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I recently took ownership of my son's 2002 Pepper white Mini. All I can say is I haven't had this much fun driving since I had a new 74 Fiat X-19 (my age is showing here..). I have had a few minor problems but solutions were found on this forum. I didn't even have to ask questions, just read the posts!
I had a 1976 X1/9 and loved it. If they were not so hard to find here in Canada, due to salt etc...I would have one now...much fun...first sports car I owned and a targa roof to boot!!! I always loved european sports/sporty cars...nice to know there are a few "OLDER" (but not too old) drivers who appreciate the mini too.
yeah my mini is still stock but the ideas are flowing.....i hope i don't get into trouble with the law........or the wife
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Agent P: 05 JB/W MCS R53, CAI, Stubby Custom MINI Shop antenna, M7 CF shift knob, Borla exhaust, M7 strut bar, purple spark plug wires, carbon fiber interior, gunmetal rims, in the process of being murdered out www.customminishop.com
yeah my mini is still stock but the ideas are flowing.....i hope i don't get into trouble with the law........or the wife
I can handle johnny law ...it's the WIFE I would be more concerned with . Worst a cop will do is give you a ticket , the wife...don't get me started...
Great site, looking forward to reading through the ton of information here! Placed my order for my first Mini last weekend, and went into production two days later!! Beyond excited about getting the car and becoming part of the global MC community!
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2009 MINI Cooper JCW - CR/Black / JCW Aero Kit / Xenon / Premium Package / IPod-Bluetooth / HI-FI Sound/ Ordered Jan 17, 2009 / started production Jan 19, 2009 / Delivered Feb 22, 2009
Wow I have to say this place is awesome! I have laerned a lot about my car from just reading past posts on the forum.
Here is a pic of my car. I have already decked is out with cool graphic from Aesthetic Creations. I need to get a better picture of the roof but It has Harley-quinn and the Joker on it.
I just recently joined because I've owned a mini for a little less than a year and feel that, even though I'm a girl, I should at least know what I'm driving. I've found a lot of answers on this website and figured I should join ;)
Hello NAM members...just joined yesterday and got approved today...WOOHOO! I just picked up an 07 R56 S (Chili Red/White top w/ Sport, Premium, Convenience, LSD + Hypersport suspension, etc) to be used as my daily driver while I REALLY project up my S14 (96 Nissan 240sx for anyone not aware of what an S14 is...and FYI, I've been driving and modding one of these-the green one below-before everyone was driving their lil Hondas/Acuras). I must admit I'm ready to sell my S14 and project up the R56 instead...hahaha. But I'm going to have to RESIST REALLY hard and put more attention to my S14 instead. This, of course, will be done while I scheme up what I'll be doing to the mini.......(springs-for now, DDM intake, HKS SSV BOV, and a cat back exhaust-not sure which one yet). I've only had this car for 2 days btw .
My red S14 (the green S14 used to also be mine...but now is my lil bro's project):
I've found TONS of great information here, along with some very friendly and patient people. Some of the threads get pretty long, and if you don't read through questions can get asked several times, but usually folks are very nice about it all. I've gotten a late start on NAM (had my MINI since Feb 07) but i'm making up for lost time. Thanks for all the GREAT information!
Just reposting this here considering this was probably the proper place:
New member with a couple questions...
Hi all. My name's Mark. I've been obsessing over MINIs for about 4 years or so. Now, at long last, my current car is paid off, and I'm making my dive in to MINI ownership! I'll be ordering her within the next couple weeks and had a few questions. I'm on a budget of about 25k, so seeing as how I want a pano roof and automatic, I'm limited to 'just' the MINI.
1. Does anyone here have the factory installed aero kit? Not the JCW which is beautiful (and expensive to install). Is it worth it? Can anyone post a picture if their MINI has one?
2. I'm having a seriously hard time choosing between the new black, NFR and horizon blue. Currently, NFR is in the lead seeing as how I've never seen HB in person and black is so common of a color for a car. Thoughts? Pictures of the new black or HB?
3. How do they handle in snow? (I live in cleveland ohio.)
Current configuration: NFR, black roof, black bonnet stripes (sport stripes, although I like them better, don't have that little white strip to set them off against the NFR), chrome mirrors, chrome gas cap, automatic, premium package, fog lights (front and rear), chrome line interior with piano black, and last but certainly not least checkered flag side scuttle. approx. $23,660...the rest will probably go towards the aero kit or better rims. Opinions DEFINITELY welcome!
I have talked to a few who have rear fogs. They said never use them!!! infact have had people rave at them if use them for anything other then backing up!!!! Some have NEVER used them??? Can't imagine a big need? IMHO.
And something else I would ask (just think of it don't have to respond). If your financing it, I would keep the options you can purchase afterwards to a minimum on the car (like chrome mirror caps) etc etc.. Items like the PANO roof, power windows, etc...are all items that are prohibitive to install later.
Infact a few mentioned to me that the front fogs are ineffective and the grill mounted driving lights are much more effective and look cooler
So I guess my opinion would be to get all factory items that you can and put the EXTRA's that you can add later on after you get it and decide what you really want on it. I know...I know I sound like my DAD..GOD!!! when did I get old!!!
Seriously dude....maybe think about what you can GET that you CAN'T go back and add later after it's built!!! maybe the S is not out of reach???
What ever you decide..you'll have a sweet ride and will have years of happy motoring.
been lerking for some time, just bought my first cooper, so far, love it, the "s" is a fun car to drive, gotta hand it to the designers for making a sporty and yet comfortable machine that has a set! tons of great info on this site, thanks to you all for making it a super source for us mini folks!
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2004 Cooper "S"
17" Team Dynamics Wheels Black, CAI, Borla SS Exhaust w/ dual tips
H&R Sport Springs
I just got back from South Africa after two years of being over there and I am happy to report that the Mini is alive and well over there (enclosed are three thumbnails of Minis, blue MCS was mine).
I drove a Blue MCS. Standard/stick right hand drive and driving on the left just gave the Mini experience a little bit more ooomph. It's tricky transitioning both from driving on the right to the left and visa-versa (it took me a week).
I drive a black 2006 JCW now and I am looking forward to being back in the States.
Planning to replace my 2001 BMW X5 with 2009 MCS or Clubman (leaning towards Horizon Blue). Not long after purchasing a new Toyota MR2 in 2001, I saw my first MINI and felt a bit of buyers remorse. I later traded the MR2 for a used X5 when I needed more room. Now, kids grown and graduated from college, I'm finally treating myself to a MINI! Plus MINI and me both turn 50 this year!!
Hello all, came across this site and decided to post. I got my Mini Cooper S, Pepper White/Black Roof/Mirrors, Comfort, Convenience and Sport Package with Punch leather and brushed aluminum trim in late August 08 in Edmonton, Alberta. It is a joy to drive.
I sure will when I get it back next week. We just got a ton of snow too. All of the roads were nice and clear until 2 days ago. Looking forward to getting back behind the wheel.
drivers who appreciate the mini too.
...it's the WIFE I would be more concerned with
. Worst a cop will do is give you a ticket
, the wife...don't get me started...
