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KenL · Jul 17th, 2002, 09:16 AM

I'm leaving work to go and collect my new MINI ONE - yahoo.

Marts · Jul 17th, 2002, 11:50 AM

Good luck KenL - hope you're having a great time

smiffy · Jul 17th, 2002, 02:15 PM

Have fun, remember there is only ONE MINI2 & post more than ONE picture of your car

KenL · Jul 18th, 2002, 03:17 AM

Well already clocked up about 100 miles in the new car and so far am absolutely delighted. Car tracks straight. No squeaky seats, no rattles. The gearbox and all controls are a delight to use.

Only thing wrong is that the tool kit for the spare wheel is not there. Must have either been misplaced at the dealers or never fitted at the factory.

I've added a pic of it at the dealers on collection. Just ignore the ugly guy OK !!!

I got a loverly bunch of flowers for my wife and two shiney dealer key rings. My attempt to charm a second remote key failed - never mind.

smiffy · Jul 18th, 2002, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KenL
Well already clocked up about 100 miles in the new car and so far am absolutely delighted. Car tracks straight. No squeaky seats, no rattles. The gearbox and all controls are a delight to use.

Only thing wrong is that the tool kit for the spare wheel is not there. Must have either been misplaced at the dealers or never fitted at the factory.

I've added a pic of it at the dealers on collection. Just ignore the ugly guy OK !!!

I got a loverly bunch of flowers for my wife and two shiney dealer key rings. My attempt to charm a second remote key failed - never mind.

Nice car Ken, looks very similar to mine, but mines got more chrome

Silver ONE's always look the best, IMO

Enjoy

KenL · Jul 18th, 2002, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Nice car Ken, looks very similar to mine, but mines got more chrome Silver ONE's always look the best, IMO Enjoy

Yes Smiffy - we all know you are a chrome junky.

I'm happy with the black bits. A nice contrast to the silver I think.

Cheers, Ken.

Ginger · Jul 18th, 2002, 04:26 AM

Nice ONE Ken, another Silver MINI2 member. Maybe we should start a register?

Marts · Jul 18th, 2002, 06:53 AM

Nice one KenL. Take it we might not here from you much over the next few days!!!!

Enjoy!

smiffy · Jul 18th, 2002, 07:27 AM

The chrome thing is dangerous once you catch the bug

We'll have to have a Silver ONE line up at this years annual meet

Where ever it is being held

xChiliRedCooperSx · Jul 23rd, 2002, 01:54 PM

What is the difference between the mini cooper and the mini one?

Macsport · Jul 23rd, 2002, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by xChiliRedCooperSx
What is the difference between the mini cooper and the mini one?

Same engine tuned to 90 bhp instead of 115. black grill and tailgate inserts, std car has steel wheels instead of alloys but everyone I know has opted for alloy wheels, though I did see a ONE at Rockingham on the parade with steel wheels

Std suspension set up insn't as hard as the Coopers Sport suspension, but this is an option.

The big difference is the price. In the UK the basic ONE is £10,400 compared to £11,600 for the Cooper. Insurance is cheaper as a result.

I have had the pleasure of driving all three variants on the road and around the track and in every day use the ONE is great, it's only when you push hard that you notice the difference. The Cooper S is a completely different animal, I didn't want to give it back after two days of playing around Rockingham!!

Hope this helps.

KENL - Great Car and a Great Colour. Great Minds think alike!!!

KenL · Jul 23rd, 2002, 05:01 PM

Hi All,

Six days and 350 miles under the car's belt. It is absolutely fantastic. Haven't been above 4000rpm but even at that it's a wee flying machine

It seems to be loosening up already but I'll be following the run in guidelines to the letter.

I find the handling fantastic. I've never driven a car like this before. On bends and roundabouts there appears to be no roll or understeer. I've got the standard suspension which suits me perfectly as the ride quality is still pretty smooth apart from on those bl**dy speed bumps they seem to put everywhere

Keeping this car clean may end up taking up a lot of my time. In six days even though it was immaculate when I collected it I've washed it twice and polished it once

smiffy · Jul 24th, 2002, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KenL
In six days even though it was immaculate when I collected it I've washed it twice and polished it once

Welcome to the club

The thing is its always gotta look clean becuase of all the people that look at it

Marts · Jul 26th, 2002, 03:21 PM

Quote:

I've got the standard suspension which suits me perfectly as the ride quality is still pretty smooth apart from on those bl**dy speed bumps they seem to put everywhere

Ken , I have the standard suspension on my one as well , and I have now travelled 2500 miles. When I first got it , the car hated speed bumps , but it seems looser and there is much a smoother(less teeth rattling) experience....

hope you're enjoying...

cheers Martin

Jul 17th, 2002, 09:16 AM	#1
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 5,203 Offline	In ONE hour..... I'm leaving work to go and collect my new MINI ONE - yahoo.

Jul 17th, 2002, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 08:57 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Have fun, remember there is only ONE MINI2 & post more than ONE picture of your car S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 18th, 2002, 03:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 5,203 Offline	Well already clocked up about 100 miles in the new car and so far am absolutely delighted. Car tracks straight. No squeaky seats, no rattles. The gearbox and all controls are a delight to use. Only thing wrong is that the tool kit for the spare wheel is not there. Must have either been misplaced at the dealers or never fitted at the factory. I've added a pic of it at the dealers on collection. Just ignore the ugly guy OK !!! I got a loverly bunch of flowers for my wife and two shiney dealer key rings. My attempt to charm a second remote key failed - never mind. Attached Thumbnails

Jul 18th, 2002, 03:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 08:57 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by KenL Well already clocked up about 100 miles in the new car and so far am absolutely delighted. Car tracks straight. No squeaky seats, no rattles. The gearbox and all controls are a delight to use. Only thing wrong is that the tool kit for the spare wheel is not there. Must have either been misplaced at the dealers or never fitted at the factory. I've added a pic of it at the dealers on collection. Just ignore the ugly guy OK !!! I got a loverly bunch of flowers for my wife and two shiney dealer key rings. My attempt to charm a second remote key failed - never mind. Nice car Ken, looks very similar to mine, but mines got more chrome Silver ONE's always look the best, IMO Enjoy S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 18th, 2002, 07:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 08:57 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	The chrome thing is dangerous once you catch the bug We'll have to have a Silver ONE line up at this years annual meet Where ever it is being held S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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Jul 17th, 2002, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marts MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: just moving to Great Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 516 Offline	Good luck KenL - hope you're having a great time

Jul 18th, 2002, 03:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 5,203 Offline	Quote: Nice car Ken, looks very similar to mine, but mines got more chrome Silver ONE's always look the best, IMO Enjoy Yes Smiffy - we all know you are a chrome junky. I'm happy with the black bits. A nice contrast to the silver I think. Cheers, Ken.

Jul 18th, 2002, 04:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 08:57 AM Posts: 2,002 Offline	Nice ONE Ken, another Silver MINI2 member. Maybe we should start a register?

Jul 18th, 2002, 06:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Marts MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: just moving to Great Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 516 Offline	Nice one KenL. Take it we might not here from you much over the next few days!!!! Enjoy!

Jul 23rd, 2002, 01:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
xChiliRedCooperSx MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Laguna Niguel Local Time: 12:57 AM Posts: 52 Offline	What is the difference between the mini cooper and the mini one?

Jul 23rd, 2002, 02:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Macsport MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 08:57 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by xChiliRedCooperSx What is the difference between the mini cooper and the mini one? Same engine tuned to 90 bhp instead of 115. black grill and tailgate inserts, std car has steel wheels instead of alloys but everyone I know has opted for alloy wheels, though I did see a ONE at Rockingham on the parade with steel wheels Std suspension set up insn't as hard as the Coopers Sport suspension, but this is an option. The big difference is the price. In the UK the basic ONE is £10,400 compared to £11,600 for the Cooper. Insurance is cheaper as a result. I have had the pleasure of driving all three variants on the road and around the track and in every day use the ONE is great, it's only when you push hard that you notice the difference. The Cooper S is a completely different animal, I didn't want to give it back after two days of playing around Rockingham!! Hope this helps. KENL - Great Car and a Great Colour. Great Minds think alike!!!

Jul 23rd, 2002, 05:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 5,203 Offline	Hi All, Six days and 350 miles under the car's belt. It is absolutely fantastic. Haven't been above 4000rpm but even at that it's a wee flying machine It seems to be loosening up already but I'll be following the run in guidelines to the letter. I find the handling fantastic. I've never driven a car like this before. On bends and roundabouts there appears to be no roll or understeer. I've got the standard suspension which suits me perfectly as the ride quality is still pretty smooth apart from on those bl**dy speed bumps they seem to put everywhere Keeping this car clean may end up taking up a lot of my time. In six days even though it was immaculate when I collected it I've washed it twice and polished it once

Jul 24th, 2002, 02:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 08:57 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by KenL In six days even though it was immaculate when I collected it I've washed it twice and polished it once Welcome to the club The thing is its always gotta look clean becuase of all the people that look at it S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 26th, 2002, 03:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Marts MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: just moving to Great Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 516 Offline	Quote: I've got the standard suspension which suits me perfectly as the ride quality is still pretty smooth apart from on those bl**dy speed bumps they seem to put everywhere Ken , I have the standard suspension on my one as well , and I have now travelled 2500 miles. When I first got it , the car hated speed bumps , but it seems looser and there is much a smoother(less teeth rattling) experience.... hope you're enjoying... cheers Martin

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