My first Mini today..The right choice?

[latent]

Today, I am picking up my first Mini. It's a Cooper with Chilli in silver with black roof and a silver union flag.

I first tested a Mini back in 2001, that's so far back I forgot why I didn't buy it! Anyway, since then I have had several cars. But nowadays, I don't do a great deal of mile and I wanted something that is reasonable qulaity but also fun. The test drive was very enjoyable, I just hope ownsership will be. I can't help thinking I should have gone for an 'S' So many people rave about it!!. But at point of point order I didn't think it was worth the extra fuel consumption, money, and insurance for the miles I do. Oh well, I'm looking forward to it...but I hope I've done the right thing!!!

[sel]

ive gone from a ONE to a Cooper -pure silver/black roof..... great choice!!
and i love it....enjoy your new baby....and dont forget to wave at other MINIs

Whether you own a one/cooper or an 's' you'll still have great fun on runs!
happy MINI adventures-post pics soon! ....what you calling him/her??

[latent]

Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original)

ive gone from a ONE to a Cooper -pure silver/black roof..... great choice!!
and i love it....enjoy your new baby....and dont forget to wave at other MINIs

Whether you own a one/cooper or an 's' you'll still have great fun on runs!
happy MINI adventures-post pics soon! ....what you calling him/her??

Hmm. probably a 'HE'...but not sure on name yet...That's funny..I.'m sure I have referred to my other cars as 'she'

[KenL]

Cooper IS a good choice, I love mine.

Your's sounds great - that silver UJ roof is very classy looking.

Please post pictures when you get it.

[Hummer2k1]

i think its a nice choice. i really enjoy my MC and i really dont regret it! i really do!
did u get it in auto or manual trans?

[latent]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hummer2k1 (original)

i think its a nice choice. i really enjoy my MC and i really dont regret it! i really do!
did u get it in auto or manual trans?

My last two cars have been auto. But on this occassion, I opted for the 6 speed manual

[Hummer2k1]

i tested drive as a courtesy car the M6 MC, she s nice too and the fuel consumption is far much much better!
enjoy u'll love her!

[sel]

so is it a Cooper D then? or are all the new coopers 6 speed?

[sav112]

Kittens Names beginning with M

pick a name

[Kaine]

Quote: Originally Posted by sel (original)

so is it a Cooper D then? or are all the new coopers 6 speed?

all new Coopers are 6 speed

latent - you will love it - wifey loves hers - plenty quick enough and feels like a much bigger car than it is

[LizzyG]

Good luck with your new car. I have a R56 Cooper, which is my first Mini, and I love it. Yesterday I went on a long drive with 2 passengers who had never been in a mini, and both commented how smooth and quiet it was, and how well it held the road!

Your colour combo will look ace too, what colour interior have you gone for?

[mister.t]

Good luck with your new car - The roof sounds great!! All new Minis are 6 speed, even the Mini One.

[DerekH]

Hope your new motor is going fine latent, sounds nice with the flag some pic's would be good, hope your are having fun with this Mini runing it in is no fun though.

[latent]

Quote: Originally Posted by DerekH (original)

Hope your new motor is going fine latent, sounds nice with the flag some pic's would be good, hope your are having fun with this Mini runing it in is no fun though.

Thanks...I picked up the car on Friday afternoon. However, the silver UJ was not done ( I had arranged for this to be done by the dealer last minute) They said they were waiting for materials to come through and asked if I could drop it in Monday.

Now...confession time!!....Having had the car a couple of days, I must admit, I like it the way it is, with the plain black roof. So, I have decided to cancel todays trip to the dealer to have the flag fitted. ..(.I use to be indecisive, but know I am not so sure

As for the car. Early days yet, but so far so good. Like any new car, it's a bit like a new shoe. keep changing my seat to get comfy, running in and all that. All seems very tight at present. One thin I wish I could change is the brightness of the digital display on the CD boost and computer. The brightness control on the rev counter only changes the instrument illumination. It appears that the digits are only changed automatically via a photo sensor. Would prefer this display a tad brighter on a sunny day.

I wi9ll post some pics soone..assuming you guys are still intersted now I have dumped the flag!!

Cheers

[DerekH]

Latent never mind not having your decals as your the owner and , what you choose will be best look forward to seeing this new motor, with or without UJ roof