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  1. 27th July 2009, 09:10 AM #1
    dezzyS
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    Hi everyone

    Just ordered a Mini Cooper in Midnight black from Harry Fairbairns in Glasgow. Got the Chili pack, white indicator lenses, anthracite roof lining, interior trim piano black, and 17" flame spoke alloys. Estimated delivery at the beginning of September. I tried Douglas Park and Harry Fairbairns, but Fairbairns did the better deal.

    I've traded this in for the Mini:



    I've been a Lotus owner for 3 years now. Had an Elise for a year and this Exige for 2 years now. My girlfriend has an Elise too, this one:



    We've decided it's getting a bit ridiculous being a 2 Lotus family in the current economic climate!!

    I've been thinking about saving myself some money for a while and getting a more "normal" car again. It's been 3 great years of Lotus ownership and I've had loads of fun. I know I'll get one again, but decided to save a bit of money for a couple of years. Plus, I can still drive my girlfriend's Elise

    We thought about getting a really really cheap little car, but decided to go half way there . . . We thought a Mini would be a great compromise as it saves us a fortune compared to the Exige, but it's still a great looking funky wee car and is still loads of fun to drive It's frightening what we're going to save compared to the Exige when you look at fuel usage, insurance, tax, servicing, tyres, brake pads, etc, etc.

    Although I'm sad to see the Exige go, I'm really excited about picking the Mini Cooper up in a few weeks time. It's such a fun wee car and I'm looking forward to having BMW build quality instead of my Lotus falling apart every other week hehe

    We go on a lot of runs with the Lotus community and I'm looking forward to becoming a part of the Mini community too and coming along on some of your runs.

    Cheers,
    D
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  2. 27th July 2009, 09:23 AM #2
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  3. 27th July 2009, 09:30 AM #3
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  4. 27th July 2009, 09:34 AM #4
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    plenty of runs to pick from and I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay here in mini land
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  5. 27th July 2009, 09:46 AM #5
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  6. 27th July 2009, 09:48 AM #6
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    you should have traded the gf's elise in for the mini

    exige is just awesome
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  7. 27th July 2009, 10:11 AM #7
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    Hope you enjoy yourself.
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  8. 27th July 2009, 10:29 AM #8
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    Welcome Mate! Nice selection of lotuses. Exige is pure porn!

    Look forward to seeing your new motor. Midnight black is really nice
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  9. 27th July 2009, 12:53 PM #9
    Ally S
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    welcome aboard. was looking at a nice elise in the supermarket car park 10 mins ago. nice machines but like you say the mini will be more of a normal car
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  10. 27th July 2009, 01:35 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ally S View Post
    welcome aboard. was looking at a nice elise in the supermarket car park 10 mins ago. nice machines but like you say the mini will be more of a normal car
    Don't suppose it was Tesco Silverburn carpark? I was in the Exige there at lunchtime and saw a Mini similar to yours I'm sure.
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