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Old 11-06-2006 | 11:04 AM
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My first Post and my First New Mini S

Greetings all. I have just received my first New Mini S from Oxford. British Racing Green, white top, bonnet stripes and grey combo interior in cloth. Automatic (my left leg just can't handle a clutch in city traffic anymore)

Absolutely amazing car! I haven't named her yet, thought I would drive her a little and see what she suggests. I have no pictures yet, either, since I have been too busy trying to reach the magic 1250 mile mark so I can really let her rip. I WAS surprised to find myself doing 70 on a freeway entrance, with absolutely no feeling of speeding. I will have to pay more attention to the speedo.

I spent most of last night following the incredibly long "Things you didn't know about your Mini" thread, and learned a great deal. I am trying to avoid the instant temptation to mod, mod, mod, but I am sure I will be adding a gauge or two, at the very least.

Anyway, just following the NAM suggestion that I introduce myself to the forum. I live in Northford, CT and have some very good back roads to keep the little one entertained and nimble. Hope to have somthing constructive to contribute soo. In the meantime, my thanks to all for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
 

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Old 11-06-2006 | 11:15 AM
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Welcome

Welcome to NAM! This is a great group of people and resources!!!

Enjoy the MCS! We just hit that magic 1250 and boy oh boy is it awesome!

By the way, great color choice! Everyone knows BRG is the fastest!!!
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 11:43 AM
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Welcome
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 11:49 AM
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Welcome to NAM, and happy motoring! I'm only up to about 700 miles so far....
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 12:34 PM
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David, wecome to NAM! I visit friends in Branford frequently, so maybe I'll see you around Southern CT sometime!

Dave
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 12:54 PM
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Well hello and welcome .

This is my first post also, I just bought a 04 mini last Friday and having a blast with it, no break in for me just been letting it rip.
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 01:19 PM
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Hey! Welcome to NAM!!!!

Add a pic to your gallery and how off your new car!!!
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 02:17 PM
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Welcome...welcome...welcome...

I've just got mine less than a week, 630 miles.
I should hit the magic 1,250 sometimes next week...

Happy motoring...
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 06:16 PM
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Welcome to NAM! Enjoy your new ride !
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 06:24 PM
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congratz, pics when u can
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 06:53 PM
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Welcome to the cult! Saw a green Mini parked while taking my dog to the local cafe, and it's one good-looking car. --doug
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 06:58 PM
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Welcome to the nut house! Enjoy the mania.

Just remember: Keep the rubber side down.

Happy Motoring
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 07:01 PM
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Hello...and welcome. After I hit 1250, it was so easy to rev over 4500 rpms. Enjoy your new MINI.
 
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Old 11-06-2006 | 07:51 PM
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Bonjour and welcome to the tribe.

I am pushing 1,000 miles now - never felt the road like this. You can soon change your middle name to fanatic.
 
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Old 11-07-2006 | 12:51 AM
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I surpassed 1250 last week, oh baby what fun!
 
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Old 11-07-2006 | 01:15 AM
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Welcome to NAM, youre car sounds awesome
 
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Old 11-07-2006 | 02:20 PM
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Welcome. I've put about 750 miles on my MCS so far and loved every one.
 
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Old 11-08-2006 | 05:11 PM
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I am official too! Purchased used mini rag top 2005 orange. 11,000 miles. I can also confirm that all the stories I read about people standing and admiring your mini are true! Today was my first offical drive as an owner, and when I was coming out of work, he was standing there arms folded staring. He! HE! What joy it was to know it was MY mini!
 
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Old 11-08-2006 | 05:22 PM
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Congratulations and welcome. We've had our MCSa for a week - I think we're going to keep it We've been able to put almost 600 miles on Greeley so far. Don't think it'll take us long to get past the magic 1250.

Enjoy your new ride. You've selected a great automobile and a great group of people who are all equally passionate about their MINIs.
 
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Old 11-08-2006 | 05:50 PM
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Welcome to the club and happy motoring!!
 
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Old 11-08-2006 | 06:15 PM
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I picked up my silver convertable on 10/19/06!

I had so much fun driving around and turning corners as fast as I could...then I took a 3.5 hour drive to Austin...then I had to drive thru the wine country! I could'nt stop! now I have 1,700.00......AAAAAHHHHHHH! It is soooo gooood!

Cindy
 
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Old 11-08-2006 | 07:26 PM
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Welcome to MINIdom!

Watch out for those potholes on the 95.
 
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Old 11-09-2006 | 05:32 PM
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Welcome and you got a GREAT color with the BRG / W......maybe I an a little ....


- KP
 
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Old 11-09-2006 | 06:01 PM
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Welcome to NAM, CTDAVID, and all the other newbies who posted in this thread! Enjoy the site and happy motoring!
 
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Old 11-09-2006 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CTDAVID
I spent most of last night following the incredibly long "Things you didn't know about your Mini" thread, and learned a great deal. I am trying to avoid the instant temptation to mod, mod, mod, but I am sure I will be adding a gauge or two, at the very least.
Sounds like a good read, but can't find it...my salesman didn't mention anything about a 1250 mile issue (I suspect it's a break-in point), so sounds like I should read it.
 
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