New Member - Central Scotland / Ireland

[Fluoxetine]

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]

Very nice - I work in Stirling so I'll keep an eye out for you. Ill be in a GP ;)

[jonnie]

:welcome: V. nice car

[stoney]

Welcome and nice looking mini you have ;)

[Gismo]

:welcome: Ross, nice looking MINI :thumbs up:

[EcosseGP]

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:)]

:welcome:

[RobSco]

Hi

Welcome to New Mini Scotland... :thumbs up:

:welcome:

Very Nice PW Mini... :yes nod:

[rpn]

:welcome:

Nice car btw :thumbs up:

[d.oxley72]

Hello. :welcome:

Good looking Mini.

[Duncan Stewart]

Welcome

[Crombers]

Welcome to NMSland :saltireflag:

[boozeman]

Welcome

[Fluoxetine]

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]

: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]

:welcome:

[The Enrique's]

:welcome:
Indeed a lovely motor!

[GreigJCW]

Hi there I am Stirling too maybe see you about.

[Fluoxetine]

Hi there I am Stirling too maybe see you about.

I think I spotted you on Monday, in Springkerse Industrial Estate...:D

[GreigJCW]

I think I spotted you on Monday, in Springkerse Industrial Estate...:D

Cool!!!! What were u in?

[Fluoxetine]

My PW FJCW - A JCW Clubby matching the picture of yours, was coming the way.

[GreigJCW]

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]

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]

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.