First time poster and currently not a Mini owner but am in the market and thus have been lurking on this great site for awhile.

FYI, our ideal Mini would be an 07 S with under 30,000 miles, blue interior with premium, sport, and cold weather packages ... non-smoker costing under 20 grand with all service records, keys, manuals, etc.

Would prefer to avoid shipping costs AND see the car in person if possible so cars from anywhere in Iowa or the Chicago, Minnesota (Minneapolis), southwest Wisconsin, St. Louis and Kansas City areas would be ideal.

My personal interest in a Mini S reflects a desire to own a "British" car that will keep me in the local British car club I co-founded. My Mini search has been slow because I have a 73 Triumph TR6 to sell to open up garage space. FYI I'm asking 10 grand for the 6er, a very nice (not concours ready but a nice daily driver with no rust and about 70,000 miles). Tangerine paint with chestnut interior. Would consider a trade. I'm selling the 6er because my wife won't ride in it anymore for safety reasons (no air bags, etc). I know, I know, it's a bit paranoic but we're getting older and more cautious.

Anyway, hello to everyone and Happy Friday!

 

A warm local NAM welcome to you!

Are you aware of our local group of enthusiasts right in your own backyard? If not, please check us out. Here's a link to our NAM forum:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...owa-minis-246/

...and our website:
http://www.easterniowaminis.org/

Good luck with your MINI search!

 

I was not aware of these groups but this is awesome and I will follow up. Thank you!

 

+1 from another Eastern Iowa MINI

 

Good luck with the search and Welcome from North Carolina.