Hello citizens! Long time lurker, I mean, way too long! Time for me to put the 'big girl pants' on and do my introductory post. Let me say how helpful this forum has been, answered all my questions didn't have a one when I placed the order (I ordered my MINI a few weeks back-not even tracking it, too anxious!). I think they were about to offer me a new job! I had to do this quite suddenly as I've had to come to terms in retiring my beloved yet increasingly unsafe 1st gen Miata. Let me say how exciting it will be to possibly have a 3rd or 4th passenger (and all the airbags!), and I know I'll be tearing through hairpins when he comes across the Atlantic. I can tell you that I will post much more once I have received 'the madness' that shall be my MINI! Can't to join the cult..er..I mean association (Can't say I look too great in initiation robes!). I'm ordering badges as I type. Thanks for all the great information and as Bogie would say, "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship".

 

Welcome to the forum, hope your waiting period isn't too long, just remember how much fun it will be once the new MINI arrives.

 

Aww, thanks BensMini for the warm welcome, I appreciate it. I know!! I'm too excited for words, in fact, I just took a peek at my MINI's progress and it's now 'Awaiting Transport'! Yippeee! It's an MCS Cabrio, so it's just gonna be spectacular!

 

CONGRATS AND WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!

 

Woohoo, another MCS Cabriolet! We received ours 3 weeks ago (replacing another cabrio), we've already put 2800 kilometres on it!

 

Welcome and might I add that you will look quite fetching wearing those "big girl pants" (Sesame Street characters or Disney Princess brand?) while driving your new MINI.

 

congrats.....welcome too

 

Thanks for the salutations Wolfee & ngweibing, I'm absolutely enthused to be here, in fact, I'm trying to keep it down! Dede, Cabrio people are just naturally fantastic & awesome, it's a proven scientific fact..somewhere, in some medical journal. I envy that you get to go out and motor right at this very moment (I was about to go with Midnight Black myself)! Thom228, I must say I do look quite captivating in my 'big girl pants', I think SpongeBob, and Patrick bestow upon my 'bikini bottom' a little something extra special! However, when I get my Cabrio, I don't think I'll be posting pictures of those!

 

Congrats to you!!

Did you mention what color your MINI will be? Details!! We need DETAILS!!

 

Why Miss LadyGodiva, it's Laser Blue! At first I had my mind on the classic look of Midnight Black, however once I saw a model of that blue on the lot, there was no other for me. I pretty much decided on every factory option besides navi (Goodness knows I wanted it, but I couldn't quite justify the $2000 cost when I can just gettaGarmin). I really wanted the factory aero kit as well, but I had to place a limit on the cost. I hope to have a body shop take care of that in the future. I'm beside myself at the thought of leather seats! I've never had the luxury to do so until now. I also got the the rear fogs and the PDC thanks to posts I've read here. So, I'm incredibly pleased with what I ordered. Now, I just need to do one of these cool sig thingys and wait & salivate til I can post pictures for everyone!

 

I'm new here as well, but nonetheless I am very excited for you!
I think that you are closer than me to a Mini, but be sure to post pictures when you get it!

 

Yay! Newbies Unite! Thanks animated_zombie! I can't wait til he arrives and I LOVE pictures so if I have to post, then I expect the same out of you when you choose yours.

 

YAY! Of course, although I haven't ordered one, so I'm afraid it may be a while longer for me. I'll just look forward to your pictures for now

 

Welcome to you and your new mini! As Lady G said "Detail"! We need details and pics when the mini arrives!

 

Hey thanks FutureMini! Be careful what you wish for when you ask for details, novels have occurred out of this request in the past! No worries with photographs, it'll be pictures aplenty when he arrives! I know I'll be like a mom with a portfolio in her wallet of her child's pictures; Saying silly things like, "Look! My MINI's a prodigy already!" and other such nonsense! Ha!

 

One of my friends has Laser Blue. Very nice!

 

Welcome to the world of MINIs. Your life won't be the same!

 

I'm just starting to get inkling about that JumpingJackFlash! LadyGodiva, it's Laser Blue with Carbon Black Lounge Leather nonetheless! He's gonna be one handsome lad..erm car! I already named 'him' Neptune! So he better hold his own on that voyage across the ocean!

 

Lol. I'm having a hard time naming my new MCSC, myself. Maybe it's because I picked up a prebuilt instead of ordering custom...

Congratulations, Sunny! Cabrio people definitely are a different breed, hardtop drivers will ever understand...

 

Welcome to the Cooper Madness .
Now drink the kool aid .
Congrats on your Cooper & don;t forget to wave to other cooper owners when you get your new ride !

El Tiger

 

No worries about a name Trager, it took me awhile to name my Miata...sometimes it takes awhile for the name to be conveyed! Besides the blue definitely helped in the process!

Can I have an Amen to that?! My friends & family kept saying, "Order the hardtop it 'looks more' like a MINI"...I kept saying, "You people aren't convertible people..ya just don't get it!" It's true, Cabrio people are born not made!

Oh no, El Tiger!! I already drank the hemlock, is that bad? Us old skool Miata people used to wave (or pop the headlights) so waving is second nature, and I believe in adhering to the old traditions! I'll be flaggin' y'all down!

 

Congrates on your order, I too came from the school of 1st gen Miatas my favorite was the ltd prod 93 Black with red leather and BBS's. I will soon, hopefully in about 10days, put a 2nd Mini in my garage. The wait is worth it. Cheers

 

Gmann2369, don't even!! I was in LOVE with that edition, the red leather was gorgeous (as well as Sunburst Yellow, Starlight Mica and Merlot Mica). I almost got a Twilight Mica edition when I went to purchase back in '97! Do you still have it? I'm keeping my Miata (not much for resale--as I had the most common Classic Red). So it's wonderful to see a former Miata fan, I still love mine. I, too, hope to be a two MINI owner someday (I keep thinking if I ever have kids, I'd love to go with a Clubman!). Can't wait till delivery!