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Fluoxetine
20th May 2013, 03:06 PM
Afternoon folks,
Just a quick post to introduce myself - I picked up my first Mini on Friday afternoon, and have been enjoying it so far.
I very nearly bought a 3 year old R53 Cooper back in 2008, but struggled to deal with the ride on the runflats / sports suspension, so bought a Fiat Panda 100HP (also had a harsh ride, but was 2 years newer / £2k cheaper at the time!)
Anyway, this was the first R56 I've driven, and it seems a bit more composed so far.
Some pics below - Looking forward to racking the miles up over the next few years (it's currently on 23k).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/Laragctil/JCW-2_zps584aa090.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Laragctil/media/JCW-2_zps584aa090.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/Laragctil/JCW-3_zpsfc664950.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Laragctil/media/JCW-3_zpsfc664950.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/Laragctil/JCW-4_zpse055b02e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Laragctil/media/JCW-4_zpse055b02e.jpg.html)
(I split my time between Stirling & Dublin, so should have plenty opportunity!)
Craig
20th May 2013, 03:15 PM
Very nice - I work in Stirling so I'll keep an eye out for you. Ill be in a GP ;)
jonnie
20th May 2013, 03:36 PM
:welcome: V. nice car
stoney
20th May 2013, 03:49 PM
Welcome and nice looking mini you have ;)
Gismo
20th May 2013, 04:47 PM
:welcome: Ross, nice looking MINI :thumbs up:
EcosseGP
20th May 2013, 05:52 PM
Lovely and a PW one too .. I also work in Stirling so I'll keep my eyes peeled ;);)
I intend to live forever ... So far so good !
MINIme:)
20th May 2013, 08:30 PM
:welcome:
RobSco
20th May 2013, 08:45 PM
Hi
Welcome to New Mini Scotland... :thumbs up:
:welcome:
Very Nice PW Mini... :yes nod:
rpn
20th May 2013, 09:16 PM
:welcome:
Nice car btw :thumbs up:
d.oxley72
20th May 2013, 11:13 PM
Hello. :welcome:
Good looking Mini.
Duncan Stewart
21st May 2013, 12:21 AM
Welcome
Crombers
21st May 2013, 12:29 AM
Welcome to NMSland :saltireflag:
boozeman
21st May 2013, 03:28 AM
Welcome
Fluoxetine
22nd May 2013, 10:45 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome folks :D
I originally started out looking for an R56 Cooper S, but kept finding myself drawn to the Factory JCW - Most seem to be well optioned, and 'enthusiast' owned. (Whether this is a good thing... !)
Spotted this one online last Tuesday, and put a deposit on it there & then, without seeing it / driving it. Talk about an impulse purchase.
Alas, having collected it last Friday lunchtime and driven it back home, I promptly packed a bag and rushed to Edinburgh airport to catch a flight - I won't get the chance to see my new car again till a week on Sunday...(!)
Thanks for the tip regarding the steering wheel - I do like the alcantara, and want to keep it in decent condition - The only problem I've had so far, is the ease with which you can spend money on these little cars.
I seem to have taken a year's extended Mini warranty, bought the armrest iPhone snap in connector, got a price for black LCI / facelift MFSW steering wheel inserts, the GP2 diffuser, and the Official LED daylight running lights...Aherm!
Wheels could do with repair to a couple of parking dings - Not sure whether to change them to black at that point - But that's it. It's a daily, and will remain bog standard otherwise.
(I'm trying to mentally blank out the JCW Recaro Sportster CS's for sale in the classifieds! ;) )
Looking forward to learning about the Scottish Mini scene - :thumbs up:
Burple
23rd May 2013, 10:18 AM
:welcome::saltireflag:
That's a good looking JCW.. My last one was an '08PW..
You can also clean the wheel with a damp MF cloth... or apparently baby wipes do the trick too..
Once you start the Mods tho.. it's a slippery and expensive slope!
Welcome aboard!
Colin
24th May 2013, 10:15 PM
:welcome:
The Enrique's
27th May 2013, 09:48 PM
:welcome:
Indeed a lovely motor!
GreigJCW
30th May 2013, 07:08 PM
Hi there I am Stirling too maybe see you about.
Fluoxetine
5th June 2013, 09:55 AM
Hi there I am Stirling too maybe see you about.
I think I spotted you on Monday, in Springkerse Industrial Estate...:D
GreigJCW
5th June 2013, 10:38 AM
I think I spotted you on Monday, in Springkerse Industrial Estate...:D
Cool!!!! What were u in?
Fluoxetine
5th June 2013, 10:53 AM
My PW FJCW - A JCW Clubby matching the picture of yours, was coming the way.
GreigJCW
5th June 2013, 10:57 AM
Nice one be cool to catch up not many works clubbies about I am presuming yours is a clubbie. Now I think about it I did see a works hatch on pw near to b&q
Fluoxetine
5th June 2013, 06:48 PM
Nice one be cool to catch up not many works clubbies about I am presuming yours is a clubbie. Now I think about it I did see a works hatch on pw near to b&q
Ah - That was me in the PW works hatch near B&Q (had just popped into Menzies for something, and was on my way back!)
GreigJCW
5th June 2013, 07:53 PM
Ah - That was me in the PW works hatch near B&Q (had just popped into Menzies for something, and was on my way back!)
Cool nice car.
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