I just bought a Mini. I'm from Western MA, and I've been shopping for a Cooper for a few months. I finally found the perfect one: a 2009 base. This is technically my daily driver car, so I opted for a base over an S for the better gas mileage. I bought used because I like cars fully loaded, but I don't like paying the high retail price. I let someone else spend all that $$, and I pick it up a couple years later for dirt cheap. It came with the premium package and cold weather package, and sunroofs. I'm not a Mini expert yet, so I don't know what else it has really. I just wanted a car with lots of comfort options that was fuel efficient. I pick it up tomorrow at the dealership. :-D





I only posted 2 pics because I'm sure you've all seen these cars inside and out 10,000 times...and a stock one isn't too exciting.

My plans are: wheels, lowered, driving lights, rear fog light, tint. Nothing power-enhancing unless it adds to the fuel economy. ...I have a different car for that.

 

Congrats! Im from Western MA originally but in Boston now. Where about you from? Nice base cooper for sure with nice options.

What else are you driving that has "power-enhancing"?

 

Welcome to NAM!
Great car

 

Pioneer Valley/Springfield area. I just move back from Worcester area, where I was going to college.

I currently own a Saturn Ion Red Line as a fun car. It's supercharged with some mods like pully, belt, injectors, 2nd heat exchanger, CAI. It moves pretty nicely....for a Saturn.




Thanks!

The Mini is definitely a fun drive. I just drove it back from the dealership in Warwick RI.

 

Nice, from Chicopee originally. Never been a fan of Saturns though

 

lol, I'm not a fan of Saturns either...just mine and Skys. If gas didn't shoot up, I was considering getting a Sky Red Line and using my Ion as a daily...but I decided against that since the Ion only gets 25mpg. So opted for the Mini. I think I made a good choice.

 

Hey danigurrl, We are going to have a short meet at Sonics on Route 1 tomorrow, May 13 at 8 PM. Please stop by to grab some drinks and have a good time with some local MINI owners.

Would love to meet you

 

I'm originally from Springfield, too. Now living near Boston after living in Oregon for 5 years. I head back to Spfld occasionally for family stuff. I'll keep an eye out for you when I'm there.

Nice MINI!