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Old 10-30-2009, 06:53 PM
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Hello everyone from San Antonio, TX,

I just took delivery of my '04 PW/PW Cooper S! I have been waiting all week for this moment. I don't think I've been this happy with any other car I've had, and I have had plenty. The previous owner took very good care of it and had all of the paperwork. She even saved the window sticker so I know exactly what options came with the car. Only thing wrong is that there are some rattles in the dash (I will search here for the fix), but nothing to cry about. The car dosen't ride any worse than the Infiniti FX I've owned, very acceptable. I think I'm in love!
 
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congrats

quick fix for the rattle in the dash: its most likely the plastic piece that meets the front window. try pushing down on that while its rattling and see if it stops. if so, stuff a little piece of foam under it, some 2-sided tape works too.
 
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Welcome to the NAM Family. How many miles does it have and what package/s did it come with?
 
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Thanks you all. I will try to fix the rattle tomorrow, thanks for the advice. The car came with the premium and sports packages. No cold weather package (like it's needed for more than two weeks in TX). The only additional item I noticed is the 6 disk changer. It has 70k on it, but the way it was takin care off, it drives like it has alot less. I'm really glad to be part of this family . I will get pics as soon as possible.
 
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Hey 04-MiniS!! Congratulations!! I have had my Sloopy for 10 months and if anything I am even more in love with her than I was on day one!! Hopefully htis will be the case for you too.
They are great little cars!!
 
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Old 10-30-2009, 08:21 PM
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I like that name Sloopy . I always loved the Mini but didnt think I would like driving them, I'm glad I was wrong! I'm sure my experience will be as good as yours (praying)!
 
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I like that name Sloopy . I always loved the Mini but didnt think I would like driving them, I'm glad I was wrong! I'm sure my experience will be as good as yours (praying)!
If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for it I am looking for one for my son
 
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Originally Posted by 04Mini-S
Hello everyone from San Antonio, TX,

I just took delivery of my '04 PW/PW Cooper S! I have been waiting all week for this moment. I don't think I've been this happy with any other car I've had, and I have had plenty. The previous owner took very good care of it and had all of the paperwork. She even saved the window sticker so I know exactly what options came with the car. Only thing wrong is that there are some rattles in the dash (I will search here for the fix), but nothing to cry about. The car dosen't ride any worse than the Infiniti FX I've owned, very acceptable. I think I'm in love!
Welcome!!! Join our local mini site,

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Congrats on the new mini. There will be some of us out in pipe creek installing a head on my mini if you feel like coming out shoot me a PM.

Hope to see you around.
 
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Congrats and welcome!
 
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Hello from Houston, woohoo PW/PW.

It's chilly this weekend dontcha wish you had them heated seats
i know i do
 
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Old 10-31-2009, 01:20 PM
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If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for it I am looking for one for my son
I dont mind at all, I paid 14k.
 
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Old 10-31-2009, 01:22 PM
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Welcome!!! Join our local mini site,

http://www.lonestarminiclub.com/forums/

Congrats on the new mini. There will be some of us out in pipe creek installing a head on my mini if you feel like coming out shoot me a PM.

Hope to see you around.
Hey thanks for the link, I'd be happy to join you all some time.
 
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Originally Posted by mattsenpai
Hello from Houston, woohoo PW/PW.

It's chilly this weekend dontcha wish you had them heated seats
i know i do
Hey Mattsenpai, yeah it was for sure chili, I did almost wish for the cold package, but not quite cold enough for me. I hope I never have to have a real need for it or I'm in trouble!
 
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Here are some pics I took this morning.
 
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Yep, she's a looker all right!

Nice.
 
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Awesome! Another 04 PW/PW MINI. Congrats!
 
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Here are some pics I took this morning.
Nice Love the all white with that two tone interior.
 
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... there are some rattles in the dash (I will search here for the fix), ...
Welcome and enjoy!

Two other sites to search for rattle threads:
motoringalliance.com
metroplexmini.org

In my car the culprit is the pillar on the driver's side of the center stack. Some judicious fiddling & tightening seems to have cured it.
 
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CONGRATS AND WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!
 
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Congrats! and Welcome.
You'll love it.
There are plenty of NAMers wanting to help. Just ask.
 
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Old 11-01-2009, 01:49 PM
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Thank you all for your kind words, I feel so welcome !!!
 
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Congrats hope to see you motorin around the San Antonio area!
 
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Old 11-01-2009, 03:56 PM
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Congrats hope to see you motorin around the San Antonio area!
Oh yeah for sure. You have alot of mods, I bet that Mini looks really good.
 


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