Happy to be a new Mini Owner!
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Happy to be a new Mini Owner! (pics added)
Howdy -- as of St. Patrick's Day, I've been the new owner of a previously enjoyed '05 R53 JCW in British racing green with a white roof.
The car was a bit of surprise to me, as my wife is a bit of a chronic car shopper who decided that it was time to start shopping for a summer car. Originally she was looking at a pepper white R50, but friendly salesman steered her to JCW -- when she came home with the BRG Cooper for an extended test drive over the weekend I was sold.
This is my first "fun" car and I couldn't be more pleased -- I'm a serial enthusiast who's had long time involvement with sailing, skiing, & bicycles. Always had the urge to be a bit more automotive, and this certainly fits the bill.
I've already used the NAM to answer countless questions by searching past threads. While I haven't done any serious mods or upgrades yet, I have been fiddling with some aesthetics to make the car look "right" to me -- adding bonnet stripes, white mirror covers, custom Euro front plate, and a iPhone jack retro fit into the factory stereo.
I'm in Traverse City, Michigan, which is a lovely place to do a bit of touring -- especially out in neighboring Leelanau County. I believe there's been a organized tour up to these parts by the Michigan Mini Club, as well as there being an active Traverse City Cooper Club. (Not too shabby for a little town of 20k or so).
Anyhoo, once the sun comes out and the Mini looks just like I want it to, I'll be happy to post some photos.
Cheers, Jordan
The car was a bit of surprise to me, as my wife is a bit of a chronic car shopper who decided that it was time to start shopping for a summer car. Originally she was looking at a pepper white R50, but friendly salesman steered her to JCW -- when she came home with the BRG Cooper for an extended test drive over the weekend I was sold.
This is my first "fun" car and I couldn't be more pleased -- I'm a serial enthusiast who's had long time involvement with sailing, skiing, & bicycles. Always had the urge to be a bit more automotive, and this certainly fits the bill.
I've already used the NAM to answer countless questions by searching past threads. While I haven't done any serious mods or upgrades yet, I have been fiddling with some aesthetics to make the car look "right" to me -- adding bonnet stripes, white mirror covers, custom Euro front plate, and a iPhone jack retro fit into the factory stereo.
I'm in Traverse City, Michigan, which is a lovely place to do a bit of touring -- especially out in neighboring Leelanau County. I believe there's been a organized tour up to these parts by the Michigan Mini Club, as well as there being an active Traverse City Cooper Club. (Not too shabby for a little town of 20k or so).
Anyhoo, once the sun comes out and the Mini looks just like I want it to, I'll be happy to post some photos.
Cheers, Jordan
Last edited by Duck Lewis; Apr 4, 2012 at 09:03 AM. Reason: typo, figuring out signature
Awesome and welcome. Got pics?
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Loving the excitement!! Your car looks GOOD in green my friend. I'm from the Troy area here in the concrete jungle of Metro Detroit. I am jealous of all the nice roads you guys have up there in Traverse!! you're right, it's a really nice place to drive.
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