I've been reading the site for a few days, and my eyes are starting to glaze over! More answers to questions I didn't even know I had!

Just want to say hi, & thanks for a very useful resource as I am researching
Mini ownership.

This MINI thing has been on my mind for a while, but I live in coastal South Carolina...meaning long, straight, poorly maintained roads....watching Top Gear on BBC is like throwing fuel on the fire as to my Mini desire.

I have found a 2006 MINI Dinan S2 package locally, and keep going back & rubbing it like a magic Talisman...I am afraid if I drive it, it will steal my soul, and I will neglect all other aspects of my life. Itwas offered for sale on this site back in Sept for +/- $25K, but it has come to roost at a local Chevy dealer for $22K, and has been haunting their lot for about a month. Just 27,000 miles, and in seemingly well cared for shape, with a great carfax report.

I do not need it, but sure do want it...and am about ready to give in.

I have a miserable time riding my Ducati around here-flat, straight roads & all...but on the rare occassion I travel to hill country, all is forgiven...it was made to inspire on the same type of roads MINI's love.

So, I am a tormented soul, seeing this poor lonely MINI sitting there day
after day, singing my name sotto voce.

All of the threads I singing of undying loyalty and of motoring bliss don't help me resist...not one little bit!

So, thanks, I think!

 

Hehehe,

In the words of Nike...

"Just Do It"

 

All I can say is that you're one of the lucky ones...
Just think of the poor souls that have to travel to the Carolinas as I used to, I would drive to the Dragon to give my MINI the proper leg stretch she deserved.
Now I live in Greer, SC and make an almost monthly pilgrimage to the Dragon.
So if you're ever in need of a crash pad between the coast and the Dragon let us know.
Go ahead and buy the MINI already, don't be like a friend of mine that kept debating on it and when she finally decided it was too late, it was already sold.

 

^^^^^

 

Thanks for the push towards the
MINI...not that I need much of a
push.

So, my Eurovan & Prius may have
a new relative soon.

From what I've read here the Dinan
mods can be a plus, and this car is still
under warranty.

Does dog hair in a MINI get me kicked down
a notch, or does it get me good guy
points?

 

Dog hair in YOUR MINI might get you points with other dog loving girls.

Dog hair in my MINI on the other hand will not.

Girls love a guy with a MINI and puppies

 

With the Dinan and the miles, give them an offer of 20K and buy it.

Stop twiddling, I am sure you can find a twisty road or two along the coast.