my new 500 is here
picking up on weds hopefully! loads of pics to follow (should i start a member's motors thread or keep it here?)

i'm fully prepared,
got screen wash and a window sticker off my mate, i've converted all my music to mp3 (which took a while as i buy everything off itunes) a memory stick, and the tricolore keyring (£3 from dealer)

anything i missed? how did you prepare for your new car/how are you preparing?

exciting times.....

when you put pics up, put them in members motors so all can see... we shall link it into here you lucky thing, mines still not here.

nuovapanda said:

mines still not here.

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when did you order???? i've read that you've been waiting ages, feel awful for you and people like you when i've only been waiting 8 weeks

!beepbeepbeep! said:

my new 500 is here

anything i missed?

exciting times.....

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Excellent news Beep! You seem well prepared. But - start doing some facial exercises - or you will have face ache from grinning so much. Hope all goes well on the day.. keep us posted.

this car is AMAZING! will post pics soon

i called him Bob from B08 on the reg plate

drove past a mini driver yesterday and he gave me the fingers and did the :tosser: thing, was well offended! but proof that 500 is annoying MINI drivers, i just laughed considering he probably spent £5000 trillion on his convertible MINI.

had flashing mileage this morning but restarted and it's fine

i really want to start a hidden features thread!
the loop to pull the boot closed
obviously the document drawer
i can't think of any more now but i'm sure i will think of more
does the rear wiper come on in reverse when the front ones are on? i'll check.

the 1.2 is looseing up nicely, covered 450 miles so far and i can feel it changing already

the white is an absolute bug magnet! but no problem coz i can't wait to clean it!

and it's not a car for the shy retiring person, it gets so much attention & it makes people happy! everyone that notices the car gets a big smile on their face! i love it!

the 15 inch diamond-finish sport wheels are stunning, probably one of the best parts of the car

standard sport seats are incredibly comfy, and half leather! (i didn't know that ) but i can't find my under seat storage

interscope is FAN-TAS-TIC! crank up the bass level for boy racer effect, and volume to anything over 10 is sure to make your ears happy (and your spine - the seats vibrate!)

so apart from one tosser of a mini driver, an excellent one and a half days with the 500!

!beepbeepbeep! said:

this car is AMAZING! will post pics soon
the white is an absolute bug magnet! but no problem coz i can't wait to clean it!

standard sport seats are incredibly comfy, and half leather! (i didn't know that ) but i can't find my under seat storage

interscope is FAN-TAS-TIC! crank up the bass level for boy racer effect, and volume to anything over 10 is sure to make your ears happy (and your spine - the seats vibrate!)

so apart from one tosser of a mini driver, an excellent one and a half days with the 500!

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450 miles in 1.5 days my white one is also a favorite with bugs, alive and dead !! check the "sport interior" thread regarding the underseat storage

Hey Beep .. excellent news on the arrival of Bob!!
It sounds like you have been having a scream already - can't wait to see some pics. How's your face ache???!!!

Unfortunately your half-leather seats are half-plastic, but they still look good & very comfortable.

I've seen so many dealers advertising these as half-leather, don't they check their own brochures?

Congrats on the new motor

Can't wait to see your photos. Glad you're enjoying it sooooo much.

I hope I get excited as you are when mine arrives.

Hello Beep!

Woohoo! horray for Bob, congratulations on your new baby

Sounds like you are having a blast already, to the Mini driver.

Can't wait for mine to arrive! looking forward to seeing the photos.

!beepbeepbeep! said:

drove past a mini driver yesterday and he gave me the fingers and did the :tosser: thing, was well offended! but proof that 500 is annoying MINI drivers, i just laughed considering he probably spent £5000 trillion on his convertible MINI.

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Should have waved your wallet. Think they might have got the idea

!beepbeepbeep! said:

drove past a mini driver yesterday and he gave me the fingers and did the :tosser: thing, was well offended! but proof that 500 is annoying MINI drivers, i just laughed considering he probably spent £5000 trillion on his convertible MINI.D

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I had this bloody Mini converible driver come into the shop today asking if I could pair up the mini to her new blackberry that she bought from one of our competitors (I'm nearly sure she said 'Blueberry' but she was blonde...) and I when out and did the link but before I did I said that I had to go get a bag to put over my head as I couldn't be seen dead in a mustard convertible mini cooper!

Don't think she took it too well... LOL :devil:

Jim

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I had this bloody Mini converible driver come into the shop today asking if I could pair up the mini to her new blackberry that she bought from one of our competitors (I'm nearly sure she said 'Blueberry' but she was blonde...) and I when out and did the link but before I did I said that I had to go get a bag to put over my head as I couldn't be seen dead in a mustard convertible mini cooper!

Don't think she took it too well... LOL :devil:

Jim

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Lol.

The only mini I would ever drive is the cooper s but with extras would be like £18000.

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thanks for your comments so far!

re the face ache, it HURTS!!!!

& slightly gutted about the half-plastic seats but oh well they're still supremely comfortable & my friends won't know they're fake so it's cool

and i think the foot rest built into the centre console should count as another hidden feature!

i stopped today because someone wanted to cross the road, but he just stood there in awe instead of crossing the road, either that or he was having a heart attack

Lovely little car. The roof works well with the white, and the wheels are perfect. I really like the proportions with the smaller wheels you know.

I love good sound too, so I reckon the interscope must be one of the best options.

I'd be more than happy to have this one, and your engine is the one I'm leaning towards as well. Well done. Good choices

Oh, and Yorkshire is just so stunning.

Thanks for the link to your photos. Bob is very cute indeed!

If I was stuck in a new Mini thingy and I saw you and Bob, I would feel very sad. You and your BIG grin and Bob gleaming in all his loveliness!!! Have a great weekend

Wow! Looks marvelous! (minus the bugs ) Against the backdrop it looks absolutely stunning and no wonder Mini drivers get cross - it looks faaar better than their car AND much cheaper