar 3rd, 2004, 03:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED

What about trading in for a new model?

Or if thats out of the question you could always mod the current one!

........

.......upgrade here,........lower there.......hmmm

I think the repayments on the old model, while you play with the new model, can be quite expensive - about 50% of everything I own, I believe......

Nip/Tuck..............

AidenL · Mar 3rd, 2004, 03:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ABG

Sounds like you're ready to order

Contrary to public opinion, I've been ready to order for quite a while now......all I need is a price list !

Martin L · Mar 3rd, 2004, 03:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

I was wondering are they bi-xenon now too?

I doubt it, as bi-xenon would mean a huge hike in price

I don't really think main beam xenon is really necessary. Normal lights are fine for that

mschultz · Mar 3rd, 2004, 05:32 PM

OK. Here's a question for any of you with inside connections at MINI. How, when, and/or where can I get this steering badge? It rocks my world. I know it was a developmental thing, but what has been made once can be made again.

Spy Car · Mar 3rd, 2004, 07:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ABG

......give me a car that does 0-60 in 4.7 secs & has all the toys & I'll be happy. So that's a Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG for me ta!

I don't ask for much really

Guy pulled up to me at a light the other day in a SL 55 AMG, and he was all excited and waving with a big smile on his face...and he gave me a big thumbs up on the MINI

Made me feel pretty good

mad brummie · Mar 3rd, 2004, 08:51 PM

not sure about those lights, hmmmmmmm need to see em in the flesh

ABG · Mar 3rd, 2004, 09:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spy Car

Guy pulled up to me at a light the other day in a SL 55 AMG, and he was all excited and waving with a big smile on his face...and he gave me a big thumbs up on the MINI

Made me feel pretty good

I forget sometimes I'm not in my MINI - didn't recognise you Spy!

Washy · Mar 4th, 2004, 07:36 AM

I had a look at an SL55 AMG at the local Merc dealer last week....almost considered trading in everything including the house for one.....but changed my mind in the end

Still not sure about the MINI convertible. I wonder what the S version will be like?

Nothing else to report as yet

Washy · Mar 4th, 2004, 12:47 PM

Slow in here today.

I may have to spec on my own then....

Speedd · Mar 4th, 2004, 12:54 PM

Slooww.... mmmm yep seems so.

Washy that stealth you have is purty fine machine sir.. I tried not to ooohgaa ohhgaaa all over it too much

SL55 AMG.. mmmm now thats a fine piece of machinery and now that my newly wed cousins wife's family own a Merc dealrship

i guess i'll be having a few more test drives

buy one mate and i'll buy a place near you

ABG · Mar 4th, 2004, 01:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by washy

Slow in here today.

I may have to spec on my own then....

Spec what? Surely there is nothing left to spec?

Or are there?

Washy · Mar 4th, 2004, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Anand

Slooww.... mmmm yep seems so.

Washy that stealth you have is purty fine machine sir.. I tried not to ooohgaa ohhgaaa all over it too much

SL55 AMG.. mmmm now thats a fine piece of machinery and now that my newly wed cousins wife's family own a Merc dealrship

i guess i'll be having a few more test drives

buy one mate and i'll buy a place near you

I wish I could afford an SL sadly I can't....

Sorry it was soooo dirty. I promise it will be clean for the Heartbeat.

Washy · Mar 4th, 2004, 01:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ABG

Spec what? Surely there is nothing left to spec?

Or are there?

Possibly we are all specced out....I reckon If I go for a convertible it will be an S....tooo much chrome on the Cooper.

mad brummie · Mar 4th, 2004, 01:17 PM

not a fan of chrome then washy????

Washy · Mar 4th, 2004, 01:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

not a fan of chrome then washy????

I like the Cooper as it is now...I think they are going to far with the convertible/facelift.

ABG · Mar 4th, 2004, 01:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by washy

I like the Cooper as it is now...I think they are going to far with the convertible/facelift.

I was underwhelmed with the convertibles in Paul's extensive launch news section. I think there are too many rear views that are downright ugly - and as the hardtop MINI is unusally gorgeous looking for a car it's a big change.

I keep getting the feeling there really isn't enough room for all the stuff that needs to be fitted in.

And I think you'd be brave to put the top down doing 60!! (I must have read that wrong - my old convertible couldn't have the top down if the car was in motion?)

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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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Mar 3rd, 2004, 03:48 PM	#12084 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED What about trading in for a new model? Or if thats out of the question you could always mod the current one! ........ .......upgrade here,........lower there.......hmmm I think the repayments on the old model, while you play with the new model, can be quite expensive - about 50% of everything I own, I believe...... Nip/Tuck.............. *Global Moderator*

Mar 3rd, 2004, 03:49 PM	#12085 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ABG Sounds like you're ready to order Contrary to public opinion, I've been ready to order for quite a while now......all I need is a price list ! *Global Moderator*

Mar 3rd, 2004, 03:56 PM	#12086 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL I was wondering are they bi-xenon now too? I doubt it, as bi-xenon would mean a huge hike in price I don't really think main beam xenon is really necessary. Normal lights are fine for that MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Mar 3rd, 2004, 05:32 PM	#12087 (permalink)
mschultz Ordered 2/26 Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 31 Offline	I Want This. OK. Here's a question for any of you with inside connections at MINI. How, when, and/or where can I get this steering badge? It rocks my world. I know it was a developmental thing, but what has been made once can be made again. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16411/28192.jpg MCS BRG/W, bonnet, S/P/C, white 17" S wheels, NAV, HK, driving lights, love

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Mar 3rd, 2004, 02:53 PM	#12081
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL I'm still happier with the tintop I must admit, I'd go with the chrome, pass on the aux gauges,they shiuld have been beside the rev counter, think I'll pass on the colour coded interior too........I think it would be too garish in Hyper Blue, might be nicer in Red? Still, its coloured plastic, not the most tasteful of things....... Sounds like you're ready to order

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Mar 3rd, 2004, 02:56 PM	#12082 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 7,483 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL Wife Speccin' - oh dear............... I think I'm specced OK on that front at the moment............. What about trading in for a new model? Or if thats out of the question you could always mod the current one! ........ .......upgrade here,........lower there.......hmmm

Mar 3rd, 2004, 03:09 PM	#12083 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by washy Like the lights, not sure about the interior trim....and am a little disappointed by some aspects of the convertible particuarily the top of the windscreen It does limit the colour options for the roof. I still want to know if there will be a hardtop. The 3 series hardtop is so well designed it takes a while to realise it's an add on to a convertible even when you're peering at it.

Mar 3rd, 2004, 07:14 PM	#12088 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 09:41 PM Posts: 6,359 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ABG ......give me a car that does 0-60 in 4.7 secs & has all the toys & I'll be happy. So that's a Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG for me ta! I don't ask for much really Guy pulled up to me at a light the other day in a SL 55 AMG, and he was all excited and waving with a big smile on his face...and he gave me a big thumbs up on the MINI Made me feel pretty good

Mar 3rd, 2004, 08:51 PM	#12089 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 48,482 Offline	not sure about those lights, hmmmmmmm need to see em in the flesh

Mar 3rd, 2004, 09:03 PM	#12090 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Spy Car Guy pulled up to me at a light the other day in a SL 55 AMG, and he was all excited and waving with a big smile on his face...and he gave me a big thumbs up on the MINI Made me feel pretty good I forget sometimes I'm not in my MINI - didn't recognise you Spy!

Mar 4th, 2004, 07:36 AM	#12091 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	I had a look at an SL55 AMG at the local Merc dealer last week....almost considered trading in everything including the house for one.....but changed my mind in the end Still not sure about the MINI convertible. I wonder what the S version will be like? Nothing else to report as yet Black to the future....

Mar 4th, 2004, 12:47 PM	#12092 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Slow in here today. I may have to spec on my own then.... Black to the future....

Mar 4th, 2004, 12:54 PM	#12093 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 16,325 Offline	Slooww.... mmmm yep seems so. Washy that stealth you have is purty fine machine sir.. I tried not to ooohgaa ohhgaaa all over it too much SL55 AMG.. mmmm now thats a fine piece of machinery and now that my newly wed cousins wife's family own a Merc dealrship i guess i'll be having a few more test drives buy one mate and i'll buy a place near you Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Mar 4th, 2004, 01:09 PM	#12094 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by washy Slow in here today. I may have to spec on my own then.... Spec what? Surely there is nothing left to spec? Or are there?

Mar 4th, 2004, 01:11 PM	#12095 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Anand Slooww.... mmmm yep seems so. Washy that stealth you have is purty fine machine sir.. I tried not to ooohgaa ohhgaaa all over it too much SL55 AMG.. mmmm now thats a fine piece of machinery and now that my newly wed cousins wife's family own a Merc dealrship i guess i'll be having a few more test drives buy one mate and i'll buy a place near you I wish I could afford an SL sadly I can't.... Sorry it was soooo dirty. I promise it will be clean for the Heartbeat. Black to the future....

Mar 4th, 2004, 01:13 PM	#12096 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ABG Spec what? Surely there is nothing left to spec? Or are there? Possibly we are all specced out....I reckon If I go for a convertible it will be an S....tooo much chrome on the Cooper. Black to the future....

Mar 4th, 2004, 01:17 PM	#12097 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 48,482 Offline	not a fan of chrome then washy????

Mar 4th, 2004, 01:24 PM	#12098 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 18,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie not a fan of chrome then washy???? I like the Cooper as it is now...I think they are going to far with the convertible/facelift. Black to the future....

Mar 4th, 2004, 01:39 PM	#12099 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:41 AM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by washy I like the Cooper as it is now...I think they are going to far with the convertible/facelift. I was underwhelmed with the convertibles in Paul's extensive launch news section. I think there are too many rear views that are downright ugly - and as the hardtop MINI is unusally gorgeous looking for a car it's a big change. I keep getting the feeling there really isn't enough room for all the stuff that needs to be fitted in. And I think you'd be brave to put the top down doing 60!! (I must have read that wrong - my old convertible couldn't have the top down if the car was in motion?)