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Jez · Feb 19th, 2002, 01:24 AM

It's just under two weeks now until I get my hands on my new MINI, and I've found reading everyone's comments on this website to be fasciniating reading, but what lies in store for a new MINI owner? Is there anyhting I need to look out for? Are more recent models any more reliable? Has anyone stopped grinning yet?

Minty · Feb 19th, 2002, 02:20 AM

I still have tons of fun in mine. Oct 01 Build, delivered 25th Oct.
Expect huge grins a plenty, and a lot of jealeous friends.

orie's_mini · Feb 19th, 2002, 02:52 AM

it's an ungodly hour, i drag myself to work but as soon as i get to my MINI, i am grinning from ear to ear. it's a great feeling!!!

the MINI gets looks and second looks and someone walks over and says "wow! it looks great!"
+ + + it's fun to drive!!!

monsta · Feb 19th, 2002, 03:40 AM

Don't be put off by the comments on this site about all of the things that go wrong, there are some of us out here that have no complaints about our MINIs.

Mines a July build, had it since August 24th, covered nearly 10,000 miles so far with no complaints..

sarahharris28 · Feb 19th, 2002, 04:39 AM

Hi, I have just stumbled on the web site and I'm thinking seriously of buying a mini cooper. I'm going for a test drive this week. What do people recommend as extras? Is the Chili pack worthwhile? Should I get anything else?
I must say I quite fancy the black with white roof and wheels! Should I choose metallic paint or go for the solid colour?
Any advice would be gratefully recieved.

Mr T · Feb 19th, 2002, 05:05 AM

Mine a late January build - 2 major and 4 minor faults so far - BMW have promised to fix all of them, so we'll see.

monsta · Feb 19th, 2002, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sarahharris28
Hi, I have just stumbled on the web site and I'm thinking seriously of buying a mini cooper. I'm going for a test drive this week. What do people recommend as extras? Is the Chili pack worthwhile? Should I get anything else?
I must say I quite fancy the black with white roof and wheels! Should I choose metallic paint or go for the solid colour?
Any advice would be gratefully recieved.

Get the chili pack and anything else you can afford!!

cmt · Feb 19th, 2002, 08:38 AM

I would say Chili pack and ASC+T are the essentials, all other options are nice to haves. I've ordered the above 2 plus sunroof and alarm on my black, white roof and wheels MINI Cooper that will arrive at the beginning of March.

minimatt · Feb 19th, 2002, 11:54 AM

The Chili pack is definitely worth while, you get loads of extra trims, extra lights, alloys, boot spoiler, chrome everywhere and leather wheel & gearknob. If you can, upgrade to full leather and get ASC-T and Air-con as well. I've got a solid black and white combo, check out my personal gallery...AV51HCC for some pics. The solid colour is cool and shines up really well. If the dealer offers you a silverseal option you may consider it, it keeps the paint looking shiny and adds an extra protective layer. Definitely go and test drive one though, you wont change your mind after that!!

Red & White Cooper 2 · Feb 19th, 2002, 01:40 PM

The Pepper and Chili packs are both good value. When deciding on the Chili pack, the key item is perhaps the larger wheels and run-flat tyres. Do you prefer the appearance of the 16" wheels? Do you really need the extra grip the tyres will provide? If so then think about getting the Chili pack.

sarahharris28 · Feb 19th, 2002, 02:23 PM

Silverseal? is that the same as Jewel ULtra? I have that on my current car.. I like it, but is it worth it on a mini?

minimatt · Feb 20th, 2002, 04:01 AM

I think silverseal is the same as jewel ultra (check out http://www.diamondvalet.co.uk for jewel ultra info.)

Damo · Feb 26th, 2002, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sarahharris28
Hi, I have just stumbled on the web site and I'm thinking seriously of buying a mini cooper. I'm going for a test drive this week. What do people recommend as extras? Is the Chili pack worthwhile? Should I get anything else?
I must say I quite fancy the black with white roof and wheels! Should I choose metallic paint or go for the solid colour?
Any advice would be gratefully recieved.

Brilliant Colour but seems to be getting popular! Its funny that but I had the same dillemer (spelt srong)

I've orderd Cosmos as it apparently hides the dirt better as I quote from someone "Its not a true black"
Anyway My mate CMT is picking his up and he's got Solid Black that Neo (his dealer who's on here) has got a "Paint Glaze" £50 option (only certain dealers i.e. not mine

)that gives a metallic finish or summat. I'm waiting to see what it looks like and may change my mind. But then again we don't want to identical Black minis going round Bolton do we!

Anyway I'll tell you what I think and get CMT to post piccys of his new baby (lucky git has already got one but trading it in)

cmt · Feb 26th, 2002, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Damo
Solid Black ... got a "Paint Glaze" £50 option ... that gives a metallic finish or summat

UPDATE: I cancelled this last night and am using the £50 towards a new head unit

figured it's nothing that a good coat of Mer won't do...

Damo · Feb 26th, 2002, 04:22 AM

Well thats settled then, I'm getting Cosmos :-P

cmt · Feb 27th, 2002, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Damo
Well thats settled then, I'm getting Cosmos :-P

Just to confuse you some more Damo, I respecced this last night after BMW stumped up some cash to put into the deal.

Hope that makes your decision a bit harder... lol

Feb 19th, 2002, 01:24 AM	#1
Jez MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Manchester Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 8 Offline	What to expect from new MINI COOPER It's just under two weeks now until I get my hands on my new MINI, and I've found reading everyone's comments on this website to be fasciniating reading, but what lies in store for a new MINI owner? Is there anyhting I need to look out for? Are more recent models any more reliable? Has anyone stopped grinning yet? Owner of Rocky the Red n White Cooper nr. Bolton

Feb 19th, 2002, 02:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 4,091 Offline	I still have tons of fun in mine. Oct 01 Build, delivered 25th Oct. Expect huge grins a plenty, and a lot of jealeous friends. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Feb 19th, 2002, 02:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
orie's_mini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Switzerland Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 48 Offline	it's an ungodly hour, i drag myself to work but as soon as i get to my MINI, i am grinning from ear to ear. it's a great feeling!!! the MINI gets looks and second looks and someone walks over and says "wow! it looks great!" + + + it's fun to drive!!! "You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take."

Feb 19th, 2002, 03:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 4,774 Offline	Don't be put off by the comments on this site about all of the things that go wrong, there are some of us out here that have no complaints about our MINIs. Mines a July build, had it since August 24th, covered nearly 10,000 miles so far with no complaints.. the MINI has gone...

Feb 19th, 2002, 04:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
sarahharris28 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Godalming, Surrey Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 35 Offline	What to expect from the new MINI COOPER Hi, I have just stumbled on the web site and I'm thinking seriously of buying a mini cooper. I'm going for a test drive this week. What do people recommend as extras? Is the Chili pack worthwhile? Should I get anything else? I must say I quite fancy the black with white roof and wheels! Should I choose metallic paint or go for the solid colour? Any advice would be gratefully recieved.

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Feb 19th, 2002, 05:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mr T MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Mine a late January build - 2 major and 4 minor faults so far - BMW have promised to fix all of them, so we'll see.

Feb 19th, 2002, 05:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 4,774 Offline	Re: What to expect from the new MINI COOPER Quote: Originally posted by sarahharris28 Hi, I have just stumbled on the web site and I'm thinking seriously of buying a mini cooper. I'm going for a test drive this week. What do people recommend as extras? Is the Chili pack worthwhile? Should I get anything else? I must say I quite fancy the black with white roof and wheels! Should I choose metallic paint or go for the solid colour? Any advice would be gratefully recieved. Get the chili pack and anything else you can afford!! the MINI has gone...

Feb 19th, 2002, 08:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 1,215 Offline	I would say Chili pack and ASC+T are the essentials, all other options are nice to haves. I've ordered the above 2 plus sunroof and alarm on my black, white roof and wheels MINI Cooper that will arrive at the beginning of March.

Feb 19th, 2002, 11:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
minimatt MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cambridgeshire, Engl Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 323 Offline	Re: What to expect from the new MINI COOPER The Chili pack is definitely worth while, you get loads of extra trims, extra lights, alloys, boot spoiler, chrome everywhere and leather wheel & gearknob. If you can, upgrade to full leather and get ASC-T and Air-con as well. I've got a solid black and white combo, check out my personal gallery...AV51HCC for some pics. The solid colour is cool and shines up really well. If the dealer offers you a silverseal option you may consider it, it keeps the paint looking shiny and adds an extra protective layer. Definitely go and test drive one though, you wont change your mind after that!!

Feb 19th, 2002, 01:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red & White Cooper 2 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2001 Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 374 Offline	The Pepper and Chili packs are both good value. When deciding on the Chili pack, the key item is perhaps the larger wheels and run-flat tyres. Do you prefer the appearance of the 16" wheels? Do you really need the extra grip the tyres will provide? If so then think about getting the Chili pack.

Feb 19th, 2002, 02:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
sarahharris28 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Godalming, Surrey Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 35 Offline	new mini Silverseal? is that the same as Jewel ULtra? I have that on my current car.. I like it, but is it worth it on a mini?

Feb 20th, 2002, 04:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
minimatt MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cambridgeshire, Engl Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 323 Offline	I think silverseal is the same as jewel ultra (check out http://www.diamondvalet.co.uk for jewel ultra info.)

Feb 26th, 2002, 03:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 10,449 Offline	Re: What to expect from the new MINI COOPER Quote: Originally posted by sarahharris28 Hi, I have just stumbled on the web site and I'm thinking seriously of buying a mini cooper. I'm going for a test drive this week. What do people recommend as extras? Is the Chili pack worthwhile? Should I get anything else? I must say I quite fancy the black with white roof and wheels! Should I choose metallic paint or go for the solid colour? Any advice would be gratefully recieved. Brilliant Colour but seems to be getting popular! Its funny that but I had the same dillemer (spelt srong) I've orderd Cosmos as it apparently hides the dirt better as I quote from someone "Its not a true black" Anyway My mate CMT is picking his up and he's got Solid Black that Neo (his dealer who's on here) has got a "Paint Glaze" £50 option (only certain dealers i.e. not mine )that gives a metallic finish or summat. I'm waiting to see what it looks like and may change my mind. But then again we don't want to identical Black minis going round Bolton do we! Anyway I'll tell you what I think and get CMT to post piccys of his new baby (lucky git has already got one but trading it in)

Feb 26th, 2002, 04:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 1,215 Offline	Re: Re: What to expect from the new MINI COOPER Quote: Originally posted by Damo Solid Black ... got a "Paint Glaze" £50 option ... that gives a metallic finish or summat UPDATE: I cancelled this last night and am using the £50 towards a new head unit figured it's nothing that a good coat of Mer won't do... Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

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Feb 26th, 2002, 04:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 10,449 Offline	Well thats settled then, I'm getting Cosmos :-P

Feb 27th, 2002, 05:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 08:36 AM Posts: 1,215 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Damo Well thats settled then, I'm getting Cosmos :-P Just to confuse you some more Damo, I respecced this last night after BMW stumped up some cash to put into the deal. Hope that makes your decision a bit harder... lol Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

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