R60 Look what followed me home!
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2nd Gear
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
The convertible was what she originally wanted but after some test driving she decided against it. The number 1 gripe was blind spots. Number 2 was where would the dogs fit?!
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Really spells it out. Sitting in CM's in the showroom, I didn't get that they were *that* much larger, for some reason. Probably by design
, with the derivative dash layout, similar proportions, and so on.
Really spells it out. Sitting in CM's in the showroom, I didn't get that they were *that* much larger, for some reason. Probably by design
, with the derivative dash layout, similar proportions, and so on.
4th Gear
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From: Rocky mountains
Similar story here, except it took 3 months!
It's a bit ironic after I had to work on my wife just to even consider the MINI since we've got kids and back then the thought was "it's too tiny."
Once she saw it (after I was able to convince her to accompany me to the dealership), she softened and eventually agreed that it'd be okay to go with the Countryman. She saw the configurator and loved the you-i-fy aspect. But I couldn't get the manual since it wasn't practical. Fair enough.
A couple months later and after occasionally driving Zoreo vs. her minivan, she ordered a loaded R57 S... with a manual tranny. Go figure. When the boss is happy, everyone is happy.
Now we've got 2 MINIs and a minivan. That R57 is quick!
It's a bit ironic after I had to work on my wife just to even consider the MINI since we've got kids and back then the thought was "it's too tiny."
Once she saw it (after I was able to convince her to accompany me to the dealership), she softened and eventually agreed that it'd be okay to go with the Countryman. She saw the configurator and loved the you-i-fy aspect. But I couldn't get the manual since it wasn't practical. Fair enough.
A couple months later and after occasionally driving Zoreo vs. her minivan, she ordered a loaded R57 S... with a manual tranny. Go figure. When the boss is happy, everyone is happy.
Now we've got 2 MINIs and a minivan. That R57 is quick!
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,264
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From: wisconsin, usa
my 91 year old dad wanted to be at the dealership when i took delivery of my 03/2012 countryman s all4.
we went for a ride that afternoon and several rides since.
he said to me "if i was younger i would get me one" to which i replied "if you want one get one!"
yesterday, i went to the dealer for my "free sat car wash" and got a countryman s all4 "off-loaner" and went to my dad's. he drove it back to the dealer.
there were 2 other "off-loaner" s all4 cars and he picked a white w/ blk top, THE OPPOSITE OF my black w/ white top! lol
working from memory here, but his has:
cold weather pkg, xenon HIDs, auto, 17" all-weathers, auto climate control, sunroof, anthracite headliner, 2 part center rail
he takes delivery wed next week, GO dad!
the first question he asked me as he was driving the car was "where is the sport button?" lolol
scott
ps
my sister told me she and her husband are going to get a countryman s all4 COUPE and keep their 2009 MCS, becoming a 2 mini family and bringing the family total to 4
we went for a ride that afternoon and several rides since.
he said to me "if i was younger i would get me one" to which i replied "if you want one get one!"
yesterday, i went to the dealer for my "free sat car wash" and got a countryman s all4 "off-loaner" and went to my dad's. he drove it back to the dealer.
there were 2 other "off-loaner" s all4 cars and he picked a white w/ blk top, THE OPPOSITE OF my black w/ white top! lol
working from memory here, but his has:
cold weather pkg, xenon HIDs, auto, 17" all-weathers, auto climate control, sunroof, anthracite headliner, 2 part center rail
he takes delivery wed next week, GO dad!
the first question he asked me as he was driving the car was "where is the sport button?" lolol
scott
ps
my sister told me she and her husband are going to get a countryman s all4 COUPE and keep their 2009 MCS, becoming a 2 mini family and bringing the family total to 4
Last edited by bmwr606; Apr 15, 2012 at 01:03 PM. Reason: added photo
4th Gear
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From: Mid Atlantic
I love your comparison photo of the two cars together. I'm still madly in love with my countryman - but I could see getting a 2 door down the road. DH and I are already "fake arguing" over who gets to drive it. I think Mini's really are addictive.
+ 1 million! Love her car!
^^Go your Dad is right. How cool!!! Love that you're all now a mega mini family! 
my 91 year old dad wanted to be at the dealership when i took delivery of my 03/2012 countryman s all4.
.....he takes delivery wed next week, GO dad!
the first question he asked me as he was driving the car was "where is the sport button?" lolol
scott
ps
my sister told me she and her husband are going to get a countryman s all4 COUPE and keep their 2009 MCS, becoming a 2 mini family and bringing the family total to 4
.....he takes delivery wed next week, GO dad!
the first question he asked me as he was driving the car was "where is the sport button?" lolol
scott
ps
my sister told me she and her husband are going to get a countryman s all4 COUPE and keep their 2009 MCS, becoming a 2 mini family and bringing the family total to 4
4th Gear
Joined: May 2011
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From: Rocky mountains
). Now there's going to be a new black on white blur running through your streets!!!
5th Gear
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: College Station, TX
Similar story here, except it took 3 months!
It's a bit ironic after I had to work on my wife just to even consider the MINI since we've got kids and back then the thought was "it's too tiny."
Once she saw it (after I was able to convince her to accompany me to the dealership), she softened and eventually agreed that it'd be okay to go with the Countryman. She saw the configurator and loved the you-i-fy aspect. But I couldn't get the manual since it wasn't practical. Fair enough.
A couple months later and after occasionally driving Zoreo vs. her minivan, she ordered a loaded R57 S... with a manual tranny. Go figure. When the boss is happy, everyone is happy.
Now we've got 2 MINIs and a minivan. That R57 is quick!
It's a bit ironic after I had to work on my wife just to even consider the MINI since we've got kids and back then the thought was "it's too tiny."
Once she saw it (after I was able to convince her to accompany me to the dealership), she softened and eventually agreed that it'd be okay to go with the Countryman. She saw the configurator and loved the you-i-fy aspect. But I couldn't get the manual since it wasn't practical. Fair enough.
A couple months later and after occasionally driving Zoreo vs. her minivan, she ordered a loaded R57 S... with a manual tranny. Go figure. When the boss is happy, everyone is happy.
Now we've got 2 MINIs and a minivan. That R57 is quick!
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,314
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From: Cleveland OHIO
Similar story here, except it took 3 months!
It's a bit ironic after I had to work on my wife just to even consider the MINI since we've got kids and back then the thought was "it's too tiny."
Once she saw it (after I was able to convince her to accompany me to the dealership), she softened and eventually agreed that it'd be okay to go with the Countryman. She saw the configurator and loved the you-i-fy aspect. But I couldn't get the manual since it wasn't practical. Fair enough.
A couple months later and after occasionally driving Zoreo vs. her minivan, she ordered a loaded R57 S... with a manual tranny. Go figure. When the boss is happy, everyone is happy.
Now we've got 2 MINIs and a minivan. That R57 is quick!
It's a bit ironic after I had to work on my wife just to even consider the MINI since we've got kids and back then the thought was "it's too tiny."
Once she saw it (after I was able to convince her to accompany me to the dealership), she softened and eventually agreed that it'd be okay to go with the Countryman. She saw the configurator and loved the you-i-fy aspect. But I couldn't get the manual since it wasn't practical. Fair enough.
A couple months later and after occasionally driving Zoreo vs. her minivan, she ordered a loaded R57 S... with a manual tranny. Go figure. When the boss is happy, everyone is happy.
Now we've got 2 MINIs and a minivan. That R57 is quick!
OMG , I love the color and interior combo. Great choice
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Cleveland OHIO
my 91 year old dad wanted to be at the dealership when i took delivery of my 03/2012 countryman s all4.
we went for a ride that afternoon and several rides since.
he said to me "if i was younger i would get me one" to which i replied "if you want one get one!"
yesterday, i went to the dealer for my "free sat car wash" and got a countryman s all4 "off-loaner" and went to my dad's. he drove it back to the dealer.
there were 2 other "off-loaner" s all4 cars and he picked a white w/ blk top, THE OPPOSITE OF my black w/ white top! lol
working from memory here, but his has:
cold weather pkg, xenon HIDs, auto, 17" all-weathers, auto climate control, sunroof, anthracite headliner, 2 part center rail
he takes delivery wed next week, GO dad!
the first question he asked me as he was driving the car was "where is the sport button?" lolol
scott
ps
my sister told me she and her husband are going to get a countryman s all4 COUPE and keep their 2009 MCS, becoming a 2 mini family and bringing the family total to 4
we went for a ride that afternoon and several rides since.
he said to me "if i was younger i would get me one" to which i replied "if you want one get one!"
yesterday, i went to the dealer for my "free sat car wash" and got a countryman s all4 "off-loaner" and went to my dad's. he drove it back to the dealer.
there were 2 other "off-loaner" s all4 cars and he picked a white w/ blk top, THE OPPOSITE OF my black w/ white top! lol
working from memory here, but his has:
cold weather pkg, xenon HIDs, auto, 17" all-weathers, auto climate control, sunroof, anthracite headliner, 2 part center rail
he takes delivery wed next week, GO dad!
the first question he asked me as he was driving the car was "where is the sport button?" lolol
scott
ps
my sister told me she and her husband are going to get a countryman s all4 COUPE and keep their 2009 MCS, becoming a 2 mini family and bringing the family total to 4
What a great feel good story, thanks I needed that!
Great story, I enjoy all such. "Gee, if I was younger / thinner / smarter / braver I might try -X- someday". And someday? Is now!
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: wisconsin, usa
ljmattox
in his youth, my dad had (among other HOT cars) an MG TD MkII! i wish he (meaning ME) still had it! he also had a 1947 Indian Chief and a 1945 Harley 61"OHV dresser.
and we are both private pilots
scott
in his youth, my dad had (among other HOT cars) an MG TD MkII! i wish he (meaning ME) still had it! he also had a 1947 Indian Chief and a 1945 Harley 61"OHV dresser.
and we are both private pilots
scott
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