I had it made. I didn't know MINI5280 had stuff for sale. I'll probably wear it for our April event.

 

Sweet!

 

Those of you who subscribe to MotoringFile Daily know that Bill Jacobs MINI in Chicago is having an exclusive sneak preview of the new 2009 R57 MINI Convertible for all customers and MotoringFile readers in the area next weekend. I sure would like to go and take pictures. Is anybody from EIM planning to go????????????

 

Hey Daryl, can you email me any info about this? My son's band is playing that night (Saturday) in Aurora and Jan and I were planning to drive over and see the show. Naperville is practically right next door. I'm thinking we might go early and check things out!

 

'ello Govnor
Is there going to be a thread for the MINI's on the Dragon? I'd like more info on whose going, where to meet, where to stay, etc.

 

David, there isn't yet a separate EIM planning thread for MOTD because we don't yet know of two or more local group members who'd like to coordinate their participation. If we do end up with a core group of EIM MOTD participants, we'd hope that one among that group would offer to head up any joint planning.

In addition, anything you've ever wanted to know about MOTD is available in multiple threads in the MOTD forum at this link:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ay-3-2009-307/

I hope we do indeed manage to stir up some participation!

 

Jan and I happened to be in the neighborhood (my son's band was playing in Aurora last night), so we stopped at Bill Jacobs MINI in Naperville yesterday and checked out the new R57 S they had on display.

Here she is:


Jan and Jon the MA checking it out:


Ya know, this thing fits pretty darn good! -


This one had the Cold Wx, Sport, and Convenience packages and listed out right around $32K. We were able to open and close the top in the showroom - it works very slick and smooth and I really like the partial open "sunroof" feature and the extra single window toggle for controlling all four window motors at once. The Openometer was far less intrusive than I had anticipated, so I figured I'd be able to live with it okay. Everything else on the control panel was fairly standard R56 fare. The seats were more comfortable and supportive than the non-sport seats in my '05, and the fore-aft adjuster is much more intuitive.

Of course, when I brought up the propensity for melting hood scoops and the cold start death rattle, the MA acted like he didn't have a clue what I was talking about. I found that a little disappointing.

OBTW, they had several dozen new R56 and Clubbies on their lot. Plenty of choices for buyers who'd rather drive one away than order and wait.

 

You look GREAT in that car, Gary! It really suites you very well. I'll bet it doesn't sound as good as yours, tho!!!

 

Nice pics, thanks for the update and posts. I like that new one toggle switch to control all the windows.

 

I assume you placed your order

 

I must admit there was real temptation, but I still have too much of a love affair with my R50. Plus, since these are the first models to come off the assembly line I'm happy to let other guinea pigs wring out the bugs before I'd consider plunking down $30K+...

Though, the R57 is super sweet (still being tempted, I guess ).

 

I was watching some of the AKC Dog Show over the weekend and they had a Bulldog named Cooper competing. I just thought that was kind of cool and amusing.

 

In addition to the Bulldog news that Linda shared, the BBC has reported that MINI workers in Oxford (where our MINIs were built) threw fruit at their union leaders because of layoffs. Thing are bad all over BUT we have lots of very fun MINI motoring adventures to look forward to!!

 

I wonder if he actuallygot his name from the MINI USA ad campaign with the bulldog, or if it was just coincidence?

 

Linda and I are planning an abbreviated EIM East Meets West trip to Winona in June. We hope to get details posted by the end of March. I just came across a "rustic" little resort in Wisconsin, 23 miles from Winona that has 6 cabins. Wouldn't it be super cool to have the EIM folks take over the whole resort? The rates are $49 for the regular cabin, and $59 for the "executive." I'm not sure we can get all 6, but is there interest in this????? We're just planning overnight on June 29.

http://waumandeehouse.com/theresort.php

Daryl

 

Daryl, sounds like a fun idea with added possibilities...count me in!

 

Oldsbear got himself a Clubman!!

How do I know? Check out the change to his signature!

(He's probably reluctant to post -- doesn't want to appear to be bragging about his new MINI -- but the cat's out of the bag now!)

Congrats!!

 

saweet and this also begs the question (since it was posted on local craigslist) who bought molly and when are they joining us?

 

I saw that picture of Molly II on there! I can't wait to see her in person. I have not had the opportunity to see a Clubman yet.

I think Molly II will be very popular.

 

Okay, okay, if you insist

Molly-II-Bee is scheduled to be born Wednesday, March 11. Her length and weight can be found online (Miracles of ultrasound.).

Molly I is returning to Schaumburg, so she probably will not be seeing EIM after April. That's where I will be picking up her sister, too

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Hope the time goes by quickly.

 

When I saw the first three names signed up for the River Views Run, know what it reminded me of?



...and...





EIM PWs rule the roost again!

 

Interesting. I'm sure it is highly significant, but I can't think of what it means, yet.

 

and.........check out the three consecutive sign-ups, 14,15,16, for the Black Hills adventure!

 

I just added a little color to the event!