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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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Hi there. Nice , friendly forum you got here!. Just bought a DS/W MCS 3 weeks ago. Got through the 1250 mile break in. This is one fun-to-drive vehicle!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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Welcome fins! MCO is a great place. I know I've learned a lot from hanging out here. Congrats on the MCS and making it through the break-in period. All that's left is to have some fun!


 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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Welcome and Hi to y'all!
I'm new to MCO as well, having spent most of the last 12 months on roadfly, but now I've decided to hang out here as well.
Congrats on your great car! I have an EB/W 03 MCS, but had a hard time making up my mind between EB and DS, both are great!!!
UR right, this car is SOOOOOOO much fun to drive!!!
I'm at about 3500 miles, and will be going on a 5k drive within about 1 month!!!
Cheers!



 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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OK newbies - time to get serious!

Get over HERE NOW and join in the fun.

Oh yeah, welcome to MCO. It's the best. You'll get addicted and won't be able to turn it off. Trust me, it's happened to all of us.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Thanks for the invite to CA!
Won't be able to make it for now, but I'm planning on driving to Seattle in the near future and visiting Vancouver as well, should be FUN!
I actually live in TX!

Cheerio!

 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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Welcome Fins! You will like the MCO!

Rygold - If I weren't in Texas, I'd come !!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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Welcome, Fins!

And may I commend you on your color selection!

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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 02:40 PM
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Hi everyone!

I've been hanging out here for the last couple weeks as I try to decide if I should buy a Mini...
and you've all convinced me! Next weekend I'm putting my deposit down on a Chili Red Cooper,
and saying goodbye to my Honda Accord Coupe(also a great car, but yeah--it's like driving a boat.)
Thanks for all the great tips and advice!

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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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Austin: What's being in the Lone Star State got to do with it? It's a nice drive. Your MINI will love you for the excerise, and then you can hang out with some Crazy Canucks.

C'mon, there's lots of time to plan a trip to Eastern Ontario, Canada by next Sept. Get with the program!

See you here, I know you'll make it!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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Way to go Lucky13. Love the color. What else are you getting?

Andy
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 04:20 PM
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Hi Andy,

Here's the "shopping list" so far:
Xenon lights
White Bonnet stripes
Tartan red Upholstery
Auto. transmission
DSC
Multi-function steering wheel

What do you have?

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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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Welcome !!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Welcome to all the newbies! Yes, you will find MCO to be one of the most welcoming places on the Internet. Lots of great folks engaged in a lively exchange of information and comraderie. A terrific place to chum around with other MINIacs!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 04:49 PM
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Welcome and CONGRATULATIONS on the car "Ain't She Cool"
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 05:23 PM
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Thanks for the warm reception folks!

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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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Welcome newbies.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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Hello fins and Austin,

Where in Texas are y'all?
I'm in Austin, expecting to meet my baby in San Antone late April...
Any news about Tx clubs/events?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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>>Hi Andy,
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>>Here's the "shopping list" so far:
>>Xenon lights
>>White Bonnet stripes
>>Tartan red Upholstery
>>Auto. transmission
>>DSC
>>Multi-function steering wheel
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>>What do you have?
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>>Lucky13

I'm getting black bonnet stripes, 16" wheels, multifunction steering wheel, on board computer, sport seats.
Already working on a deal to get a Rogue exhaust system and vipercross intake. After these two mods, rear swaybar is next, then a strut brace.

This is going to be fun!

Andy
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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welcome nice mini :smile:

i have had mine since january and today hit 597 miles

ur quick with yours :smile:
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Also new to the family, just placed an order yesterday for my DS/DS, MCS, all packages, 17" S-lites, Lapis, body colored side skirts. Will be selling my 97 Tahoe and driving my 72 TR6 in the mean time. Look forward to spending my day's and night's right here learning about and sharing the mini experience.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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welcome mycooper as well :smile:

is the lapis the blue leather seats?

if so, does that go with the grey color combo? i have never seen one, and am asking for curiousity reasons :smile:
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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Iam not sure if blue really fits with the DS, but it's my favorite color and I have been sitting on gray for too long. Could always change to the black, have lots of time to wait before I see her. Maybe someone else out there has one with the blue??
 
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Welcome Fins! MCO is an awesome way to blow more time than you have,

Cheers,
Ryan
 
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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>> Welcome, Fins!
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>> And may I commend you on your color selection!


Yer welcome!.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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welcome to MCO! hope you're enjoying your MCS. I agree, it's definitely a fun vehicle to drive
 
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