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Old 10-03-2009, 08:04 PM
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1st MINI...finally

Howdy all,

After jonesing for a while, the death of my wife's Mazda prompted the purchase of a 2004 MCS, dark silver, with all but the convenience package. The prior owner did a few performance mods. What a fun car to drive--it's far exceeded my expectations in handling and power.

My first car was a '67 Triumph GT6, so I guess I'm sort of revisiting my youth.

Anyway, this is an excellent forum and I've learned tons so far.

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Old 10-03-2009, 08:06 PM
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I don't think that the 'convenience' package was an option on the 2004.
 
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Old 10-04-2009, 07:55 AM
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Hence the reason it's missing.
 
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Old 10-04-2009, 07:58 AM
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Welcome to NAM.
 
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Old 10-04-2009, 08:35 AM
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congrats on your purchase, welcome and cheers!
 
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Old 10-04-2009, 08:37 AM
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We just made the plunge too. I think we both made a great decision .
 
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Just got my new-to-me '06, my first Mini since selling my 1981 version! Kind of embarrassing walking around with the big silly grin, isn't it? I don'tsuppose it will wear off any time soon!
 
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Old 10-04-2009, 05:11 PM
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I don'tsuppose it will wear off any time soon!
Let's hope not
 
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Mine is now about 5 years old and I still have a silly grinn after a drive! I like to tell folks, driveing a MINI puts the same smile on you face that you had after you passed your first driving test!!
 
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Old 10-06-2009, 04:38 PM
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I detail clean mine every single day after every nice ride...literally...some same say i need help....do i? Is there a MINI Enthusiast Anonymous Group where I could admit I have a MINI problem? My Family thinks I'm crazy! MINI Crazy that is!
 
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Wonderful testimony to the fact that fun is just around the corner!

Congratulations to you both and Happy Motoring!
 
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