Got my first MINI after a long hunt on the internet, I found a 2008 convertible JCW down in Southern California and had it trucked up to Washington state. The original owner had the dealer install a powertone exhaust that is fantastic-For $1200 you sound like a Ferrari at full song but ear plugs are a must for long trips-little but loud.

 

Welcome and congrats!! IF the exhaust is too loud you can probably swing by your local exhaust shop and have a more efficient resonator installed to quiet things down a bit. ENJOY MOTORING!!

 

congrats! but you should have flown down to get the car and drive her home! would have been a fun drive...

 

Welcome to the forum, sounds like you have tiger by the tail, ENJOY