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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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New Mini owner form Phx, AZ here (dedicated Autoxer)

Hi everyone, I have been using this site for a few weeks now to do a little research about my questions here and there so I thought I would start a thread to introduce myself. My name is Josh, I'm 28 years old and living in Phoenix, AZ. I bought a 2004 Cooper (sport package) about a month ago, and my wife and I love it so much we just went and go her an 03 (with a moonroof ) a few days ago! (she is on the forum also now as KMPSSBL).

As the title states I I love the sport of autocross (with the SCCA) and never miss an event here in Phoenix. I first started autocrossing several years ago in my daily driver of the time (a 1998 Honda Civic), after just a few events I did some research and decided to pick a 240sx to build in the STC class (I love the Street Touring classes). After several years and several trophies with that car pictured here:





But alas, as much fun as that car was I ready for something else. After testing out MANY different cars from friends on the autox course, there were only 2 that took my breath away, an M3 and a Mini. Since I wanted a car that would also be a DD and got great gas mileage, I went with the Mini no other car has ever put a big smile on my face every single time I drive it, especially on the autox course!





I got the car from a Mini fanatic friend, who bought it new in 2004, and has taken great care of it. My wife and I will be building her to the new STF class specs and also hope to take her to the nation tour events every spring in San Diego.

Thanks for reading and allowing me to share! My wife and I are both excited to be on here and to finally be Mini owners!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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Welcome to the MINI family. I LOVE autocrossing my MINI. They are the most exciting minutes of my life.
You'll have a great PAX with a Cooper! Good luck.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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Welcome to the MINI gang!

Why not stop over at MINI of Tempe this Sunday at 10 and join the local club for "Cars and Coffee", which is hosted by MOT?

C ya,
Dutch
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by joe_bfstplk
Welcome to the MINI gang!

Why not stop over at MINI of Tempe this Sunday at 10 and join the local club for "Cars and Coffee", which is hosted by MOT?

C ya,
Dutch
Hmmm, we may actually do that, where exactly in Tempe is the meet?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by STF_U
Hmmm, we may actually do that, where exactly in Tempe is the meet?
Right here.

HTH!

C ya,
Dutch
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Welcome to "The Family"
 
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