My new (2003) Cooper S!

[miss notax]

Hello

After concluding that it was possible to fit a mountain bike in a Mini, I am now the proud owner of a 2003 Cooper S - and I am loving it! Notax and I have a few cars between us, but my cars of late have been a bit ecclectic; MX5 - Elise - Boxster an now the Mini. Rather unexpectedly, it takes me back to driving the Elise because it handles so nicely and has the grin-factor. I'm pleaed to say it's about 200% more comfortable than the Elise though

Anyway, it's a dark grey 2003 Cooper S with Chilli pack plus panoramic sunroof, air con, sat nav, 1/2 leather seats blah blah. Nothing seems to need doing (phew), although I am starting to contemplate having the slightly scruffed wheels resprayed a different colour. Any examples of dark grey Minis with black or gunmetal wheels to tempt me....?

[Justin S]

Afternoon Ms Notax. From an ex selocer to a mini owner of a grey car with black wheels.( Will post a piccie later.) Mrs S loves the panoramic roof and nearly makes up for the missing elise roof. The elise was OK, but noth a real useable car like the mini. Congrats and welcome.More info and piccies of yours please !!!

[Hartge220]

Welcome to MINI ownership Miss Notax

Won't be long untill you're addicted to the supercharger whine

[Justin S]

Picture of our waaaah , as its called.

[gonzales]

Welcome to the wonderful world of the supercharger whine.

Nice range of cars you've had.

And I can definitly tell you that a mountain bike will fit in a MINI - ours regularly fits one in and often has two on the back (saris bones 3 if you're after a rack).

[miss notax]

Thanks guys (and thanks for the piccie - I am still pondering the tyres!)

Still loving the car but not this mornings flat tyre