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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 03:10 AM
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Hiya

So.
In July of '06, I stopped at the local convenience store for a pack of smokes, and bought a $5.00 lottery ticket on a whim.
Hit it for $20,000.00.
I paid some bills, and found a 2002 MCS in Chili Red w/ Black, with Anthracite interior and 18,600 miles on the clock. Still under warranty. I bought the car (Emily) without a test drive (I trust the dealer), and never looked back!
For the past 25 years or so, I've been detailing high-end cars on the side, and, as such, have had the chance to drive some pretty intense cars (Porsche GT2, F550 Maranello, etc.).
I gotta say, Emily is one of the most fun cars I've driven. The build-quality is mediocre in places (a ton of plastic in the interior), but I can't remember ever looking forward to on/off ramps so much!
This long-winded, rambling diatribe is just my way of introducing myself to the community here, and I look forward to spending more time on this playground....
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 03:14 AM
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Great story! Welcome to NAM's fun playground!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 04:30 AM
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Welcome
Congrats on the lottery win!!!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 05:00 AM
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Welcome to NAM. That really was a lucky day for you in 06!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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Welcome to the romper room!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 06:53 AM
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Great purchase, your MINI will bring you many smiles for years to come!!

on that note, i seriously need to start playing some lottery, my dad won 10k 3 years ago from a $2 scratch ticket!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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well congrats! and it is SO much fun!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Welcome to NAM and congrats on the win and the Mini. Do a search for OcataneGuy, he is the detailing guru on NAM



06MCS/DS/B/Bboonetstripes/Whalen8ballshiftmachine
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Wow...you won twice on that great day in '06. It put some cash in your pocket AND put you on the track to getting a MINI.

Congrats and welcome to NAM!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Welcome to the club! my friend is still trying to hit it big haha, he's really into scratchers and the lotto haha
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Congrats! I wish I had that luck. Not to judge but take some of that 20K and get something to help you quit smoking, I been to too many funerals of smokers. Plus you'll need the extra lung capacity for the high spirited motoring you'll be doing in your MCS!!!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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What a perfect purchase with your winnings!

Congrats and Welcome to NAM!
 
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