Just checking to see if there are any new Hawaii MINI motorers out there. I know there are a few lurkers here. I would like to put together an island cruise or maybe just an informal gathering in a parking lot somewhere. Who's with me on that?

Jason

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Indi Blue MINI Cooper w/ white bonnet stripes...the hippest ride in Paradise!

 

I know this doesn't count....but I honestly WISH I lived in Hawaii. :smile:

 

Hey, look at the bright side. You can take your MINI on trips longer than 45 minutes without having to circle around and come back home!

 

Sorry don't have a Mini YET?!? Planning to get one beginning of next year..after I sell this...

 

That's a nice ride, but not a MINI. But at least you have turned away from the dark side! And in my book, having a MINI on order is close enough to be part of the family! I hope you'll join us if we can ever stir up some interest in a gathering out here...

Jason

 

Well I don't have on order yet. I'm still deciding what to get a Cooper or a Cooper S...don't people ask you why you didn't get Cooper S. and why'd you choose a Cooper?

 

Some people ask me, and the answer is rather simple: I paid cash for my MINI, and I couldn't afford the extra $3K. Plus, I think the Cooper looks better than the S, with the exception of the chrome gas cap, which I've added to my Cooper. Yes, I would've liked to have the supercharger and the 6-speed tranny, but I haven't had any less fun without them. The Cooper in itself is a great car!

Yes, I could've taken out a loan for the extra money, but I'm no professional racer anyway. I actually plan on buying the S when the new body style comes out in 2005 (providing of course BMW doesn't screw things up...), so that I'll have one of each style, and one of each performance level.

In the end though, it comes down to one maxim: To each his own...

Jason

 

True I'll be in the same boat. I'll pay cash for my mini. How's the insurance on a Mini? Can't wait to get mines. And yes I'll be more than happy to get a mini cruise started!! :smile:

 

MCS here on the west side, Nanakuli, t-shirt #100

 

Nice to see you are moving from a VW to a real car "Mini" but if you like the way your VW looks. Try this for a size.

 

Welcome! I'm always happy to see new Hawaiian MINI motorers checking in! Eventually, maybe we'll be able to put together a cruise/car show to get to know one another and have some MINI fun! We all know the looks we get on a regular basis (still!). Imagine the looks we'd get with a caravan of MINIs! Keep on motoring!

Jason

BTW, I ran into my first classic Mini on the island the other day. I parked next to him, and we were cheking out each other's rides. What a fun time, talking about our passion for our cars. There was a mutual respect among us, like we both "get it".

 

Aloha , been driving around with my MCS for 3 months and I've never had a car that has gotten so much attention. Went to grab a late night snack at Wendy's Kapolei and they had a car gathering over there with streed rods and mega tricked out rods, went driving through the parking lot (they had it roped off) and people was complementing the mini and a lot of smiles toward my direction. Got hooked on the mini about 15 years ago while on a trip to New Zealand, friend had an old school cooper s and lend it to me to get around, one week with that was all I needed. Tried getting one over for a long time but no mechanics, and no easy access to parts kept me from that, still thinking though.

 

Kapolei Wendy's ehh...hrmm i think I seen a Mini around in Kapolei. What color is yours Keone?

 

Aloha, sorry so late had to go to D.C. for work. Mine is dark silver and white with bonnet stripes.

 

Hey all. Local boy - now transplanted - in Maryland.

I miss Zippi's!

Can someone send me some Zip Packs and some chili?

Damn I need to go home soon.

aloha,
russ

 

you can go to Zippy's and order some!!

 

The MC has status code 150....guess I should check in. MINI of Hawaii and owners' lounge has conflicting delivary dates so hoping in March/April(hopefully sooner). Been lurking for awhile but now MINIhune is being built, it's one step closer to having her home. Once the MINI is here, definitely want a get together and check out the MINI Ohana. Motor on 'til then!

 

hey were in hawaii oahu or what is there any one that lives on the big island the only minis i see are so stock its sad [ [img]null[/img]

 

Hey all, own a dark silverand white top with sun roof, MINI Cooper S. I entered mine in past car show import revolution Dec. 21, 2002. Anyone who owns an S having problems with their coolant container leaking? Replaced mine three times already.

 

Talked to AKA, assistant manager at BMW of Honolulu, said that three should be at 3-4 MINIS on Big Island. Anyone interested in having a MINI cruise around the island if so...let's set up our first MINI meeting. Eh, Moss Mini skid plate worth investing in. Stock plastic piece is junk, protects nothing...jus da front

 

>>Hey all, own a dark silverand white top with sun roof, MINI Cooper S. I entered mine in past car show import revolution Dec. 21, 2002. Anyone who owns an S having problems with their coolant container leaking? Replaced mine three times already.

 

i am and we should at lest get to gether to talk where do you live on the big island

 

Whats Up! D-azone. I live in Mt.View. MCS silver with white roof. Love to get together and take a spin.

 

Just checking in (number 286). The wife and I just picked our CR|B MCS this evening. We're in the Waikele area, give us a wave if you see us Motoring up and down the H1.

 

>>Just checking in (number 286). The wife and I just picked our CR|B MCS this evening.