... of a 2011 Chili Red Cooper!

But First a little history:

1998 Ford Contour SE Sport Sedan

1986 Chevrolet Cavaliar RS Sedan

1994 Chevrolet Caprice Interceptor

2001 Subaru Outback Limited Sedan

1976 Triumph TR7 Hard Top (work in progress)

And the 2011 Cooper


Looking forward to having some fun drives and meeting some new people!

 

Here some of the first pictures at the new home!

 

Interior

 

Exterior shots are in queue for approval! Has almost 100 miles already!

Outside the Garage shot from my phone:

 

Nice stable, welcome aboard! Chili Red is the fastest color.

 

As a NAM'er whos still without a MINI, let me say that i am envious of your new ride. It looks very, very sharp.

 

Hello and welcome. Nice to see another mini from Mini of Allentown!

 

I was originally on a hunt for British Racing Green with black roof/black stripes. When we went for a visit to Mini of Allentown, they had this one in stock.

I had previously considered Chili Red with White roof, the classic combo. When I saw this one with the Chili Red/Black Roof/Black Stripes/Piano Black interior, I knew it was the right one!

 

She's gorgeous- congrats and motor on!

 

So just an update, I drove this the Mini to work the whole week. I only stalled it once >.<

But I consider that a victory in my book! Also my gauge is at half a tank after 330 miles in four days! I think the fuel gauge may be a bit optimistic for the car, but I'm pretty sure I'm getting low 30's. A big change from the Subaru, which at day 4 of the week, I'd be pulling in for gas. The light always came on IF i even made it need the 400 mile mark!

I'm like the car so far. Thursday was interesting, when I went to leave, the Mini kept alerting me that the hatch was open. It cleanly wasn't open, and the car would only alarm when I was in motion. It was the strangest thing until it finally displayed the "open hatch" image on the tach! Still not sure what happened, but I'm guess I might have hit the button when putting the key in the dash?

No other quirks to report! And I'm sure by next week, my shifts are going to be much better. I've had alot of improvements in just a few days.

 

Chile Red Really is the Best and Fastest color!!

 

So just an update for any other new members/potential owners:

1st tank: 31.26
2nd tank: 36.78



Versus Subaru (a solid year's worth of a data):



Versus Caprice Interceptor

 

Nice Mini.

Incidentally my wife is getting rid of a Subaru that's nearly identical to yours for her '12 "justacooper".