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Just wanted to say hello with my first post here on the forum. Just purchased my first Mini (Chili Red/White Roof) this past week. I'm in love with this car. It was a very slightly used '06 with 8k miles.

I've had several VWs, then somehow found myself in a Jeep Liberty for a while.....so nice to zip around in a small car again!

Anyhow, just wanted to introduce myself. Looking forward to reading/learning about these cars as time goes on.

Fastlane (a.k.a. Chris)

Here she is:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d6...boy03/Mini.jpg

She looks good! Congrat!

Welcome to the NAM. Happy Motoring!

Very nice! Welcome to the madness!

Welcome to NAM! Nice MINI. :thumbsup: You should hook up with the Indianapolis MINI club.

Nice color, "enjoy your ride":thumbsup:

Welcome to NAM Fastlane!! I got my MINI at Dreyer& Reinbold as I assume you did. Rhonda was my MA, a real sweetheart!!! I live in central Ga. and try and get back up for my scheduled service. They have always treated me right.

Welcome! I've lately been falling in love with CR/W minis! Throw some white bonnet stripes on it :wink:

I've only had my car about 5 weeks, but I love it more and more every day. Hopefully it will be the same for you! :thumbsup:

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone!

Silverbullit: Yes, I got the car at Dreyer and Reinbold. I didn't deal directly with the Mini people as this was on the used lot, but the salesman (Scott) knew alot about the car and I get the impression that he works in Mini sales as well in the other building. I was impressed with the dealership. I negotiated in the deal to have an iPod interface installed and a small ding taken out of the side (barely see it)...so they are taking it in later this week while I get a loaner car. Happy so far.

Noles825: Yes, I think white bonnet stripes is exactly what it needs! Agreed. Also want to put some driving lights on the grille at some point. I don't have the scoop up there in front, so it needs something in my opinion.

Again, thanks everyone.

Welcome ! Good color choice ! Congrats on your new baby and welcome to NAM.

Wow, if you give her a checkered roof an mirrors and some black/w bonnet stripes, she could be Bergey's twin sister ! :nod: :lol:

BTW, one thing I've learned about Chili Red... best photos are taken in shade or indirect lighting. The color looks richest that way.

Exhibit A:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...an37/TINT4.jpg

Exhibit B:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...yfan37/4-1.jpg

Now, back to your regularly scheduled Fastlane welcome party !

:roll: You just wanted to show off your MINI and your garage again.

:razz: :wink: Both look great! :thumbsup:

Hahaha !! :lol:

Thanks for the compliment but I wasn't trying to steal Fastlane's thunder. His thread, his MINI !!

Gotta admit, that top pic of Bergey makes him look orangish. :eek2:

Wow NICE MINI AND NICE GARAGE!

And WELCOME to you Fastlane! Hope you enjoy your new Mini.

Thank you, dogdal... appreciate the kind words.

But I'm pretty envioius of Fastlane and that MINI, with all the fun of modding ahead. Makes me want to buy another and start all over again !! :nod:

congratulations

Hey CR&PW&JB, how did you put the full checked roof graphic with the sunroof? That looks great!

I paid someone $125 to do it !! :lol: :nod:

I watched some of the install and it required a very steady hand and lots of patience. He cut the sunroof last... as the vinyl adheres to the roof and the glass, you can easily see the border of the sunroof, where the felt is. He then cut it out and tucked in both edges, one on the glass and one on the roof side.

It came out great... with the roof closed, you can barely even tell there is a sunroof.

Welcome to NAM with a very nice MC. :)

Looks like you have some plans and you have some great examples of what you can do with a Cooper within this thread. :thumbsup:

Always nice to see another Cooper being adopted or first purchase.

Enjoy and drive well and safe. :)

I WANT UR GARAGE!!!!! Well... if it was oxy blue n black maybe... nice... very very nice... actually, i'm not even gonna sugar coat it... it's freakin hot... :drool:

Welcome!!
Enjoy your mini! I love mine, had it almost 2 months!!

Welcome to MINI land - CR is still my favorite color - Congrats:thumbsup:

Donna:cool: :grin: :cool:

The only color i liked was DS+B but after two months on these forums, i am liking every color out there. O.o

Welcome!

Welcome to NAM! :thumbsup: Nice looking car. I know you'll enjoy you-ifying it! Yes, by all means, make contact with the Indy club. I wish I had kept up better. They had a "twisties" day at the go kart track not 12 miles from my house and I only heard about it the next day! Bummer!! :sad: Enjoy the experience!

Welcome to NAM. Love CR... Good choice.