R50/53 Pics of my very first new car...
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*UPDATED* Pics of my very first new car...
I finally got to bring it home yesterday (has been snowing all week) and I still can't stop grinning! I have never owned a new car before, until now. What a way to start! 
I Have just installed my new CAI from ProMINI, PIAA 540 Xtreme driving lights, and of course the british badge! This is so much fun!
I Have just installed my new CAI from ProMINI, PIAA 540 Xtreme driving lights, and of course the british badge! This is so much fun!
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From: SoCal
Never drive with the top up!
If it's cold, then turn up the heat and wear more clothes!
If it's raining, then just drive faster!
If it's cold, then turn up the heat and wear more clothes!
If it's raining, then just drive faster!
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From: Milwaukee WI
interstingly enough, i actually WOULD leave the top down. I yearn very much to get a convertible(down the road) and i WILL be driving ALL THE TIME with the top down. Thats just the kinda person I am. Many say that you SHOULD, but I actually WOULD. MOTOR ON!
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From: North Carolina
SWEET ride!
I know I don't have to tell you, but I will anyway - ENJOY!
(Ah, to be young again - my first new car was a 1971 Fiat 124 Spyder. I didn't realize at the time but Fiats had a nasty habit of starting their rust routine sitting on the show room floor! You had to have a sense of humor to own a Fiat...)
Goatherder, you picked a beautiful color.
I know I don't have to tell you, but I will anyway - ENJOY!
(Ah, to be young again - my first new car was a 1971 Fiat 124 Spyder. I didn't realize at the time but Fiats had a nasty habit of starting their rust routine sitting on the show room floor! You had to have a sense of humor to own a Fiat...)
Goatherder, you picked a beautiful color.
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Goatherder,
Great looking MCSC Just don't let it sit still while it is snowing or it will fill up 
You didn't say how old you are but I was 25 when I got my first new car, it was a 1966 Chevelle. I thought it was great at the time but my MCS IS great, like no other vehicle on the road (except for the Mini)
Earl
Great looking MCSC
Just don't let it sit still while it is snowing or it will fill up You didn't say how old you are but I was 25 when I got my first new car, it was a 1966 Chevelle. I thought it was great at the time but my MCS IS great, like no other vehicle on the road (except for the Mini)
Earl
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Originally Posted by 10851CS
You didn't say how old you are but I was 25 when I got my first new car, it was a 1966 Chevelle. I thought it was great at the time but my MCS IS great, like no other vehicle on the road (except for the Mini)
Earl
You can see in the background the beast I usually drive.
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From: Millbrae, California- A Place In The Sun
BRG Rocks
Great lookin car, best color IMO. Love the BRG/chrome and grey combo. You might want to consider painting some if the interior parts like the down tubes and door pulls in BRG. That’s what I did and the contrast it creates really sets off the interior, otherwise all that grey kinda washes out the interior.
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From: Westchester, NY
Originally Posted by Goatherder
I am 35 but I feel like I am 16 driving the MINI. My wife is 28 and has owned 3 new cars. In fact, she has never owned a used one. That's why we make a perfect match.
You can see in the background the beast I usually drive.
You can see in the background the beast I usually drive.
I know the feeling. I'm 32 and just took delivery. First new car as well. Us late bloomers have to hit the ground in style. Enjoy it
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My first MOD!
Originally Posted by SCMCS
Great lookin car, best color IMO. Love the BRG/chrome and grey combo. You might want to consider painting some if the interior parts like the down tubes and door pulls in BRG. That’s what I did and the contrast it creates really sets off the interior, otherwise all that grey kinda washes out the interior.
BTW.. Here is my first mod!!!!
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From: Millbrae, California- A Place In The Sun
I do but the picts didn't come out very good. I plan on taking some more soon. But trust me they look great.
Originally Posted by Goatherder
BRG downtubes would look great.... do you have any pictures of them?
BTW.. Here is my first mod!!!!
BTW.. Here is my first mod!!!!
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From: Vermont
You can get them here: http://www.triple-c.com/New_MINI_Coo...ccessories.cfm
When you call to order them, ask if they can send the badge by mail. It was a lot cheaper. Total cost for 2 badges w/shipping was around $19. That may be a lot but only the best for my MINI (the wife is a little jealous
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When you call to order them, ask if they can send the badge by mail. It was a lot cheaper. Total cost for 2 badges w/shipping was around $19. That may be a lot but only the best for my MINI (the wife is a little jealous
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