My first experience with the Mini Cooper was as an employee of a Hobby Shop. A manufacturer of Radio Control models made a 1/10th scale version of the car. I quickly fell in love with the unique look and scale drivability of the model. Soon after I found myself seeking out models and die cast versions of the machine to quench my desire. This little car had captured my imagination but I realized that I was far too tall and large to fit into the original. When I heard that BMW had resurrected the MINI I became hopeful that someday our paths would cross again. I live very close to a MINI dealer and drove by the lot often in my daily travels. Each time I passed the Dealership I could imagine that somehow I would stop and sit in a new MINI to see if I could fit. Finally I convinced myself that I should at least try the little car on for size and put to rest my questions. From the moment I sat in the MINI and moved the seat up a few notches my thoughts turned to ways of turning my obsession into a reality. I first drove the CVT with the paddle shift option. During the initial test drive I couldn't stop smiling as I put the little beast through its paces. I WAS SOLD!! I spent the next 2 weeks building MINIs online. I had at least 10 cars in the works and my obsession was growing stronger. I placed the order and paid my earnest money to reserve my production slot. I was so happy to know I had just started on the road to pure motoring happiness. My final decision was to decide on a stick or automatic. I took my beloved wife to the dealership to make sure that she could drive a stick shift and quickly found that soon I may be in for a battle for the MINI's services. I will win this battle one way or another.

I placed my order for a MCS, Hyper blue, White bonnet stripes, white top, chrome outside package, 6 speed and limited slip, sport package with the upgraded wheels and the convenience package. I am hooked!!




This is my first post in this forum and I am asking for any help to calm my nerves for the 2 month wait I must endure before the delivery of my MINI!



I didn't realize how fun these machines are to drive. The MINI driving experience is what all other cars strive to achieve.





Add another MINI devote to the fray!!

 

Congrats and nice specs! Welcome to NAM

 

Welcome to the club, Elmann.

Your story is great. Good luck with the wait. Unfortunately, I can't tell you it will go by quickly or that it will be painless. But, you can and should surf this and other MINI sites frequently to further your education. You'll hear the good and the bad. Don't let anything you hear deter you in any way. Your MINI sounds really sweet, and I can assure you that your excitement and anticipation will be rewarded. Enjoy the process.:smile: