1st Gear New members: make an initial post and introduce yourself as you shift from Neutral to First Gear. Current members: meet some of the new members.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Hey there!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-16-2010, 06:27 AM
wayfare's Avatar
wayfare
wayfare is offline
Neutral
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Slatersville, Rhode Island
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hey there!

Hello everyone. I'm Jeff, been a mini fan for a long long time. Recently when my car died unexpectedly I started looking around at getting into something new. A Mini never crossed my mind although I've always loved the little car that could.

After about 2 months of searching, driving, etc and coming up empty handed I went to a used car dealer and test drove a 2 door Sebring. I wasn't excited about it but I was getting to the point where I desperately needed a vehicle. After test driving the Sebring I left the dealer but felt like I missed something. What did I miss you ask? This great looking racing green 2004 mini cooper with 50k miles on it sitting in the lot. Two days later I went back and test drove the mini, fell in love with it and the rest is history. I've had the car for a week now and it's easily the most fun car I've ever owned. I've owned an audi s4 and had fun in that but was never really excited to get in it. Every morning I'm stoked to get in drive the hell out of my little car.

I love when I pass other MC drivers and they wave. I've gotten a lot of compliments on the British Racing Green with the White Roof. It's also got a tan and dark grey leather interior, etc. I've got some exterior shots that I'll post and when I take interior shots later today I'll post those as well. I've got a couple mods in mind that I'm going to get started on but so far so good!





 

Last edited by wayfare; 09-16-2010 at 06:40 AM. Reason: Adding some more photos. Couldn't wait any longer. :)
  #2  
Old 09-16-2010, 06:44 AM
TBangin23's Avatar
TBangin23
TBangin23 is offline
4th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
shes a beauty. have fun!
 
  #3  
Old 09-16-2010, 05:11 PM
LadyGodiva's Avatar
LadyGodiva
LadyGodiva is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Asheville,NC
Posts: 18,884
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Nice little Cooper!

 
  #4  
Old 09-16-2010, 07:17 PM
wayfare's Avatar
wayfare
wayfare is offline
Neutral
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Slatersville, Rhode Island
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks! I'm stoked to start getting my mod on.
 
  #5  
Old 09-16-2010, 07:23 PM
ngweibing's Avatar
ngweibing
ngweibing is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: May 2008
Location: pittsburgh( southside), PA
Posts: 4,070
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
welcome...congrats too
 
  #6  
Old 09-16-2010, 07:25 PM
wayfare's Avatar
wayfare
wayfare is offline
Neutral
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Slatersville, Rhode Island
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks! On a good note I brought the car to an authorized mini repair place and he gave her a clean bill of health. Told me it was one of the best he's seen come through in a long time. Was a good feeling to know that I found a car that is going to last me a long long time I hope!
 
  #7  
Old 09-16-2010, 07:36 PM
LadyGodiva's Avatar
LadyGodiva
LadyGodiva is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Asheville,NC
Posts: 18,884
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by wayfare
Thanks! I'm stoked to start getting my mod on.
Be sure to check out Way Motor Works!
 
  #8  
Old 09-16-2010, 08:23 PM
slotibartfast's Avatar
slotibartfast
slotibartfast is offline
2nd Gear
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Covington, WA
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Great colors! Enjoy the new ride!
 
  #9  
Old 09-16-2010, 09:11 PM
BensMini's Avatar
BensMini
BensMini is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 2,812
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Welcome to the forum, great looking MINI, enjoy.
 
  #10  
Old 09-16-2010, 09:15 PM
jtbrown's Avatar
jtbrown
jtbrown is offline
3rd Gear
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The BRG/W and the black & tan interior just screams 'Brittish' to me... great combo.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
IrishMCS
General MINI Talk
74
12-01-2015 04:21 PM
Oilfieldtrash
R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+)
8
09-21-2015 09:59 AM
ZeroGravity
JCW Garage
3
09-15-2015 06:43 PM
Timmy_r53
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
0
09-14-2015 01:59 PM
MiniUnz
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
0
09-14-2015 11:11 AM



Quick Reply: Hey there!



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:42 AM.