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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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How I accidently purchased my Astro Black MCS

I was just going to the dealership to look ( only to look ) at an '04 MCS. I drove and loved it. I thought it was going to come home with me. Then I saw "Bullwinkle"...an Astro Black ( sort of blue grey black color ) with a black roof. The guy who was supposed to take delivery on it that day had backed out and now Bullwinkle needed a home. So an hour and half later it had a new home. I absolutely love driving this car. I can't believe I waited so long to buy one.

Thanks to Dave at Knauz in Lake Bluff IL for all the help, answers and patience!

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Wow, that looks nice! Great call on getting a new one
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Cooper's Cooper
I was just going to the dealership to look ( only to look ) at an '04 MCS. I drove and loved it. I thought it was going to come home with me. Then I saw "Bullwinkle"...an Astro Black ( sort of blue grey black color ) with a black roof. The guy who was supposed to take delivery on it that day had backed out and now Bullwinkle needed a home. So an hour and half later it had a new home. I absolutely love driving this car. I can't believe I waited so long to buy one.

Thanks to Dave at Knauz in Lake Bluff IL for all the help, answers and patience!
Aloha and welcome to NAM.

Wow, no waiting for you.

Bullwinkle loves you. The feeling is mutual I see.

Looks great. Drives great.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Wow, great looking car . . . and great photography. You could sell the liquor and the malt!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Very very nice. It's good you found a true first love. It is funny how our MINI's seem to climb into our pockets. It must be the fun factor. The stars were lined up right for you.

More pictures please. Your dog by the MINI? Wondering if he/she will get a ride ever again!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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Welcome to NAM! They always say you don't really find the MINI-the MINI finds you! Great pics! Chitown?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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You picked a R56 or a R53? shame on you. Welcome to NAM.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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congrats on a great looking mini!

also welcome to NAM!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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More pics are up...Yes..Chitown!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:30 AM
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Congrats, nice looking MINI.

It's hard to believe someone would change their mind about a sweet car like that. His loss is your gain. Plus no 6 week wait. Instant gratification.

Those are very nice photos.

Welcome to NAM!!!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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congrads and welcome! Now you need to attend MITM, so we can all see.

Cheers and enjoy
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Cooper's Cooper
I was just going to the dealership to look ( only to look )
Sort of like shopping at the supermarket for food when you're hungry? Nice looking car!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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Nice car. I also like the dog in the second picture.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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They don't get nicer looking than that! Wow! Congratz...
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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It's stunning! Welcome to the NAMily.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Welcome to NAM. It's hard to believe that someone backed out of owning a awesome car like Bullwinkle. Treat him to some fine premium and wash him daily now!!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Welcome aboard - Wow - you lucky MINI owner you...what a quick sale THAT was for the MA at the dealership.. Congrats...

Donna
 
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Testing new sig lin
 
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Nicely done. I like your choices!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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That is a snappy auto and the photography is not shabby, either.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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Great little story, we shared something in common.
Samething happened to me, was going in to place an order but "sol" gave me a long stare and the rest was history; I took her home on the spot...

Congrats and enjoy, great pics by the way...
 
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Hey now to another Chicago mini! Make sure to wave at us
 
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Hey fellow Chicago MINI! I always wave...no one waves back!!! Come on north side MINIs!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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C's C: I think I might have seen you last evening, maybe 8 pm corner of Armitage and Damen, heading north? But we were walking, so didn't wave (figuring you'd think we were nutz We live in Bucktown, right near that corner. So look out for me at Costco, TJ's, Green City Market, Petco - sometimes with a dog or two in the back!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Still working in Lincoln Park at 8pm. I'm up at Belmont and Kimball so I'm sure we will see you around!
 
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