I probably could have found a newer, more practical vehicle at the price point (i.e., boring), but I have to say I have no regrets so far. Yeah, there are some issues like a quirky alarm and a weak feeling third gear but I don't care. The motor is clean, no rattles from the supercharger (crosses fingers) but, again, I don't care. If it breaks I'll fix it.

With the help of this forum I've already sorted out some issues and fixed one. This is by far one of the most informative car forums I've seen. Kudos to all.

As far as driving it goes? Holy Crap! I've taken cars to their limits in the corners but it's gonna take a while in this one. This is by far one of the funnest cars I've ever driven, not that I've had many, but...

I.....am......hooked.......

 

You have become a MiniAC

 

ride on..

 

congrats and wlecome

 

Hold on to your wallet, cause once you start the MODs its hard to stop!!!

 

Welcome to the madness... enjoy the ride

 

Thanks guys. I'm uber stoked! I hear a stage one kit calling...

 

Motor on new MINI dude! Enjoy the suuuuuuuupercharged fun!

 

Congrats! Take some pics!!

 

Congrats on the purchase. Welcome to the fun. Now you will be looking for stuff around your home to sell so you can buy more Mini parts.

 

Jroca & Quikmini: Can you guys see into the future?

LadyGodiva: Pics will be soon to come. I just need to find the proper "studio set".

 

For such a small car it is amazing how many different MODS are available for this thing. I am always looking on here for something else to do to it.
I suspect you will be doing the same

 

WOOT!!!! Congrats on the new (sorta) ride!!!!!!

A~

 

Thanks for all the shouts everyone!

I just took it around my favorite onramp the other day. Took it to where the wheels start to howl (somewhere between 50-60 mph ) and felt like I could've given it a little more. Sooo much fun... I gotta get my licks in before the rain starts!

 

Time to mod away and make your MINI yours! I like to say that driveing a MINI is the most fun you can have in a car with your pants on!!!
Congrats!!

 

Thanks Zippy. It has been a blast so far. I definitely have my eye on some mods but right now I'm just going through it to fix all the little gremlins that come with a used car. I fixed the obnoxious squeak in the steering column with some white lithium grease. Had the shop do the oil pan gasket while I tackled the valve cover gasket and I'll probably order the M7 tower brace this week. O.K. so the M7 is a little bit of a mod but I can justify it as preventative maintanence, right?

 

That's what I told myself a out thr Craven STD's....just to improve matainability! Then after 4+ years I said heck, and did the pulley and the CAI!! Best thing I've done by a long shot!

 

I finally got around to taking some pics of my baby. Still going through her to get her up to snuff before the real modness begins. :D

 

Good looking MINI, know you are having fun with it, MOTOR ON!

 

WOW! what a gorgeous MINI!
You're gonna love it!
The quirkiness is part of the charm of owning a MINI!

 

Congrats on your Cooper ! Nice Color . Motor on !

 

Thanks all. Maybe the previous owner recognizes it if they're still lurking. I appreciate the tint and the blacked out belt line but the wheels... Well I don't hate them but some black S-lites would add some .