"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
#9651
08-02-2013 | 07:32 PM
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,326
Likes: 6
From: PA
She will be auctioned off. Was not worth it for the dealership to try and resale a car that had suffered extensive damage...
#9652
08-02-2013 | 07:37 PM
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 314
Likes: 2
From: National Capital Region of Canada
A few pics of MINI #2...!
Here "she" is...!!! 
Was totally and pleasantly surprised about how much more responsive the car felt and how improved the handling was compared to my 2010 MCS...! And how about that new car smell...!!! 
Yep, I'm in MINI heaven!!!
More pics to come in separate posts... Taking forever to upload...
Was totally and pleasantly surprised about how much more responsive the car felt and how improved the handling was compared to my 2010 MCS...! And how about that new car smell...!!! Yep, I'm in MINI heaven!!! More pics to come in separate posts... Taking forever to upload...
#9657
08-02-2013 | 07:55 PM
4th Gear
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 362
Likes: 0
From: Iowa
But my Camden did what she was meant to do - turn me into a true MINIac! 
Congrats on the new ride!
#9658
08-02-2013 | 07:57 PM
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 314
Likes: 2
From: National Capital Region of Canada
Wish I could take credit for that driveway, but it's not mine, it's my parents'!
But I'll relay the compliment! Had to go and visit them right after I took delivery! After all, I blame my father for my passion for cars! He didn't have a son, you see... 
Got an automatic, but what I'm thrilled about is that I added a Wired Package to the Bayswater Special Edition! What a visual treat and useful component! Can't wait to explore it some more...
#9659
08-02-2013 | 07:58 PM
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 314
Likes: 2
From: National Capital Region of Canada
#9660
08-02-2013 | 08:01 PM
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,326
Likes: 6
From: PA
Thank you very much, appreciate it!!!
Wish I could take credit for that driveway, but it's not mine, it's my parents'! But I'll relay the compliment! Had to go and visit them right after I took delivery! After all, I blame my father for my passion for cars! He didn't have a son, you see...
Got an automatic, but what I'm thrilled about is that I added a Wired Package to the Bayswater Special Edition! What a visual treat and useful component! Can't wait to explore it some more...
Wish I could take credit for that driveway, but it's not mine, it's my parents'!
But I'll relay the compliment! Had to go and visit them right after I took delivery! After all, I blame my father for my passion for cars! He didn't have a son, you see... Got an automatic, but what I'm thrilled about is that I added a Wired Package to the Bayswater Special Edition! What a visual treat and useful component! Can't wait to explore it some more...
Yes, pass that compliment on to your parents, please.
#9661
08-02-2013 | 08:22 PM
6th Gear
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,370
Likes: 2
Here "she" is...!!! Was totally and pleasantly surprised about how much more responsive the car felt and how improved the handling was compared to my 2010 MCS...! And how about that new car smell...!!! Yep, I'm in MINI heaven!!!
More pics to come in separate posts... Taking forever to upload...
Was totally and pleasantly surprised about how much more responsive the car felt and how improved the handling was compared to my 2010 MCS...! And how about that new car smell...!!! Yep, I'm in MINI heaven!!! More pics to come in separate posts... Taking forever to upload...
Now its time to enjoy!! And omg you gotta love that new car smell.. Congrats my friend!! cheers
#9662
08-02-2013 | 09:16 PM
#9663
08-02-2013 | 09:21 PM
I feel your pain. I work 4 weeks at a time in Africa. Apparently mine won't begin production for another 10 days (it's been 35 days since I ordered it). I'm guessing delivery will be late September. Between now and November I will be home for a total of 2 weeks. I guess the MINI dealership will just have to hang on to mine...like they did with the original order...barstarreds.
#9664
08-02-2013 | 09:25 PM
6th Gear
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,370
Likes: 2
Its awesome your letting your brother use your new MINI when it arrives!! Very cool of you! cheers!
#9666
08-02-2013 | 10:37 PM
3rd Gear
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 237
Likes: 0
From: Laurel, MD
Who is showing up in the Baltimore area with new MINIs to show off on Sunday? See you all there I've got a wedding in Cumberland to attend Sunday to add to my 3900 miles since July 2nd pickup... Hoping to get back in time for a nice wash and wax, but we'll see...
Iamlili: nice bayswater! Looks really good.
Iamlili: nice bayswater! Looks really good.
#9667
08-03-2013 | 12:33 PM
4th Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 460
Likes: 1
#9668
08-03-2013 | 12:52 PM
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,326
Likes: 6
From: PA
#9670
08-03-2013 | 01:55 PM
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,326
Likes: 6
From: PA
#9672
08-03-2013 | 02:10 PM
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,326
Likes: 6
From: PA
And let me tell you, it's way to easy to break the 4500 RPM break in rule.
BTW, I'm at about 350 miles, no POP on decel yet. Some mild burble, very nice , deep exhaust note. But no POP. Yet.
#9673
08-03-2013 | 02:12 PM
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,733
Likes: 1
From: Chandler, AZ
The pop will come
#9674
08-03-2013 | 02:17 PM
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,326
Likes: 6
From: PA
Even at around 5000 RPMs the power is sick. My son had his first ride in it today and he had a huge grin on his face when I merged onto the interstate, dropped it down into third gear and went from 30 mph to 80 mph in two blinks of an eye. Exhilerating ! Yeah, can't wait to push it harder !
And yep, looking very forward to the POPS but being patient. Somewhat.
And yep, looking very forward to the POPS but being patient. Somewhat.
#9675
08-03-2013 | 03:26 PM
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,733
Likes: 1
From: Chandler, AZ
Even at around 5000 RPMs the power is sick. My son had his first ride in it today and he had a huge grin on his face when I merged onto the interstate, dropped it down into third gear and went from 30 mph to 80 mph in two blinks of an eye. Exhilerating ! Yeah, can't wait to push it harder !
And yep, looking very forward to the POPS but being patient. Somewhat.
And yep, looking very forward to the POPS but being patient. Somewhat.