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Old 01-22-2008, 09:22 PM
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Hi everyone! I just joined about a week ago, and this is an awesome site! I have enjoyed reading about everybodys' minis and how they just love their car.
This past Christmas, my husband's gift was my mini. He finally gave me a green light and said, go ahead and order the one you want.
Soooooooo this is what I ordered: Cooper S, sparkling silver, black bonnet stripes, roof and mirror blk, armrest, checkered cloth seats, and the premium pkg. When I get it, I will post some pics of it. I should have my baby around Feb. 10th, 2008. I have been inlove with these cars for about five years.
I am also excited about this site because I can share my enthusiam and appreciation for this cute little car with other people that know the excitement of owning a beauty like this.
Happy to be here!
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Old 01-22-2008, 10:14 PM
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Welcome aboard!
This is the best place to learn everything MINI. It is so good to be among others who share our enthusiasm and love of the MINI. I've waited 2 years to order my Clubman and it is heading this way from Southampton now.
I thought of ordering Sparkling Silver, but the Chili Red just shouted out to me.
Happy Motoring. Don't forget to post some pics.
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 11:05 PM
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Welcome! Just to let you know the S might look cute but it is a BEAST!
 
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Congrats. The black and Champagne Silver is a great combination.
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 05:22 AM
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Welcome to NAM and congrats on you MINI order. After your MINI arrives, your husband will probably want his own (I speak from experience! )
 
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Welcome and happy motoring!
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 05:45 AM
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Welcome and congrats!

Here's a word of advice...if you happen to wander over the the Stock Problems/Issues forum, be sure to keep it in perspective. The posters over there are the very minority who have problems/issues. There is no forum called "Stock NO Problems/Issues" for the majority of us.

This is my second Mini with no problems...1st was an '03 and I put 45K on it. I got rid of it because I DIDN'T heed the advice I just gave, and freaked when I only had 100 miles left on the warranty (mainly because of the horror stories on the Problems/Issues page). I love my new R56 though. Buying a new one gave me the chance to get all of the goodies I wished I had gotten the first time.

Best of luck and congrats!
 
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you all for welcoming me! And CC, I tried to send you an email, but there was not one listed. I also wanted to see your mini, but you have no pics. Please post some okay, would love to see it.
I will keep my baby updated and will put some pics up when she gets home!!!!!
Man, is it possible to be this happy about a car..............but of course, as long as it is a mini!!!!!

Happy Motoring to you all!

Kathy
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 09:40 AM
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Welcome! I am waiting for my MCS, too! Seems like a really long wait, huh?
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 10:18 AM
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My MCS SS/B will also be arriving early Feb. I am as excited as you are! I'll post picks of the car as well.
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by katabox
Thank you all for welcoming me! And CC, I tried to send you an email, but there was not one listed. I also wanted to see your mini, but you have no pics. Please post some okay, would love to see it.
I will keep my baby updated and will put some pics up when she gets home!!!!!
Man, is it possible to be this happy about a car..............but of course, as long as it is a mini!!!!!

Happy Motoring to you all!

Kathy

Hmmm, I think I just fixed my email thing...not sure. I've also been very negligent on getting pictures, but I will work on it. As soon as I get a combination of clean, sunshine and approaching the end of the honey-do I will do it!
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 10:39 AM
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Hello and welcome to NAM!!!
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 04:51 PM
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Welcome Kathy I'm new too. Hyper Blue with Black top and bonnet stripes. Premium too. Stan in Nashville, TN
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 04:56 PM
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Congrats! My husband gave me the same present! A Mellow Yellow convertible ('08) that's supposed to go into production the first week of February.

-Holly
 
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welcome to NAM and congrats on the order. not much longer and you will have it. the wait is well worth it!!
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 06:28 PM
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Welcome to the cult!

Originally Posted by katabox
Soooooooo this is what I ordered: Cooper S, sparkling silver, black bonnet stripes, roof and mirror blk, armrest, checkered cloth seats, and the premium pkg.
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I am also excited about this site because I can share my enthusiam and appreciation for this cute little car with other people that know the excitement of owning a beauty like this.
Happy to be here!
Kathy
Hi Katabox! I just got my MINI on Monday. Love your color choices! I thought the waiting would never end. Now that Max is here I can't get over how much I love this car! You are going to LOVE IT!!!

I read somewhere, "it's not a car, it's a cult". I think that's what NAM is all about. What a fantastic community to share your enthusiasm with!
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 08:16 PM
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We're new too! Just got Daphne on January 8th. I've been told we will love the sparkling silver as it doesn't show the dirt as fast. Saying that, Daphne has already had her first bath after a wet, cold day driving around Dallas!
 
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Old 01-24-2008, 03:28 AM
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Welcome aboard! You're gonna love it!
 
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