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Old May 3, 2016 | 02:43 PM
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A long time dream realized!

I've been lurking on here for quite a few years, more than I care to admit!
However, the time has come and I finally pulled the trigger on a new to me 2011 Clubman S. I bought it in Kentucky and drover her back to KC.
It has the following features:
- White Silver w/ black roof
- Pano sunroof
- HID headlights and white turn signals
- 17" Pace Spoke wheels
- Roof rails
- Accessory Rubber mats
- Harmon Kardon speakers
- Mini Connected with Bluetooth
- Carbon Black Leatherette
- Heated seats
- Auto AC
- Piano Black trim
- 6 speed auto

Its got 58,000 miles and looks to have been well cared for. Every now and then I peek out to the driveway and double check that I really own a Mini! Had I bought one brand new back in the day I'd have this exact car... no joke! Its a dream come true; one thats been with me for a very long time!






 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 03:09 PM
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Wow, that is a classy color scheme. Quite elegant.
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 07:28 AM
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Congrats OP, that's a nice Clubby! I can relate: I started lusting after MINIs when I first saw them stateside in '02 or '03, then finally got mine in '10. A long-held dream, finally realized, is pretty sweet.

I hope you have many miles of smiles...Happy Motoring!
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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Congrats. . I was a long time lurker and recently found mine too.
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 12:37 PM
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Very nice! Congrats on the new ride!
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 06:44 AM
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Congrats and welcome on the new R55. The 17" Pace spokes are a little rare , only seen those on a couple Clubmans.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by fridayxiii
Congrats OP, that's a nice Clubby! I can relate: I started lusting after MINIs when I first saw them stateside in '02 or '03, then finally got mine in '10. A long-held dream, finally realized, is pretty sweet.

I hope you have many miles of smiles...Happy Motoring!
I'm with you. I've wanted one since they first showed here in the US. I had a chance to buy one while I was still a single guy and passed. Next thing I know I've got a family and a MINI simply was not an option (I like the Countryman but didn't want an CUV). Now that my kids are older and I pretty much commute on my own (5 minutes to work) I could finally justify it. The only stipulation was it had to be an autotragic since my wife doesn't want to mess with a manual.

So far its been so much fun. Every now and then I catch myself looking out at the driveway and can't believe I have this car!

I'll post more pics as soon as I can wash it. We've had some crappy weather here lately.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 12:03 PM
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a long time dream

Originally Posted by reACTION
I'm with you. I've wanted one since they first showed here in the US. I had a chance to buy one while I was still a single guy and passed. Next thing I know I've got a family and a MINI simply was not an option (I like the Countryman but didn't want an CUV). Now that my kids are older and I pretty much commute on my own (5 minutes to work) I could finally justify it. The only stipulation was it had to be an autotragic since my wife doesn't want to mess with a manual.

So far its been so much fun. Every now and then I catch myself looking out at the driveway and can't believe I have this car!

I'll post more pics as soon as I can wash it. We've had some crappy weather here lately.
Know what you mean. I still look out my front window and just marvel at the shiny Cooper S in the driveway. Don't think that's going to wear off anytime soon.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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I look in my driveway and wonder who the f!@# parked their mini cooper in my space!



Then I pat myself on the back.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 02:26 PM
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I look in my driveway and wonder who the f!@# parked their mini cooper in my space!



Then I pat myself on the back.
LOL!
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniTigger
I look in my driveway and wonder who the f!@# parked their mini cooper in my space!



Then I pat myself on the back.

 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 03:34 PM
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Congrats and welcome on the new R55. The 17" Pace spokes are a little rare , only seen those on a couple Clubmans.
I really like the 17" Pace spoke wheels and you really don't see many Clubmans with them. Ironically, a neighbor of mine has the same wheels on his. He has a dark silver/silver Clubman S. His car was bought in Germany while in the military. Its a US spec car though.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 03:36 PM
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@ ECSTuning & Mini Mania-
I plan on using you guys for my Mini needs when the time comes. I plan on doing most the maintenance myself with the dealer or an indie handle the bigger jobs that may come up.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 04:25 PM
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Nice looking Clubman. Congrats!
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 08:30 PM
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Nice hot wheel!
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 05:04 AM
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Thanks , I am here for you. Yea the Pace spoke are rare , there are two R55 with Pace spokes in the same neighborhood, very rare. You should get a pic of them together.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 03:30 PM
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@ ECSTuning & Mini Mania-
I plan on using you guys for my Mini needs when the time comes. I plan on doing most the maintenance myself with the dealer or an indie handle the bigger jobs that may come up.
thanks reACTION. We're here to help
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 04:19 PM
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Congrats! Car looks like show room condition!
 
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