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Old 10-17-2005, 12:42 AM
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She is FINALLY mine!

Well, after 1.5 months of horrible waiting, I FINALLY have my new MCS, and I couldnt be happier. I went up on Friday to pick her up, caught the Metra train and got off in Lake Bluff. The morning was beautiful so I decided to walk the mile or two to the dealership. By the time I got there, my MA Dan had everything set for me. I signed the papers and we were out the door! Unfortunatly I had to go to work, but was able to snap some pics of her in the parking lot...


Check it out!!


Ryan
 
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Old 10-17-2005, 12:44 AM
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good god, please re-size. other than that it looks awesome!!! CONGRATS!!!

edit* cool lol
 
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Old 10-17-2005, 02:52 AM
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Congratulations! You look like one happy guy! Great looking MINI!

Write us a follow-up on your experience when you get time.
 
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Old 10-17-2005, 03:57 AM
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Nice MINI!

But how did you ever talk them out of not teaching you every miute detail etc. From what I have been told Delivery is a 1-2 hour process and you must atain a minium knowlege score before they release the key to you!
 
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Old 10-17-2005, 06:34 AM
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Haha, I told him I was researching the car every day on NAM and that I only needed the most basic of basic education sessions...


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Old 10-17-2005, 06:39 AM
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Whoa...that IS nice!!!! Congrats on your new baby...have a blast getting acquainted!!!
 
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Old 10-17-2005, 07:00 AM
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Gotta love those R90 wheels!
 
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Old 10-17-2005, 04:37 PM
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By the way, the goofy lookin guy in the picture is my MA, Dan Kuhn.... one silly guy!



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Old 10-17-2005, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TrippleBeem
By the way, the goofy lookin guy in the picture is my MA, Dan Kuhn.... one silly guy!



Ryan
Both of you look goofy! But who doesn't when they are taking delivery of such a beautiful new MINI!

Enjoy the ride!
 
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Old 10-17-2005, 08:49 PM
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Congrats and happy motoring!!!!
 
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congrats! i don;t understand the length of the bonnet stripes?

after reading comments on this site for the bonnet stripes, i decided to cancel my dealer installed stripes (for $180ish) and ordered my own for about $25 on ebay, which are supposed to be long enough to curl under the bonnet. i'll post pics this weekend..

if i chse the mCS, i would have got it like yours!


Originally Posted by TrippleBeem
Well, after 1.5 months of horrible waiting, I FINALLY have my new MCS, and I couldnt be happier. I went up on Friday to pick her up, caught the Metra train and got off in Lake Bluff. The morning was beautiful so I decided to walk the mile or two to the dealership. By the time I got there, my MA Dan had everything set for me. I signed the papers and we were out the door! Unfortunatly I had to go to work, but was able to snap some pics of her in the parking lot...


Check it out!!


Ryan
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 01:29 PM
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The biggest response I'm getting from people on the new baby are with the wheels. People LOVE the webspokes, people are constantly looking over thier window ledge at them. I've had several people ask me what brand they were assuming they were aftermarket wheels. They are pretty floored when i tell them that hey are OEM! They look great standing still and moving, I'm really glad I added the $500 option to the Sport Package that got them for me, its a very distinct look!


I guess the only problem is that I already scratched one of them, but it is a small gouge that is neer the tire, so it is hard to see. I've been preparing myself for the inevitable horror of scratches, the Guide To Motoring has helped me alot with this. It states that scratches are nothing to get mad about, they are battle scars!

BTW: I've been driving non stop since i got it.... I'm up to 489 miles... 1250 HERE I COME!!!!



Ryan
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TrippleBeem
Well, after 1.5 months of horrible waiting, I FINALLY have my new MCS, and I couldnt be happier. I went up on Friday to pick her up, caught the Metra train and got off in Lake Bluff. The morning was beautiful so I decided to walk the mile or two to the dealership. By the time I got there, my MA Dan had everything set for me. I signed the papers and we were out the door! Unfortunatly I had to go to work, but was able to snap some pics of her in the parking lot...


Check it out!!


Ryan



Great piccie!!! Congrats!


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Do I hear a caption contest...

MA Dan: "Man, I really need another cup of coffee...."

Ryan: "Honey, you know I need a red shirt to match my MINI before I can motor home...."

 
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Old 10-19-2005, 01:59 PM
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Awesome looking car!!! And i'm not just saying that because it looks exactly like mine.

(Well, except the web spokes, which I agree look great!)

Have fun with it. I haven't stopped motoring since i got mine a month ago.
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 02:16 PM
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Congrats, dude! I just got my baby too. Yours got a name yet?
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by batgirlwildcat
Yours got a name yet?
I named her Mary after my mother who passed away this year....
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TrippleBeem
I named her Mary after my mother who passed away this year....
My condolences. MINIs are all about celebrating the fun of life, so that's a nice tribute.
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 04:23 PM
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I really like the way your specs. Smart options. welcome on-board, congradulations
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TrippleBeem
I named her Mary after my mother who passed away this year....
You my friend are a good son. Your Mom would be proud of you.

Chuck
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SOCRATES
Gotta love those R90 wheels!
Huh? Not. webspokes I think.
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 04:53 PM
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You my friend are a good son. Your Mom would be proud of you.

Chuck
What he said. Good for you
 
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Old 10-19-2005, 04:54 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback!!! I feel really strong about all my options..
 
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Sweet

Righteous ride Bro!!!
 
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