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Old 06-06-2008, 06:22 PM
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new clubman order finally placed!

Its official I just placed my order today, gosh I am so happy it is done. Thought I wanted PW but then decided on Lightning Blue/Silver...

This is my second vehicle EVER and my first NEW vehicle...Im so excited... I previously had a 2001 Acura Integra GSR that was a splendid machine but the time has come and I will be sad to see her go...

As with my teg I have a goal for this car: It will be a daily driver that must stay functional and clean. I try to start with a goal in the beginning so I can stay on track... Anything done to the vehicle must be in these realms.

I also bought a small leather journal for the glovebox, to track dates of assembly, delivery, costs, maintance, trips, mileage, etc... I did this before and its a great reference.

Some thoughts about the setup:

Lightning blue & Pacific blue interior

Limited slip - needed one in the teg so badly, occasional autox

Rear fog lights - either u love them or you hate them, love it in on my previous car...

Anthracite Headliner - Unique, i like the cozy feeling I got when i sat in the model at the dealer!

Multifunction wheel - obvious

Hi-Fi stereo - I hated working on stereo for my junk honda setup, i know its not the best BUT it will do just fine and i am not hard on my ears...


I know the wait will be painful but I am very excited for my Clubman. I always was intrigued by mini's before but could never justify a vehicle that small. The release of the clubman has saved me from a bland future. I love BMW as a company and am completely done purchasing japanese cars. They are great cars but they have lost a lot of passion over the years and have neglected drivers desires in my opinion.

Overall I am looking forward to signing off TeamIntegra.net for the last time and joining the NAM community!

Cheers

~Robbie~
 

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Old 06-06-2008, 06:47 PM
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Old 06-06-2008, 06:59 PM
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Sweet. Your rear fog lights are ONE LIGHT and it's in the drivers side brake light. Surprise. They're retarded and look nothing like the build site.
Like most, you just paid $100 to fill in your toggle switches...just like me.

It will be a sweet day when your chariot shows up.
What's the build week?
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 07:06 PM
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well thats nice to know...

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haha let the games begin...
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 09:15 PM
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I wish I had ordered the fogs. I'll have to look at two empty toggles. Well maybe I'll just look at the road and enjoy my ride. It's so far away that it doesn't seem real yet. (and to think, some people wait 3+ months).
 
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Sorry, I forgot to say "Congratulations"
 
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Old 06-07-2008, 06:22 AM
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Old 06-08-2008, 08:04 AM
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thank you all for the support, I hope all this waiting doesnt kill me...haha

I already purchased a MINI track jacket online and i also got a grill badge holder...

I can feel the onset of obsession already....
 
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Congrats!! My Mom just ordered one too, 6/7. How long is your wait? Hers is October!
 
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I was told august, we will see....
 
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You're in for a treat....I never cease to be amused and amazed watching all those doors at work when in real-world, practical use. That a great little MINI!!!
 
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