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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Joining the Cooper Club!

I am soon to be the proud owner of a 2006 Cooper Soho edition. I've been dreaming of this day since they came out with the new Mini.

My sister gave me her 1976 Mini for my 16th birthday. My Dad made me take out the engine, rebuild it and put it back in before I was allowed to get my license. Did I mention I am female? That began my love affair with the cutest car on four wheels. I later owned a '79 and an '81 (which actually had working brakes!). I spent many happy years zipping around in my Minis, and look forward to many more in this new generation...if I can't keep my husband's paws off of it!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Congratulations! Do you have any pictures of your new and old minis?

My husband never understood my fascination with the Mini until he drove it.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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I'll have lots once we pick her up Saturday. My old Mini pics will have to be scanned. This is the place that would appreciate the shot of my Dad's yard with 5 or 6 Mini's all together: mine, my boyfriend's (he's now my hubby), my sisters', my uncle's, my mother's...
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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That is a really cool story. Love the part about having to rebuild the engine before getting your license- you should be recruited for an ad!

Jay
 
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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that's amazing! congrats and welcome to the family!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 03:50 AM
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welcoem n congrats
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Just don't call my car CUTE.

Even if it is....
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Hez
I am soon to be the proud owner of a 2006 Cooper Soho edition. I've been dreaming of this day since they came out with the new Mini.

My sister gave me her 1976 Mini for my 16th birthday. My Dad made me take out the engine, rebuild it and put it back in before I was allowed to get my license. Did I mention I am female? That began my love affair with the cutest car on four wheels. I later owned a '79 and an '81 (which actually had working brakes!). I spent many happy years zipping around in my Minis, and look forward to many more in this new generation...if I can't keep my husband's paws off of it!
That is a fantastic story!!!

Welcome!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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I wish my Dad had been so inclined--what a great lesson!

Congratulations and welcome to THIS Club--you've obviously been in the other one longer than most of us!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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You are a lucky guy -- Congratulations!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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My new baby arrived yesterday. I think we must have put 1000km on it already! O.M.G. This car is fun to drive!

And thanks, ron-s...but I'm not a guy!
 

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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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That is a great looking car- love the color-

Congrats!

J
 
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Love the stripes.....the chrome and the black roof is a great combo!!
 
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