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Sep 19, 2007 | 09:54 AM

#51

Kimberely

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From: Washougal, WA

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Originally Posted by jcv25

Okay, does MINI provide one of those Borg eye thingies??

You didn't get yours??!!!!!

Sep 19, 2007 | 01:24 PM

#52

Papa Bdog

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From: Florida

Boomers Rule!

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Originally Posted by jcv25

I acquired my '07 MCSCa,PW (notice the use of un-NEWBIEISH use of abbreviations) six weeks ago. It has the Sidewalk package. I have never had more fun in a car in my life. At 60, this is my post-midlife crisis convertible.

My wife noticed other MINI drivers waving at us and a number of total strangers have stopped us in parking lots to ask questions and generally discuss the car. My spouse has also noticed that I have visited MINI sites on the web - NAM is by far the best - and that I'm avoiding driving on the freeway. I think she is about to call a re-programmer.

I've told her that MINI ownership is more like a big, friendly club and that I won't be dragged off to a hidden compound. I'm right, aren't I??

Well, just proves that us old farts can discover Mini fun as well....I joined the fun August 6th....It's a top down day

Sep 27, 2007 | 07:33 AM

#53

Chili Cart

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From: Glendale, CA

People fear what they don't understand. Only a mini owner understands!!

Sep 27, 2007 | 07:36 AM

#54

tigwantstoplay

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From: San Diego, Ca

Sit down, buckle in, wave enthusiastically, present your most child-like grin, and enjoy the ride!!!!!!!!!!

/hands everyone another glass of Kool-Aid. Resistance is futile. You have been assimilated. Accept that which you can not change.

Sep 27, 2007 | 08:12 AM

#55

adam76

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From: Moving to Kansas...

Could I have some more Kool-aid, please?

Oh, Yeah!

Sep 27, 2007 | 08:16 AM

#56

Ex-Pat Brit

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From: Narberth, PA

I feel this urge to clean "Smudge"...again, to buy things...again, to wave at other MINI's...again. More Kool-Aid please

Sep 27, 2007 | 08:38 AM

#57

jcv25

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From: Lafayette, CA

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Originally Posted by Ex-Pat Brit

I feel this urge to clean "Smudge"...again, to buy things...again, to wave at other MINI's...again. More Kool-Aid please

Waving is great fun. A visit to the NAM compound sounds interesting. I'm learning to accept assimilation. However, the Kool-Aid is still worrisome.

Sep 27, 2007 | 08:44 AM

#58

minihune

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From: Mililani, Hawaii

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Originally Posted by jcv25

Thank you. I don't know what use I make of this information, but I wanted to know.

See
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=76059
You could get an R52 grill badge (black, silver or white) to display on your bonnet.

http://www.motoringbadges.com/Badges9.html

Koolaid and cult-talk? Hmmm.

I think I like collective better.

Sep 27, 2007 | 09:39 AM

#59

jcv25

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From: Lafayette, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by minihune

See
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=76059
You could get an R52 grill badge (black, silver or white) to display on your bonnet.

http://www.motoringbadges.com/Badges9.html

Koolaid and cult-talk? Hmmm.

I think I like collective better.

Badges for the bonnet! What a concept. I didn't realize that buying a MINI was the equivalent of buying a naked Barbie doll. There must be a MINI Dream Garage out there somewhere.

While I do like the term, "Collective" sounds vaguely Soviet; as gokartride noted above "cult sounds much more edgy."

Sep 27, 2007 | 10:11 AM

#60

minihune

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From: Mililani, Hawaii

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Originally Posted by jcv25

Naked Barbie Doll?

Well, now that you mention it, Yes it is!

MINI Dream garage? It's been done.

see
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=94049
It looks like "ken's" garage to be. We are all envious. Looks better than most livingrooms I've seen.

Sep 27, 2007 | 11:03 AM

#61

andyde

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From: Houston

Quote:

Originally Posted by minihune

Naked Barbie Doll?

Well, now that you mention it, Yes it is!

MINI Dream garage? It's been done.

see
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=94049
It looks like "ken's" garage to be. We are all envious. Looks better than most livingrooms I've seen.

WOW !!

nice set up. Now, you have inspired me, I have always wanted something like this. Now that we have moved to a new home, I have a blank canvas...

Sep 27, 2007 | 11:53 AM

#62

jcv25

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From: Lafayette, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by minihune

Naked Barbie Doll?

Well, now that you mention it, Yes it is!

MINI Dream garage? It's been done.

see
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=94049
It looks like "ken's" garage to be. We are all envious. Looks better than most livingrooms I've seen.

Good grief, "Ken's garage" not only looks better than most living rooms, it's cleaner than my kitchen. I wonder if Barbie let's Ken drive the MINI??

Sep 27, 2007 | 06:28 PM

#63

Kimberely

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From: Washougal, WA

That garage is awesome. I am waiting for pics of the rest of the house.

Sep 27, 2007 | 09:35 PM

#64

golfersmurf

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From: Canal Fulton, Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcv25

Waving is great fun. A visit to the NAM compound sounds interesting. I'm learning to accept assimilation. However, the Kool-Aid is still worrisome.

No worries your car will administer the Kool-Aid at a rate related to the number of G's you pull in the twisties and based on engine RPM's....it's highly addictive resistance is futile.