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4th Gear
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Another Newbie
I've been lurking on NAM for about a month, and just got word yesterday that my Mini has finally been shipped (on the Undine, due to arrive in the US August 4th), so I decided now would be a good time to register.
I've been driving and racing Dodge Neons for almost ten years now, but was ready for soemthing new and different. On July 4th weekend I sold my 2001 Neon ACR (with the competition package) and delivered it to New York where it will finish out its life as a dedicated track-only race car. On July 5th, I took some of the cash from the sale, went to Midwestern Mini in Dublin, Ohio, test drove a Mini Cooper, and ordered mine on the spot. I had sent my wife there a week or two before to test drive a Mini since we'll both be driving it, and she gave her approval.
Since ordering my Mini I participated in a Kumho Tire and Mini "Ride and Drive" promotion and got to flog a few Minis around the autocross course they had set up. After that I knew I had made the right choice.
I've already got a 2nd set of wheels on the way, and will be picking up some autocross tires for it within a week or two. My wife just said yesterday that she has never seen me so excited about a new car purchase. I guess I have been a bit giddy with anticipation lately.......
-Keith
I've been driving and racing Dodge Neons for almost ten years now, but was ready for soemthing new and different. On July 4th weekend I sold my 2001 Neon ACR (with the competition package) and delivered it to New York where it will finish out its life as a dedicated track-only race car. On July 5th, I took some of the cash from the sale, went to Midwestern Mini in Dublin, Ohio, test drove a Mini Cooper, and ordered mine on the spot. I had sent my wife there a week or two before to test drive a Mini since we'll both be driving it, and she gave her approval.
Since ordering my Mini I participated in a Kumho Tire and Mini "Ride and Drive" promotion and got to flog a few Minis around the autocross course they had set up. After that I knew I had made the right choice.
I've already got a 2nd set of wheels on the way, and will be picking up some autocross tires for it within a week or two. My wife just said yesterday that she has never seen me so excited about a new car purchase. I guess I have been a bit giddy with anticipation lately.......
-Keith
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: SoCal
Congratulations!
What qualities in the MINI led you to choose it over a new SRT-4? Just curious, as I considered the SRT-4 (great bang for the buck!) but besides the great seats, the interior just killed it for me...
What qualities in the MINI led you to choose it over a new SRT-4? Just curious, as I considered the SRT-4 (great bang for the buck!) but besides the great seats, the interior just killed it for me...
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Hi Keith...welcome to NAM!:smile: Sounds like you've already had some MINI fun on the track. I'm sure giddy will become something of a lifestyle once your MINI arrives. So tell us...which model/options did you and the wifey select!!
4th Gear
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From: London England
Hi Keith,
Good for you buddy! I am sure you will enjoy your Mini. You chose this car for all of the right reasons.
Now it's the waiting game until it is parked outside your house.
Post up a few pictures once it comes home.
Congrats
Kesh
Good for you buddy! I am sure you will enjoy your Mini. You chose this car for all of the right reasons.
Now it's the waiting game until it is parked outside your house.
Post up a few pictures once it comes home.
Congrats
Kesh
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