I've bought a GP !!!

[Craig]

Hopefully picking the car up tomorrow... ;)

car has a few extras on it including sat nav, Bluetooth and a slightly special colour :thumbs up: cannae wait !!

Pics once I have got it ;)

[GP BILLY]

Whit have you dun craig:laugh::laugh:

[Stewart]

I was in today and there was a nice GP "1624" sure it was, still a bit of Money for these all the same as I'm sure it was 15K. I'd have Rob's one just for the seats.

Very nice just waiting on the pic's..............

[Mini Ecosse]

Hopefully picking the car up tomorrow... ;)

car has a few extras on it including sat nav, Bluetooth and a slightly special colour :thumbs up: cannae wait !!

Pics once I have got it ;)

Congratulations :thumbs up::thumbs up:

What do you mean by a slightly special colour:confused:

[Craig]

You'll just have to wait and see re the colour ;)

[ELFMAN]

Nice one Big Man! :thumbs up::cool: Intrigued by the colour mystery :p:confused: Did you get a Pink one like you always wanted? :D:laugh:
Getting awfy common these GP's though... nearly as common as JCW's! :smilewinkgrin:

[Mini Ecosse]

You'll just have to wait and see re the colour ;)

Jeez I hope it's not BEP:thud::lol::lol:

[Gismo]

Nice one and well done for keeping it quiet :thumbs up:

[Doug_m]

Nice one. Don't suppose you want to share it? :(

[Burple]

:eek::eek::eek::eek: Some folk eh?? I get rid of the Purple beastie.. then you go an do it right after me eh?


C'mon... spilll the details big man!! hurry up and get some pics up!
(I'm patient today eh? :D:laugh::laugh:)

[Big Gordy]

well done for keeping it quiet :thumbs up:

He doesn't get it until tomorrow so he's not done that well :p
The excitement must have got too much for him :rolleyes:

[N16SHP]

Nice one Craig. And Elfman your right, every man and his dog on here has one!! lol

[Mon the fish]

I really hope it's a completely different colour, that'll really wind up the 'can't mod a GP' brigade!

Congrats fella!

[ELFMAN]

Aye, having an 'ordinary' S is now quite exclusive. (I'm stealthily turning mine into a JCW in easy instalments though!)

[Scottie]

very nice well done

[cooperchris]

Looking forward to some pics, Souds nice :yes nod: :thumbs up:

[stoney]

well done big man you will love it :lol:

[weefossy]

Will need to be nice to be better than the BEP., I liked that car. A GP in a different colour (mellow yellow / black roof) with different wheels (the ones on the BEP would be magic imho
Why does a GP have to be Grey, the colour won't affect the performance. Go for it Craig.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Stunning car mate, looks mint, well done.:thumbs up:

I'm sure you'll love it.

A.:D

P.S. Love the colour.:smilewinkgrin:

[GCA3N]

NIce one craig, you kept that quiet. Looking forward to the pics. Should have clicked when you asked about the mirror caps. Oh and does that mean you'll be looking for a new sig pic. Gotta ask why the sudden change you car was really smart, even if the colour was dodgy ;)

[Duncan Stewart]

congrats :thumbs up: hope you enjoy your GP :cool:

[gauldrymini]

Nice one Craig...wondering what colour though???

[Scottie]

white maybe ......... with anthracite or black wheels..... TBH though I can't see Craig going for a GP MINI in a different color to grey just not his style. H'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Craig]

Thanks for all the kind comments. :thumbs up:

as for the colour, well it is unique ;) I think it's great, but then again I love BEP :yes nod:

The photos tomorrow will be worth the wait! :clap:

[Sheilz]

Am intrigued. Am anticipating something completely different because if its a regular colour it wont stand out as a GP except of course by a mini fan. Can't wait to see the pics. Only prob I thought of with the GP is the lack of privacy for storing anything but the smallest items in the car because of the lack of covered boot. Boots are good, they hide a multitude of sins.

[audrey]

Congrats :thumbs up: Looking forward to seeing the pics :D

[The Dogfather]

I can only guess its a flip paint GP then? :eek: ;)

[weefossy]

Craig, does it have standard GP wheels?

[Craig]

Craig, does it have standard GP wheels?

Yep it does ;)

[Mon the fish]

Yep it does ;)

They need to go then...

[Mini Ecosse]

The photos tomorrow will be worth the wait! :clap:

Waiting:Whistle::Whistle::lol::lol:

[Craig]

Waiting:Whistle::Whistle::lol::lol:

It will be tonight !!! :argh:

Some of us have to work for a living ! :rolleyes: :lol:

[GP BILLY]

A think you have bought one of these:thumbs up::thumbs up:


GP for sale (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201030364409481/sort/locasc/usedcars/postcode/ka111ry/radius/1501/keywords/gp/page/1?logcode=p)

[Fairy]

well done big man you will love it :lol:

I'll second that!!
Good for you Craig - Enjoy + Happy GP Motoring!!

[ianking]

A think you have bought one of these:thumbs up::thumbs up:


GP for sale (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201030364409481/sort/locasc/usedcars/postcode/ka111ry/radius/1501/keywords/gp/page/1?logcode=p)

I recon its that as well as its got sat nav and bluetooth which didnt come with a mini GP

[Craig]

Sorry guys but your all wrong..... ;). You'll just have to wait patiently :-)

[zimbo]

I bet its a GP but has been resprayed BEP :lol:

[Big Gordy]

its got sat nav and bluetooth which didnt come with a mini GP

Surely a stereo upgrade would get you these would it not :confused:

[GP BILLY]

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

Have you got it yet Craig:thumbs up:

[ianking]

Surely a stereo upgrade would get you these would it not :confused:

Yes it would but then why would anyone modify a GP :p:hand:;)

[The Dogfather]

Yes it would but then why would anyone modify a GP :p:hand:;)

Because MINI left of the bits it should have had..... like xenons

[Mon the fish]

Because MINI left of the bits it should have had..... like xenons

And a glovebox...and lighter wheels...and a rear wiper...and more lightness...I could go on....

[ELFMAN]

Bright Orange and Black roof etc........ THAT would be coooooooooooool. Like a MINI RS/GT3 idea. I'm going out to see Toy Story 3 tonight - so I won't know the colour!!!!!!!

[Craig]

Well here are the pics as promised...

It's a GP, but a Fiat Punto EVO GP. ;)

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms1.jpg


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms2.jpg


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms3.jpg


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms4.jpg


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms5.jpg


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms6.jpg


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms7.jpg


Some of you may be thinking I have gone nuts....:lol:

Here is somethings you need to know... My JCW is still with me... Now tucked up in the garage as the weekend toy. You could say I have done a Crombers..! :thumbs up:

My mum is currently wheelchair bound, so I need a car to get her wheelchair around day to day, plus easy for her to get in and out of. The MINI doesn't fit the bill, but this does. I could have kept my dad's Tig, but it is more expensive to run, plus it is over 2 years old now and would have cost a lot more to run. This means that I can get about 40+mpg, about £100 road tax and cheap insurance for day to day and still have the MINI for fun. :clap:

[GCA3N]

Whew!!!!!!!!!!!

[Doug_m]

Very nice!
Fancied a grande punto when they first came out!

Weekend toy, I'd love to manage to keep a weekend Car so it could sit in a garage looking awesome and only take it out in the dry :)
Man, I need a new job :(

[Sheilz]

LOL Craig, nice one having everyone guessing the colour job you'd planned for a GP. Glad you still have the mini and new car doesn't look too bad at all for a work horse.

[Stewart]

Glad you’ve kept the Mini and your new GP looks very smart.

[Scottie]

looks good I like the wheels. What is it like to drive??

[Craig]

looks good I like the wheels. What is it like to drive??

VERY different to a MINI... ;) It is light on the steering, fairly gutless (but having 77bhp I knew that) and is nice and easy thro the gears... :clap: I would go so far to say the gearbox is better than the MINI.... Not had it out thro any bends yet, so don't know what it will be like on the bends... only 37 miles on the clock at the mo.... :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Nice colour.:thumbs up:

A.:D

[Gismo]

Well here are the pics as promised...Now that we know it's not a mini i'll put this in the right forum :Whistle:

[Craig]

I was wondering how long it was gonna take for another mod/admin to notice ... :lol:

[gauldrymini]

...so it is an EVO and a GP:p...a sort of Hybrid:D;)

[weefossy]

So glad to hear that you still have the BEP, I so like that car and the colour.
Hope the Punto is as good a drive as the KA. Still think a GP in a different colour and different wheels would be cool.

[ianking]

I quite like the the new punto, nice car. There is a nice new style sport one in White with black wheels going about near me. Would your mum not be entitled to a mobility car and have you as her driver due to her ill health?

[Craig]

I quite like the the new punto, nice car. There is a nice new style sport one in White with black wheels going about near me. Would your mum not be entitled to a mobility car and have you as her driver due to her ill health?

You would think so but being blind, type 1 diabetes, sleep apnia and a boot on her foot which means she cant walk and must be wheelchaired everywhere isn't entitled.... :frown: I know if a women who has a motobilty car but is able to walk to Sainsburys and walk back with her shopping.... :rolleyes:

[stoney]

mini GP vrs punto GP :lol:
20712063206220662068206920702064
http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/images/misc/pencil.png

[audrey]

Very nice Craig :cool::thumbs up:

[ELFMAN]

Right Craig, I was looking forward to checking this out all evening! Thought you were a WEE bit mental to be getting rid of the BEP JCW... Fell for that one hook, line and sinker. Nice wee Punto, should fit the bill. Still, we'll never trust you again!

Stay tuned for a full feature on my 'Classic silver Pininfarina-designed Quattroporte' 1998 1.1 Peugeot 106 Zest 3.

Seriously though, many safe miles Craig - hope it makes things a bit easier.

After all that excitement, I'm away to bed.

Stoney - get yer car washed!

[N16SHP]

In reality, I suppose driving that thing will make your JCW even more special to drive! I know when I drive the Mrs Clio, then jump back into my S, I get a huge grin again!!

[Delboy]

Ha, ha - nice wind-up Craig :laugh:. I'm just catching up with new posts after getting back from holiday and was frantically clicking through the pages of this thread looking for the photos! It's not exactly what I expected but very nice none the less :thumbs up:.

[Craig]

Ha, ha - nice wind-up Craig :laugh:. I'm just catching up with new posts after getting back from holiday and was frantically clicking through the pages of this thread looking for the photos! It's not exactly what I expected but very nice none the less :thumbs up:.

ma Dad did like a wee windup, so gotta carry on the family tradition. :laugh:

after about 50 miles in it now, it's really nice for a cheapish motor... ;) lots of toys and that in it - crackin car. :yes nod:

[Craig]

In reality, I suppose driving that thing will make your JCW even more special to drive! I know when I drive the Mrs Clio, then jump back into my S, I get a huge grin again!!

too right Neil ;)

getting a couple of weeks off the JCW so it should be crackin to go back to it.... :clap:

[ELFMAN]

When I've been driving the wee Peugeot for a couple of weeks (it's a great car for trundling about back and forth to work or for the shopping - I can actually get the messages in the boot!), getting back into the MINI's like road-testing a Porsche 911 - except the MINI's engine's not in the boot... which is handy, 'cos there's no room for it, especially if you've been shopping.... anyway you know what I mean.

The S feels even more special after driving an 'ordinary' car - makes you appreciate it even more. Nowadays when I'm driving the MINI, I'm usually doing a decent run, like NMS, going on hols up North or off somewhere visiting friends etc etc, which does the car - and me - a power of good. It can do the 'mundane' stuff perfectly well, but it comes into it's own when you use it for FUN!

[D3 JDA]

Nice car craig:thumbs up: Glad you still got the mini:cool:Thought you had done a jason when i saw the first pics of the fiat:hand:

[Crombers]

Weekend toy, I'd love to manage to keep a weekend Car so it could sit in a garage looking awesome and only take it out in the dry :)
Man, I need a new job :(

New job!!! ................ na you don't :rolleyes:

Here's the secret but don't go telling everyone ......................

What you do is go buy a MINI, simples enough so far eh :yes nod:

Then you go & pay for it 'in full', again not hard but may take you 12/24/36 ....... (you get the drift) to do so (roughly :Whistle:). This bit can become troublesome as you may now need to get your MINI MOT'd & run around without (everyone ready....................)
A WARRANTY (some on here will by now have gone from slighty dizzy to 'passed out')

Then what you do is go by a Punto :thumbs up: to add to your fleet :thumbs up:
You dinna need to neccessarily go & buy a feckin brand new one but hey ho :hand: Craig's mum's special.
My wee Ferrari Punto cost me £2250 in September 2008 & is now 7 years old with 57000ish miles on the clock (was 39000ish when i got her). Mine has the 'brutish' 1.2 60bhp motor which propels it to 62mph in about ..................... 4th gear :smilewinkgrin:.
Just had her MOT'd last month & this time got 2 advisories :frown: (previous MOT's required feck all :yes nod: fook all). Apparently my front discs (why I say this I don't really know as there ARE only 'front' discs) are 'slighly' pitted and my back box has a tiny wee toty hole in it, hum ho :yawn:
This year The FP (as we will now refer her as) went to Bristol & back. 80mph (sorry plod) at 3500rpm with the tranny up at volume 18ish .................. Sorted :thumbs up:

Whilst I'm at it, I'm still on the same steering rack, the same steering column & the same power steering pump that were fitted in the FP factory, so much for Fiat (un)reliability issues (that's me jinxed the thing now). Going back to the MINI I'm actually a tad unchuffed at the mo. B!oody rear pads need changing. Feckin light came on the other week/month!! Only got 65000ish miles out of the factory set. Fookin disgrace :ragin: compared to my wee FP

So there's the secret to everlasting motoring enjoyement folks, go buy a Fiat Punto :thumbs up: for everyday chores (& park it wherever the feck you want) then when you do go & get your MINI out for a spin it feels like a 612 Scaglietti (ish!!!! :smilewinkgrin:)

[Crombers]

I know of a women who has a motobilty car but is able to walk to Sainsburys and walk back with her shopping.... :rolleyes:

& I know of an asshole who's got a mobility car, all the £££ you can claim, has nae job, but can still manage a football team & occasionally play in goals.

Mental !!!!!

[Burple]

..3500rpm with the tranny up at volume 18ish .................. Sorted :thumbs up:



See.. now I always wondered what you got up to at the weekend...
Does that involve some *specialist* gear then?? ;):p:laugh::laugh:

[Crombers]

See.. now I always wondered what you got up to at the weekend...
Does that involve some *specialist* gear then?? ;):p:laugh::laugh:

Brilliant :hand:

[Doug_m]

:thud: we all have it wrong...

Still want a new job... fishing for 8-12 weeks a year and get over £100k, that will do me fine. All i need to do now is marry one of the owners daughters :smilewinkgrin: hehe

[Craig]

The Punto had not had a wax since Sept last year, so I thought it about time to do it again. It did still look pretty good tho, and that was just with regular washing :thumbs up:

So, gave it the works...

Foam Pre Wash
Rinse
Hand wash (2BM)
Rinse
Tardis
AG Super Resin Polish with DA
CG Blacklight by hand
2 Coats of Collinite 476S

I cant believe how good it came up..... :thud: :yes nod:

Also put on my winter wheels so my sister can use the car when her sleigh (sorry Merc CLC....:rolleyes:) can't get out of her street.... :ragin: (the tyres are Nokian W+ for anyone interested)

Here are some pics...

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms8.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms9.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms10.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms11.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms12.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms13.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms14.jpg

[stoney]

Looking good Craig cracking job


IF IN DOUBT FLAT OUT :)

[ELFMAN]

Good work Craig :thumbs up: you can nip down and do my 106 when you have a spare few hours!
Pity about the big scary bloke in the reflection though...:smilewinkgrin:

[Craig]

Good work Craig :thumbs up: you can nip down and do my 106 when you have a spare few hours!
Pity about the big scary bloke in the reflection though...:smilewinkgrin:

whats that thing you speak off Obe One... "spare few hours" ? :lol:

[Crombers]

Thats a nice wee Ferrari that is :smilewinkgrin:

(wonders how much it'd fetch in a wee trade in for one of those pesky MINI'S :thumbs up:)

[Mini Ecosse]

Well done, looks great :thumbs up:

[Mini Ecosse]

Pity about the big scary bloke in the reflection though...:smilewinkgrin:

:lol::lol:

[Gismo]

Excellent job Craig :thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Cracking job mate. Loving the look of those anthracite alloys. :yes nod:

A.:D

[Craig]

Cracking job mate. Loving the look of those anthracite alloys. :yes nod:

A.:D

:lol: going "ghetto" .... ;)

Got some trims to put on but only once I've done some miles and re torqued the bolts ;)

[zimbo]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms11.jpg



Is this your audition photo for a role as a 'Borg' for future Star Trek series :laugh:

[Craig]

Is this your audition photo for a role as a 'Borg' for future Star Trek series :laugh:

Nope, apparently this has already been filled by a guy from Dundee called Ali :moonie: :lol:

[N16SHP]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms13.jpg

I know your getting serious about your detailing Craig, but a van AND ladders? What you detailing, a double decker :D

On a side note, that red looks lush.

[Craig]

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/nms13.jpg

I know your getting serious about your detailing Craig, but a van AND ladders? What you detailing, a double decker :D

On a side note, that red looks lush.

That's my next door neighbour the painter - means I can concentrate on cleaning cars and he can paint ma hoose ;). (I hate painting :lol: )

[Craig]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/5284f992-5933-ae5a.jpg

Beading... Nice !! ;)

[Gismo]

Beading... Nice !! ;)Just means it's raining..............again

[ELFMAN]

'Beading' my @rse! It's condensation from when he left the fridge door open in the garage when he went for a beer... :beer:

[Craig]

'Beading' my @rse! It's condensation from when he left the fridge door open in the garage when he went for a beer... :beer:


Shhhhhhhhhhhh :lol:

[ELFMAN]

Oops! :blush:

[Big Gordy]

He's the only guy I know who has a telly in his garage (well he did the last time I visited)...and...its bigger than the one I have in my living room....!!!!

[zimbo]

That must be the big mans "Man Cave" :yes nod::lol: wish I had a fridge and a big telly in my garage... :popcorn:

[Big Gordy]

wish I had a fridge and a big telly in my garage... :popcorn:

Ohhhh...no...no...no Ali:hand: The garage is for 'stuff'.....cars, motorbikes, etc. Plus its too cold out there :p

[Craig]

That must be the big mans "Man Cave" :yes nod::lol: wish I had a fridge and a big telly in my garage... :popcorn:


Ohhhh...no...no...no Ali:hand: The garage is for 'stuff'.....cars, motorbikes, etc. Plus its too cold out there :p

yup, it's the "man cave" - nicknamed "Moes Tavern" by my neighbours :thumbs up:

and it's nice and warm as I have a crackin gas fire... ;) and your right gordy, a nice HD 37" TV bolted to the back wall with Sky HD (inc Sky Sports and ESPN) :yes nod:

[Mini Ecosse]

yup, it's the "man cave" - nicknamed "Moes Tavern" by my neighbours :thumbs up:

and it's nice and warm as I have a crackin gas fire... ;) and your right gordy, a nice HD 37" TV bolted to the back wall with Sky HD (inc Sky Sports and ESPN) :yes nod:



And because he has this set up he also has a very happy wife:laugh:

[Craig]

And because he has this set up he also has a very happy wife:laugh:

we are BOTH happy actually :yes nod: :clap:

[stoney]

Lol have to say when I get a garage would live it to be like craigs :lol: but my GP will be going in


IF IN DOUBT FLAT OUT :)

[Scottie]

I never saw a telly in his garage must be new since I've visited.

[Craig]

I never saw a telly in his garage must be new since I've visited.

Nope there was a tv but it was an old CRT on top of the fridge/freezer ;)

[Gismo]

I had a tv in my garage in the UK (not hdtv), also, network cat 5 cable box for internet, telephone line and a central heating radiator :thumbs up:

[Crombers]

A garage, 3 motors & no MINI, ............ Sheeeeeesht, where in the hell did I go wrong with this big geezer !! :rolleyes:

Jings, & to think that once upon a time there were Mini's & MINI's in that driveway/garage in Denny!!

Oh & it :snow:ed that year :rolleyes:

In fact folk like you should'ny be allowed to own a garage, flippinheck :idunno: :hand:

[Craig]

Just to keep Crombers happy - this is now in my garage.... Crap weather, so better photos tomorrow :thumbs up:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/gp1.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/gp2.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/gp3.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/gp4.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/gp5-1.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/cadbed12/gp6.jpg

Car has been known to me for the last few years and I got a call from the owner saying he was selling, so I just had to take it.... It's super clean and only 22,500 miles on the clock :cool:

to say I'm happy is an understatement :thumbs up:

[MINIme:)]

WHAAAAAAATTTT???!!!!!!! EXCELLENT just doesn't cover it :)

:clap:

[weefossy]

Had to happen........was just a matter of finding the right car.........looks like a "wee stotter" :thumbs up: :cool:

[Craig]

Had to happen........was just a matter of finding the right car.........looks like a "wee stotter" :thumbs up: :cool:

yeah, I'm on home made soup and water til summer next year... :thud: worth it tho... ;)

[RobSco]

Excellent News Craig... :thumbs up: ...I thought Excitement was off your list and you were to take it easy... :lol: ...Happy Motoring... :motoring: ...Looking forward to seeing more photo's...

[Neil - TXJ]

Congrats and enjoy😊

[stoney]

Welcome to GP ownership:whoohoo::whoohoo: Big Man :clap::clap::clap::clap:i know you will look after it as it has been for the last few years i expect to see you at some shows next year :lol:

[Craig]

Lol - yeah looking forward to some shows next year ;)

[MINI William]

Nice Craig. Many happy miles

[EcosseGP]

Nice car mate ... That car has been treasured as you know for the past couple of years ;)

[Craig]

Nice car mate ... That car has been treasured as you know for the past couple of years ;)

Ain't that the truth !! Forgot there was no tax on it when I went to take it out tonight for a quick blast :lol: hope my ins docs arrive tomorrow ;)

[stoney]

Ain't that the truth !! Forgot there was no tax on it when I went to take it out tonight for a quick blast :lol: hope my ins docs arrive tomorrow ;)

Awwww gutted :( tell you the guy who sold it to you must me doggy not leavin any tax on it :lol:

[Craig]

Awwww gutted :( tell you the guy who sold it to you must me doggy not leavin any tax on it :lol:

:lol:

[MINIme:)]

ah so that's whose it was... hope you've a nice replacement sir!

[Big Gordy]

Nice mowta Craig.....god I hate those wheels tho...!!!!

[Craig]

Nice mowta Craig.....god I hate those wheels tho...!!!!

Snap. Replacements due before the summer next year. ;). Will hang onto these tho for originality and shows :yes nod:

[EcosseGP]

Gotta say it's the best car I've ever had and tbh I'd have another one without a shadow of a doubt. Ive had a fair amount of cars over my time but it's the only car I'd be happy to buy again. It's been spoilt since the day I bought it and I'm happy that's it's gone to a good home .. I promised Craig I'd look after it and I'm a man of my word .. ;) Didn't want to part with it but have an opportunity to do something next year hopefully and to do it I had to make a sacrifice .. :(

[EcosseGP]

I love the wheels .. They're just not practicable for day to day use .. ;)

[Craig]

I love the wheels .. They're just not practicable for day to day use .. ;)

Yeah, I appreciate them in the design of the whole car, but I'm just not a lover of them... They may grow on me !! ;)

[Craig]

And your right, it's mint cos your a nutter!! :lol:

Even my mum said - that exhaust is too clean !! Ha ha

[MINIme:)]

that's saying something if your mum spotted it!! :lol:

[Stewart]

As said on FB very nice. Even nicer that it was known and was in the NMS family and is now staying. Got to emit that my thought has always been these cars are bought mainly to drive them hard and enjoy but at the same time must take an absolute pounding. So finding a clean one is a huge bonus. Seeing this thread date was it that another GP fell through a few years back?


I know that you’re recuperating so enjoy getting to know your new friend. Why do I think Elmo has a play pal that will only visit at the weekends ;)

Here MINIGP does it have a name ;)

[Duncan Stewart]

:cool::cool: very nice :cool::cool:

[Gismo]

Nice one Craig

[Big Gordy]

Seeing this thread date was it that another GP fell through a few years back?

Nah.....he was taking the pee...he was buying a Fiat Punto GP at the time:p

[gauldrymini]

Nice one Craig:thumbs up:

Once MINI always MINI;)

[Stewart]

Nah.....he was taking the pee...he was buying a Fiat Punto GP at the time:p

Aaaaaaa thats right forgot about the GP Punto....

[ELFMAN]

GP for CD!!! :clap: :excited: BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT!! BRILLIANT!!! ...and that's just the exhaust!
WELL DONE CRAIG, you couldn't have bought a better GP - a cracking example of arguably the best MINI and one looked after in true NMS fashion :thumbs up:

Many happy and safe miles Big Man, can't wait to see it in the metal :motoring:

[KenL]

Looks fantastic, congrats.

[EcosseGP]

And your right, it's mint cos your a nutter!! :lol:

Even my mum said - that exhaust is too clean !! Ha ha

I'll not even take you how many "man days" it took to get it that shiny .. I'll be checking it stays that way too ! Was just glad I managed to get it there looking clean ;)

[ELFMAN]

I'll not even take you how many "man days" it took to get it that shiny .. I'll be checking it stays that way too ! Was just glad I managed to get it there looking clean ;)

DAVY - Top Marks for such a top car my man! :cool: You know it's in good hands, which is a real bonus :thumbs up:

[Craig]

GP for CD!!! :clap: :excited: BRILLIANT! BRILLIANT!! BRILLIANT!!! ...and that's just the exhaust!
WELL DONE CRAIG, you couldn't have bought a better GP - a cracking example of arguably the best MINI and one looked after in true NMS fashion :thumbs up:

Many happy and safe miles Big Man, can't wait to see it in the metal :motoring:

Cheers wee man... Sitting here patiently waiting on the postman hoping he has my ins certificate so I can get it taxed. It's lovely outside !! ;)

[Big Gordy]

You know it's in good hands, which is a real bonus :thumbs up:

I'll need to keep an eye on him tho......he does have a bad habit of selling mini's in a moment of madness that he just knows he should keep :hand::moonie::smilewinkgrin:

[Craig]

I'll need to keep an eye on him tho......he does have a bad habit of selling mini's in a moment of madness that he just knows he should keep :hand::moonie::smilewinkgrin:

:lol:

[ELFMAN]

Cheers wee man... Sitting here patiently waiting on the postman hoping he has my ins certificate so I can get it taxed. It's lovely outside !! ;)

I'm dead excited and it's not even mine!!!! :excited:
Believe me, this doesn't happen a lot these days... :frown:

[Craig]

well, it looks like it will be in the garage for another day.... Directline still haven't sent my documents out and WILL NOT email them to me.... they said they will fax them to me today, but thats gonna cost me £9.54 !! I obviously said I wasn't happy that I have a car, paid for the insurance but can't tax it as they havent sent me the documents yet. I asked them to email me them, and was told "sorry we don't use email" !!

Ok, can you get me a supervisor? nope sorry they are all in a meeting.... OK, I want to make a complaint.... Yeah, that will cost you £9.54.... WTF !! If you pay the money, we will fax you the document now and your complaint will be looked at and we will give you the money back... - MADNESS!! Needless to say, I wont be paying the money, and I have left it with them... I have 3 cars insured with them, but that obviously means nothing to them.. oh well, their loss, I won't be renewing... :argh:

[Colin]

Nice one Craig, you've got yourself a cracking wee car!!

[ELFMAN]

I'll need to keep an eye on him tho......he does have a bad habit of selling mini's in a moment of madness that he just knows he should keep :hand::moonie::smilewinkgrin:

I know an (ELF) man who'd seriously think about buying it if he has another loopy turn! :smilewinkgrin:
Can't help thinking I should have something a bit more 'radical' in my garage. Although this gives me a bit of incentive to 'de-sensible-ise' the Elfmobile a bit more :Whistle: Hmmm... :scratch:

[ianking]

Very good looking.

As the car is insured you could order the tax on the internet right now then go out for a drive. The car will show up as taxed on police database as soon as you purchase it online and it says on the tax online page that you may use the vehicle even although the tax hasnt arrived.

[zimbo]

You jammy so and so... :thud: Congrats Craig, it is a real beauty :thumbs up:



I know an (ELF) man who'd seriously think about buying it if he has another loopy turn! :smilewinkgrin:


You'll have to join the queue Elfman, your behind me so far :hand:

[Craig]

Very good looking.

As the car is insured you could order the tax on the internet right now then go out for a drive. The car will show up as taxed on police database as soon as you purchase it online and it says on the tax online page that you may use the vehicle even although the tax hasnt arrived.

I could do Ian but there are 2 issues.

1 - the dvla don't know I'm the current owner as the paperwork only went away yesterday
2 - even tho the tax would be bought I could be fined for failing to show a valid tax disc :(

I'll just need to wait :(

[Mon the fish]

The third issue is that you should always buy your tax disc at the Post Office. When the Post Offices close, you'll all miss them...

Back OT - nice car, now mod it to make it what the GP should always have been! I'm confident you will ;)

[Craig]

The third issue is that you should always buy your tax disc at the Post Office. When the Post Offices close, you'll all miss them...

Back OT - nice car, now mod it to make it what the GP should always have been! I'm confident you will ;)

I always use my post office ;). And you might be right with your last statement :laugh:

[N16SHP]

Wow, looks in incredible condition Craig. Hope you get many happy miles and good to see you back in a Mini!!

[Crombers]

I'll need to keep an eye on him tho......he does have a bad habit of selling mini's in a moment of madness that he just knows he should keep :hand::moonie::smilewinkgrin:

Yeah, ditto, been here before :moonie:

Might just be tempted to drive up to his big hoose & chain it to his *****

Nice car sir, just do what's best :thumbs up:

[EcosseGP]

The third issue is that you should always buy your tax disc at the Post Office. When the Post Offices close, you'll all miss them...

Back OT - nice car, now mod it to make it what the GP should always have been! I'm confident you will ;)

No no no .. Can't mod a GP it's not right :)

[stoney]

No no no .. Can't mod a GP it's not right :)

:lol: depends what you call modding would you say mine is modded ??

[Mon the fish]

See Ryan's GP for what a GP should look like IMO - proper wheels, better suspension, better seats

[stoney]

See Ryan's GP for what a GP should look like IMO - proper wheels, better suspension, better seats

Yes but if you drop it to much then you end up ripping off the splitter on the front bumper and scraping the side skirts just like Ryan did so what's the point when you just end up wrecking the car !! And it will be worthless after that

[N16SHP]

See Ryan's GP for what a GP should look like IMO - proper wheels, better suspension, better seats

Apart from the huge drop, I loved Ryan's GP having seen it in the flesh on a couple of occations, and I applaud him for being brave enough to do it.

[Crombers]

No no no .. Can't mod a GP it's not right :)

X2

[Mon the fish]

Don't need to lower it as much as Ryan (his was too low for me), but I went from the JCW suspension (same as the GP) to a properly sorted set-up, and it's night and day different. Lighter 17" wheels and proper suspension make a mile of difference

[stoney]

Don't need to lower it as much as Ryan (his was too low for me), but I went from the JCW suspension (same as the GP) to a properly sorted set-up, and it's night and day different. Lighter 17" wheels and proper suspension make a mile of difference

Can agree with that I like the way mine is tho so am happy to keep it that when the shocks fail then i may uprate them but till that point it will stay standard

[ELFMAN]

Can agree with that I like the way mine is tho so am happy to keep it that when the shocks fail then i may uprate them but till that point it will stay standard

I'd agree that it can be improved (what can't, apart from Kate Bush in 1979?), but it still gives a very good account of itself on the 'standard' JCW Setup.

[Gismo]

When my last UK JCW was at GTT getting the turbo conversion there was a GP in getting the same work done as mine, but, also a front mount IC.
Wouldn't go down well with everyone, but, boy, what a car it turned into ;-)

Also had suspension and other mods

[Craig]

The R53GP does come with run flats and yes I will be getting rid of them as I hate them. I will just be taking of the original wheels and tyres for a new set. They will be stored for using at shows etc ;)

And I will be making some subtle changes to the car but you'll prob not be able to spot them ;)

[Mon the fish]

The wheels are the biggest downside for me on the GP. I don't like the design, too big, and too heavy

[KenL]

I really like the wheels that come with the JCW, I don't think they would look out of place on a GP.

[Crombers]

I will just be taking of the original wheels and tyres for a new set. They will be stored for using at shows etc ;)

A GP is surely meant to look 'standard' (if you know what I mean), its unique & part of that is the alloys it came with.
Personally I see nowt wrong with them & they just shout out 'GP' to me

Will obviously have a re vote when I see what you do but I'm half covering my eyes at the thought :idunno: :unsure:

[weefossy]

The seats on the GP are the best Mini have produced....bar none. I would swap a set of JCW seats for the GP seats any time. IMO. The wheels....not to my liking, but it's a GP and that's how they should be. It's part of the package. There's a basic choice here, buy a limited edition and enjoy.......you don't own it........you just enjoy it until you pass it on to the next generation.
Or do what Galadriel's heir has done since the first dawn, "go your own way" and create your own "driving experience". Of course you can improve a limited addition, but what's the point......
I would love to change the colour of The Beast, but why ruin No 193 when someone else could love and treasure it, .......I could just swap for a standard JCW and "go my own way". If I can't live with being the custodian of 193 (in it's entirety) for the time being, then surely it's time for a total re-think.
Hope all of that makes sense......and then I think....Ryan's GP looks great, so what am I dribling about.....
We are all individuals.......thank heavens:shut up:

[Sheilz]

Congrats Craig. Enjoy your new motor :thumbs up: