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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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My new Mini!!!

I have had it three days and could not be happier. I traded in my Infiniti FX35 after putting 90k miles on it and was looking for a car that would improve my gas milage.

Test drove the Clubman S and never looked back!

So now I am the proud owner of a

2010 MCCs HzB/B, 17" Black Webspoke Wheels, Black Bonnet Stripes, Premium, Sport, Piano Black, Black Leatherette, Chrome Line Interior

Let me know if there are any upgrades that anyone else can recommend.
 

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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Ahhh, the Clubman!

I bought my wife a Mini Convertible last Sunday, I drive a Camry Hybrid for work and I'm already thinking my next work car will be a Clubman. NEVER in my life have I wanted a brown car, let alone a sporty brown car, but there was a chocolate Clubman on the lot with leather and oh-my-gosh! May have to go back in Novemeber when my lease is up and take another look at the Clubman.

Again - congrats!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Congrats & Welcome to the MINI family! I hope you enjoy your MINI for many years to come. The driving fun/excitement/experience really can't be beat for the $$$.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Oooooo! Love HzBlue/Black! Nice choice!

 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy the new Clubman S and have a long and happy relationship.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Congrats - drive 'er in good health!

Quick question: did you spec order your car? Reason I ask is that I haven't seen any MINIs on my dealer's lot w/black wheels & piano black interior (two features I really want on my future MINI) not to mention Premium AND Sport. Just wondering if you ordered it to taste, or found a car someone ordered & changed their mind on - either way it's a great set of options you got!

One last thing - pics?!!?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Actually FridayXii!! The Mini had everything I wanted except the 17" wheels, so in the negotiating I was able to get them to add the wheels at no cost.

I originally was looking for an all black clubman, but it was not available without special ordering a 2011 model or extensive shipping cost from an out of state dealer. I also really liked the HzB Color and was able to use my faux disappointment on not getting the black color to have them throw in the wheels.

I dropped my Clubman at the dealer a couple hours ago to have them add the wheels and window tint. I will post pics as soon as I get it back!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by wallaced88
I also really liked the HzB Color and was able to use my faux disappointment on not getting the black color to have them throw in the wheels.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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I was so bad at the faux disappointment... I literally squealed in happiness over something and my cover was totally blown!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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I will have the pics up soon!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Enjoy
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Welcome!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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Hooray Wallaced88! She sounds like a real beauty, and congrats on your acting accomplishments. Some fine 17" wheels thrown in on a performance alone should garner you at least an honorary Oscar! Ha! Happy Motoring.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Here are the pics with the wheels on!!





 
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Welcome, beautiful car, enjoy!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Oh, that is NICE!!!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 06:26 AM
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Very nice car!!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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The tint and black wheels really pulled it together. Enjoy!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NICE!!

Originally Posted by wallaced88
Here are the pics with the wheels on!!





 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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Congrats.

at the faux disappointment, not many of us could pull that off around MINIs!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Congratulations, and use it in good health!

I am especially pleased to see you enjoyed moving to your MINI from a larger car, as I am planning to do the same.

Your car is quite attractive and I am sure you will get many years of pleasure from it.
 
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