Last Sunday, I traded in my beloved Suburban for a MCS, and Im so loving every head-turning, curve-gripping exhibition of speed, I wish I'd done it last year... Anyway, driving the truck as if it were in the least agile was not working out for me- I have had my Mini for two days and haven't been pulled over once- Im either really lucky or too conservative...
Oh! Another thing- when Im not driving my Mini, I'm thinking about driving it... Is this behavior normal? Like a new love, I hope it never ends...

Kristina... a.k.a. Wench

 

Congratulations! That is SO COOL that you dumped the Suburban in favor of the MINI. Was saving on gas the deal maker? I mean, you've gone from the biggest car to the smallest. I'm very curious as to how you decided on a MINI! :smile:

 

Hey Johnny!

Gas mileage/consumption was part of it, as I was spending $450.00+/month with the truck, and the way I was driving really wasn't fair to the bloody thing- I was bored, to say the least. I missed feeling the road and wanted something fast and maneuverable without that "traditional" (read ostentatious) sports car look. I find the MINI sporty and aggressive and cultured at the same time. Mini owners seem a free-spirited, down-to-earth lot as well- thanks for the welcome .
By the way, your MINI is HOT, love the pics!

Kristina

 

Welcome, Kristina! You didn't by any chance get to take a side by side photo of the two vehicles, did you? I was parked next to a big yellow Hummer in a parking lot this morning, and was really wishing I had my camera! Congrats on the new car, and enjoy the forums. :smile: Give us some more info to envision your car!

Chris

 

Welcome to NAM, Kristina! LOL, are YOU ever going to have fun here on Talk Like A Pirate Day in September...be prepared, Wench!

Got any pix of your new MINI?


Clover

 

Clover,

What's 'talk like a pirate day'??? Im positively intrigued! Haven't got any pics up yet, but it shouldn't be too long before I do, my obsession with the car and 'all things mini' is steadily mounting... On the subject of pics, Chris, you asked if I had on of the MINI next to the Suburban- I didn't think to do that, but wish I had! I came out of a restaurant one night and there was a MINI parked next to my truck- I couldn't stop staring! I went from one extreme to another and couldn't be happier...
Love the forum, you all are so nice :smile: .

Kristina (Wench)

 

Wench,

Welcom aboard NAM!

My daughter has a Suburban and I keep telling her to sell it and get a MINI. Yesterday she said she saw an orange convertible with a black top and she loved it. So I will show here what you said and that may push her off the plank.

Earl

 

Wench,

Where are you located?? Have you joined any clubs yet?

Earl

 

You'll see this Fall...LOL! It's a fun tradition here on NAM in the Off Topic forum, which I suggest you peruse to get familiar with all the site personalities! :smile:

Talk Like A Pirate Day is every September 19. Check out this link: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html With your chosen username, you will really enjoy the hijinx!


Clover

 

Hi Earl!


Im in So. Cal- Corona, to be exact, I see you are in Lakeside- where is that? How long has your daughter had the Suburban? I had mine for 5 years, and the one before that only a short time, as it was stolen. I picked up my '02 Mini (it's dark silver w/white roof) only a few days ago, no regrets :smile:

 

Hi Wench! (...wow, I never thought I'd type those words) Welcome to NAM.
Yes, you are a normal MINI owner. So glad you're having fun!!

 

Thanks, Clover!
My plates read WENCH66, haven't been able to get them on the car yet cause I have to go through the DMV and transfer.. can't wait... I saw your pics (you are so pretty) love your MINI, too- black was my first choice, but when I found my girl ('02 MCS) sittin' on a lot, I didn't leave without her. She only had 12k miles & I had to have her Thanks for the link!
Kristina Wench

 

LOL! , well now you've met a Wench! Thanks for the reply- last night, driving home from work, I considered moving even farther than the 35 miles I already commute just so I could spend more time with my MINI...

 

Welcome to NAM and you will really become obsessed by your MINI just like the rest of us.



Art

 

Welcome to NAM



Soon you will become obsessed by your MINI just like the rest of us



Art

 

WOW - you really are obsessed

Welcome to the family!! - - Michael

 

I sure hear that!!! I've been contemplating moving very near the train station (I ride commuter rail to work each day).

Pro: I wouldn't drive during the week.
Con: I couldn't drive during the week.

Thanks to my MINI, I haven't moved.

 

Nice!!!

 

Wench,

Lakeside is a few miles east of San Diego, near El Cajon and Santee.

My daughter has had her Suburban (too long) a year and a half.

Earl

 

Thanks, Kristina! Love the plate......very cool! You'll have lots of fun with your MINI Wench, I'm sure! Post some pix of her and yourself soon!

Clover

 

Kristina: I love your attitude! You're definitely MINI material! And thank you for the compliment on Black Jack (he loves the attention).

BTW, I have really been enjoying the 15% pulley and the CAI. Are you planning any mods?

 

Not sure, Luv- I was out tonight and happened upon another MINI- we began to race, and although we only got up to 80 (in a 40 mph zone) (we had to stop for a light) I decided my lack of self control may be a slight issue... Im still getting to know the car (Holly) as wellas the MINI lingo. Im learning so much from all of you! I definately want to get into some mods just have no idea yet as to what! Any suggestions for a Wench, Luv?

BTW, does the link to my aol profile work for you- I want to post pics of my girl there, but Im not even sure ya'll can even view it!

Wench