1st time owner, long time lover!
 

My wife and I have always turned our heads at mini's.

Well as of labor day we now own a 2011!

So far we both love it just as much as we knew we would.

Had to flip a coin as to who got to take it to work today! She won. My time will come.

Well thanks for the space!

CHEERS!


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Nice! How long until you buy another so you won't have to share?:lol: And welcome to NAM!

As funny as that might sound,

after some spirited driving around yesterday, I wouldn't be surprised if I ditch my car for a second Mini!

I will give it a couple months.

Congratulations! Enjoy the MINI and wave at all MINI owners on the road!

Welcome to NAM, xbeckk and congrats on your new MINI.:thumbsup: No fighting now you two, everyone will get their turn to drive. Great color combination and thanks for the pic right up front. We love pics here at NAM. If you didn't know it before, you know it now. Keep those pics coming.

If you consider yourself a true MINIac:grin:, and you're devoted to saving the MINI wave:nod:, please consider joining The League of Extraordinary MINIacs.

You can become a member here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...y-miniacs.html

If you are a Facebook user, you can join us here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1404114396479123/

No big commitment, except your oath to help us in our endeavor to save the wave!

Oh no! It looks like there is a future 3rd driver in the family. That means less drive time for you.

^ +1 ...Right on Mr. T you've said it all! :nod: :thumbsup:

Welcome to the NAMily xbeckk and thanks for the pic, cause all of us love pics... yes we do! :nod:

Mr. T is right about the color of your MINI... It looks great (but then again I'm a bit biased when it comes to CR... :lol:)

May the road ahead hold many miles and smiles for you, the wife and your MINI! :grin:

Motor On! :)

Thank you all very much!

Welcome to the MINI madness! And let the modding begin(exterior,interior,ect.).

Seriously, I have spent every spare second of the week online looking at something Mini.

I don't even know where to start.

After I start, I have no idea when to stop.

My problem is, it is really for my wife.

If you want light mods for suspension, a bigger rear sway bar! I have some twisties around here in MI, and I got it up to almost 70mph without any body roll. But if you don't want heat soak in the summer, a bigger intercooler is a good step. Forget about "CAI", the stock system is the best. Exhaust wise, I'd take off the 2nd cat and resonator, if your looking for a bit more sportier sound. Also lowering the car on some springs and Koni's isn't a bad way to go. These are the modest modifications you can do to your MINI without compromising the daily reliability.

But definitely blackout look would be a nice addition to your R56, I love chili red and black together! Keep us updated when you eventually start going crazy with the MINI;-).