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Old 03-31-2014, 01:47 PM
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Bought a Mini!!!

Obligatory first post, after looking at many different cars, went with a 2010 Mini Cooper from Carmax (got the 100,000 mi, 6 yr warranty).

Pedal feel is good, love the shifter and short throws. Mostly my wife will be driving but it's a lot of fun even without turbo. Great gas mileage and options installed on it. We have the spare tire (not run-flat tires) and moon-roof, I think those are the only installed options.

This is the stock image of our car, different wheels on ours though, only 5-spoke 15" wheels.
 
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Very nice! Congratulations!

Post up some pics so everyone can see your new ride!!!!
 
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Old 03-31-2014, 02:11 PM
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Very nice! Congratulations!

Post up some pics so everyone can see your new ride!!!!
Is there a way to post pics from computer? I only had the option to post a link from online earlier...?
 
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Originally Posted by ultrakill
Obligatory first post, after looking at many different cars, went with a 2010 Mini Cooper from Carmax (got the 100,000 mi, 6 yr warranty).

Pedal feel is good, love the shifter and short throws. Mostly my wife will be driving but it's a lot of fun even without turbo. Great gas mileage and options installed on it. We have the spare tire (not run-flat tires) and moon-roof, I think those are the only installed options.

This is the stock image of our car, different wheels on ours though, only 5-spoke 15" wheels.
Congratulations on your newest family member and welcome to the club of MINIacs! Just you wait... the "mod bug" is about to bite! Find a local club and go for a fun day of motoring with them and see what your treasure really can do, not to mention meet some other enthusiasts!
 
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Welcome!
 
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Welcome to NAM, ultrakill and congrats on your new MINI. Thanks for those pics, it looks fantastic. Happy motoring and please don't forget to promote the MINI wave.
 
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Congratulations on your new MINI. Happy motoring.
 
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Welcome to NAM, ultrakill and congrats on your new MINI. Thanks for those pics, it looks fantastic. Happy motoring and please don't forget to promote the MINI wave.
What's the mini wave? Is that when you wave to other mini drivers, like what motorcyclists do?
 
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Originally Posted by ultrakill
What's the mini wave? Is that when you wave to other mini drivers, like what motorcyclists do?
What's the MINI wave you ask? It a friendly little gesture us MINIacs have with other MINI drivers. A thumbs up, a quick wave, we're not fussy as long and we recognize the other MINI driver on our motoring adventures.

If you consider yourself a true MINIac, and you're devoted to saving the MINI wave, please consider joining The League of Extraordinary MINIacs.

You can become a member here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...y-miniacs.html

If you are a Facebook user, you can join us here:
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No big commitment, except your oath to help us in our endeavor to save the wave!
 
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Congrats on the new MINI, I posted your pic a little bigger for you so its easier to see.

Thanks

 
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