Soulboy Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 The g/f is going to get shut of her cooper convertible due to numerous problems with the roof (it has been in 10 times in 18 months and is on its 3rd roof!!). Anyway, she is going to go for a new cooper s (the turbo less thirsty model) in dark grey with black trim. Should be here New Year ish. Cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Dude, post pics and a review when you can I'm anxious to get someone's real take on it. The styling is a bit "off" for me, but it's still enough like the MINI to let me look past the little things (like the faux hood scoop ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Just been on to the dealers and may be able to get it late November/early December Will post some pics up when it arrives. And possibly a review if she will let me get near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Going for a hard top or convertible? I REALLY liked the Cooper S Convertible when I test drove one, and even riding in the rear seats was do-able for a short journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 She is going for a hard top after all the problems we have had with the convertible. Its in at the moment having the roof looked at (again!) and she has got a week old Cooper S convertible as a courtesy car (I kicked up a bit of a fuss and got the sales fellas car ). Its only one week old and has all the extras on it - BUT the roof still 'whistles' above 80mph ........So hard top it is (oh and they are about £2500 cheaper as well IIRC!) Only thing we may change on the order is the colour. Apparently there are about 7 new colours coming out for the new model. Although we love the steel grey, I reckon it would make sense to go for a 'new colour' as the new model looks almost identical to the old one. So it would just identify it as a new model. QUESTION: We were also going to spec the spotlights, but they cost about £400 as an option Does anyone know if you can get similar ones fitted after market? and approximate cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Hundreds of aftermarket options for the BMW thanks to the classic mini companies jumping on the new car new money wave Look out for companies like Mini Sport Shop, Mini Spares and Mini Speed Join www.girlsnminis.net and you will see a forum of links to mini suppliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Are there any pic's available yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Sorry, pics of which Chris?? If it's the '07 you're looking for, I can find links to a number of pics from Paris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Sorry, pics of which Chris?? If it's the '07 you're looking for, I can find links to a number of pics from Paris [/ QUOTE ] Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmen Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 We have 4 spots fitted, after market ones, personally I think it looks better without but hubby wanted them! check out miniaddiction.co.uk loads of people have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Its going to be ready to pick up the first week in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drillslinger Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Sweet, you'll be the first person I know who gets an R56 What options did y'all choose? Looking forward to your impressions and PICS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Sweet, you'll be the first person I know who gets an R56 What options did y'all choose? Looking forward to your impressions and PICS [/ QUOTE ] I will get some pics as soon as she gets it. Spec is: dark metallic grey Cooper S turbo/black roof/half leather seats/interior chrome pack/tinted windows/spots/air con/Ipod link/park sensor........and some other stuff that I cant remember at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 anyone fancy a 53/04 model mini cooper s? lovingly looked after by my girlfriend? open to sensible offers. lovely spec....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 pm me if so.....ta!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Why not stick it in the Marketplace?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 its in the classifieds, under "others" bmw. is that the best place to put it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'd have thought so. You could post a link to it in the General Marketplace too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliAUDI Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 cheers. just done it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imageking Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I briefly test drove the new turbocharged MINI Cooper S MK3 yesterday ...certainly a lot quieter than my wifes current supercharged MCS. It only had 60 miles on the clock but still felt strong good even low down in 6th. Generally an uplift in most things refinement is improved. But ....I didn't feel that I wanted to get the chequebook out and order one. (having just bought the 335D its not ideal timing) Seats where very nice and the steering wheel now adjusts for both reach & height. I'm not 100% sure about the huge centre speedo...it really is big on first view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4ttm4son Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 With the Sat Nav option the speedo seems less of an eyesore as it then just neatly fits around the screen. Although I prefer the extra pod over the steering wheel. The pull at low revs really surprised me and felt the steering was much more freindly, putting the "power" back into power steering. There is one fatal flaw though; If you go for the Sat Nav, the aerial isn't replaced by the shark fin. So no matter what you have a silly aerial like Alfafa's haircut! still don't know how to attach pictures, I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted December 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 Car is now built and being picked up and registered first week in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyD Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I test drove 2 Mini Cooper S's yesterday - the new Turbo Charged one and the old Super Charged one. First impressions were that the new one is much more refined, but the old one was MUCH more fun to drive. This could work both ways as if you're going to be doing long journey's the new one will help you arrive in a much more relaxed & calmer state! I have to say though the new new Mini didn't seem quite as well built as the old one.... just simple things like the sunroof surround being a bit floppy and the centre consol switches not having the same sturdy feel as the old version. I also noticed that the turbo car had a nasty ticking sound on idle which I found most irratating.... it didn't sound all that smart for a brand new car. Look forward to seeing the pics Soulboy and hearing your own review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediknight83 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 anyone got one of these yet? Saw one on the way home today and it looked nice. Im supposed to be working on one at some point this month aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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