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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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Greetings from Texas

This is my first post so I just thought I would introduce myself. I purchased my first MINI in Oct. of '05 and I absolutely love it. It is Astro Black Metallic with the Convenience Package, Sport Package and Premium Package. I already have 7,300 Miles on it! It is the most fun car I have ever driven. My gas mileage (mostly freeway) is 34-36 mpg. Coming from a V8 pick-up this is really refreshing! I cannot find a single thing on the car that I do not like.

I will post some pictures when I take some.

Lyn
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Welcome to the madness

What part of TX are you from?
(i was a Denton/Ft. Worth girl for a while )
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Greetings right back at you!

NAM (this site) is great. To connect with local MINI fanatics in your area also check out http://www.metroplexmini.org - there are groups in DFW, Houston, Austin and San Antonio there.

/gary
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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Houston, but I lived in Kentucky for 2 years. Couldn't wait to get back down here where the winters are warm!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Welcome to NAM!

I came from a '98 Nissan Altima. The change is great. I had to drive the Altima the other day and the steering wheel didn't even feel like it was steering the car and the car felt like it was a boat because it bobbed and weaved so much. I almost got sick.

What part of Houston are you from? I'm from the Sugar Land.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Welcomes from Kingwood.

I'm new to the crowd. My Mini just left Southampton today and is headed this way, although WAY too slow!

Paul
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Glad you're enjoying your MINI, Lyn...it's shocking how much fun these little cars are!! Whodathunkit!!! I've had my MINI over three years and motoring is still one of my absolute favoritest things to do! Welcome...AB is gorgeous!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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Welcome to NAM! A MINI is the MOST fun car to drive! I spent a year at UT in Austin before transferring to Clemson.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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Hiya and Welcome Aboard! Congrats on finding NAM - great place for info. and great people as I'm sure you already are finding out...

Donna
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by wildlifesc
Welcome to NAM! A MINI is the MOST fun car to drive! I spent a year at UT in Austin before transferring to Clemson.
Sucker...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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I call Humble/Atascocita home.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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Accept my welcome to NAM from SoCal.
I hear what you mean, I had an Explorer (V6) before the MINI. That was over 3 years ago.

After more than 81,000 miles it's still the mosr fun car I've ever driven!
 
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