Well, I started thinking about trading in my 98 VW bug for a mini about 2 weeks ago when I first rode in one belonging to a friend. Went for a test drive last Tuesday, and drove home my new obsession on Friday.

(My parents came into town the following day, so I had to borrow a hideously big Jeep Grand Cherokee to chauffeur them around - that was a tough sacrifice!)

Anyway, I'm now the proud and delighted owner of an '07 MCS SS/B with Prem and Cold Wx packages. This board has been a great resource in making my decisions and fuelling my enthusiasm.

Thank you and very happy motoring one and all....

 

Wow, you got hooked fast! Congrats on your new MINI!

 

Thats great! Welcome to the club. I am sure for those times that you have to borrow or rent something to haul family around it will be tough but well worth it! Happy Motoring!

 

did you trade in your VW bug? just wondering cause I have a 99 and I was wondering a ball park trade in amount.

 

I did trade in the Bug. It had some body issues - 2 broken mirrors (one was duct taped on) - key mark on three panels, the front grill was hanging on one side and a cracked front bumper. No antenna, the beige seats were a filthy mess. Check engine light has been on for a few years... (and began flashing at me on the way to trade it in)
So anyway, it had obviously seen much better days - I was happy with the $2000 that MINI offered as a trade in. They called the day I was picking up the MINI to try to drop thier offer on the Bug to $1000 because of an accident they had "just found" on Carfax, but I held firm and got $2000.
KBB suggested $3175 as a trade in so I think I did pretty well.

Hope this helps....

 

Congratulations. It took me 5 years to get my wife behind the wheel of a MINI and 5 minutes for her to get that big grin on her face. Yes .... MINI love happens fast. Welcome to NAM.