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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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My first car: Mini!!!!!

Alright, it would be an understatement to say I am excited about this car. I got it yesterday and it is SO AWESOME. I had driven one before...long story, it took me like three months to get my mini. Its a 2009 MCS DS/B (I think that means dark silver w/ black roof...) with the cold weather, sport and premium packages. It has 17k miles on it and i got it for $18,600 which I thought was a pretty good deal. Just wanted to let you guys know I am officially a MINI owner and am really freakin excited about it. I am hoping in the coming months to do some inexpensive performance upgrades and I was wondering what I could do to get the best bang for my buck? I was thinking maybe intake or something similar. Any ideas?
 

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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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You did ok

Congratulations!!!!! In my opinion, you did pretty wells far as price goes and it sounds like you purchased a great car. As a recent mcs purchaser, I know exactly how excited you are and I must let you know---it just gets better as you mod your car to be exactly as you want it.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 04:29 AM
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congrats on the Mini and have fun
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:41 AM
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congrat
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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Congrats. My first car was an '83 Saab 900 (in 1998)
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Congrats but as they say, pics or it didn't happen!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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Wow, Congratulations! It looks like you got a great ride and a very good deal. I wish I had a MINI for my first car... Although, I probably would have had twice as many speeding tickets in High School :3
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Doesn't sound like too bad of a deal to me. I have an 09 MCS DS/B with redwood leather and there is no way I'd consider selling it for 18.5k. So I would consider that a pretty good deal.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Congratulations on becoming a MINI owner!!!!! I will be one on Monday so excited!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Brisby
Wow, Congratulations! It looks like you got a great ride and a very good deal. I wish I had a MINI for my first car... Although, I probably would have had twice as many speeding tickets in High School :3
I had 6 before my sophomore year in college.....and I didn't have a mini!! Pics to come! Just put a euro plate on the front yesterday I think it looks pretty sweet....
 
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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ask and ye shall receive
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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crap. can you guys see the pic?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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crap. can you guys see the pic?
Congratulations! Owning a MINI is the best (and sorry, no photo came across).
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Yea, pics in your gallery. Nice looking motor. I've got an 07 Sparkling Silver w/double roof vents (black). Love it.
Congrats on getting one and the price sounds really good. I paid 17K for mine in August with 50K on it but it looks and runs like new.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Welcome! You will love your Mini"
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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Wow, that's a fantastic deal! I'm jealous. I paid like $16k for my 2007 and that's a good deal where I'm from =/ Let me know what you change on your car, I'm looking to start changing my MINI but have no idea where to start or what to do. I'm not car savvy at all :(
 
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