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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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About to own my 1st Mini

Thought I'd introduce myself as I have spent the past week inhaling as many posts here at NAM as possible. I'm about to pick up my 2013 Chili Red Justa (I think I am using the right terminology?) in a couple hours and GIDDY is how I feel.

Been waiting a long (over 15 years!) for this!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Hi , I am on my third mini . Congrtz ! you will love it .
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Congrats, and welcome.

That's a long wait, I bet you are very excited.

Post up some pics when you can .
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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I know how you feel. I've been crazy about this little car for decades. We finally picked ours up last month. Been smiling ever since. Congratulations!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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Leaving to go pick up my Mini!



My life may never be the same...
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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Best of luck ChiliTree - i love reading these posts because it brings back great memories - i totally get you excitement!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ChiliTree
Leaving to go pick up my Mini!



My life may never be the same...
I can remember the day(s) as if they were yesterday!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Enjoy! It's gonna be fun!!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Pics

You must post a photo to share with us.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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I'll post pictures, I promise!

Picked up my Mini today (don't quite have a name for her but it'll come to me)! Pretty sure everyone at the dealer could see my grin of joy from a mile away. She's a 2013 MC Chili Red all over (hood, mirrors, body) and has the Cold Weather and Premium package. No fancy mods yet but I'm hoping to save up for some bonnet stripes, 16' tires and a giant 13 on the roof.

Drove her all across the city, came home and realized I hadn't picked up groceries so I went to the grocery store the furthest away from me just so I could drive some more. Even saw a MCS in Pepper White with stripes so I parked right across from them.

Hoping to get the Mini wave tomorrow as I drive to work. I'm not sure the last time I smiled this much but I am really LOVING it.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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Congrats ChiliTree! Enjoy your new ride!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ChiliTree
Drove her all across the city, came home and realized I hadn't picked up groceries so I went to the grocery store the furthest away from me just so I could drive some more.

Hoping to get the Mini wave tomorrow as I drive to work. I'm not sure the last time I smiled this much but I am really LOVING it.
congrats on the new smile! I have to admit, I did the same with mine... in fact, I'm pretty sure I ended up in the next town for ketchup or something similarly ridiculous...
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Mini Wave? Do tell...

Originally Posted by ChiliTree
I'll post pictures, I promise!

Picked up my Mini today (don't quite have a name for her but it'll come to me)! Pretty sure everyone at the dealer could see my grin of joy from a mile away. She's a 2013 MC Chili Red all over (hood, mirrors, body) and has the Cold Weather and Premium package. No fancy mods yet but I'm hoping to save up for some bonnet stripes, 16' tires and a giant 13 on the roof.

Drove her all across the city, came home and realized I hadn't picked up groceries so I went to the grocery store the furthest away from me just so I could drive some more. Even saw a MCS in Pepper White with stripes so I parked right across from them.

Hoping to get the Mini wave tomorrow as I drive to work. I'm not sure the last time I smiled this much but I am really LOVING it.

Question - Whats this "Mini wave" you speak of? Is it similar to the jeep to jeep finger wave? Tell me more please. Just got my used 03 MCS today and want to make sure I'm in the cool kids club. Have fun with yours!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Morganinaboat
Question - Whats this "Mini wave" you speak of? Is it similar to the jeep to jeep finger wave? Tell me more please. Just got my used 03 MCS today and want to make sure I'm in the cool kids club. Have fun with yours!
From what I've read, Mini etiquette suggests you wave at another Mini owner should they pass you by on the road. I waved to a pepper white clubman this morning but I am pretty sure she was on her phone.

Congrats on your MCS!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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Got it! I'm looking for the first wave!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Here she is! Day old and still shiny. Of course, that was before 6 inches of snow fell.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ChiliTree


Here she is! Day old and still shiny. Of course, that was before 6 inches of snow fell.

What a beauty and my favorite color !!
 
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