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We both laughed when we saw the MINI parked next to my wife's SUV

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Old 06-05-2011 | 07:00 AM
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We both laughed when we saw the MINI parked next to my wife's SUV

I traded my 2008 Ford Taurus (the newer big one, think Ford Five Hundred) for an '04 MCS. I pulled the MINI into the garage next to my wife's SUV and we got out and both burst into laughter. Where the Ford barely fit in the garage with the SUV -- I would make my passenger exit before entering, pull forward as far as I dared, and then check to see that the rear bumper cleared the path of the door -- I could almost put two MINIs in the same space. It was just too funny.

I had a New Beetle Turbo S before the Ford. Great car, but the turbo acceleration is a totally different feel from the supercharger. Going to be great fun getting to know this little package.
 
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Old 06-05-2011 | 08:39 AM
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Welcome to the community! Look forward to some pics of the new ride!
 
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Old 06-05-2011 | 08:41 AM
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Sure is cheaper then extending the garage.

On your new Mini.
 
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Old 06-05-2011 | 09:02 AM
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Congratulations on your New MINI!! So now please tell US that your Wife wants a MINI of her own!!
 

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Old 06-05-2011 | 09:33 AM
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Congrats on the '04! (What color? )
 
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Old 06-05-2011 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell
Congratulations on your New MINI!! So now please tell US that your Wife wants a MINI of her own!!
So far, she just likes driving mine!
 
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Old 06-05-2011 | 05:40 PM
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Welcome

Originally Posted by 2ndHalfCor
So far, she just likes driving mine!
I'm Hiding the fobs
 
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Old 06-05-2011 | 05:49 PM
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welcome
 
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Old 06-05-2011 | 11:57 PM
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Welcome to the forum!!
 
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Old 06-06-2011 | 05:04 AM
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Taken during MINI Takes the States 2010 at the Simeone Museum in Philadelphia.
My car is the one on the left...


 

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Old 06-06-2011 | 07:58 AM
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Someone asked for a photo. Here's the first one before it gets messed up by the front license plate.

 
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Old 06-06-2011 | 09:01 PM
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congrats... Funny story
 
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