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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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Hey there!

Hello everyone. I'm Jeff, been a mini fan for a long long time. Recently when my car died unexpectedly I started looking around at getting into something new. A Mini never crossed my mind although I've always loved the little car that could.

After about 2 months of searching, driving, etc and coming up empty handed I went to a used car dealer and test drove a 2 door Sebring. I wasn't excited about it but I was getting to the point where I desperately needed a vehicle. After test driving the Sebring I left the dealer but felt like I missed something. What did I miss you ask? This great looking racing green 2004 mini cooper with 50k miles on it sitting in the lot. Two days later I went back and test drove the mini, fell in love with it and the rest is history. I've had the car for a week now and it's easily the most fun car I've ever owned. I've owned an audi s4 and had fun in that but was never really excited to get in it. Every morning I'm stoked to get in drive the hell out of my little car.

I love when I pass other MC drivers and they wave. I've gotten a lot of compliments on the British Racing Green with the White Roof. It's also got a tan and dark grey leather interior, etc. I've got some exterior shots that I'll post and when I take interior shots later today I'll post those as well. I've got a couple mods in mind that I'm going to get started on but so far so good!





 

Last edited by wayfare; Sep 16, 2010 at 06:40 AM. Reason: Adding some more photos. Couldn't wait any longer. :)
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 06:44 AM
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shes a beauty. have fun!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Nice little Cooper!

 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Thanks! I'm stoked to start getting my mod on.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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welcome...congrats too
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Thanks! On a good note I brought the car to an authorized mini repair place and he gave her a clean bill of health. Told me it was one of the best he's seen come through in a long time. Was a good feeling to know that I found a car that is going to last me a long long time I hope!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by wayfare
Thanks! I'm stoked to start getting my mod on.
Be sure to check out Way Motor Works!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Great colors! Enjoy the new ride!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Welcome to the forum, great looking MINI, enjoy.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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The BRG/W and the black & tan interior just screams 'Brittish' to me... great combo.
 
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