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These boards are the best I have found. People here seem to have the same MINI fever I do. The first MINI I saw that peeked my interest was the 1970's MINI that Mr. Bean drove. He did a lot of cool stuff in that car.
I just ordered my MINI yesterday. Here is what I am getting. This is besides the standard equipment. They told me that it will take three to four months to build and deliver. This is going to be the longest 4 months of my life.
My 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman
6 Speed Manual
British Racing Green Body Premium Package 10-Speaker. Hi-Fi Sound System
Automatic AC
Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof Cold Weather Package Heated Powerfold Mirrors & Washer Jets
Heated Front Seats Convenience Package Comfort Access System
Leather Sport Wheel w/Multifunction
Comfort Bluetooth with USB/iPod Adapter
Universal Garage Door Opener
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensor and Auto Headlamps
Center Arm Rest Sport Package Sport Suspension
Xenon Headlamps w/Power Wash
17" 5-Star Pace (Perf. Run Flats) PERFORMANCE Limited Slip Differential COCKPIT Cloth: Checkered Carbon Black/Black
Anthracite Headliner
SIRIUS Satellite Radio (w/lifetime subscription) GENUINE MOTORING ACCESSORIES** Driving lamps
Roof Rack Base & Install Kit
Hi folks. Just logged in for the first time today. I live in New York City and only use the car on weekends to escape to the beaches and Catskill and Adirondack mountains for some serious driving. I've been lurking since January when I first started researching the Mini Cooper S. I have to say that because of this forum I felt VERY informed when I made the choice to buy it. So thanks for all the enthusiastic talk. Our car, appropriately named Hugh Laurie, arrive in early April and I've been had a combination of experiences ranging from pure driving ecstasy to utter frustration. Overall, I really like the car though. It still blows away all the other buying choices I might have made. But more on that in other threads.
Hi folks. Just logged in for the first time today. I live in New York City and only use the car on weekends to escape to the beaches and Catskill and Adirondack mountains for some serious driving. I've been lurking since January when I first started researching the Mini Cooper S. I have to say that because of this forum I felt VERY informed when I made the choice to buy it. So thanks for all the enthusiastic talk. Our car, appropriately named Hugh Laurie, arrive in early April and I've been had a combination of experiences ranging from pure driving ecstasy to utter frustration. Overall, I really like the car though. It still blows away all the other buying choices I might have made. But more on that in other threads.
Thanks for having me.
Crumbolst
Welcome! Hugh Laurie - I loved him best as Bertie Wooster. Happy motoring!
Hello I picked up a used 2002 Mini last week after a few weeks wait for it to get here from Japan and was fortunate to get ahead of several other interested buyers. They get picked up quick here! It was in great condition bar a couple or minor issues; Very slight ding in the left rear panel A couple of gouges in one of the hub caps Low tread on front two tires Some repainting needed on the roof under the boot Japanese radio [we use higher and more FM channels here] The first three were taken care of by the dealer along with a full service [which uncovered a problem with the left hand mirror adjustment, waiting on a part]. I taken ownership and I'm loving it bar one minor issue which I'll detail in one of the other sections. Cheers. p.s. How does one select a custom avatar?
I've owned an R53 and now sometime this week I am going to get my R56. The R53 was a 2002 and was a complete lemon however it was always my baby and when BMW took it away from me because of the various issues I was deeply saddened. Now with my R56 I hope I won't have the same problems!!!
I just got referred over here by someone at the mini2 forums because of issues we're experiencing with our Clubman's sunroof... nice to see another great MINI community!
These boards are the best I have found. People here seem to have the same MINI fever I do.
Wow-nice build! Yes, it will be a wicked long wait for you ... all you have to do is read the boards and share your excitement with everyone. I was build Week 23 and we were (and still are) an active, crazy group of Miniaholics! Enjoy!
__________________ "Bigelow" * '09 Factory JCW Hardtop*
Build Week 23 - Delivered on 7/19/08. No sunroof, comfy access, heated seats, NAV, or Bluetooth. Just raw power, Redwood Red lounge leather, and a rare factory mistake!
Hello everyone, I finally got out of my mini to introduce myself.
It's been only 6 hrs since I got my keys and I can't help but sit in it even if I'm not driving.
Wow-nice build! Yes, it will be a wicked long wait for you ... all you have to do is read the boards and share your excitement with everyone. I was build Week 23 and we were (and still are) an active, crazy group of Miniaholics! Enjoy!
So.....You got your car 7/19? How long did it take from order to delivery?
I ordered 7/5. Mini was completed 7/18. it is STILL in England.
I am new to this MINI craze, but it's hit me like a ton of bricks!
I've been looking for a new car, and a MINI was one that I was interested in. However, I did not want to call it an "official consideration" until I was able to drive it.
And, boy did THAT do the trick! Before I left the dealership I ordered one!!
So, here soon (soon being figurative, haha) I will be the proud owner of a 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S.
I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!
*edited to see if my signature worked... WooHoo! It worked!
Yep MINI kind of caught me by surprise too..
I wasn't looking to buy one, I was shopping for relative that was looking for something small and I'm the one that ended up buying the car.
I thought I would never buy anything other than Jeep Wranglers the rest of my life but MINI converted me.
So.....You got your car 7/19? How long did it take from order to delivery? I ordered 7/5. Mini was completed 7/18. it is STILL in England.
Ordered on May 3; Started Production on June 4; Completed on June 9; Arrived at the NY VDC on June 19; Sat at the VDC for 25 days because Mini wouldn't release it until the Official JCW release date of July 14; Finally took delivery on July 19. It was an unusually LONG and painful wait because of the release date thing. From what I've heard it takes 1-7 days to catch a boat ... Hopefully yours will be sailing soon!
__________________ "Bigelow" * '09 Factory JCW Hardtop*
Build Week 23 - Delivered on 7/19/08. No sunroof, comfy access, heated seats, NAV, or Bluetooth. Just raw power, Redwood Red lounge leather, and a rare factory mistake!
Happy motoring!
"Bigelow" * '09 Factory JCW Hardtop* 
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