Hi everyone, my new Mini Cooper S. 2009 has arrived and I will be picking it up this Saturday. As many of you know, I traded in my Clubman for a new 2009. I had many issues with the Clubman. My first Mini was in 2006 but sold that one to get the disasterous Clubman which I was totally unhappy with..maybe I should have just kept my 2006 or maybe I just regretted selling the 2006, so hopefully the 2009 will be just a reincarnation of the 2006.

I will be taking many pictures when the new baby is in my hands. I also decided to go against the Mini Navigator and get the Mini Garmin portable instead which is easier for me to handle and operate. They will install the Mini Garmin in the car.

I look forward to showing off the new Mini very soon.

p.s. pictures of my 2006 and Clubman are in my pictures section of the forum.

stay tuned....

 

I've had my 09 since late september, and it's been great. I just finished the 2k break-in period, but no problems so far! Okay, maybe the break-in period is 1200, but I'm being cautious.

...I purchased an 08 Jetta Wolfsburg in April, and VW ended up repurchasing the car. It would stall regularly while stoping at lights, stop signs, etc. I didn't pay much attention to the break-in period with the Jetta, and while the problem was more then likely a manufacturing defect and nothing I did, I'm understandably more cautious now. Maybe that will help you be comfortable with your new MINI, too?

 

Dan I am sorry to hear about your Clubman problems but that is great to hear that your new '09 MCS has arrived!!

Looking forward to seeing some pics after you pick up your MCS.

 

hello! I am new to the forum. Very happy to see that everyone is in love with their cars. It's a car like no other, and have waiting a long time to get a MINI. I just wanted to respond to your Garmin issue. My husband put in the Garmin after market for $400.00. The mount is on the right side and the attachment looks like it belongs in the car. I did NOT want the Garmin NUVI to be on the left. He is a MCGIVER and he put together a BEAUTIFUL set up. The website he got the mount is KUDAUSA. I believe the MINI sells it for about $700.00 on the order site. I have a new 09' and it works wonderful!

 

Photo, please?

 

I am a righty, so I asked for the Navigator to be put on the right side and it's not going to be a problem. I did not like the joystick on the navigator in the clubby and I am more familiar with the Garmin anyway. It's way easier to operate.

I will be posting pictures of my new Mini when I pick it up next week.
Please stay tuned......

Jim, thanks!! I am hoping this will be my last Mini for a while. I heard we can get 300 grand on it, so I will take care of it like I always do.

 

Here is what the car looked like when it came off the truck a couple of days ago..Of course I will be posting much better pictures soon and it will look different...these are the ones the dealer sent me...sorry for the small images.

stay tuned for more, MUCH LARGER pictures when I pick up the new baby.

 

Sorry, I was asking for a photo of skerm8's Garmin installation (but your new MINI is great!)

 

Check this thread for installation w/ the kuda mount.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=111280

 

sorry Dan...

P.s. I will be posting many more pictures very soon..

happy thanksgiving everyone.

 

Great color choice!

 

Very nice, did you order the shift *** in wood or is it now included with the English Oak accents?

I will look for your pictures this weekend after you get your first 500 miles on the MINI.

 

Thank You! My 2006 was Royal Metallic Grey, but Mini said they no longer have that color anymore, so Dark Silver was the closest color to that. Tes the shift *** is in wood.

I will post pictures very soon

 

Crazy ride man!! Nice move going for the english wood in the interior. Looks ill! Congrats!

 

Hi there Corcoranwtnet! I am so excited that toolazyforalogin has the same mount I have. Check out the link in his post. It's a great mount, right hand view and it works GREAT. My husband is helping me through the forums so I don't mess up the threads. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks everyone.
I am picking up the new baby tomorrow!!!
Stay tuned for pictures very soon..

 

excellent color choice. the Grey ones are clearly faster.

 

Thanks! I really wanted Royal Metallic Grey like I had on my 2006, but Dark Silver will have to do and it's the closest color to the grey.

I am getting the baby today..I will post pictures over the weekend or Monday the latest.

 

Cheers Bridgehorse..... I remember you from the Clubman boards. What happened to your car? I recall reading the initial QC problems you had with it but never knew about later issues that came up with it. We are still loving ours and has been rock solid so far.

Best of luck with the new '09!

 

Thank you. I had many issues with the Clubman and so I traded it in and thankfully so cause I picked up my baby today and it's made of steel and its fantastic.. I will post pictures soon.....stay tuned....I am still trying to get over this dream..it's a real beauty..

 

 

Ok fans, all the pictures of my brand new Mini are located on my photo gallery here on the forum. check them out!!! they are large photos...just disregard the post above..

 

my New baby is lonely without comments on her pictures....

 

Dan your '09 MCS looks fantastic and must be such a joy for you now that you finally have it

I like the Garmin nuvi GPS location in the interior shot and also the BEWARE OF DOG sign on your dash.

In fact I just picked up the same sign at my Mini dealership today from my MA.

 

Thank you, Jim...you made my new baby's day...she was lonely sitting out there with only 7 miles to her beauty...she thanks you!!