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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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Hello from Iceland

Hi there you guys. I am new here and I own a Mini Cooper S 05' This site is quiet new to me and I was told to register by a friend. I must say I love the car. Its a blast. So small, but so fast and it is so classy. Best of all the girls love it.

Here are some photos of my ride.




 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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Nice -- Welcome!
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Very nice car,Iceland roads are made for the Mini

I was in Iceland a few years ago. I fell in love with the country. The roads are made for enjoying a Mini Coopers handling. Gas was very expensive so a Mini with the great gas milage is ideal.
I know you will truly enjoy your Mini-S and it is a great looking car.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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Beautiful Baby

Welcome to NAM Fatandre! We would like to see some Iceland Motoring pictures! I am planning to transit your island soon. Maybe I can spot your MINI from the air
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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I will make some shoots soon in the nature of Iceland. Glad you like it, but its not as nice as it was because of the situation.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Fatandre
I will make some shoots soon in the nature of Iceland.

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Cool. Waiting for pix.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Welcome to NAM! I spent a year at a radar site near Hofn in 1979-80. Beautiful country, I would love to visit and see more.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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Welcome, nice MINI! I spent quite some time in Reykjavík last year. Wish I explored the countryside more, stunning landscape.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Welcome, very nice shots of the MINI. Any mods planned?

Do you have a MINI Club in Iceland?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by old81
Welcome, very nice shots of the MINI. Any mods planned?

Do you have a MINI Club in Iceland?

Yes I have some mods in mind. Clubs??? You crazy??? We dont even have a MIni dealer here in Iceland
 
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Last time I was in Iceland, I saw 3 different MINI's the whole time, all R53's
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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My wife and I were married in your country in 2007 (on the shore of Jokulsarlon). We spent 18 days in Iceland, following the Ring Road south from Reykjavik, through the eastern fjords, into Akureyri, into the western fjords, out to Olafsvik, and back to Reykjavik. What a beautiful country!

We rented a Ford Fiesta, which was actually pretty impressive for being Ford's economy car. At least rentals have manual transmissions outside of the US! It was really a fun car to travel the country with, but I would LOVE to drive my R53 MINI on those same roads.

Anyway, welcome to NAM!

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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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A Fiesta sounds much more impressive than my overpriced Chevrolet Lacetti sedan I had last time I went! (they said it was an upgrade to the Citroen C4 I was supposed to have...)
 
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fatandre
Yes I have some mods in mind. Clubs??? You crazy??? We dont even have a MIni dealer here in Iceland
Obligatory question. I had to ask. No, not crazy, just a MINI nut.

From the postings, it appears you have some great roads for you and the MINI. Enjoy.

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by old81
Obligatory question. I had to ask. No, not crazy, just a MINI nut.

From the postings, it appears you have some great roads for you and the MINI. Enjoy.

Don
The roads are ok, but nothing compared to the roads in the US. I actually dont like it here because the speedlimit is 90 and the cops are everywhere. Also it is very windy and cold wind. I like it hot, you know. Hot girls, Hot cars and HOT WEATHER.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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Welcome to the family!!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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cool welcome!!!!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Fatandre
The roads are ok, but nothing compared to the roads in the US. I actually dont like it here because the speedlimit is 90 and the cops are everywhere. Also it is very windy and cold wind. I like it hot, you know. Hot girls, Hot cars and HOT WEATHER.
Welcome to NAM!
That's 90 Kilometers, correct? ~yawn smiley~
Come to Phoenix AZ during the summer, you'll change your tune. ~melting smiley~
Let's see outdoor pictures!!!!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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I will make some shots tomorrow.
 
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