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dinger · Jul 3rd, 2004, 03:51 PM

We had our test drive of the Cooper Cabrio this morning and was really impressed on how better the build quality has got since the early days anyway heres where we have a problem you see we did'nt notice it when arriving at the dealership,but on there forecourt is a 7 month old with 3400 miles showing a GLEAMING Indie Blue with a Black roof Cooper S WRKS thats fully loaded with all the toys....well apart from full leather and auto aircon its got the manual version instead.

Heres the crunch.....we have until Monday to decide on what to pick up on Saturday 10/7 at 12pm........

So de we decide on the Cooper S Wrks or the Cooper Cabrio.......help.!

The Cooper S Wrks is also £500 cheaper than the Cabrio.!

What would you do .????????

dinger.

Who cannot make his mind up.!

AprilWhine · Jul 3rd, 2004, 03:55 PM

The sun doesn't shine that much in England, but you can always go fast.

Get the works.

John in Vancouver · Jul 3rd, 2004, 04:25 PM

I agree - unless you absolutely want the Cabrio, I would go with the JCW car. Most of us have the problem of being able to afford adding the Works kit,

but you would be getting it for less than you were planning to spend.

I crunch the numbers daily trying to come up with creative accounting to add the Works kit

AidenL · Jul 3rd, 2004, 04:59 PM

I'd vote for the Works too

.....was it a demo, or a trade in?

dinger · Jul 3rd, 2004, 05:04 PM

One of the flithy rich people in Royal TunbridgeWells decided owning 5 cars was just one to many.

Just sold it back to the dealership.

dinger.

AidenL · Jul 3rd, 2004, 05:08 PM

So your convertible is ready next week?

Car is for Ann I assume? What would she prefer? I suppose like my wife, she probably isn't into performance, she might prefer the 'coolness' of the cabrio?

Personally, I still like the pre-facelift cars. And JCW is a bonus - I'm 99.99% going to have it fitted myself in the next couple of weeks.......

And if you have any doubts about build quality, don't - my car is built like a tank............

dinger · Jul 3rd, 2004, 05:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

So your convertible is ready next week?

Sure is.

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

Car is for Ann I assume? What would she prefer? I suppose like my wife, she probably isn't into performance, she might prefer the 'coolness' of the cabrio?

She has left the decision for me to make...

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

And if you have any doubts about build quality, don't - my car is built like a tank............

That is good to hear .

dinger.

who's knows what he wants,but he just cannot make his mind up.

Washy · Jul 3rd, 2004, 06:06 PM

I am in a similar position, I have my JCW S, but have an S Cabrio scheduled for Dec build....

If it is any help at the mo I am swaying toward keeping the JCW and not having the convertible....unfortunately my mind changes by the hour....

usaminicooper · Jul 3rd, 2004, 06:36 PM

DINGER: WE have talked about this before on another thread (Auto with Paddles). Yes you always can upgrade to the WORKS ....................BUT............There is not a way to upgrade to the CABRIO.
Therefore get the Cabrio and later you have many choice of performance options in the months ahead.
Maybe JCW will decide in 2005 to change to a larger HP conversion. Then how will you feel?
Go for the Cabrio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Davislove3rd · Jul 3rd, 2004, 06:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by washy

I am in a similar position, I have my JCW S, but have an S Cabrio scheduled for Dec build....

If it is any help at the mo I am swaying toward keeping the JCW and not having the convertible....unfortunately my mind changes by the hour....

lol!

monsta · Jul 3rd, 2004, 08:22 PM

Dinger, I'd go for the cabrio, you moaned about the fuel consumption on the S, imagine what an S works is like

Plus, the cabrio is way cooler

dinger · Jul 3rd, 2004, 08:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by monsta

you moaned about the fuel consumption on the S, imagine what an S works is like

Are you sure that was me monsta.

dinger.

usaminicooper · Jul 3rd, 2004, 08:31 PM

Quote:

DINGER CABRIO

GO FOR IT. you won't be sorry..

Alan W · Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:07 PM

Dinger,

Don't let your head rule your heart.

Go with the car that your heart desires and not the one that seems to make the most sense.

Don't analyse it and weigh up all the pros and cons, just listen to your heart.

Alan W

Back2DTM · Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:26 PM

JCW w/ moonroof?

Poisonedwell · Jul 4th, 2004, 02:41 AM

JCW - just roll down he windows and stick your head out.

Dark · Jul 4th, 2004, 06:02 PM

I`d go for the S works!

Alan W · Jul 4th, 2004, 06:27 PM

Dinger,

The clock is ticking...............not much time left.................have you reached a decision yet?

Alan W

dinger · Jul 4th, 2004, 06:41 PM

We still cannot make our minds up.

dinger · Jul 4th, 2004, 06:45 PM

We've checked the insurance costs between the two and there really not alot in it.

I also checked the price on MINI cherish and there asking price is very good for the Works S.

Jul 3rd, 2004, 03:51 PM	#1
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	What would you do.??? We had our test drive of the Cooper Cabrio this morning and was really impressed on how better the build quality has got since the early days anyway heres where we have a problem you see we did'nt notice it when arriving at the dealership,but on there forecourt is a 7 month old with 3400 miles showing a GLEAMING Indie Blue with a Black roof Cooper S WRKS thats fully loaded with all the toys....well apart from full leather and auto aircon its got the manual version instead. Heres the crunch.....we have until Monday to decide on what to pick up on Saturday 10/7 at 12pm........ So de we decide on the Cooper S Wrks or the Cooper Cabrio.......help.! The Cooper S Wrks is also £500 cheaper than the Cabrio.! What would you do .???????? dinger. Who cannot make his mind up.!

Jul 3rd, 2004, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 17,046 Offline	The sun doesn't shine that much in England, but you can always go fast. Get the works. Global Moderator

Jul 3rd, 2004, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
John in Vancouver MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 151 Offline	I agree - unless you absolutely want the Cabrio, I would go with the JCW car. Most of us have the problem of being able to afford adding the Works kit, but you would be getting it for less than you were planning to spend. I crunch the numbers daily trying to come up with creative accounting to add the Works kit [color=Red]2005 Chilli red/red Cooper S with aero kit and anthracite interior.

Jul 3rd, 2004, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	I'd vote for the Works too .....was it a demo, or a trade in? *Global Moderator*

Jul 3rd, 2004, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	So your convertible is ready next week? Car is for Ann I assume? What would she prefer? I suppose like my wife, she probably isn't into performance, she might prefer the 'coolness' of the cabrio? Personally, I still like the pre-facelift cars. And JCW is a bonus - I'm 99.99% going to have it fitted myself in the next couple of weeks....... And if you have any doubts about build quality, don't - my car is built like a tank............ *Global Moderator*

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Jul 3rd, 2004, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	One of the flithy rich people in Royal TunbridgeWells decided owning 5 cars was just one to many. Just sold it back to the dealership. dinger.

Jul 3rd, 2004, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL So your convertible is ready next week? Sure is. Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL Car is for Ann I assume? What would she prefer? I suppose like my wife, she probably isn't into performance, she might prefer the 'coolness' of the cabrio? She has left the decision for me to make... Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL And if you have any doubts about build quality, don't - my car is built like a tank............ That is good to hear . dinger. who's knows what he wants,but he just cannot make his mind up.

Jul 3rd, 2004, 06:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 18,496 Offline	I am in a similar position, I have my JCW S, but have an S Cabrio scheduled for Dec build.... If it is any help at the mo I am swaying toward keeping the JCW and not having the convertible....unfortunately my mind changes by the hour.... Black to the future....

Jul 3rd, 2004, 06:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
usaminicooper MINI SPONSOR Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 335 Offline	DINGER: WE have talked about this before on another thread (Auto with Paddles). Yes you always can upgrade to the WORKS ....................BUT............There is not a way to upgrade to the CABRIO. Therefore get the Cabrio and later you have many choice of performance options in the months ahead. Maybe JCW will decide in 2005 to change to a larger HP conversion. Then how will you feel? Go for the Cabrio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jul 3rd, 2004, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Davislove3rd Riding on JCW power! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 401 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by washy I am in a similar position, I have my JCW S, but have an S Cabrio scheduled for Dec build.... If it is any help at the mo I am swaying toward keeping the JCW and not having the convertible....unfortunately my mind changes by the hour.... lol!

Jul 3rd, 2004, 08:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Dinger, I'd go for the cabrio, you moaned about the fuel consumption on the S, imagine what an S works is like Plus, the cabrio is way cooler the MINI has gone...

Jul 3rd, 2004, 08:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by monsta you moaned about the fuel consumption on the S, imagine what an S works is like Are you sure that was me monsta. dinger.

Jul 3rd, 2004, 08:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
usaminicooper MINI SPONSOR Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 335 Offline	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: DINGER CABRIO GO FOR IT. you won't be sorry..

Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Alan W MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Dinger, Don't let your head rule your heart. Go with the car that your heart desires and not the one that seems to make the most sense. Don't analyse it and weigh up all the pros and cons, just listen to your heart. Alan W

Jul 3rd, 2004, 09:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Back2DTM MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 194 Offline	JCW w/ moonroof? 04 Fully loaded

Jul 4th, 2004, 02:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
Poisonedwell I will crush you Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Woodbridge, NJ, USA Local Time: 10:57 PM Posts: 558 Offline	JCW - just roll down he windows and stick your head out. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/19494/41887.jpg AZ Summer 05', here I come

Jul 4th, 2004, 06:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dark MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 352 Offline	I`d go for the S works! Last edited by Dark : Jul 5th, 2004 at 05:55 PM.

Jul 4th, 2004, 06:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
Alan W MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Dinger, The clock is ticking...............not much time left.................have you reached a decision yet? Alan W

Jul 4th, 2004, 06:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	We still cannot make our minds up.

Jul 4th, 2004, 06:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	We've checked the insurance costs between the two and there really not alot in it.I also checked the price on MINI cherish and there asking price is very good for the Works S.

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