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Old 10-09-2018, 09:45 PM
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New Owner, Finally!

Well, after browsing here for a few months and shopping around I finally brought home a 2012 Mini Clubman. I'm the 3rd owner. First traded it in with 82,000 miles. Second owner bought it for his 16 year old daughter. She rejected it because of the color. Sold it to me with 83,000 miles. Excellent condition. Drove it home 45 mins with a huge smile on my face. Some men have a midlife crisis at 44 years old and go buy a Vette or something big. Me? I go buy a Mini Cooper Clubman! What to do first?
 
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Old 10-10-2018, 06:29 AM
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Welcome to the forum and the MINI experience.

You can't account for teenager's taste. I suspect it may have been more of the fact that the father picked it out than the color. Regardless, her loss is you gain.

I have a different approach to the midlife guy buying a MINI. I have wanted a second car to drive just for fun for many years. It is only now that I am "midlife" that I was able to make it possible. Actually, I had two (new) cars, both with only two seats, before I got married. I had to sell one to pay for the engagement ring.

First thing to do is drive it and enjoy it.
 
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Old 10-10-2018, 06:33 AM
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Congrats and Welcome.

Gotta love a 16yr old that can just reject a car because of color. Hope she had to buy her own after that.
 
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Old 10-10-2018, 09:09 AM
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Congrats and Welcome.

Gotta love a 16yr old that can just reject a car because of color. Hope she had to buy her own after that.
He said she is on her own now. I think the color is pretty sweet. Always liked the dark orange color.
 
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Old 10-10-2018, 07:05 PM
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Hi and welcome to NAM, coach74!
Congrats on your new to you Mini Clubman!
Looks good to me! That silly girl blew that deal, but good for you!
 
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Old 10-11-2018, 12:01 AM
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Hello and welcome. I personally dig the color. Enjoy
 
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