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Nov 29, 2006 | 06:32 PM

Benja0901

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It's here!

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.

Last edited by Benja0901; Nov 29, 2006 at 06:33 PM. Reason: pardon me old boy, grammar was a bit off

Nov 29, 2006 | 06:38 PM

machineguncharley

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Benja...

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

Chuck

Nov 29, 2006 | 06:45 PM

millerd2

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

Nov 29, 2006 | 06:57 PM

draggonmann

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Welcome to NAM.

Nov 29, 2006 | 07:04 PM

Benja0901

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Quote:

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.

Nov 29, 2006 | 07:05 PM

Benja0901

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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 ^_^

Nov 29, 2006 | 07:36 PM

MINIclo

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Welcome to NAM, Benja! Best wishes on getting through those first 1250 miles!

Happy motoring!

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Nov 29, 2006 | 09:12 PM

Benja0901

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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.

Nov 30, 2006 | 02:13 PM

minicloud06

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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

Nov 30, 2006 | 02:15 PM

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batgirlwildcat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Benja0901

Now bring on 1200 miles of motoring.

That's just the beginning! Welcome to NAM.

Nov 30, 2006 | 02:56 PM

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snooter

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Congrats on the Mini and Welcome to our obsession

Nov 30, 2006 | 04:22 PM

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Marlow Main

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From: Motoring about....

Congratulations on your new MINI S!!!

Nov 30, 2006 | 05:39 PM

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dcdeheer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Benja0901

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

Dec 2, 2006 | 11:48 AM

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Benja0901

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I've uploaded some pics. Hope you enjoy!

Last edited by Benja0901; Dec 2, 2006 at 01:32 PM. Reason: whoops, they're in the gallery :)

Dec 2, 2006 | 12:22 PM

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MINIclo

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Quote:

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.