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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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Newbie MCS here!

Hello all...
I've been purusing the site and getting all kinds of great info from you guys... I just wanted to say "hi" and give a virtual MINI wave!

I've been the owner of a 2004 Electric Blue MCS since last Saturday (8/5/06). I found Reginald (Reggie) at a dealer where he'd been traded in on a MC convertible. He only had 18,900 miles on him and in excellent shape. All I did was add white bonnet stripes to him. I've wanted a MINI for about 4 years now, but hadn't been able to do it. I'm so excited I can barely contain myself... I looke for excuses to drive.

Reading through tons of posts, I was inspired and, therefore, became a member of this site today. Thanks for all the great tips and advice out there! I've still got a lot to learn, but oh what fun I'll have learning it!!

Happy motoring!
Julinotes & Reggie
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Welcome to the club - always room for one more MINIac here! Great color choice - my wife loves hers.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Congrats and welcome to NAM!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Welcome aboard friends... Big So Cal Wave back at ya...

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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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Hello & welcome! I also really love Electric Blue; it was the color of the very first MINI I ever saw in real life! (as in, that wasn't on TV or in the movies)
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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Welcome and congrats !!!!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Julinotes
All I did was add white bonnet stripes to him.
How much did the dealer charge for that?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:27 AM
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Bonnet stripe pricing

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How much did the dealer charge for that?
Before tax it was $188 and took about 20 minutes to install. I actually thought I'd need to take him back in to have them installed, but the SA surprised me with having them already installed when I went to sign papers.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:29 AM
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Thank you very much! I'm glad to be here and looking forward to all that I'll learn! BTW, how does one go about joining the Electric Blue Owner's Club?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:29 AM
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Thank you, Batgirl... glad to be here!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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I appreciate the friendly welcome and wave!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:32 AM
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Thank you, Katherine... I am very happy with my "Reggie"!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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Thanks! I'm really excited to not only have my "Reggie," but be a part of such a cool group of people!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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Congrats!!

Congrats and welcome!!!! From Reno Nevada!

Originally Posted by Julinotes
Hello all...
I've been purusing the site and getting all kinds of great info from you guys... I just wanted to say "hi" and give a virtual MINI wave!

I've been the owner of a 2004 Electric Blue MCS since last Saturday (8/5/06). I found Reginald (Reggie) at a dealer where he'd been traded in on a MC convertible. He only had 18,900 miles on him and in excellent shape. All I did was add white bonnet stripes to him. I've wanted a MINI for about 4 years now, but hadn't been able to do it. I'm so excited I can barely contain myself... I looke for excuses to drive.

Reading through tons of posts, I was inspired and, therefore, became a member of this site today. Thanks for all the great tips and advice out there! I've still got a lot to learn, but oh what fun I'll have learning it!!

Happy motoring!
Julinotes & Reggie
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:53 AM
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Welcome to the club!!! I feel ya on the "looking for excuses to drive" thing, it doesn't help any that I'm 16 :D

Happy Motoring!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:59 AM
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Welcome Julinotes! And congratulations on having the taste to pick the BEST MINI color!

Joining the E.B.O.C. is simple; send me a check for $110 made out to

Just kidding.

It's as simple as putting "Member of the Electric Blue Owners Club" in your signature. Steal the little pic from someone and put it in your own.

Have fun!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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welcome... cheers from florida!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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Welcome to the party Julienotes and congrats on your new Mini.
Here's a virtual Mini wave back from Texas.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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Welcome! I've only been a MINI owner for a month and I was thrilled to find a place where people were so enthusiastic about their cars!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Thank you, Gizzer... glad to be here! =)
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by paul_
...it doesn't help any that I'm 16 :D
Lol... my 17 year old son is bummed cuz I got the MINI... he can't wait to drive it... if I let him!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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I love when new people come and they've already named the car.. and they refer to it as 'he' or 'she'... and they just get it

Hello Julinotes & Reggie
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Squirlz
Joining the E.B.O.C. is simple; send me a check for $110 made out to...
Too funny Squirlz! You had me going... I might have even sent it... NOT! Lol. Have fun you say? I'm having a blast. Planning my first motoring event on Labor Day weekend. If any of you are from Texas, it sounds like it'll be loads of MINI fun!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Thanks, Miniatic! Glad to be joining you guys!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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I'm having way too much fun than should be legal! And, how could you not fall in love with and name such a cute baby as a MINI?!? Thanks for the welcome Stef!
 
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