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Doogal · Jul 25th, 2002, 07:10 AM

blue black half leather looks good but to be honest I've just gone through the exact same delemma myself.
Full leather is full leather I think after much deliberation this IS the way forward. If you've already got a chilli pack it's only an upgrade price & I think it's good value. thats my opinon anyway, hope it helps!

Viscount Charles · Jul 25th, 2002, 09:57 AM

I had the half leather blue/black with my Chii car. Originally the computer had me down for full leather as half leather wasn't available back in March, but I changed it earlier in the summer. Thought the full leather might be a bit too slippy in the tight bends.

Big mistake. Now really wish I'd stuck with the full leather. In just a fortnight, both cloth seats are marked - one by the dealer, one by me - and stubbornly resist all attempts to shift the marks. Mine was caused by nice greasy leather conditioner - don't know what the dealership did to mark the other seat, but it hardly seems worth making a fuss over one seat when the other was my fault. And we're about to have a baby to vomit all over the back seats.

Next time, I will pick full leather.

Sealevel · Jul 25th, 2002, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Now I know why a sound system isnt that important in this car !!!

It's occurred to me lately that with 5700 miles on the MCS, I think the music's been on for only 4 or 5 hours! The sound of the S at work is plenty entertaining. The exhaust note's fine, but the blower is the real star.

Coati1 · Jul 25th, 2002, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger
Aiden,here's a wider choice.

I'll give you a clue to the best looking one "top left hand corner"
[IMG]http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...&postid=121236[/IMG]
Thanks to "sjjn" for the pic.

Are there any other pictures of a Red/white S with both stripes and the light kit? That's the first one I recall seeing, and it's what we're getting. More, please.

LMB · Jul 25th, 2002, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Viscount Charles
Next time, I will pick full leather.

But leather not only marks it sags as well...

AidenL · Jul 25th, 2002, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
And I thought we got stung when it came to buying a new car

Yeah, its crap smiffy, really raw deal for us.......I always laugh when I hear people in the UK complain about car prices !!

Only thing we have is cheap petrol !

Sealevel,

I really think that engine is the best sounding powerplant around - you can keep your V8s and V12s !

Guys, Im getting kinda spooked about the potential cost of my car.......what do you think should be the absolute basic S specification??

I only have the Cooper 4 months, and Im thinking maybe the cost would be exorbitant to change so soon......around € 14,000.00, say £ 8,500.oo sterling to go for my proposed spec........what do you think?

LMB · Jul 25th, 2002, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Guys, Im getting kinda spooked about the potential cost of my car.......what do you think should be the absolute basic S specification??

If I could spec my S again I would go for the Chili, DSC and heated Jets.

MFSW/CD Auto and the like are really things you can do without.

QQQ · Jul 25th, 2002, 03:49 PM

I have manual aircon, 17" S-spokes and 1/2 leather satelites. MFSW comes standard in the Netherlands. I was a bit hampered by my lease budget though. My fave spec would have been DSC, chili pack and sunroof (and DS/w of course

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AidenL · Jul 25th, 2002, 03:58 PM

I may retreat to DS/W, Chilli, DSC, and order for January or........

keep saving, see how things go, and order a loaded one for later on next year??

What would you guys do ?

QQQ · Jul 25th, 2002, 04:01 PM

Get it ASAP Aiden, even if it comes without a steering wheel

AidenL · Jul 25th, 2002, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by QQQ
Get it ASAP Aiden, even if it comes without a steering wheel

Thats my feelings exactly QQQ.......Im tending that way, maybe I just need a little convincing from my buddies in here !!

Less enthusiastic friends think Im mad to be changing the car so soon.........

QQQ · Jul 25th, 2002, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Less enthusiastic friends think Im mad to be changing the car so soon.........

We are mad Aiden, we just have to accept it

LMB · Jul 25th, 2002, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
I may retreat to DS/W, Chilli, DSC, and order for January or........

keep saving, see how things go, and order a loaded one for later on next year??

What would you guys do ?

Go for a DS/W S with Chili,DCS for Jan...

If you ask me less is better in the case of the S. Put it this way the less you spend on the car the better it will handle.

AidenL · Jul 25th, 2002, 04:18 PM

Might be the way to go alright guys......

One of my friends told me to use my S fund to fund a deposit for a house for my retirement / pension!!

Far too sensible, but then he drives an A4TDi, with 15" alloys !

LMB · Jul 25th, 2002, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
One of my friends told me to use my S fund to fund a deposit for a house for my retirement / pension!!

He's just jealous.

Martin L · Jul 25th, 2002, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Guys, Im getting kinda spooked about the potential cost of my car.......what do you think should be the absolute basic S specification??

I only have the Cooper 4 months, and Im thinking maybe the cost would be exorbitant to change so soon......around € 14,000.00, say £ 8,500.oo sterling to go for my proposed spec........what do you think?

Go for the Chilli pack and that's it. DSC can be left out, same as metallic paint (go for CR) saving you £460

I would get the S a.s.a.p. if I were you

AidenL · Jul 25th, 2002, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Go for the Chilli pack and that's it. DSC can be left out, same as metallic paint (go for CR) saving you £460
I would get the S a.s.a.p. if I were you

This is just like an Saholics support group, except in reverse !!

You guys think like me.......thankfully.........btw, the friend who advised me to buy a house is an accountant !!

That explains his opinion !!

LMB · Jul 25th, 2002, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL

This is just like an Saholics support group, except in reverse !!

You guys think like me.......thankfully.........

I think it would be really cool to buy just a standard S........and nothing.

Believe it or not I really like the space cloth seats now.

In the pictures they looked pants but they've really grown on me as have the X-lites.

To me a basic S is the way to go.

It's every bit a Cooper S, if not more, than a fully loaded one.

At the end of the day the handling and the 163BHP come as standard.

minigal · Jul 26th, 2002, 12:16 AM

i can't go through this whole thread but whatever you do, order fog lights, both back and front. that way, you will have a full deck of toggle switches.
i got my car today and i dearly miss those 2 toggles

Sejanus · Jul 26th, 2002, 01:17 AM

I'm not terribly rational myself when it comes to money, but I'll pretend to be for your sake.

You've already got a great car don't you? Is a bit of extra horsepower and a hole in your bonnet really worth the extra financial strain?

View Poll Results: Forget what colour - Who's the maddest? Vote Now
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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Jul 25th, 2002, 09:57 AM	#162 (permalink)
Viscount Charles MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 03:39 AM Posts: 449 Offline	I had the half leather blue/black with my Chii car. Originally the computer had me down for full leather as half leather wasn't available back in March, but I changed it earlier in the summer. Thought the full leather might be a bit too slippy in the tight bends. Big mistake. Now really wish I'd stuck with the full leather. In just a fortnight, both cloth seats are marked - one by the dealer, one by me - and stubbornly resist all attempts to shift the marks. Mine was caused by nice greasy leather conditioner - don't know what the dealership did to mark the other seat, but it hardly seems worth making a fuss over one seat when the other was my fault. And we're about to have a baby to vomit all over the back seats. Next time, I will pick full leather. Ordered my "S" August '01. Arrived July '02. EB with white roof, wheels and stripes, Chili pack, DSC and climate control. Hate those 17" runflats though. Can now be seen all over the West Midlands, as a blue blur passing everything at speed

Jul 25th, 2002, 10:21 AM	#163 (permalink)
Sealevel MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 281 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Now I know why a sound system isnt that important in this car !!! It's occurred to me lately that with 5700 miles on the MCS, I think the music's been on for only 4 or 5 hours! The sound of the S at work is plenty entertaining. The exhaust note's fine, but the blower is the real star. Steve Cooper S: Pure silver/black, Premium, Sport, Black leatherette, 17" R90, 4/19 build, 5/24 delivery.

Jul 25th, 2002, 02:57 PM	#164 (permalink)
Coati1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCal Local Time: 07:39 PM Posts: 79 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger Aiden,here's a wider choice. I'll give you a clue to the best looking one "top left hand corner" [IMG]http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...&postid=121236[/IMG] Thanks to "sjjn" for the pic. Are there any other pictures of a Red/white S with both stripes and the light kit? That's the first one I recall seeing, and it's what we're getting. More, please. '03 Cooper S Chili Red/White, Sport Pack, Rally Lights, HK sound (Estimated build date 12/6/02) '02 WRX Wagon (24,000 miles in 12 months) '90 VW Corrado (180,000 miles in 12 years)

Jul 25th, 2002, 03:01 PM	#165 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Viscount Charles Next time, I will pick full leather. But leather not only marks it sags as well... Global Moderator

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Jul 25th, 2002, 07:10 AM	#161
Doogal MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oxford Local Time: 03:39 AM Posts: 16 Offline	blue black half leather looks good but to be honest I've just gone through the exact same delemma myself. Full leather is full leather I think after much deliberation this IS the way forward. If you've already got a chilli pack it's only an upgrade price & I think it's good value. thats my opinon anyway, hope it helps!

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Jul 25th, 2002, 03:15 PM	#166 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy And I thought we got stung when it came to buying a new car Yeah, its crap smiffy, really raw deal for us.......I always laugh when I hear people in the UK complain about car prices !! Only thing we have is cheap petrol ! Sealevel, I really think that engine is the best sounding powerplant around - you can keep your V8s and V12s ! Guys, Im getting kinda spooked about the potential cost of my car.......what do you think should be the absolute basic S specification?? I only have the Cooper 4 months, and Im thinking maybe the cost would be exorbitant to change so soon......around € 14,000.00, say £ 8,500.oo sterling to go for my proposed spec........what do you think? *Global Moderator*

Jul 25th, 2002, 03:22 PM	#167 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Guys, Im getting kinda spooked about the potential cost of my car.......what do you think should be the absolute basic S specification?? If I could spec my S again I would go for the Chili, DSC and heated Jets. MFSW/CD Auto and the like are really things you can do without. Global Moderator

Jul 25th, 2002, 03:49 PM	#168 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 2,422 Offline	I have manual aircon, 17" S-spokes and 1/2 leather satelites. MFSW comes standard in the Netherlands. I was a bit hampered by my lease budget though. My fave spec would have been DSC, chili pack and sunroof (and DS/w of course )

Jul 25th, 2002, 03:58 PM	#169 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	I may retreat to DS/W, Chilli, DSC, and order for January or........ keep saving, see how things go, and order a loaded one for later on next year?? What would you guys do ? *Global Moderator*

Jul 25th, 2002, 04:01 PM	#170 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 2,422 Offline	Get it ASAP Aiden, even if it comes without a steering wheel

Jul 25th, 2002, 04:04 PM	#171 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by QQQ Get it ASAP Aiden, even if it comes without a steering wheel Thats my feelings exactly QQQ.......Im tending that way, maybe I just need a little convincing from my buddies in here !! Less enthusiastic friends think Im mad to be changing the car so soon......... *Global Moderator*

Jul 25th, 2002, 04:15 PM	#172 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 2,422 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Less enthusiastic friends think Im mad to be changing the car so soon......... We are mad Aiden, we just have to accept it

Jul 25th, 2002, 04:15 PM	#173 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL I may retreat to DS/W, Chilli, DSC, and order for January or........ keep saving, see how things go, and order a loaded one for later on next year?? What would you guys do ? Go for a DS/W S with Chili,DCS for Jan... If you ask me less is better in the case of the S. Put it this way the less you spend on the car the better it will handle. Global Moderator

Jul 25th, 2002, 04:18 PM	#174 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Might be the way to go alright guys...... One of my friends told me to use my S fund to fund a deposit for a house for my retirement / pension!! Far too sensible, but then he drives an A4TDi, with 15" alloys ! *Global Moderator*

Jul 25th, 2002, 04:27 PM	#175 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL One of my friends told me to use my S fund to fund a deposit for a house for my retirement / pension!! He's just jealous. Global Moderator

Jul 25th, 2002, 05:29 PM	#176 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Guys, Im getting kinda spooked about the potential cost of my car.......what do you think should be the absolute basic S specification?? I only have the Cooper 4 months, and Im thinking maybe the cost would be exorbitant to change so soon......around € 14,000.00, say £ 8,500.oo sterling to go for my proposed spec........what do you think? Go for the Chilli pack and that's it. DSC can be left out, same as metallic paint (go for CR) saving you £460 I would get the S a.s.a.p. if I were you MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 25th, 2002, 06:09 PM	#177 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Go for the Chilli pack and that's it. DSC can be left out, same as metallic paint (go for CR) saving you £460 I would get the S a.s.a.p. if I were you This is just like an Saholics support group, except in reverse !! You guys think like me.......thankfully.........btw, the friend who advised me to buy a house is an accountant !! That explains his opinion !! *Global Moderator*

Jul 25th, 2002, 07:05 PM	#178 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 24,876 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL This is just like an Saholics support group, except in reverse !! You guys think like me.......thankfully......... I think it would be really cool to buy just a standard S........and nothing. Believe it or not I really like the space cloth seats now. In the pictures they looked pants but they've really grown on me as have the X-lites. To me a basic S is the way to go. It's every bit a Cooper S, if not more, than a fully loaded one. At the end of the day the handling and the 163BHP come as standard. Global Moderator

Jul 26th, 2002, 12:16 AM	#179 (permalink)
minigal MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: montreal Local Time: 03:39 AM Posts: 189 Offline	whatever you do... i can't go through this whole thread but whatever you do, order fog lights, both back and front. that way, you will have a full deck of toggle switches. i got my car today and i dearly miss those 2 toggles

Jul 26th, 2002, 01:17 AM	#180 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 08:39 PM Posts: 4,222 Offline	I'm not terribly rational myself when it comes to money, but I'll pretend to be for your sake. You've already got a great car don't you? Is a bit of extra horsepower and a hole in your bonnet really worth the extra financial strain? Last edited by Sejanus : Jul 26th, 2002 at 02:10 AM.