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JEdwards 08-07-2011 11:02 AM

New MINI owner introduction
 
Hello all,
Picked up my new 2012 MCS on Wednesday evening. I would like to thank everyone who contributes to this site as it has been a great help during the wait for the new MINI to arrive. This is my first MINI and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience so far. I hope to start contributing to NAM as I learn more about this very fun car.
J
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Neitherfanboy 08-07-2011 11:29 AM

Okay, I like your Mini but LOVE your garage! ;-) Wish I had that clean a space to park mine in! Welcome to the forum and congrats.

JEdwards 08-07-2011 12:13 PM

Thank you. I am fortunate to have a large shed in the back yard where all of the junk goes.

Nrob 08-07-2011 12:41 PM

Matches your garage perfectly! Great looking MINI.

BullyR56 08-07-2011 01:05 PM

Nice car but man, that garage is too clean! I wish I had a setup like that

walk0080 08-08-2011 06:46 AM

Great colour choice in the garage. I also wish I had a garage like yours but with living in a big city, my apartment indoor parking space will just have to do. :razz:

ngweibing 08-08-2011 07:12 AM

looks great... congrat n welcome

Blk Diamond 08-08-2011 07:19 AM

New justacooper owner
 
Hello walk0080,

I ordered a justa mini cooper last month and it's in production this week. I'm so excited! I noticed that you have decided to purchase a new mini as well but opted to upgrade. Can you tell me some things you liked most about your 2008 mini cooper and what made you decide to upgrade?
I often wonder if I made the right choice in buying a justa cooper instead of a "S" model..:confused:
I'd really appreciate your feedback.

Thanks!
Blk diamond


Originally Posted by walk0080 (Post 3337604)
Great colour choice in the garage. I also wish I had a garage like yours but with living in a big city, my apartment indoor parking space will just have to do. :razz:


blundy522 08-08-2011 07:30 AM

beautiful combo car/ garage

greentimemachine 08-08-2011 08:51 AM

you've inspired me to clean my garage!

Neitherfanboy 08-08-2011 08:56 AM

Okay, now the cars not getting enough attention! LOL Sorry about that, the car is hot, truly. It just when you have a single car garage, bare studs, and lined with stuff & clutter, your really envious of a garage like yours!

JEdwards 08-08-2011 10:30 AM

Thank you all for the kind remarks. I actually have had the color scheme in the garage for a few years. The MINI just happened to match. Greentimemachine, that garage is looking pretty clean too. Walk0080, where is the setting for your picture in the city? It looks great!

Subzero 08-08-2011 10:53 AM

Please allow me to pile on here, and say that your setup and especially your car look totally ace!!!
:thumbsup:
Jon

walk0080 08-08-2011 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by JEdwards (Post 3337735)
Walk0080, where is the setting for your picture in the city? It looks great!

I took delivery at a BMW dealership in downtown Toronto. The new MINI dealership was being built and they used the BMW dealership for all servicing. The BMW shop have a pick-up/delivery location that is 5 floors up facing the waterfront and the CN Tower. It was pretty neat - the BMW guy moved the car around several times so we could get the right shot and then we took a ride down with the car in a big elevator. :grin:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/walk0080/5737694955/http://www.flickr.com/photos/walk0080/5737694955/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/walk0080/, on Flickr


This is a view from the front outside:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/assaf_f/2419518667/http://www.flickr.com/photos/assaf_f/2419518667/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/assaf_f/, on Flickr

walk0080 08-08-2011 12:09 PM


Originally Posted by Blk Diamond (Post 3337623)
Hello walk0080,

I ordered a justa mini cooper last month and it's in production this week. I'm so excited! I noticed that you have decided to purchase a new mini as well but opted to upgrade. Can you tell me some things you liked most about your 2008 mini cooper and what made you decide to upgrade?
I often wonder if I made the right choice in buying a justa cooper instead of a "S" model..:confused:
I'd really appreciate your feedback.

Thanks!
Blk diamond

For us the S or JCW was always the long term plan (or some other sporty small car), but the justa-Cooper was a temporary 3-yr lease for my wife to learn to drive (with an auto-box) and for us to get a down payment saved up.

We initially planned for an 'S', but decided it was still affordable to get exactly what I wanted which was a decently optioned 'JCW'. We are keeping this next car for a while and I knew if I went for the S over the JCW, I would have buyers remorse.

If you drove the S and justa and were OK with the justa, don't worry about it. There is a price different between the models and you need to keep that in mind. There is a pretty significant performance difference with the S which IMO is worth it.

greentimemachine 08-08-2011 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by JEdwards (Post 3337735)
Thank you all for the kind remarks. I actually have had the color scheme in the garage for a few years. The MINI just happened to match. Greentimemachine, that garage is looking pretty clean too. Walk0080, where is the setting for your picture in the city? It looks great!

JEdwards, your garage floor is really nice. Where does the water from a wet car drain to?

JEdwards 08-08-2011 02:26 PM

Walk0080, thank you for the pics. Sounds like that was a great experience. Looking forward to hearing about the JCW.

Greentimemachine, some drains out the door but 90% is clean up.

Subzero, thank you. How is the process going with the tuning kit issue?

rachael 08-08-2011 05:43 PM

Your garage looks nicer than my house... The MINI is not too bad, either. :)


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