hey everyone just got a 2006 mini cooper s and i love it. The 20 minute drive from the dealer to my house had to be the best drive home out of any car i have had haha. i love this car!!

coming from a honda its a big plus i can actually go out without having to worry if i park my car somewhere will it get stolen? the power and handling is such a plus.
so yeahh anyone in the new york area? hit me up! lets cruiseeee


here's my first pic

 

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Enjoy your MINI. I sold a 3 series BMW convertible for a '09 MCS Convertible and love driving it. The MINI is a unique experience. Happy Motoring!

 

Hey man whats goin on. Glad to hear you're enjoying your new MINI. I live on the north shore of LI. I'd love to grab a few more guys from around ehre and meet up somewhere. Maybe use the day to do some of those mods you cant (or wont) do alone. Let me know

 

sounds good to me..im always looking for other mini drivers no luck around my town tho =/ i wanted to install a boost controller and alta oil catch can, and could def. use help from others.

 

Welcome to the Family!!! The MINI is sharp!!

 

The silver - black combination is great looking!
Welcome!!

 

hey very nice car, i just got my mini and its awesome, now i always look forward to driving
i live on the north shore of LI as well.... malteseracer... what city are you from? if you dont mind me asking

 

I'm in huntington. I actually have a hot side boost tube that I'm having trouble getting on. You guys should come up with some mods and maybe sometime in the next few weeks we can get together. I have ramps and some tools and such. I'm sure we could figure it out.

 

Are you really? I'm in syosset... you're like 10-15 minutes away from me lol. It'd be cool to get together and w/e but unfortunately i'm getting ready to back to college next week.... But i do come back for breaks and such if you want to plan that far into the future

 

LOL I sold my 2001 Honda Civic for a 2006 MINI Cooper

 

Nice colors!

 

My wife and I recently sold our faithful 1996 Honda Civic and picked up a 2002 Mini Cooper Coupe. So, we're moving in the right direction in more ways than one. Viv Shrimpton, our Mini, is Chili Red with an Arctic White roof. Since we brought him home, I've installed a Pioneer AVIC-N5 head unit with navigation, bluetooth and ipod integration. I'm now adding a back-up camera (I know, I know) to the set-up and have Viv's interior stripped again. The first time I had to dismantle the interior, I took the opportunity to have the gloss silver dash panels and the door panel "ovals" painted to match the Chili Red exterior. I've trimmed out just about every conceivable other bit with chrome accents from Minspeed. The effect gives Viv a sort of a coca-cola vending machine look, but we like it. The two-tone tan and black leather interior helps keep it under control. I've taken the original chrome-plated plastic louver grille out of the hood/bumper and replaced it with the black aero grille set available at Outmotoring. The hood section was a 15-minute cinch. The little bumper section, though, took hours to modify for the flush fit I was after. Next, I went to Griot's Garage and bought my first orbital polisher. Some previous owner must have washed Viv with a sand-clotted rag and I needed to remove A LOT of swirls and scratches. Over eight passes with two "grits" and three final power waxes later, Viv is looking—if not new—very young again. I've also added a K&N typhon air intake system, new front rotors and pads (with a bright red paint job for the calipers) and the BMW sunroof wind deflector from Outmotoring. I've slashed my knuckles repeatedly and cursed this car a number of times, but I've never had so much fun. I can't wait to finish the camera wiring and button Viv back up. Then, he'll get a good wash and wax (while my wife considers having me committed) and we'll hit the road. Safe, happy motoring to all.

 

I was wondering if any of you Long Islanders wanted to help me put on my rear sway bar sometime next week. I have a friend loaning me jack stands, but I'd like another set of hands.