Hello all. New MINI owner here, took delivery of my pre-owned 2011 Cooper S just eight days ago. I come from the world of the MX-5 Miata, which has been passed on to my sons, so I'm looking forward to learning about the new ride.

It's not much yet, but it will get there.

 

Pix, what options? '11 was the first year of the n18 engine, good choice..

 

Here's a pic taken the day I brought it home.

Car is metallic black with a white roof.

28k miles
6-speed manual
Harmon Kardon sound
Sunroof
Auto Climate control and heated seats

 

welcome

 

Welcome, what part of central Florida are you from? Yesterday there was a state wide meet in Ocala, FL with a ton of Minis.

 

I'm in Altamonte Springs. Sorry I missed that.

 

Welcome! You should check out sunshineminis, or search for a group of the same name on Facebook. Lots of good info about state & local area meets.

 

Thanks. Will do. Just getting settled in to ownership.

Windows are now tinted, new stubby antenna ordered (current is dry-rotted and cracked)... much more to come.

 

Welcome to the MINIacs...

...very nice looking motor...

Motor on!

 

Welcome! Be sure to wave

 

Always do. Some don't return the favor.

 

Yeah it's tough to get a wave around here. But it's great when you come across someone who does wave.

 

Things aren't so sunny any more! Car has been parked all day, and there is a plate-sized puddle of what appears to be coolant (blue-green liquid) under the front end, just to the right of the center (from the driver's seat).

Service appointment made for Monday to have it diagnosed.

If this is my welcome to the world of MINI, it is not what I was looking for.

 

Wow, that sucks. I hope this is the last issue you have for a long time.

 

Is the Blue/Green fluid by chance a motor mount leaking or is it AntiFreeze? I had a similar puddle and found it was oily rather than antifreeze which was upper motormount

 

Welcome to MINI's

 

I'm at the dealer service bay now. We'll see what they diagnose.

 

Leaking oil filter casing seal AND minor water pump leak. Dealership is fixing both, and I should have the car back tomorrow afternoon.

Got a loaner MINI Cooper convertible overnight. It is no Miata, but it will do for a day. Sucks that it is an automatic though.

 

Kudos to Orlando MINI. Techs replaced the water pump, and the oil filter housing gasket, free of charge under warranty. They also detailed the car for me. That is the way to keep my business! I'm a happy camper!

 

Congrats on your new MINI, sabrownfl. It looks fantastic. Happy motoring and please don't forget to wave.

 

Thanks. She's coming along nicely. I always try to wave... most don't return the favor.

 

Congrats! Another one here in Altamonte Springs /Users/Desktop/Images