Hello all you MINI Maniacs! Allow me to introduce myself:

My name is Steve (AKA STE92VE on the BMW forums) and I'm an enthusiast (sounds like something from an AA meeting).

As you can see from my sig, my current ride is a 2007 E92. About a year and a half ago, I had a life changing situation that required me to use my car in a way it was not intended. Instead of working from a home office, I had to commute to work on a daily basis. It's a punishing 6 miles...one way! I am now required to report to the office in all types of weather, where previously, if the weather was nasty, the E92 would just stay warm and cozy in the garage. Living on Long Island NY, we do get snow but even after a major storm, the roads are passable the next day. Having a RWD vehicle was no concern because at the time, I didn't have to drive while it was snowing, but now I don't have that luxury. Even though the E92 got me through all that Old Man Winter threw at us last year, it was still a challenge to stay safe.

Which brings me to you fine folks. Even though I don't have plans in the immediate future to part with the E92, at some point in time I am inclined to move into a MINI. Being an enthusiast, I have the need to know more about the vehicle I'm acquiring than the MA that's selling it.

So here I am. You'll find that I have a sense of humor and you won't see any posts from me asking which color combos are the best.

See you around NAM.....

 

makes you a winner in my book. welcome

 

....but IMHO, BRG rocks!

 

Aye aye, Capt'n.

At this point in time, all are being considered but I'm leaning towards the CROC.

 

God I wish! My commute is about 30 miles one way, but that's better than the 50 miles one way I used to commute when I taught at my previous school. At least the car makes it fun!

I bet it would be hard to part with that E92. I'm a huge Bimmer enthusiast (Hello, my name is Chance, and I'm a....), and at this point, the MINI is as close as I can afford.

 

As long as it's my choice to move on, I never have a problem with getting away from one car into another. I've loved every car I have ever owned except for the 1991 Jeep Cherokee, which was also the only American engineered car I've ever owned. I was happier the day I got rid of that POS than the day I took delivery of it.

 

Welcome to NAM!

Pics of your Bimmers...

 

Here's a few from our PCD & ED:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...69&postcount=1

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/...4211:249014091

 

Awesome!!!!!

 

Welcome to the dark side... Oh wait, wrong forum. Welcome to NAM.

Does MrsBoxedUp know what you're up to here on the webbies?

p.s. real men drive Chili Red

 

Thanks, I hope the banning policy is more liberal here.....

As for the Mrs, I let her pick the bags and shoes and she lets me pick the cars. It seems to be working for us.

p.s. if that's true, what are you?

BTW... for eveyone's benefit, JackMac and I are old friends who enjoy a little bantering every once in awhile and our views are strictly our own and are not meant to offend.

 

I think you are going to fit right in here. You definitely need a MINI and the sooner the better. Throw some snow tires on it and you are ready for the world.

 

Some older than others Now, back to my nap...