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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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First week with my MINI

Just picked up up my MC this past weekend. Have been going on various unnecessary errands (taking along the kids) just to drive it. Love this car! Hoping to find lots of time to motor this weekend.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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unnecessary errands
Haha yes, I know all about those! ...and the long detours, the excuses to drive out to the mall (even though I was just there the day before), and somehow I manage to always drive by highly populated areas so I know lots of people will see the car. Weird things happen when you own a MINI. Congratulations!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Nice color choices :D Same as mine.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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Nice car.

You may find that running unnecessary errands becomes a habit.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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welcome to the affliction
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Looks good! Looking forward to my upcoming 3-day weekend and lots of unnecessary errands. Am still trying to figure everything out - how about you?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by F1racegirl
Looks good! Looking forward to my upcoming 3-day weekend and lots of unnecessary errands. Am still trying to figure everything out - how about you?
Thanks. Definitely looking forward to three days off. And running more errands. Need to get it on the highway, too. Heh heh.

Yeah, every day I learn a new thing about the car (mostly good). I'm trying to keep from being caught reading my owner's manual during my free periods. My students are quite amused by this little infatuation. I'm still getting used to mirrors. The sight lines are definitely different than the Subaru.

So far, I love my xenon headlights. Amazingly effective. The heated seats are quite enjoyable in the mornings. And the sunroof has been nice in the afternoons.

All in all, exceptionally fun. I like driving again!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Welcome!


....mods? :D
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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Congrats on the new MINI!!!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Awwwee, young love. I remember when I used to make excuses to drive.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by slifkinj
Just picked up up my MC this past weekend. Have been going on various unnecessary errands (taking along the kids) just to drive it. Love this car! Hoping to find lots of time to motor this weekend.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Welcome!!! Have fun motoring!!!
 
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