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lol · Mar 4th, 2002, 12:54 PM

Picked up my replacement car today.

Left the showroom and was back 2 miles later! The runflat indicator bleeped and kept flashing. Took her back and they rechecked the tyres and reset, now fine.

Wow, those 17's are the bizz, cant tell the difference between these and the 16's, definitely no more bumpy.

The build quality has dramatically improved. Obvious things i noticed straight away was the smooth gearbox, much much better. Quiet power steering. No more squeeky seats thank god.

There has also been a modification to the rear plastic side panels. Mine are now completely straight. They have fitted some sort of bar along both sides, a great improvement, no more ripples.

All i can say is i am one happy bunny! I just hope the fun factor continues.

Lol

blade929 · Mar 4th, 2002, 01:39 PM

This is good news lol. I am really pleased the new ones now seem to be better cars. Our replacement is due end of March, so am looking forward to a fault free car.

...simon

Crashandburn · Mar 4th, 2002, 02:18 PM

Happy to hear that, but just how many cars have been replaced???? I keep seeing reference to replacements everywhere!!

Think I'll start (yet another) poll.

smiffy · Mar 5th, 2002, 03:37 AM

So it seems as though its so far, so good

Any chance of some piccies folks

jamiesim · Mar 5th, 2002, 03:20 PM

my replacement should be here by the end of the month and I can't wait for those 17"... Whats the ride & the grip levels like....

Most importantly does it go in a straight line now????

dcfkan · Mar 5th, 2002, 06:04 PM

lol, good to hear you are happy with your new baby. Enjoy!

DK

smartbomb · Mar 5th, 2002, 06:14 PM

Nice one lol,
What spec, colour etc have you chosen this time ?

ELISEBOY · Mar 5th, 2002, 06:21 PM

the left pull started on Friday
got worse on Saturday
and has now disapeared!!!

lol · Mar 6th, 2002, 03:04 AM

[quote]Originally posted by smartbomb
Nice one lol,
What spec, colour etc have you chosen this time ? [Hi Smartbomb,

I have gone for the silver/black combo again with a few changes.

Half leather instead of the full (find this much better)
Auto air con instead of manual. OBC. CD player instead of MD (didnt like the time it took to start! and no LP facility), Oh, and not forgetting upgrading wheels to 17's.

the rest is the same spec which are , sunroof, asc+t, chilli, heated mirrors + jets.

I also dropped the supaguard treatment as to be honest i couldnt tell the difference. Instead, i stopped off at Halfords and stocked up on the Autoglym products!

I must say the build quality has dramatically improved so heres hoping my seats stay squeek free!

Chow for now!

Lol.

smartbomb · Mar 6th, 2002, 05:44 AM

Nice one lol,
Glad to hear you stuck to the same colour. It beats me when people reject their car and choose another colour....
Look forward to seeing both of you real soon...

jamiesim · Mar 28th, 2002, 07:55 PM

R.I.P. RPZ

my replacement has finally arrived and those 17" look oh so sweet!!!

It also seems to go in a straight line now - hooray - lets hope it stays that way...

tc · Apr 3rd, 2002, 05:30 AM

How have you guys managed to get a replacement car? what were the problems that couldn't be fixed and so got you a new one etc???

Regards,

TC.

Mar 4th, 2002, 12:54 PM	#1
lol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Essex, UK Local Time: 11:05 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Lolly 2 is Here! Picked up my replacement car today. Left the showroom and was back 2 miles later! The runflat indicator bleeped and kept flashing. Took her back and they rechecked the tyres and reset, now fine. Wow, those 17's are the bizz, cant tell the difference between these and the 16's, definitely no more bumpy. The build quality has dramatically improved. Obvious things i noticed straight away was the smooth gearbox, much much better. Quiet power steering. No more squeeky seats thank god. There has also been a modification to the rear plastic side panels. Mine are now completely straight. They have fitted some sort of bar along both sides, a great improvement, no more ripples. All i can say is i am one happy bunny! I just hope the fun factor continues. Lol

Mar 4th, 2002, 01:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
blade929 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 154 Offline	This is good news lol. I am really pleased the new ones now seem to be better cars. Our replacement is due end of March, so am looking forward to a fault free car. ...simon - Red/White Cooper, Silver wheels, Climate Control, Chili Pack, heated mirrors, CD Boost, Alarm, Heated seats, Factory Tint Windows. Now gone (but not forgotten)

Mar 5th, 2002, 03:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	So it seems as though its so far, so good Any chance of some piccies folks S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Mar 5th, 2002, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
jamiesim MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Town Local Time: 11:05 PM Posts: 310 Offline	my replacement should be here by the end of the month and I can't wait for those 17"... Whats the ride & the grip levels like.... Most importantly does it go in a straight line now???? This car is going to lose me my license one day. I LOVE IT!!! Dark Silver/Black Cooper S Chilli Shiny Red Brake Calipers The biggest grin on the planet & the envy of all my friends!

Mar 28th, 2002, 07:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
jamiesim MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Town Local Time: 11:05 PM Posts: 310 Offline	XTM is in the house!!! R.I.P. RPZ my replacement has finally arrived and those 17" look oh so sweet!!! It also seems to go in a straight line now - hooray - lets hope it stays that way... This car is going to lose me my license one day. I LOVE IT!!! Dark Silver/Black Cooper S Chilli Shiny Red Brake Calipers The biggest grin on the planet & the envy of all my friends!

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Mar 4th, 2002, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Crashandburn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:05 PM Posts: 338 Offline	Happy to hear that, but just how many cars have been replaced???? I keep seeing reference to replacements everywhere!! Think I'll start (yet another) poll.

Mar 5th, 2002, 06:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 11:05 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	lol, good to hear you are happy with your new baby. Enjoy! DK

Mar 5th, 2002, 06:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Nice one lol, What spec, colour etc have you chosen this time ?

Mar 5th, 2002, 06:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:05 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	the left pull started on Friday got worse on Saturday and has now disapeared!!!

Mar 6th, 2002, 03:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
lol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Essex, UK Local Time: 11:05 PM Posts: 110 Offline	[quote]Originally posted by smartbomb Nice one lol, What spec, colour etc have you chosen this time ? [Hi Smartbomb, I have gone for the silver/black combo again with a few changes. Half leather instead of the full (find this much better) Auto air con instead of manual. OBC. CD player instead of MD (didnt like the time it took to start! and no LP facility), Oh, and not forgetting upgrading wheels to 17's. the rest is the same spec which are , sunroof, asc+t, chilli, heated mirrors + jets. I also dropped the supaguard treatment as to be honest i couldnt tell the difference. Instead, i stopped off at Halfords and stocked up on the Autoglym products! I must say the build quality has dramatically improved so heres hoping my seats stay squeek free! Chow for now! Lol.

Mar 6th, 2002, 05:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Nice one lol, Glad to hear you stuck to the same colour. It beats me when people reject their car and choose another colour.... Look forward to seeing both of you real soon...

Apr 3rd, 2002, 05:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
tc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Worsley, Manchester Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Replacments How have you guys managed to get a replacement car? what were the problems that couldn't be fixed and so got you a new one etc??? Regards, TC.

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