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Old 08-04-2008, 08:22 PM
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it would be best if you could see the three choices in person. pics or using the mini site is not the best way to see what colour you like. whenyou see it you will know that is what you want.
 
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Old 08-04-2008, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by fastfritz
Fast fritz here. Did you get your tuscan beige gaiters installed by delivering
dealer or after market source?
Mine was dealer installed.
 
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Old 08-04-2008, 08:49 PM
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Okay, view at your own risk...

My version of the "motoring grin..."



Got it home, and got it cleaned up; kind of a low angle front view:



There are some others in my NAM gallery; let me know what you think!

I'm considering some 16" wheels, if I can find a set from someone who goes up to 17s. I'm also going to get the windows tinted, hopefully this week. If I do, I'll post those up too.
 
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Most excellent!

Where are you in WNC?
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 06:06 AM
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So can I join the HC club? Please I just picked mine up last night and had to do the dance.
I was out at 5:45AM taking my 4 year old son for a drive around the block before I had to leave for work. My son just COULD NOT wait to get into the car. I seemed more excited than me. He woke up at 5:20 didn't come into our room but rather went into the garage to take a look at our new baby
 

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Old 08-05-2008, 08:04 AM
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Should I get my HC Clubman with body color roof or with silver roof? I can't decide and all I see are pics of HC with silver roofs. Help!
You didn't mention black. Black's an option too!
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 08:30 AM
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Please also add my name to the club list. Proud owner of CocoPuffs for the last 5 weeks :-)
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 08:34 AM
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why black roof isn't an option

I worry that a black roof would be too hot!
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:19 AM
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Looks good Hoonu,
hey is your roof silver or white? I wanted white but do not think that was an option with the HC color. I ordered HC/HC. Got my production number from my MA it says Sept 14th. Does this mean when I can expect it to arrive or when they will start to build it?
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Old 08-05-2008, 10:48 AM
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LadyG: I'm near Shelby. Fair chance you came close on the way home from Hendrick.

Little Bean: It's silver. As one of the other posters mentioned, I wanted lighter color to keep the interior temp down as far as I could. Of course, it's 98 degrees outside right now...
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by hoonu
LadyG: I'm near Shelby. Fair chance you came close on the way home from Hendrick.
Dang, I was hoping I'd get to see you on the road. I'm hardly ever down that way.
I haven't seen a Clubbie out in the wild yet!
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 12:18 PM
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welcome Geoffv
I am not in charge but yes join the club and bring friends.
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 12:40 PM
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I wanted a white roof, but not an option , wife decided for me to go with HC body & HC roof with boa do pillars. Your pics are better then the mini USA site show .
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Old 08-06-2008, 03:48 AM
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just averted a major catastrohe. While playing In the owners lounge I saw the order for my Mini with a black roof instead of HC/HC
Called MOA and they were able to correct it. I hope!
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Originally Posted by Little Bean
just averted a major catastrohe. While playing In the owners lounge I saw the order for my Mini with a black roof instead of HC/HC
Called MOA and they were able to correct it. I hope!
Littlebean
What catastrophe? I have a HC/BT and it looks great!
 
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Old 08-06-2008, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by hoonu

Hey, it's Lucky's twin
 
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Old 08-06-2008, 11:11 PM
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Hey, it's Lucky's twin
 
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Originally Posted by jjkell
What catastrophe? I have a HC/BT and it looks great!
+1
 
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Old 08-07-2008, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by hooknew
I worry that a black roof would be too hot!
It is hot...hot looking!
 
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I live in Texas and it's been over 100 for the past 30 days. My top is black but the inside s cool!
 
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Picked Him Up Last Night

After months of waiting, Wilbur Bud is in my possession. I got to the dealer around 4:30pm, and through a series of mishaps, I was not on the road until 7:30! This was with me not trading a car in or financing through Mini Financial. The dealer was short staffed, so my MA had to run all over the place, and, to make matters worse, one of the keys that we thought was mine, was actually to a Chili Red Clubman that was being test driven. Luckily they were not in the street when the engine stopped. My MA had to run out and get the key to them. I guess that is one of the pitfalls of the Convenience Package.

I took the long way home, and I am extremely happy with my car. Pictures to follow.
 
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Many congratulations! Just wait until your first detailing session. The color really pops with a good wax.
 
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Old 08-12-2008, 11:01 PM
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I finally saw a hot chocolate clubman S driving around Seattle today!!! I am getting so anxious to get my clubby here and zip around town!!
 
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Old 08-14-2008, 05:42 AM
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finally a club for hot choc lovers. I've got an all HC clubman with no bonnet stripes, an black pillars, all chromed, light tan interior.

LOVE IT!!

Get compliments and stares everywhere!
 
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Old 08-14-2008, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by danglero
finally a club for hot choc lovers. I've got an all HC clubman with no bonnet stripes, an black pillars, all chromed, light tan interior.

LOVE IT!!

Get compliments and stares everywhere!
We need pics. PROVE IT!
 


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