Figured I should introduce myself, even though its the fiancee's car. 2005 Cooper S. Electric blue metallic on the bottom half and blacked out on the top half, which explains the user name.

It does have quite a bit of miles on it, but test drove it and had a shop test everything they could think to test and they gave it an all clear. Plus the last owner was an older man that drove it to the highway and cruised in 6th the whole way to work so I can safely say he didn't rag on it. And he kept all the service records. Down to each and every oil change (which we're still sorting through to find out what needs to be done, like spark plugs and what not.)

I'll get some pictures up in the next few days.

I've only driven it a few times so far and I have to say without a doubt this is the most fun car I've ever driven. And my other car is a 68 Camaro.

 

Welcome, let the motoring begin

 

Welcome. What part of NC you in? In case you haven't seen already we have the TarHeelMINIs.org Club in NC.

 

There we go with a picture.

And I have to say that even though it has only been a few days, the MINI community is FANTASTIC!!! There has not been a single MINI that I have driven by that has not waved or blinked their headlights to say sup? I can't say that I have ever seen that before.

 

Welcome to the MINIacs...

Those are the wheels I have on my R52, I really like them, the Black and Blue looks great.

Next... go find some twisties and take turns trying to beat each others time...

Motor on!

 

That's a sweet looking R53. Welcome to NAM. You didn't say what part of NC you're in.

 

Forgot about adding where in NC...We live in Chapel Hill

 

Welcome to the world of Mini.! I picked up a Hyper Blue MCS a few years ago and now have 108,000 miles on it. Still runs great ! I am located in East Raleigh.

 

Welcome to NAM, 05blackandblue and congrats on your new MINI. It looks fantastic! Happy motoring and don't forget to wave.