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Well, after a spirited Saturday test drive, nail-biting negotiations, and an extra day of getting it white-gloved and '5' rated, I took possesion of one Mini Cooper S (first name Mijulie [Ali G fans should enjoy]) with 11.0 miles on the clock.

Julie and Chad up at Otto's Mini were absolutely fantastic, so anyone in the PA/NJ/DE area would be wise to check in on them - I kid you not - MINI school was a pleasure to go thru and signing the papers was quicker and as painless than I've experienced before.

Now bring on 1200 miles of motoring.

Benja...

You got a good one! Now, let's see some pictures!

Chuck

benja0901 - welcome to the club, or the asylum as some refer to it. You're in great company now :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by machineguncharley (Post 1247455)

Benja...

You got a good one! Now, let's see some pictures!

Chuck

They'll be up in due course, gotta wait for the daylight.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I think asylum actually is quite fitting, those who don't own minis seem to think it's where we belong ^_^

:grin: Welcome to NAM, Benja! Best wishes on getting through those first 1250 miles! :lol: Happy motoring! :grin:

Many thanks MINIClo, I'm sure I'll get through them safely and sadly far too quickly.

Cool sig BTW, especially the 'cars' characature.

welcome i am a new mini owner and i am looking forward to many long and exciting trips in my mini

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Originally Posted by Benja0901 (Post 1247443)

Now bring on 1200 miles of motoring.

That's just the beginning! Welcome to NAM.

Congrats on the Mini and Welcome to our obsession :thumbsup:

Congratulations on your new MINI S!!! :)

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Originally Posted by Benja0901 (Post 1247443)

congrats benja0901. we picked up nigel at otto's in early october. still 200 miles away from 1250 (wish the commute was longer - weird, huh?). out of curiousity, were there actual negotiations? we paid pretty much exactly list, didn't even think to negotiate. also, what is "white-gloved and '5' rated"? and MINI school? i must not have been paying attention. anyway, danielle was our MA, and we had a great buying experience there too. hopefully they will be as good with service as they are with sales...
motor on!
p.s. sweet name

I've uploaded some pics. Hope you enjoy!

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Originally Posted by Benja0901 (Post 1247806)

Many thanks MINIClo, I'm sure I'll get through them safely and sadly far too quickly.

Cool sig BTW, especially the 'cars' characature.

Check out this thread, Benja. If you don't see your exact MINI, you can post a request and when he has time, COOPERation will add yours to the others in the first post of the thread. :grin::cool:

Grats and welcome to NAM.

I love that color :)