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Old 10-10-2007, 08:41 PM
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WOOHOO, picking up my MINI this Saturday!

So after all the craziness surrounding my 4 day old MINI getting totaled, I'm taking delivery of the new one this weekend; SO excited
Here are the specs (taken directly from the Otto's site so excuse the caps) -

EXTERIOR COLOR - PEPPER WHITE
INTERIOR COLOR - CARBON LOUNGE LEATHER
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -inc: Steptronic paddles *Late Availability*
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)
MULT-FUNC STR WHL/CRUISE CNTL
CHROME LINE INTERIOR
BLACK ROOF & MIRROR CAPS
DUAL PANE PANORAMIC PWR SUNROOF
HEATED FRONT SEATS
COLOR LINE CREAM WHITE
PIANO BLACK INTERIOR TRIM
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL *Sensors located in rear of vehicle only*
RAIN-SENSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS -inc: auto headlights
XENON HEADLIGHTS -inc: pwr washers
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING -inc: active carbon particle filter
ON-BOARD COMP
REAR FOG LAMP
HIGH DEFINITION RADIO *Late Availability*
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO *Late Availability*
HI-FI SOUND SYSTEM
WHITE TURN INDICATORS
ALL-SEASON TIRES (N/A w/2RE 17" Web-Spoke Alloy Wheels or 2RH 17" Flame Spoke Alloy Wheels)
ANTHRACITE HEADLINER

MSRP of $30,600 but I got a deal on it for $29,850 plus black bonnet stripes installed ($200) and front/rear Cooper S rubber floor mats ($85).
Thanks so much to everyone who assisted in picking this MINI and also helping me get over my first one. Here are the few photes I got my MA to snap for me pre bonnet-stripes (just paid the deposit this afternoon so they're getting put on tomorrow evening).
 
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Old 10-10-2007, 08:42 PM
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Let me be the first to congratulate you!
 
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A few more with the interior.
 
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Old 10-10-2007, 08:51 PM
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Awesome looking interior!
 
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Old 10-10-2007, 09:05 PM
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Congrats. Good to see things worked out for you. Enjoy!
 
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Old 10-10-2007, 09:36 PM
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For the second time, nice whip!
 
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Old 10-10-2007, 09:42 PM
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Congratulations!!! (again). I see you got all the options. Is there anything that MINI doesn't have??? That's going to be a terrific car. Take care of each other.
 
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Old 10-11-2007, 08:57 AM
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Wow! What a sweet car. Congrats!!!
(LOVE that color )
 
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Old 10-11-2007, 09:03 AM
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Congratulations!!!

love pepper with with black roof~
 
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congraaaats ! and also that you are still alive to enjoy this one )
 
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Beautiful. The lounge leather looks awesome with the while color line.
 
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Old 10-11-2007, 09:58 AM
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It is absolutely gorgeous! Love the interior! Congratulations!
 
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Old 10-11-2007, 10:19 AM
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Good to see the full announcement of your replacement, when do the MODs begin?

Post some more after delivery pictures.
 
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So after all the craziness surrounding my 4 day old MINI getting totaled, I'm taking delivery of the new one this weekend
No wonder sales are up this year... Seriously though, good luck with this one and enjoy it. Congrats!
 
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Sweet, I love the interior. See, on the configurator I didn't like how they made the black seats with white piping look. But now that I see a real shot of them, they look great, especially with your white/black color scheme. Congrats!
 
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congrats! enjoy the agitronic paddle shift...its my favorite toy LOL
 
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Lucky! 11 more days for me :(
 
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Thank you sooooo much to everyone who posted! Seriously, words can't even describe my appreciation; without my NAM-ily I have no idea how I'd have gotten through this entire ordeal.

This interior combination seriously is killer, the configurator does it no justice whatsoever. I actually didn't realize until I saw it in person. The cream color line matches the piping EXACTLY, and although it's a bit OCD I just love that kinda stuff. Also the piano black with interior chrome line creates such a sharp contrast, it's a thing of beauty. I'd actually venture to say the combo goes better with PW/B then it did with my original SS/B. A full black and white theme.

Can't wait to see it once they get the black bonnet stripes on tomorrow afternoon. And I'll be putting the black JCW 18" double spokes rims on it around February once the snow stops (I'm in the NE). At the same time I put those on I plan to get the JCW driller front rotors.

The first few mods are beginning immediately in the way of the ALTA cold air intake, boost tubes upgrade, intercooler air diverter and shorty 4" antenna. I hope to get the turbo-back exhaust on by Thanksgiving and finally the front mounted intercooler around Christmas. ECU probably won't take place until some time in the new year and around that same time I plan to install the JCW strut brace. It's gonna be a screamer.
But first some proper driving courses.
 

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I have the same interior (and exterior). I love it. Reminds me of a tuxedo. I find the piano black easy to care for. Love those heated seats...warm by the time I'm half way down the street...never need to turn on the other heat.
 

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Sweet ride. I hope you get more stick time with this one.
 
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That's one hot looking MINI! And it's going to look even better with the stripes. I'm seriously loving the white/black look.
 
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It's beautiful! I'm so glad that you were able to find another MINI that you're so excited about. Best of luck with the new MINI, and make sure to be extra careful - hopefully this one will have a long, happy life of safe motoring! Post lots of pics so we can all drool over your new baby! (Also, remember to go to the trial and make sure that your MINI murderer gets the punishment that they deserve!)

Hopefully I'll see you driving around Lancaster soon
 
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Old 10-12-2007, 11:56 AM
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4 day old MINI totaled? Is there a link to this?

Congrats on the new one!
 
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4 day old MINI totaled? Is there a link to this?
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=115122
 
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Old 10-12-2007, 12:14 PM
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How sad...

When will they get serious on drunk drivers like other countries do?
 


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