Hello, everybody!

I finally pulled the trigger on the Minigun and joined the club! I've been drooling after Minis since before BMW's first gen came out and I'm happy to finally call myself an owner. We recently moved here to NC and realized that the new commute wasn't going to let us continue on as a single-car family. I found a good deal on a used silver 2007 Cooper S hard top with about 37k, 6-speed, premium package, leather, and the most unnecessarily large sunroof even conceived.

To say that my commute is now one of the highlights of my day is a severe understatement. She's the sweetest little turbocharged German darling I've driven since the VW GTI 2.0T I considered buying (mostly in reverence towards my dear departed 2000 VW Golf 1.8T). The third-gen Miata was also on the short list, but ultimately lost out due to the lack of stor... ah... who am I kidding? My wife thought the Mini looked more manly. Even the kids like it; though the three of them have to take turns.

I'm considering modding her, but thus far the bug hasn't really hit beyond some minor cosmetic nesting. The power is more than enough (especially with the Sport button engaged - the most unnecessary but amusing device ever) and the stock suspension feels just about right for now. A rear sway bar is tempting, but I'm also considering getting into autocross and I am under the impression that adding a one is a great way to bump myself into a much more competitive class.

Cheers and happy motoring!

 

Welcome and Motor On! Keep looking through the forums and you will find plenty of mods that you must have! A great one to start with is the noise maker delete, keeps out some of the engine drone on longer drives and prevents some of the rattling behind the dash.

 

I purchased a 2007 JCW Mini S with 11700 miles for a pretty good deal. How much did you end up paying for yours if you don't me asking? Also, where are you in NC?

Tayyab.

 

I ended up getting it in phenomenal condition for about $16,900. I am currently enjoying the sights, sounds, and relaxed law enforcement (and all that entails) of the gorgeous Fayetteville area.

 

That's a very good deal. I ended up getting mine for 16200 plus tax, title, and a warranty. Warranty was an additional $2200, but I got it down to $1600.

Cheers!

 

Greetings from the other side of the state...Asheville!

Congrats, and happy motoring!

 

Welcome to NAM!

 

Thanks everybody for the warm welcomes! I love coming to this site and seeing everybody's beautiful Minis!

 

Welcome, and enjoy!

 

Welcome! Feels great doesn't it? I had lusted after a Mini for a long time before it became feasable to actually get one. Have fun!

 

Welcome to the forum

 

congrats n welcome...

 

Glad to have you aboard!

 

Ahoy t' NAM! That be a sweet ride 'n a sweet price! Me owns fall into th' depths o' MINI-dom came rather smartly. One day I noticed one on television, went online 'n worked on configurations 'n then a month later I was puttin' my doubloons down for a deposit. Congratulations 'n keep on Motorin', me bucko!