Well I'm officially dropping the clutch and popping into first gear. I bought my first new car ever- a 2007 Mini S. I signed my life away on the December 26, 2007, and picked it up the following day after having an iPod connection and the rear bumper protector installed.

There was only one factory option on the car: the leather steering wheel, which was nice because I couldn't really afford any other options.

I was trying to think of a name for my car because she is my first. I’m a linux fan, and I decided to name her after this little cute, but omnipotent, penguin I know. So in honor of that penguin, I’ve decided to call her Tux.

Here is a pic of me and Tux at the dealership and some at my parents' place:







Here are some shots of my Mini and my sister's cat, Mr. Bill. I should inform everyone that I'm not a cat person. I feel cat's are bromides, just a step above a parasite, but I did think what my sister's cat did was cute.

When I got back this afternoon the Mr. Bill immediately came up to the car and started circling it looking up at it, sizing it up. After he rounded the Mini, he started brushing up against the front end as if it were brushing up against my leg seeking that special love and attention.





Unfortunately Tux is no longer shiny white. On my drive back to West Virginia yesterday she got dirty, very dirty. It rained for most of the drive, and the salt from the Ohio roads stuck to her. Poor Tux.

 

Grats and welcome to NAM

 

Your car looks great and obviously Mr Bill has very good taste

Congratulations.

 

Congrats dyna-girl. Great name for your MINI!

 

Congrats! Great choice! Happy Motoring!

 

Nice color!! I guess the kitty knows a few things about cars!!

 

Woohoo, yet another PW/B owner. You have great taste. Be sure to make your way over the Peerage!

 

Welcome to NAM and the MINI world. Tux is gorgeous!!!

Donna

 

Congratulations!

You should have named your MINI "Sluggo"--at least for the encounter with Mr. Bill.

 

Well, you've got a beautiful car and welcome to the Cult! Actually, I see the multifunction steering wheel and are those leatherette seats or leather? THey look fantastic and the only thing missing are black stripes. Enjoy the ride!

 

What a great looking car! I've never seen a PW/B look so dignified, like it was going to a gala ball.

 

Congrats!
Hope you love your Mini as much we love ours. :D

 

Cute comment maubs. Welcome to the MINI community, dyna-girl! Mr. Bill was attracted to Tux because they match! Great pix.....happy motoring!

 

What have cats done to you?

 

Congrats and welcome!

 

If this is your first new car then you are doing well and making good choices (you came to NAM, too). Tux looks great and I know you're going to have a lot of fun with him (?).

 

...with her.

 

Congrats on your new ride!! I'm sure you and Tux will bond in no time and find fun and adventure at every turn. My cat "Boots" asked what a parasite was and I lied and said it was a loving and true friend.

 

Congrats on the new MINI! Tux looks great, and you two will be best friends in no time! See you on the road!

 

Congrats. Great color combo!

 

I agree....if you're going to get a first new car you sure picked a doozie!!!! Congrats and happy motoring!!!

 

Cograts, and i love the name of your car. I'm a bit of a linux junkie myself and i think it is a perfect name.

 

Congrats and Welcome!

My 05MCS was my first new car as well. You'll NEVER forget the day you signed your life away. It's SUCH a good feeling!

Happy Motoring!

 

Congrats. Jealous of the color. I wanted the same color combo with stripes, but compromised with my wife for a pure silver. I made the right choice more more than one reason.