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Old 11-29-2006, 06:32 PM
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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.
 

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Old 11-29-2006, 06:38 PM
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Benja...

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

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Old 11-29-2006, 06:45 PM
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benja0901 - welcome to the club, or the asylum as some refer to it. You're in great company now
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 06:57 PM
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Welcome to NAM.
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by machineguncharley
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.
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 07:05 PM
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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 ^_^
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 07:36 PM
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Welcome to NAM, Benja! Best wishes on getting through those first 1250 miles! Happy motoring!
 
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Old 11-29-2006, 09:12 PM
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Many thanks MINIClo, I'm sure I'll get through them safely and sadly far too quickly.

Cool sig BTW, especially the 'cars' characature.
 
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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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Old 11-30-2006, 02:15 PM
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Now bring on 1200 miles of motoring.
That's just the beginning! Welcome to NAM.
 
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Old 11-30-2006, 02:56 PM
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Congrats on the Mini and Welcome to our obsession
 
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Old 11-30-2006, 04:22 PM
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Congratulations on your new MINI S!!!
 
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Old 11-30-2006, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Benja0901
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.
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
 
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I've uploaded some pics. Hope you enjoy!
 

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Old 12-02-2006, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Benja0901
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.
 
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Old 12-02-2006, 01:45 PM
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Grats and welcome to NAM.

I love that color
 




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