[Andyno]

Hello to you all,

waiting waiting, in the middle of December my 2015 MCS in Red will be here

Blazing Red with black panoramic roof, black mirrors and black stripes. Interior black with red panels, sports automatic transmission, JCW streering with (guess what?) red stiching... 17" tires, Navigation professional, keyless entry, Harman Kardon audio, LED lights, backing camera, all the comfort things like heated seats and windows...

I think, pretty nice spec, missing only "driver aids" and Head up display.

Waiting for JCW motor packet and exhaust, for the summer

Should like like attached...

Andyno

 

[Wheee!]

Welcome! I have almost the identical car to what you've ordered. I just don't have the backup camera or red trim inside. You are going to love it! I've had mine for a little more than a month and I am still head over heels in love!

 

[pjsjr13]

Welcome Andy.. Nice spec and worth the wait

 

[jeremybingham]

Lovely. The hud is brilliant with the sat nav though! ???????

 

[Peterg]

Congratulations. Nice spec.
Bet you can't wait.. LEDS,s are cool, albeit I keep expecting to get flashed from oncoming drivers, as the LED headlights along with the low down side lights are extremely bright...

 

[Andyno]

Yeah, Jeremy, it is.... but this version of head up display, unlike the glass projected bmw version - you can´t see anything with polarised sunglases ( so 1/2 a year in the summer its useless:/

p.s. attached interior...

 

[uke]

Yeah, Jeremy, it is.... but this version of head up display, unlike the glass projected bmw version - you can´t see anything with polarised sunglases ( so 1/2 a year in the summer its useless:/

I noticed on the loaner F56 with HUD that I drove that if you crane your head to the side and change the viewing angle, you can see some of the display, albeit dimly.

As much as I like the idea of a HUD, this feature turned me off to buying one on the car I ordered. That and the expense.

I'm thinking of buying a Navdy if I end up regretting my decision. Looks a lot cheaper and nicer than the MINI HUD.

 

[jeremybingham]

I liove my hud but don't wear sunglasses. Just don't like them!

 

[uke]

I liove my hud but don't wear sunglasses. Just don't like them!

Sure, Jeremy, like you ever get sun in the UK

I lived near Manchester for 4 months. Never saw the sun except on the day I left. Now I'm in AZ and if you don't wear sunglasses, your eyeballs fry in their sockets.

 

[jeremybingham]

Now you're just trying to make us jealous. yes I can imagine it does make a difference.

 

[Andyno]

car is built, waiting for the delivery

 

[Andyno]

still waiting, waiting, Christmas transport is problematic... you can imagine the long wait is not good

Peaceful Christmas you all Mini fans

 

[Wheee!]

Hang in there! You're in the home stretch. What could be better for Christmas than a blazing red Mini? You've picked the very best colour. It will all be more than worth it once it's here. Merry Christmas!

 

[johnan]

Not long now! Excellent colour choice, you won't regret it. Classy!

 

[SirAlec]

Not long now! Excellent colour choice, you won't regret it. Classy!

Yes! What he said!

 

[Andyno]

We should form a club, The Red Club maybe, like they have with Volcanic Orange

 

[Andyno]

Huraah, car is here.

And, its perfect

 

[MiniManiac]

Excellent!

Can I ask how long it's taken from order to delivery? Assuming you are in the UK, I'm trying to get a handle on lead times for mine.

 

[Wheee!]

We should form a club, The Red Club maybe, like they have with Volcanic Orange

I completely agree! We need a name!

Congratulations Andyno! Don't forget to post some pics. I would love to see it.

 

[Andyno]

One quick... stil waiting for nice weather to take pictures with better camera.

Car after few days - rides perfectly, break-in period is looong

MiniManiac - i am in the continental Europe, from order to built finished - 3 months.