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Old 03-02-2007, 09:28 PM
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Allow me to introduce....

"Lightning Charlie".....

I picked her up on Tuesday night...and oh my....she is even more beautiful than I thought she would be! Many people have asked me why I named her "Lightning charlie"...well....Lightning just came to me because of the silver color...and Charlie cause I always thought it was an awesome name for a chick.

I got her from Desert Mini here in Vegas. I have to tell you....my MA, John, is AWESOME! From the very start, he could not do enough for me and my husband....truly made us feel like 'friends' instead of customers! My husband is used to dealing with BMW dealerships...and he was completely impressed by John. The day I picked up LC (lightning Charlie), he spent almost 3 hours with me just going through all the bells and whistles on the MC. Never again will I ever even consider going to another dealership. They made a customer for life!!! This is my first Mini....and certainly not my last!

I have had a blast the last three days. Her specs are: PS/B...cold weather package...premium package...DSC...and so many other things I haven't been able to figure out how to work!

Enjoy the pics!
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Old 03-02-2007, 09:31 PM
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I am so damn excited about my MC that I spelled "introduce" wrong! HA!
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Old 03-02-2007, 10:05 PM
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congradulations!
I'm so excited for you I spelled congratulaions wrong!
Happy motoring! Charlie is a beauty.
 
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Old 03-02-2007, 10:08 PM
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Charlie is indeed a beaut. When I look at pictures like this the squabbles about whether the R65 is prettier than prior models seem so silly. Blondes, brunettes, redheads, whatever.... Charlie is a beaut !
 
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Thanks! I loved the pure silver because she really stands out. I am so happy I went with that color.

I never thought driving could be this much fun!

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Old 03-03-2007, 04:11 AM
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Very nice. Is charlie and auto or manual?
 
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Welcome to NAM!!! I agree, the name Charlie is a great name for a woman.
My late wife was named Charlie and we spent 48 beautiful years together



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Beautiful, welcome to NAM.
 
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Congrats!!!! LC looks fantastic!
 
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Old 03-03-2007, 05:55 AM
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Thanks for the photos DPMINI, as I have a PS/B Cooper also on order, to begin production next week. It is just a pleasure to see your car which confirms my own choice on body color. Happy Motoring Days Ahead.
 
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Congrats!!

Charlie is a hottie!


 
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Oooo - I want one of those tooo!
 
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Originally Posted by designerMINI
congradulations!
I'm so excited for you I spelled congratulaions wrong!
Hey designerMINI , you really must be excited, cause you still spelled C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S incorrectly.

Don't feel bad though, there must be something about this thread and spelling. When I was writing a response, I also made several errors and had to edit it before posting!

Looks like Lightning Charlie has got us all excited so that we can't think straight!

Hey dpmini, you got a real beauty on your hands. NICE!

Enjoy your Cooper and Motor On!
 
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Old 03-03-2007, 06:34 AM
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Another Justacooper joins the fold. Outstanding!
 
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dpmini, your cooper looks fantastic, I love the silver and black combo, what is your interior, all black? well congrats!!!!!
 
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You were so excited, you purchased the cold weather package ... in Las Vegas.
 
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WOw, great looking color combination for your car!
 
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Nice
Charlie is beautiful. Congratulations! Have fun motoring!
 
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Very Nice. Congratulations and best wishes for many miles of happy motoring.

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You were so excited, you purchased the cold weather package ... in Las Vegas.
Oh in the morning, those seat heaters can feel good all year 'round.
 
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Originally Posted by dpmini
I never thought driving could be this much fun!
Welcom to the best keppt seccret (well maybee not too well keptt)!! As you can se, I'm exsited abowt Charlie, two!!!
 
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maybe you can call her...

LCD - Lightning Charlie Duce
 
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Oh my...you guys are hilarious!

As far as the cold weather package...we have had some really chilly mornings here for the last three months ....so I figured why not. And the heated seats do feel really good in the morning! (I am from NYC and my blood has thinned out since I have been here!!!!)

Charlie is automatic....and the interior is black leather and grey. I'll take some pics of the interior and post them soon.

She sure does ride like a dream.

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you gotta get that hammer and coop lightning bolt air freshener to hang in her
 
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I agree!
 



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