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Old 10-26-2009, 07:07 AM
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Hi Everyone! I'm a newbie here from Toronto, Canada... I'm still waiting on receiving my DS/B MCCS... been counting down the weeks/days... I think I'll get it somewhere in between mid to end of Nov.. can't wait!!!

I've been lurking on this forum since Sept trying to get all the info I can and I must say I'm liking what I'm seeing so far... great info and you all seem like very friendly ppl.

I recently sold my 2001 Lexus IS300 which was my baby for 6.5 years... Some other cars I considered was 2010 Toyota Prius, Nissan Cube, Kia Soul, Toyota Matrix, Honda Fit, Audi A3, Mazda3, Mini hatch. I very nearly got the Prius... but then after driving it, I decided I wasn't ready for the CVT feel of not accelerating when you push on the gas pedal. I test drove the Mini Hatch and fell in love lol... but I went for the more practical clubman since I need the cargo space. I must admit I didn't like how long it looked at first, but now after staring at pics, I've gotten used to it and it looks smaller in real life on the road than it does in the showroom.

So that's my story... just wanted to say hi to everyone and keep posting great pics!
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Old 10-26-2009, 12:21 PM
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Hi From San Antonio, TX

Hello all! I will be the proud owner of a 2004 S pw/pw this coming Friday (man, this is going to be a long week). I have never considered Mini before because I didn't think I could fit (6ft tall). I went to the dealer and saw a silver/black S on the lot and took it for a test drive. Now I know what all of the hype is about! Not only can I get very comfortable (even though no one will be able to sit behind me other than a toddler), the car is MUCH quicker than I thought. Even the ride is not as harsh as i thought with the runflats. I sure wish it was Friday....
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Old 10-26-2009, 05:28 PM
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Post some photos when you get your MCS. I was in San Antonio the first year I had mine, good times ripping down the roads in the Hill Country. I'm 6'3 and fit with room to spare.
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Old 10-26-2009, 05:45 PM
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Oh I plan on it, and I will be cruising the Hill Country that same day!
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Hello all!

I've been stalking the site for weeks now, composing my car, which I just ordered yesterday! Thanks to you all I kept haunting my MA with, "I need to see, touch, feel," every option I thought of choosing. I feel I was able to make very informed decisions and well thought out build. And I'm glad I took my time pouring over all the posts, because I changed my mind on quite a few items and even big ones like color! So now just left to wait, obsess over my car, sell my current car and hope all goes well!

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Hi all,

I am a new NAM guy. I have been using this site to do research as I plan to order 2010 Cooper S in the spring and finding out how vast the MINI community is out there.
I am looking forward to learning about options, which ones are really worth it an which ones are better to diy. Such as, how do the driving light dealer add really work and are Hella's and aftermarket bracket mounts better?
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Old 11-02-2009, 06:53 PM
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First Time MINI owner

Hey guys, just picked up my 2010 Chili Red JCW Hardtop on Halloween. It's amazing, I love driving it, however first day I picked it up I ended up getting a flat! Go figure, that's just my luck, a huge razor punctured the rear right tire, but luckily I was able to get it plugged and fixed the same day. What are your thoughts on plugging run-flats? Anyways, I love the car, my friends love it, I notice co-workers staring...it's a great feeling haha, plus I drove this girl home today from work, and she was very impressed haha.
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Two weeks ago

Hi all,
We bought our 2006 dark silver MCS at Northwest Mini 2 weeks ago today, what a change, this car is soo fun and fast, can't wait to make it faster and more fun. I have lurked for awhile, reading posts to re-confirm that the MINI was everything I thought it was before we bought one, thanks for all the posts about the good and what to look for, for all the models and years. it really helped. Will be looking for info about winter and all season tires for the up coming rainy season.

John & Paula
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