Hey guys-I just bought my first Mini. An Astro Black 2009 Mini Cooper. I have been jonesing for a Mini since I graduated high school....and now, 8 years later....

I had been eyeing it for quite some time. I actually test drove it two months ago at the dealership and they wanted $18k for it, which it does book for that, but was more than I wanted to spend, so I let it sit.

So I go to the dealership this weekend to actually buy a new truck. Well, finances didnt work out on a $40k truck. So as I was walking out, I see the mini still sitting there. Walked back in, asked how much it was, they said 15.9, which i still didnt really want to pay for it. So, we started talking about used trucks, and we pulled up the inventory, and the first car listed, was the Mini, at $12k!

Yup, bought it on the spot.

Its Justa Mini, but i have big plans for it. I already did a rear seat delete, ordered HID's, and a DDM CAI from WayMotorworks. Next thing will be the Torque bushing, and a rear sway bar. My plans are to make this a light Autocross car. So any other ideas on what to do would be swell!
I will also be installing an Audison 5 channel amp, and some Hertz components, and cannot decide what to do deck wise. And then, of course, wheels and tires!

My wife already wants to trade her new Sonic in for one of these...probably going to end up giving her mine, and getting an S, but I am very happy with how peppy the Justa has been! Cant wait to get the few things Way recommends!

Pictures will be posted later, as we are in a snow storm right now, but here is what I have so far



(Rear seat delete-going to cover the panel with something... unknown what yet.)



The panel is actually flat in there, just looks funky with the cell phone picture.

 

Welcome aboard. Have fun in that snow. I just left PA during the blizzard to live in Florida. I wont miss it. Anyway, good luck and remember to wave.

 

Thanks! kind of an unspoken bond for mini truckers too... i used to drive a pair of bagged and body dropped S10's... so i hear ya!