Hello,

I've loved these cars for years and wanted one for just as long. Last Saturday I was finally able to buy one. Shopping took awhile as I only wanted the British racing green color and there sure are not a lot to be found.

She's a 2003, 5-speed with 49k miles. I bought a 4 year / 48k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty as well.

Here's a few pics...

 

Welcome to NAM, RonP! Nice MINI and nice color!!

 

Thanks anon0mus. The British racing green was the only color I wanted, it took a while to find one but the waiting paid off.

I took her into the shop this morning for some minor repairs. Service engine light came on the other day, the fuel gauge sometimes does not rise and stays at empty even with a fuel tank, and the fuel door little button latch does not work. Mostly minor stuff but trying to get it all done while under the 30 day no questions asked warranty.

One thing is for certin, I've never enjoyed driving this much...ever.

 

Congrats on finding your perfect MINI!!

 

Welcome! I'm not sure where in So Cal you are, but there are several clubs you might want to check out. In the LA area - www.scmm.org and in the San Diego area - www.westcoastminiclub.org. Nice BRG you got there..

Donna

 

Nice color choice Congrats on your new ride

 

Semi-noob question here - is that a European model? I thought those silver thingies on the bumpers were only found on the ones sold in Europe.

 

Nice MINI ya got there! Always heard the BRG's had a little more umph in them for some reason. Although, at a dyno day we disproved that rumor!

Motor on! Don't forget to wave!

 

Congrats on your new MINI. I am anxiously awaiting mine.

 

Beautiful car, RonP...congrats!!!

 

That's a sharp looking MINI!

 

Thanks everyone.

She spent the day at Irvine MINI here in SoCal for some warranty work. They fixed a rattle in the dash, fixed the gas door (it wouldn't latch closed), replaced an oxygen sensor and a fuel sensor of some sort. Not sure of the exact details just yet, but, I get to pick her up first thing in the morning.

 

I have often thought I should have held out for the anthracite, but once you fall in love that kind of stuff doesn't matter. Beautiful car.

 

Nice car! My wife loves the green, and she's trying to talk me into ordering ours in green.

 

nice car! know what you mean about the brg - we looked around for awhile and finally ordered the one we've got coming in a few weeks.

look for us around so ca, we'll do the same

 

Very cool beaglemini! Looking forward to seeing some pics.