After owning my Mini for a day, I totally get why you guys love these cars so much. I got a taste of it at the dealership during the test drive, but actually owning the car is an amazing experience.

The acceleration, agility, size, is exactly what I've been searching for in a car, right now its hard to see myself owning anything else other than a Mini.

 

Yeah! It's not for everyone, you either get it or you don't.

But if you do...then.. OH YEAH!!!!

 

I got it after my second test drive

 

I got it after my first test drive

 

I've been getting it since 05!

 

Just wait 'til the break-in period is over...

 

Yep, after a spirited drive either you get it, or you're just not a MINI person. Welcome to the club!

 

Sometimes you don't know your a mini person. I was looking for a CRV when I came across the Countryman, went to the nearest dealer to drive one and it was much better than the CRV. Then the MA told me to drive a MCS. 1mile later I knew this was the car I wanted. 8 months later I purchased one. Welcome aboard

 

Welcome aboard. I see you got the best color as well. I get it to but I still have room for other "got its". For instance my other car is a 2005 GTO. Totally different type of car. 172 hp vs 400 hp. Different drive but I like em both.

Honestly if I don't have a specific purpose for the drive I always choose the Mini. Especially with the way gas prices are. 15.5 mpg vs 30 mpg does not hurt either.

We are a two Mini family and getting the Coupe now so yes you can say we like the Mini experience.

Congratulations on your new found love.

 

My wife was the one in love with the MINI because of "the cute factor" and I was initially like eh LOL! After I test drove one though (in JCW form) I was completely blown away and had to have one . Upon receiving my JCW we put another down payment on a Countryman that is currently en route. MINI's are the way to go !

 

So having never driven a JCW what can I expect the difference to be from my MCS to the JCW Coupe?

I realize you probably have not driven the Coupe but you have a JCW.

 

A whole lot more fun factor and giggles when you mash the gas pedal . I test drove the Cooper S but after driving the JCW there was no going back LOL! Good marketing skills by the dealership . The JCW has more torque and HP and is not afraid to rear it's ugly head when you tell it to. I had the opportunity to drive mine on the autobahn in Germany and I never had any problems staying in the left lane . Trust me, you will not regret the purchase .

 

Thank you. I'm jazzed and can't wait. The car is on the boat now. Hopefully arriving in PH by the 10th or 11th.

Thanks

 

No prob . We are waiting on our Countryman as well. Should already be in CA and awaiting transport to MINI NW in Fife. Cannot wait to drive it. My JCW is still being enjoyed on the Autobahn in Germany right now by my wife . I won't be able to drive it until around January unfortunately so the Countryman will have to do until it arrives back to the states. Good luck with yours and drive it like you stole it !