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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Hello all!
Hi,

I am hoping to buy a new 2006 Mini S in Space Blue. I am going to the dealer to see what they can do for me. My list of additions would include the LSD option, cloth seats, and maybe the fantastic looking aero kit.

I am currently driving a DSP modded 95 318ti with 172,000 miles on it. I figured it was time to get something else. Given that fact that the S owns GS I thought it would be logical for a BMW/autocross nerd to move to the Mini.

Picture of my current car.

 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Welcome to NAM, AlaskaBlue! I'm curious why you didn't add the cold weather package? The heated seats are fantastic! I live in Los Angeles, but do a lot of long-distance motoring and find the heated seats keep my back limber. You won't regret getting a MINI. Enjoy NAM and best wishes on getting your new MINI ASAP.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Welcome to NAM, and congrats on the new car
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIclo
Welcome to NAM, AlaskaBlue! I'm curious why you didn't add the cold weather package? The heated seats are fantastic! I live in Los Angeles, but do a lot of long-distance motoring and find the heated seats keep my back limber. You won't regret getting a MINI. Enjoy NAM and best wishes on getting your new MINI ASAP.
My main reason for not getting any of that stuff has to do with I love really simple and basic cars. It would make sense to get that though since I live in Indiana. The other reason has to do with autocrossing I want to keep weight as low as possible. I am OCD about this I swear
 
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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your BMW looks nice, but a MINI looks sharper and I can assure you... MORE FUN. welcome to NAM
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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Welcome,

Good luck with your new MINI. So you ike Blue? LOL .... What is in the LSD package?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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Greetings and Welcome to NAM, AlaskaBlue!

Nice BMW, but I have NO DOUBT that owning a MINI will bring you greater joy than your owning the Bimmer!

Enjoy your MINI and Motor On!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by grnminimiss
Welcome,

Good luck with your new MINI. So you ike Blue? LOL .... What is in the LSD package?
LSD is a limited slip differential.

Thanks for the welcome.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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Welcome to NAM and hope you get that Mini soon.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Hi and Welcome to MINI land. Space Blue is beautiful - good luck..

Donna
 
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