I am such a MINI addict. I am waiting for my MINI to get on the boat and come over the pond. Meanwhile I go on this web site all the time and mini usa to check progress daily. I cant take it! WHEN will my baby come home?!?!?! Sorry, thanks for letting me vent!

 

deering-

You think you have it bad? I have to wait till January for my MINI. If it wasn't for this website I don't know how I'd stay sane during this long wait!

 

I can't seem to decide whether the web sites make my addiction better or worse.

 

You guys are lucky... I have not even placed my order yet. Just put down a deposit to beable to put in an order for an MCS...

 

Guys, it only gets worse......

This is one of the best toys I've ever had. We've had it for a week and have 700 miles on it. Only 500 more until I can really have some fun!

I was also going to order, but after a test drive there was no way I could wait! I ended up getting mine off the lot. Lucky they had a few to choose from.

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Silver S

 

I just feel lucky that I went on my Honeymoon during my wait... Although, i was constantally looking for MINIs, it was 14 days of not counting down the days untill i get my MINI...

Rocketboy_X

 

The insanity will continue even after you get your Mini......

I freaked myself out yesterday....I gave her a pretty good run on the highway and was so excited by the way my Mini was handling that I actually started laughing maniacally at one point. I hope noone saw me....I'm sure I looked like a major freak..... :smile:

 

My wife says I'm obsessed. She won't even let me mention the "M" word in the house until it comes time to order it.

Jay :smile: :smile: :smile:

 

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The insanity will continue even after you get your Mini......

I freaked myself out yesterday....I gave her a pretty good run on the highway and was so excited by the way my Mini was handling that I actually started laughing maniacally at one point. I hope noone saw me....I'm sure I looked like a major freak.....

 

The funny thing is I always thought “those” people who are in car clubs have no life and to use the technical term “Wacked Out”. I guess I am wacked out. I am totally obsessed with my car. I am moving to Denver and have already been looking at the MINI Car Club there. There is no cure to being obsessed with the MINI. I’ve put on 7500 miles on the car and I don’t commute to work!

If I get an Xbox from my wife she has always told me that the divorce papers are following right behind. So far no Xbox, so I guess I am still safe to be obsessed and drive the MINI. The worst thing that can happen to a MINI owner is to have his or her MINI taken away from them. Gotta remember to keep the wife happy so she won’t divorce you and take the MINI away. MINI must not be taken away, must keep MINI! Ohh, Ohh, Ohh.

Did I just say this out load?

 

Tell me about it. I just found out that I can pick up my DrkSilver/Blk MCS on Saturday!!! I can't think about anything else. I don't even know why I'm bothering to stay at work. (Well, that's a lie. I'm staying because they're paying me, but I'm totally non-functional at this point with anticipation.)

 

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who is barking mad about the MINI.

Just thinking about it makes me grin. At least once a day I get a nice tingly feeling all over and I just have to scream "MINIIIIIII".

BTW: she drives a behemoth Ford Ranger XLT (6' bed). She tells me her next truck will be a MINI

You know you want it! You gotta have it!! MINIIIIIII (ah, I feel better already)

 

>>Rocketboy......201 posts and NO MINI YET???? And you thought I was bad before MINE came!!!
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Err.. 203 now... :smile:

But I'm a BBSer from way back, so it's nothing out of the ordnary for me... :smile:


Rocketboy_X

 

Cheers!
Clover

 

I know what you mean, I've organized a Mini Meet for October 12 here in Florida. When I had my Miata I belonged to the national club but never really did anything with them, now here I am starting the club/meetings up. Funny what this car does to you.

 

I never organize anything....I totally know how you guys feel.....
I organizing one now for September 7th. It is the second one I have gotten together.....I feel like such a party planner!!!!!

 

Before I ordered my MINI I had never been truly gonzo over my cars. I always thought Car Clubs were strange and never saw the point in them since I never imagined you could love your car that much. But, once I learned about the MINI that all changed. Now I know what it is to fall madly in love with your car (or soon to be car in my case) and to become totally obsessed. Once my MINI comes in I will definately take part in all car club events in my area!

The MINI is more than mere transportation, it is a way of life! There, now I officially sound crazy.

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December Order: 2003 Chili Red S w/ white roof/mirrors/bonnet stripes, sunroof & rally lights

 

Deering,

Don't feel bad, I know that waiting for a car is just nervewracking. It's not so bad at first but as you near the date they guess-timate it's arrival you get more crazy. I did when I ordered the Miata. And I'll probably be worse with the Mini.

But, I've always been one to love Christmas and touching, shaking, my presents until the day came I could open them.

 

I've had mine for 8,200 miles. Got it in April. That's about 391 miles each week or about 1650 miles each month. I live in a small Wisconsin town and have only a 13 mile commute to work.

My God, Where am I going??? Want to MOTOR??? Sure, anytime. I just get in it and drive the two lanes for the heck of it. A MINI, a credit card and a full tank of gas. It doesn't get any better.

A beautiful sunset is actually better through a MINI window. Kids wave at me and yell "HI!". Didn't anyone ever tell them not to talk to strangers. Oh, that's it. People in MINI's are not strangers, they are special in very cosmic ways.

I wax my car and then tell it how good it looks.

If I bump into the little guy on my way through the garage, I appologize.

I take it with me wherever I go.

12 steps wouldn't begin to cover it. We're all lost. Isn't it grand?

 

That was beautiful! If they had a happy crying face icon I would totally use it here....

:..) <--------- L.Mini's happy crying face......

Cheers!

 

Frails, great post! Yeah, 12-Steps aren't nearly enough!

SHE'S COMING HOME ON TUESDAY, 8/27!!!

 

12 step! No thanks! I love the GRINS I love being suddenly happy when I start to talk about the MINI. I love the mini and I love the MINI. [old/new]

it's been a great conversation starter and everyone asks me when she's coming and just tell me random facts about MINI's in general.

i feel the love

 

I was beginning to think that I had developed a real emotional problem until I read
some of the comments here. My DSS is on the Aida, due to arrive in the colonies
on 8/28. As delivery draws nearer, shortly after Labor Day I suppose, I find that unless I'm distracted, my thoughts too have been obsessive about driving away from the dealership completely filled with glee. My wife just came into my study and asked what I was doing......when I responded she silently turned away and closed the door. This has been in my head like this ever since we travelled to Munich last summer to pick up her white BMW 325xi at the factory (European delivery program) at which time I saw a half dozen Mini's in the parking lot and
really flipped! I just retired after 30 years of teaching and have been hoping that with plenty of riding time I'll get it out of my system, but.........who knows? I may need some counseling to regain my emotional equilibrium as a recovering minimaniac!

 

Herby74 wrote:

>>I was beginning to think that I had developed a real emotional problem until I read
>>some of the comments here. My DSS is on the Aida, due to arrive in the colonies
>>on 8/28. As delivery draws nearer, shortly after Labor Day I suppose, I find that unless I'm distracted, my thoughts too have been obsessive about driving away from the dealership completely filled with glee. My wife just came into my study and asked what I was doing......when I responded she silently turned away and closed the door. This has been in my head like this ever since we travelled to Munich last summer to pick up her white BMW 325xi at the factory (European delivery program) at which time I saw a half dozen Mini's in the parking lot and
>>really flipped! I just retired after 30 years of teaching and have been hoping that with plenty of riding time I'll get it out of my system, but.........who knows? I may need some counseling to regain my emotional equilibrium as a recovering minimaniac! Hope I can sleep better...

 

>>Err.. 203 now... :smile:
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>>But I'm a BBSer from way back, so it's nothing out of the ordnary for me... :smile:


BWAHAHAHA! Yeah? You're one of us who remember when the internet "started?" I got online when 1200 baud Modems were still a really cool idea. It's nice to know that I'm not alone in that, either. Of course, I still can't type correctly.