I'm kinda in the same boat--I brought the first Saturns because I thought they were quite cool and different from the other cars on the roads back then (unfortunately Saturn screwed up the sedan/wagon design in their 2nd generation, but that's a whole another story. ).

Anyway, since I've always liked cars with "personality", the MINI have always attracted me--most of the other cars I've seen out there doesn't seem to be interesting or have a personality, and when they do, they usually cost too much.

 

"Mini Voyager."

Is that a really small Plymouth or a tiny Federation spaceship?

 

Neither! Plymouth doesn't deserve to use "Voyager"--it's a minivan, not a fun-to-drive car. I picked "Voyager" because I love to voyage, whether it be on the road, air, rails, etc. Also since I'm an amateur astronomer, "Voyager" is a nod to the 2 spacecrafts who explored the outer planets and are now voyaging into the deep space. Hence I've named my current car "Voyager III", because it was my third car. My last car was "Voyager II" and my first car was "Neptune" because of the color of the car (blue-green).

Not sure what I'll name the car, if I buy a MCS.....

 

HI all-
Current owner of a 1:10 remote control EB R53 MCS, future owner of a full-scale BRG R56. Open to suggestions on white stripes/roof vs. black stripes/roof.

 

Hello All!
It started with an accident shortly after Thanksgiving '06. My humble and loyal '96 Nissan Sentra lost a head-on collision with a Jeep Cherokee. Thankfully, I was able to walk away from it. I was already considering getting a MINI around this time of year, but since the Sentra was a total loss, I had to (forgive the pun) accelerate the process.

So as of mid-December, I am a proud owner of a 06 MCS Chili Red / White Rooftop & White Bonnet Stripping.

Also have the premium and weather packages, 17" Wheels, Anthracite Headliner, Xenon Lights & Front Fogs, Roof Rack System, and H/K Stereo Upgrade.

Aftermarket: XPEL 3M Clear Film Protection Kit (front & rear) and Pioneer AVIC-N3 In-Dash DVD Nav. Sys. with IPOD Adapter.

Wish List aka Soon-to-Be: Personally Designed Metal Grille Badges, ALTA or Palo Uber Light Bar System, and a lady copilot that loves me for me and not the MINI!!!!

Thanks for reading. See you on the road!!!

 

I started out in the San Francisco Bay Area in motorsports back in 1959. I bought a 1959 MGA Twincam coupe. Red with solid knockoffs. I attended SCCA RDC (Race Driving Course) and began club racing. I ran a Bugeyed Sprite with Huffacker modifications and did pretty well. After that it was club events with both the MGA and Sprite. In 1963 I moved to Honolulu and bought and raced an MG 1100 (which was a Mini on steroids). Since then a 427 Corvette, 1969 Mini cooper (Belgian Congo) and for the last 10 years a 1996 SVT Cobra. I am the proud owner of a 2004 Indi Blue Cooper S and love it. I have joined Atlanta MINIs and look forward to the events.

 

New to the forum, just thought I would say hello to you all.

 

how do I create my own thread topic? I can post to existing topics.

 

Hi there, just picked up our brand new 2007 Mini Cooper S last friday and already put 500 miles over the weekend

LOVE it!!

 

Im with the sunshinenminis of tampa florida. transplant Texan
and my wife doesnt know what to think of this dragon thing, but shes there. If I like it, shes with me.Red heads are cool.

 

Hi to all MINI addicted!!!

 

Hello all, for a month and 3000 miles I've been the smiling owner of a 2006 pepperwhite mini convertible. The weather here in N. Calif. has been springlike for most of Feb. so the tops been down and my balding head getting a tan. This the most fun I've ever had on four wheels!

 

Hi Fred, welcome to NAM!

 

hey everyone!
I'm not really a new member, but my MINI is. I just traded my 2006 chili red S for a 2007 chili red S. I can't wait to start getting some new mods for this one!

Anna

 

Hi, I'm speedracer. I'm from the Phoenix area in Arizona. I have a 2006 space blue cooper with silver roof and V stripe. I'm also speed_racer on the OL

 

Welcome everyone to this great site, lots of info here.!!

 

welcome to NAM

 

Just introducing myself here, as requested.

Current MINI is an '06 MC CVT PW/B while my first love was an '04 MC CVT Indi Blue/White with a few more extras than my current MINI.

Many of my MINI pals refer to NAM, so I figured it's about time I stopped in. Thanks for all the good work you do!

 

Hi All ... just wanted to say hi.
Former owner of a VW Jetta - Now a 2006 MC (Black & Silver) - lovin it!!!!

 

Hey all, Im considering making the leap to a mini, but I need more info. I'll probably only lurk around but I might have a question now and again. Thanks to all.

 

Hi there! I'm pretty new here also, waiting (not so patiently) on my 07 MC convertible, chili red black top that had currently completed production and is waiting for transport to the carrier. The next few weeks should be rough, because I certainly can't wait to see her here in NJ. Just wanted to introduce myself!


-Michelle

 

Hi, I'm considering buying the latest MCS model. I saw the Mustard Yellow one ALTA brought to AMVIV and really dug it!
So begins my journey of knowledge.

 

Welcome to NAM Michelle!! You'll be diddie boppin around Jersey before you know it!! Happy motoring!!



06MCS/DS/B/Bbonnetstripes/Whalen8ballshiftmachine

 

Hi to Michelle, Tony, Miami, Spyman and Otra, nice to see you all here and welcome to NAM!

 

i am new to all of this!!cant wait until my Mini arrives!