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Old May 6, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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What a first drive home

Hello! I've been reading this site for a while, anticipating picking up my new Cooper. Last Wednesday, I picked up an '03 Cooper, from a pal in Calgary. The wife and I spent Friday, Saturday & Sunday driving it from Calgary to Bowmanville (Toronto Area). What a great drive of ~3400km, and what a perfect car for it! We're amazed at how comfortable it was, and how well it handled in the high winds. The roads in Lake Superior Park were tailor made for this car, what a thrill.

A few details on the car;
~52,000km at delivery
Indi Blue
Sunroof
Aero Kit w/ black grille
17" 'S' Wheels
Heated Seats

I also own a 2005 smart fortwo. The smart community is great, and we're quite active in it. I look forward to seeing how the passion level compares with the 'big' car.

Attached is a picture of our car in front of 'Corner Gas', which is actually in Rouleau, Saskatchewan.

Matt
 
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Old May 6, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Congratulations! Welcome to NAM. Thats one sharp looking car. That was probably one pretty drive too.

Have fun up there in Canada!
 
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Old May 6, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Very tastefully modded...just needs some blacked out 16's and it'll be perfect!
 
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Old May 8, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Nice ride to ride home in. Lucky skunk!
 
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Old May 8, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Welcome to Motoring! Looking forward to seeing pix of both cars together! Glad to have you at NAM.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Welcome to NAM. I love my Mini in high winds...they don't seem to catch at her at all. Have fun like the rest of us Mini drivers!!!
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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Welcome. I'll be cruising through Canada coming back from Alaska in July. Different roads and a different car-same country though.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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that cars beautiful.
 
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