Hello NAM!

As the title states, I've been sitting in the passenger seat of a 2004 Mini Cooper S on a semi-frequent basis for about 9 years now. My father bought one brand new. He even took me to the Dragon once.

Advance to now, I graduated from college, got a job, and bought a 2006 Cooper S. My nickname in college was Iron Man, so meet JARVIS:

 

Welcome! I am new to the forum and to the R53 as well. I love it in white. Good looking car!

 

Very sharp looking. Waiting for my first MINI to be delivered.

 

Delivered? Did you custom-order it? What'd ya get?!

 

Very sharp ride.. and welcome to the MINI family!!

 

That one is a cousin to one of ours.... the 06 "Justa" we have is also Pepper White with a black roof. Yours is the more powerful cousin with the supercharger.

Congrats and nice find !

 

Nice. Love the tag too! My forthcoming Mini Countryman has a name too, but it shall not be disclosed until she is safe at home.

 

Every time I see an R53, it makes me want to own one too...

 

Welcome to NAM and congrats on your new MINI. It looks fantastic.

 

Custom ordered BRG R56 JCW. Ship scheduled to hit Port Hueneme on July 3rd. Hope it gets to dealer here in Nor Cal the following week. Placed order on Mat 17th, went into production on May 24th, born June 1st, loaded on Artemis Leader June 9th. Wait is almost over!!

 

Who's ship is that? Neither WW nor K-Line show it. I didn't know BMW/Mini used other carriers, at least to Port Hueneme.

 

That's a really nice one you got there Man, I love those webspokes. Wish I could get them for my car. Anyway, congrats and happy motoring!

 

Oh dang, your wait is almost over! You must be really excited!

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! I'm going to try to be an active participant. I'm a little bummed I missed the Dragon this year.