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Old 10-29-2005, 07:08 PM
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I got my MINI today!!!

I live in Southern California, and I had a list with driving directions to each of the MINI dealers in the area. This was apparently my *very* lucky day. The first dealership I stopped at was South Bay Motors (who sell at MSRP). They had one new '06 MINI Cooper S on the lot. It was British Racing Green with black bonnet stripes, tan leather seats, sunroof, sports package- everything I was looking for. By the end of the afternoon, I was a happy MINI owner! I was never so glad to have a LONG ride home- it was a great opportunity to bond with my new MINI. By the time I got home I felt confident behind the wheel, and was truely enjoying my "motoring experience". I still can't believe that I found the car I was looking for at the first dealership I went to. What are the odds?!

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Old 10-29-2005, 07:11 PM
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WOW! That does sound like a lucky trip. Congrats on the new MINI. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 07:22 PM
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Pat, you live a charmed life...what more can I say!!! Enjoy your new MINI!!!
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 07:52 PM
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Ditto here: Hope you have as much fun as I'm having. I picked my S up last Sat and have had a great time the last seven days. Even drove it in the first snow storm of the season last Wed night without snow tires and it was great. It's hyper blue with a silver top and chrono pack. I can't remember when I had so much fun passing people on my way to work. I really love the tailgaters. I hammer it and just watch them fade. It's a rush. Pulling away in the turns is even more fun. They can't believe that's possible.

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Old 10-29-2005, 08:29 PM
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Wow! Congrats You are one lucky person to find what you were looking for and not pay over MSRP in So Cal!!! Happy Motoring...

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Old 10-29-2005, 08:36 PM
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Welcome. Did you buy the lotto on your lucky day?
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pzwilliams
What are the odds?!

Pat
One in 17256.07382

Check out www.westcoastminiclub.org

Give us a call.

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Old 10-29-2005, 10:49 PM
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Congrtulations!
You are the luckiest guy in this NAM forum, I guess.
I had to wait for 6 months to get my MCS 2 years ago.....

Happy Motoring!

 
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Old 10-30-2005, 01:44 AM
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cool new ride

--Cool! Congrats PZwilliams. How much did ya pay? Mmm british racing green. Nice! Post pics when ya can.

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Old 10-30-2005, 08:25 AM
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You are a LUCKY man! Congrats!!!
 
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Old 10-30-2005, 09:20 AM
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Please post interior and exterior pictures! I am relatively new to MINIS and don't recall seeing tan leather seats. I bet that looks great with the BRG.



Originally Posted by pzwilliams
I live in Southern California, and I had a list with driving directions to each of the MINI dealers in the area. This was apparently my *very* lucky day. The first dealership I stopped at was South Bay Motors (who sell at MSRP). They had one new '06 MINI Cooper S on the lot. It was British Racing Green with black bonnet stripes, tan leather seats, sunroof, sports package- everything I was looking for. By the end of the afternoon, I was a happy MINI owner! I was never so glad to have a LONG ride home- it was a great opportunity to bond with my new MINI. By the time I got home I felt confident behind the wheel, and was truely enjoying my "motoring experience". I still can't believe that I found the car I was looking for at the first dealership I went to. What are the odds?!

Pat
 
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Old 10-30-2005, 10:22 AM
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Please take pics (including interior) when you are not driving the car and post them. 2006 models come in different color combos so it would be enlightening for those of use who drive the older MINIs. Happy motoring.
 
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Old 10-30-2005, 10:52 AM
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Congrats on finding your dream for the price you wanted. You won't be disappointed. Happy motoring.
 
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Old 10-31-2005, 09:40 AM
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As Napoleon Dynamite said, "Lucky...."
 
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