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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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First post, first MINI

Hey all,

My girlfriend and I got our first MINI last week. Have wanted one for ages. On my drive to work, I pass a little 05 yellow with black bonnet stripes...we looked at it, drove it and did some more research. With the re-sale being so strong, we figured we should just get a new one.

So, we strolled into MINI of Pittsburgh, and there she was...Sophie...perfect.

MCS Dark Silver, Black roof, carbon black checkered cloth, piano black interior, automatic, premium, sport, cold weather packages. chrome exterior, white turn signals, hifi sound, front fogs, xenon lamps, 16" bridge spokes, all-weather tires. All we did was add a black sport stripe.

Been reading the threads last few days...really want to get one of the stubby antennas and have to have the chrome scoop...and of course new rims in the spring time.

Just wanted to say hi...love this little place
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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Hi and Welcome from So Cal! Lucky you - walking into the dealer and they had what you wanted - no wait, instant motoring - Yayyy!!!

Donna
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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Lucky me alright...I don't know if I could have waited weeks and weeks!!!

i'll get some pictures up soon!

tx for the welcome!
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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Welcome to NAM! Congrats on finding your MINI. Soon you will need another... trust me.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Bummer, you missed the fun of the 4-6 week wait. Better luck next time.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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thanks batgirl

rock, i don't do patience well......
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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Howdy and welcome! Congrats on your find!
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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Great little story, I am the same way; could not wait 6-8 weeks.
It was bad enough having to wait for a week while I made up my mind...

Anyway, Welcome to NAM and let's see some pictures !!!
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Welcome to NAM piccolo and girl friend. I think batgirl is right. There will be another MINI in your household. Not that there's anything wrong with that!! I bought mine from the showroom also as it had every thing I wanted and a bit more. After you read all the moanin and groin by the people who are waiting for their car to get here, you'll be glad you got you ride instantly.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Hey Piccolo,

Welcome to the addiction. It begins with one, but things get out of hand. You'll see.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 05:47 AM
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supr, andy, silver, dimini -- thanks for the hello's!

seems to me, in my few days of reading that MINI's are like potato chips....you can never have just one!!!!



hoping to get some pics up tonight!
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 06:17 AM
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Welcome and congratulations on the MINI
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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Congrats on the new Mini.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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first post,first mini

Welcome to NAM Piccolo!! You'll soon become addicted like the rest of us. Enjoy the car and ride, ride ride!!!

mne mom
 
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