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UK waiting list

Anyone know how long the waiting list is in the UK for a new Mini One? Thanks, Richard
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rmlewin
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by rmlewin

Just Got "SPARKY"!!

Hi everyone, Just swapped my 2001 Cooper for an "s".....Electric blue (hence the name SPARKY), white roof, chrome effec...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by matt.boocock
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by matt.boocock

Cooper S - Oil consumption

980 miles I have done & it was checked at 500 miles & needed topping up (1/4 the dipstick) & I have just checked it & i...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by WOOF
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by WOOF

CD changer - Dealer or after market

Seems the dealer wants 150% of the after market cost for the CD changer. I see them on the web for $330 while the deale...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by thomgr
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by thomgr

Dealer CD or After Market

Adding a CD changer in addition to the Cassette deck. Dealer wants $592+ installation for another $170. However, he was...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by thomgr
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by thomgr

Mini Arrived......

Just picked up my MCS yesterday morning (Dark Silver/White roof & Wheels), WAHOO!! What an awesome car this thing is.......
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rpiellijr
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by rpiellijr

CD Changer Experience?

We went back to the dealer because he wanted to see our '95 318ti for possible personal purchase and my wife inquired a...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by thomgr
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by thomgr

Bottom end noise on startup on Cooper S

If my Cooper S has been stood a long time, as I start it up, I get what I would call a knocking bottom end for a second...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nigel.ince
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by nigel.ince

Windows slipping down

My Cooper S is three months old. On several occasions in the last week, I've gotten into the car and then realized the...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by h.messinger
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by h.messinger

New Italian Job

Had tickets for a sneak preview last night (courtesy of my local BMW dealership) for the new Italian Job film which I r...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ManicPoster
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by ManicPoster

New Cooper S problems

Hi, Got my new Cooper S last week, it suffers from horrific stuttering in first & second gears, acceleration is very ro...
24 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nigel.ince
24 comments posted 22yrs posted by nigel.ince

should i get lights on grille?

i am buying my MINI in January and i am considering getting the driving lights( the kit that attaches to the grille). Is...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mrcob00
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by mrcob00

Re: After filling run-flats

Yep, reset it. This needs to be done every time you check the pressure of your tires etc. > After filling my run-flats,...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by spam
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by spam

Dealer's Markup in Bay Area

$2500 mark-up at Mountain View Mini on an "S" and a twelve week wait. No discussion. There were 3 other potential buyer...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by thomgr
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by thomgr