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F55/F56 Soon to be new Mini Hardtop owner.....

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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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Soon to be new Mini Hardtop owner.....

I chose the volcanic orange with white roof, bonnet stripes and mirrors. I'm a little nervous about the color but so excited about my first mini. No turning back she's in the body shop.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 09:48 PM
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Awesome! I saw someone else here recently got that combo and it looks great. Try not to lose your mind waiting for your new wheels. Can't wait to see pictures.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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Don't be nervous about the color, it's sick!!!

I was recently hiking in the canyons of Beverly Hills. I got to the top of a mountain and across the canyon was a huge house, and I'm talking huge. And what sat in the driveway? A VO Justa! It looked great and fit right in!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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Thanks guys . I think I'm already gone, if I watch one more YouTube video I think my husband is going to kill me. Since I'm new to minis I am soaking up as much knowledge as I can. So looking forward to the experience. This forum is awesome. Trust me there will be many pics.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 10:45 PM
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you'll love it for sure , that's a great looking combo
 
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by laj1211
Thanks guys . I think I'm already gone, if I watch one more YouTube video I think my husband is going to kill me. Since I'm new to minis I am soaking up as much knowledge as I can. So looking forward to the experience. This forum is awesome. Trust me there will be many pics.
Did you see my review? There weren't many videos out when I pre ordered
 
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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Yes I did Steve, I have watched it a few times! It was very informative... I loved that you were so detailed. It's saved as a favorite. Oh and I am not sure I would have been as calm if a dog jumped on my car.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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We'll have sister cars. I also got VO but with a black roof/mirrors. No stripes though. It will be my first mini too.
My MA sent me a picture of one they got in earlier and it looks great. I was also really nervous about the color.

What other goodies did you order?



Originally Posted by laj1211
I chose the volcanic orange with white roof, bonnet stripes and mirrors. I'm a little nervous about the color but so excited about my first mini. No turning back she's in the body shop.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:49 PM
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Smallbug: Here's my list of goodies. I have been looking at other VO pics that owners have posted and I love the black roof also. This color fits my personality and I am sure I will love it.(We will love it :-)

She is about to get on the ship tomorrow. So we will find out soon enough.

LED Headlights & Fog Lights
Rain Sensor and Auto Lights
Harman/Kardon Sound Syst
Navigation System XL
Comfort Access
Center Armrest
Mini Head Up-Display
Automatic Climate Control
Sunroof
17" Black Cosmos Spoke Wheels (All Season Tires)
Sport Seats in Black Pearl (they seemed comfortable when I test drove, but I have heard others say they feel rough.)
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:59 PM
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I like it!
I got the 16" Victory Spoke in silver
heated seats(I'm tired of being jealous of the ones in my husband's car!)
Sport Seats with the cloth/diamond leather
Armrest
Visual boost & Enhanced bluetooth
6" screen
Back up camera and parking distance
The package with the sunroof
firework dash


No heads up display, although I think it's a really cool feature and I considered it.

I find the pictures people have posted with VO and white look really awesome. It surprises me how the car looks so different.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 05:07 PM
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I look forward to the pics of your baby. Does she have a name yet? Mine is Zoe.

Will you be adding tint to your windows?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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I do have a name. Her name will be Wirbelwind.

As far as tint is right now I don't plan on anymore than what the car comes with. At least where I live it's not hard to cool down the car even on a sunny clear day or find parking where it's not in direct sunlight.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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Congrats on your new car and welcome to the VO club!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by smallbug
I do have a name. Her name will be Wirbelwind.

As far as tint is right now I don't plan on anymore than what the car comes with. At least where I live it's not hard to cool down the car even on a sunny clear day or find parking where it's not in direct sunlight.
We were just up in that area. You don't need tint. I was at a dealer to put money down on a VO F56 and somebody bought it out from under me. Nice color. I then went with my first impulse and bought a different model. You'll love the F56 I am sure.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 02:00 PM
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Too funny.
I would say it might have been me but I ordered her. I had never seen the color when I did so. They got one in I think the week after I ordered, maybe two.

I'm excited. First mini but I've been wanting one for the last few years.

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We were just up in that area. You don't need tint. I was at a dealer to put money down on a VO F56 and somebody bought it out from under me. Nice color. I then went with my first impulse and bought a different model. You'll love the F56 I am sure.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Congratulations! I agree that the VO and white go well together. Like a creamsicle. A classic twosome. You're going to love it! Nice choice of options/features, too.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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We got the same car colors, non-S, and it should pick up beginning of July. We got the VO /white top, so it would be cooler in the sun. We test drove this color, and it's FANTASTIC!!!! Same color as the yellow lines on the freeway, easily seen, and super fun.

I'm excited, and excited for you, not many with that color combo. A lot with black, we'll be unique!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by steve1ddd
Did you see my review? There weren't many videos out when I pre ordered
Steve, just wanted to say thank you for your video. I watched it among a lot of videos prior to my purchase and I have to say yours was among the very best.

My favorite part was "... there's no point to this part of the video other than me passing this ugly yellow Corvette" Hilarious (oh so true)

Little did I know that I'd be replying to you on a forum a few weeks later! HAH!
 
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