Oh No!!

[BJN]

Ok I've gone and done it :eek:

My Mini is going, after getting the bug for changing my car after having the R56 S for 5 days.

I looked into getting another Mini, but couldn't quite make the mental leap to spend £22k on a car the same spec as mine, epecially knowing the depreciation on it was like a lead balloon.

Dealers tryin to justify that Mini's have great residuals. Yeah right, like for like and after 14,000 miles and 2 years the difference would pay for a decent 'normal' car.

Anyway enough of the babbling, I should have the Halo sidelights, and my spare set of S-spokes up for sale soon, should anyone be interested.

Oh and how the h*ll did I miss all the Minis at knockhill on Sunday, I was there and never saw a thing!

Are 'previous' Mini owners still welcome on here? ;)

[Ivano]

I'm surprised you never heard us shouting and cheering on John and Mark in the MINI races.........

[Scottie]

so what car have you went for

[The Dogfather]

If you haven't decided, whats on the list?

[BJN]

It's looking like a 3 series is hot favourite at the moment.

[stoney]

i may see u about the s spokes if they are the right price

[euan]

It's looking like a 3 series is hot favourite at the moment.

I traded my S for a 3 series coupe - very different cars but no real regrets.

Watch the spec though - needs leather on a BMW. There are also LOADS of cars out there - be picky.

[N12 JLK]

another one bites the dust, new 3 series looks cool

[BJN]

Gone and done it!

Just waiting on the plate transfer...

325 Ci M Sport Convertible.

Just need to the Halos off the mini now.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Gone and done it!

Just waiting on the plate transfer...

325 Ci M Sport Convertible.

Just need to the Halos off the mini now.

Just remember the piccies when it's all done and dusted.;)

A.:D

[sedgie]

well i did pm you about the halo's;)

[BJN]

Ahh good job you mentioned that.. just checked my messages. I'll let you know when I get them off, need a dry day!

[sedgie]

Thanks :D :D :D :D

[N12 JLK]

nice choice, you can bring it along to the christmas lunch meet you've still to put your name to.

[BJN]

Sneaky pic of new and old side by side...

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/OBN_2006/DSC01019x.jpg

[N12 JLK]

very nice, did you get it from Menzies.

[BJN]

No, got it at Eastern, did test drive a 318 Ci at Menzies while the Mini was in getting its iPod adaptor replaced. But got a much better deal through in Edinburgh

[Scottie]

what engine did you get.?

[BJN]

I ended up going for the 325, the 318 was fine just felt a little slow after the Cooper S

[Scottie]

I ended up going for the 325, the 318 was fine just felt a little slow after the Cooper S


Very Nice any interior pics. I've got my eye out for a E46 either a 330CI Coupe of a M3 Coupe just depends on cost of car and insurance for the M3 as I have 6 points.:mad:

[BJN]

Sorry no interior pics at the moment, I did look at an M3 Coupe the insurance wasn't too bad for it, but my Insurance company declined an M3 Convertible, 330 convertible was ok but with an extra £100 XS. The 325 Convertible is exactly the same to insure as the MCS

[sedgie]

looks really good.......i've been crawlin tae hubby to get rid o my mini for a Z4 or a TT....but he no having it:(

[V11kae]

Very Nice indeed, As my granny would say I wish you all the health to drive it?.

The new 1 series Convertible brochures arrived in the showroom today, will be looking forward to its launch!

[Scottie]

Sorry no interior pics at the moment, I did look at an M3 Coupe the insurance wasn't too bad for it, but my Insurance company declined an M3 Convertible, 330 convertible was ok but with an extra £100 XS. The 325 Convertible is exactly the same to insure as the MCS

Ok not to bad for insurance then. I have been speaking to a few guys on another forum and they are saying anything for £800 upwards for a M3 maybe their PC don't help as they were in England.

[BJN]

I was quoted an extra £160 from now til August for the M3 Coupe, but with extra XS of £200. And thats with a ban for speeding thats not quite 3 years old yet.

I do like the Z4, but unfortunately its got nowhere to put the 2 kids, well there's always the boot, but would mean not being able to put the top down! :p

[Gismo]

Ok not to bad for insurance then. I have been speaking to a few guys on another forum and they are saying anything for £800 upwards for a M3 maybe their PC don't help as they were in England.
Fi, for me and Me Julie we are just over £400 for fully comp on the M3, SO, you are looking for an M3 then :rolleyes:

[euan]

I like your new motor! I wanted a 325 but can't afford the petrol bills when I'm doing 1000 miles a week, so have to make do with the 2.2 :-)

Bloke in my road has just got an E46 M3, black, looks the business. Still looks better than the brand new M3 if you ask me.

Fi, what about a ClubSport if you can't find an M3?

[Scottie]

Fi, for me and Me Julie we are just over £400 for fully comp on the M3, SO, you are looking for an M3 then :rolleyes:

I am but want a Silver/Grey one not sure of the colour name and one that is affordable.:)

[euan]

I am but want a Silver/Grey one not sure of the colour name and one that is affordable.:)

That'll be the colour known on the E46 as...

Silver grey metallic

I know this, as my last car was that colour! Looks great with the red nappa leather if you can find one, but that's one of the more expensive combinations as it looks great (the same interior with black is the same).

Actually, BS didn't you have an M3 that colour?

This is a nifty site for working out colours of cars.

http://www.paintscratch.com/

[Gismo]

I am but want a Silver/Grey one not sure of the colour name and one that is affordable.:)
Two types of silver:-
1 = Silver, very light
2 = Steel Grey, like gun metal, oops, like mine :rolleyes:

Make me an offer :)

[Scottie]

I thought BS one was blue?? I've seen a few 330CI with the grey exterior and red interior

[euan]

I thought BS one was blue?? I've seen a few 330CI with the grey exterior and red interior

My mate had an M3 that colour. He made money on it as it was such a desirable combination.

[Scottie]

Two types of silver:-
1 = Silver, very light
2 = Steel Grey, like gun metal, oops, like mine :rolleyes:

Make me an offer :)

how old is it and how many miles on the clock. Is it a Saloon or Coupe and interior colour.?? What wheels.?

[euan]

how old is it and how many miles on the clock. Is it a Saloon or Coupe and interior colour.?? What wheels.?

E46 M3's are coupe only.

[Gismo]

how old is it and how many miles on the clock. Is it a Saloon or Coupe and interior colour.?? What wheels.?
Just had it's 1st MOT on 1st Spetember = 3 years old
Mileage = Not sure :o think 29,000 miles
It's a 2 door coupe, you don't get saloon's
Interior colour = black leather
Wheels = 19" M3 wheels (upgrade from 18")

[AndyP & Lenore]

Just had it's 1st MOT on 1st Spetember = 3 years old
Mileage = Not sure :o think 29,000 miles
It's a 2 door coupe, you don't get saloon's
Interior colour = black leather
Wheels = 19" M3 wheels (upgrade from 18")

I'll give you £50 for the lot.;) One time only offer.

A.

[Gismo]

I'll give you £50,000 for the lot.;) One time only offer.

A.
It's a deal :rolleyes:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/Crap/JulzsM3.jpg

[Scottie]

I so want it but to new and expensive for me:mad: :mad:

[AndyP & Lenore]

We're all going a bit off topic are we not:o

A.:D

[BJN]

Don't forget there's always Sparkling Graphite which is dark grey, goes nice with the light grey leather interior! :p

[illegalhunter]

nice new bemma BJN

[Crombers]

All the best & good luck :eek: :(

How you managed to miss us all is indeed a mystery as we were all over the place & we always say hi ;)

[The Dogfather]

as we were all over the place

Your driving certainly is:D