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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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Life is good

As some of you may know, Im in the market for a new MINI. Well, I've been working my off at school lately, to get into college. Well not only did I get accepted to two schools, but I also might have found a MINI!

I called a local dealership and talked to this salesman, Lee, who seemed like a very good/friendly person. I asked about a car that had been there a while ago, which I knew wouldn't still be there. He told me the factory would be shutting down soon(like 4 weeks or months I forgot). They should be getting a large shipment of new MINIs, so he said to come by Tuesday and we can sort out which cars are for me and see if he can get them in.

I'm just happy to finally be doing something productive with my car search. So, the past week has been pretty exciting. Well see what happens, and now I have a two week break! Life is good!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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How about a sig that says "I got my MINI!!!!!"

Congrats on school and the MINI.

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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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I was actually working on a sig yesterday, but we left for Lake Tahoe last night so I dont have my mac with me. I'm using my mom's HP with an ethernet card.

I can't quite say I got the MINI until I actually buy it. Who knows, soon you might see that sig
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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Enjoy the selection process and keep us posted as you make your decisions.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Thanks, I will, what part of Texas do you live in?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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hello, lemme know if you come to UTSA
 
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Definately... I'm not sure when I'll be over there to check out UTSA, but it should be sometime after January(busy month: 18th birthday and maybe a car)
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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What kind of MINI you looking into? MCS, MCSc, MC or MCc....
Wish get a nice MINI for Christmas!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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My car

MCS w/ getrag 6spd., premium pckg., and sport pckg.

exterior color preferences:
1)DS/B
2)B/B
3)any other silver/B
4)BRG/W

As far as the interior goes, anything but blue...sorry guys its just not for me.

I want to get the car and save up some money to blackout everything( unless on the BRG).

I will most likely not put anything on the car that will void the warranty, because as a college student, I dont want to have to constantly change out parts out of pocket when I could get it done for free.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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smart
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by hutto
Thanks, I will, what part of Texas do you live in?
Just South of Fort Worth
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by hutto
MCS w/ getrag 6spd., premium pckg., and sport pckg.

exterior color preferences:
1)DS/B
2)B/B
3)any other silver/B
4)BRG/W

As far as the interior goes, anything but blue...sorry guys its just not for me.

I want to get the car and save up some money to blackout everything( unless on the BRG).

I will most likely not put anything on the car that will void the warranty, because as a college student, I dont want to have to constantly change out parts out of pocket when I could get it done for free.
Don't forget LSD!!! And the HK is great!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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Don't forget LSD!!! And the HK is great!

...I knew there was something I forgot.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Just South of Fort Worth
My step-brother lives in Dallas ...Did you get your MINI from MINI of Dallas? If so, how did you like their services?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by hutto
My step-brother lives in Dallas ...Did you get your MINI from MINI of Dallas? If so, how did you like their services?
I bough my first one in Nov of 02 from P&W in Pittsburgh, PA. Great dealer. The Texas dealers weren't open yet.

I bought my second one from Moritz in Arlington, TX (half way between Dallas and Fort Worth). Another great dealer - Fantastic sales and service. Would recommend either of those dealers in a heart beat.

I have no first hand knowledge of the Dallas dealer. Search metroplexmini.org for opinions of the Dallas dealer from customers.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Thanks, I will
 
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