This past weekend, after 7 years (and 74,000 mi) of great ownership, as well as many fun times, I traded in my sweet, Steel Blue Metallic, 2007 Dodge Charger RT for a stunning, 2013 Chili Red R56 Hardtop. I spotted my first Mini (a classic Cooper) on a trip across the pond, during some well earned free time during my time as an active duty Marine, and I was intrigued by them from that moment forward. Although, I've only had my Cooper for less than 48 hours, I can already see that this will be a very fruitful ownership, full of smiles and great adventures. My last car was lightly modded, but I've already started my mods list with this car, much to my wallet (and my gf's) dismay.

So, in short, I look forward to picking the collective brains of the many happy motorists on the forum, as well as sending a hearty "cheers!" from sunny, Louisville, KY!

 

Welcome.
You will find that there is a pretty decent MINI crowd in Louisville. They may have a group page here on the forum.

 

Welcome to NAM and congrats on your new MINI. The last Dodge product I owned was a 71' Dodge Dart. I purchased it for $300 and did nothing significant except the usual, oil changes and brakes. I put about 40,000 on it before it bit the dust.

We'd love to see a few pics of your 2013 Chili Red R56 Hardtop when you get a chance. We love pics here at NAM, which you will soon discover. Happy motoring and please don't forget to promote the MINI wave.

 

Congrats and welcome. Make sure to post up some pics.

 

Here's a couple from the day I bought my new R56, nicknamed "Tarantino" (Like Quentin Tarantino).