Hello from Southern California!

I picked up an '09 dark grey MCSa today. This is my first Mini, and I am extremely excited about it. I picked it up from the Mini Dealership in Monrovia CA, and I had a very good experience.

Hopefully tomorrow I will have lots of errands to run!

The dealer did not have anyone on site to install my racing stripes, so they are sending somebody out to my house to install them tomorrow. I will post some pics once I have the stripes on.

I didn't see it in the owner's manual, but what should I do about breaking in the engine? It is an auto, so I don't have much control over the RPM's. I assume I should just keep my speed down, and try not to drive too much at a constant speed????

EDIT: I just found this thread on engine break-in and I am going to follow its suggestions. It sounds like a lot more fun than the standard break-in instructions!

 

Yeah! and you're going to be finding LOTS of errands to run!
Enjoy!

J

 

Minis are fun. Question about break-in is pretty well answered on this thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-odometer.html

 

Congrats!! I pushed my MINI but kept the RPM below 4,500. With the turbo you can get very strong acceleration w/o busting 4,500 RPM. I did change the oil at 1800 miles. Happy Motoring

 

congrats

 

Good luck, I can't wait until I can post something similar.

 

Just got mine about 2 months ago & just loving it! You will too.

 

Congratulations! I love the new mini smell! I picked up anyone today too. These little cars are very addictive.

 

Thanks everybody! I got the stripes put on today. I think I am also going to add a light tint to the windows. Anyway, here is my new baby:

 

I like the stripes....and your color

 

Gorgeous car. I love my CPR, but your combo is so classy.

 

I want your stripes! Very sharp Mini. Happy Motoring

 

New picture...I added a medium tinting to my windows. Also did my fist mod, the front/back speaker channel switch. Great upgrade to the stock stereo system.

I also order the M7 Strut Reinforcement plates. I am sure other mods will follow, lol.



Inside:

 

niiice, looking to get an identical mini, minus the stripes

 

congrats, I got mines a little over a month ago and I'm loving it. I'm betting you'll love yours too. Really fun to drive.