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Old 09-09-2018, 04:54 AM
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I've wanted a Mini for years, but was hesitant with all the problems and no dealer near me. Finally decided to take the plunge after doing tons of research. I liked my previous car (2014 Mazda3) but didn't love it like previous cars. Always felt it was too big. I looked at Mini when I bought this car new, but decided against it because of the above reasons.

Super happy to have recently taken delivery of a 2013 MCS. Already added stripes and next is intercooler and horn. Looking for exhaust but don't want super loud and no droan. More mods planned.





 
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Old 09-10-2018, 07:05 AM
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Old 09-10-2018, 09:34 AM
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Welcome from PA (West Chester).
 
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Old 09-10-2018, 09:35 AM
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Wow. Joined NAM in 2014 and just bought a MINI now. That's a pretty long period of tire kicking. I like the color combo w/ the stripes. What part of PA are you in?
 
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Old 09-10-2018, 09:56 AM
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Welcome to MINI ownership. You have a great looking MINI. Not many non-MINI people understand how a Mazda 3 can be too big. My daily driver is a Mazda 3 and now when I drive it I feel like I am driving a limousine. Who needs a car that big!

There seems to be large number of active forum members in PA.
 
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Old 09-10-2018, 10:40 AM
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Old 09-10-2018, 11:03 AM
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Welcome to the MINI family! Since you're in PA, and if you're at all close to the Philadelphia area, check out the PhillyMINI club (phillymini.org or on Facebook as PhillyMINI).
 
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Old 09-10-2018, 11:59 AM
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There is also Carlisle Mini if you're in the south central PA region.
 
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Old 09-10-2018, 03:39 PM
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Old 09-10-2018, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rich Rodichok
Wow. Joined NAM in 2014 and just bought a MINI now. That's a pretty long period of tire kicking. I like the color combo w/ the stripes. What part of PA are you in?
Yeah, I did a lot of research and like I said when I bought my 2014 Mazda3, really wanted a Mini but because of all the issues with previous years and no dealer near me, I chose the Mazda. Still kept coming back doing research and dreaming and now I've started my dream.

In Doylestown, north of Philly.
 
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Old 09-10-2018, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by miniCPA
Welcome to MINI ownership. You have a great looking MINI. Not many non-MINI people understand how a Mazda 3 can be too big. My daily driver is a Mazda 3 and now when I drive it I feel like I am driving a limousine. Who needs a car that big!

There seems to be large number of active forum members in PA.
Especially the new generation Mazda3. Too big in my opinion.
 
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Old 09-10-2018, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NBCGLX
Welcome to the MINI family! Since you're in PA, and if you're at all close to the Philadelphia area, check out the PhillyMINI club (phillymini.org or on Facebook as PhillyMINI).
You'll likely see me at one of the upcoming events.
 
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Welcome that's a great looking MINI with the JCW body kit.

For an exhaust check out our Akrapovic as it sounds great and fits perfect.
 
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Old 09-10-2018, 09:58 PM
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Congrats on the new purchase. Very nice looking MCS with the JCW kit. Any other mods planned apart from the inter-cooler, horn and exhaust?
 
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Old 09-11-2018, 10:01 AM
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Congrats on the new purchase. Very nice looking MCS with the JCW kit. Any other mods planned apart from the inter-cooler, horn and exhaust?
Intake and possibly tune and intercooler tubes.
 
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