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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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just found this mini WEBSITE,and thought I would introduce myself,I am jane from UK ,i have just ordered a new CoopeR Clubman,can't wait to get it,it should be here in the next couple of weeks,
pepper white,black roof,Sunroof,darkened rear glass,chilli pack and John Cooper Cross spoke challenge wheels,photos to follow soon
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Welcome,

If you have not noticed there is a Pepper White Clubman Club here on NAM. Just go to the thread for it and sign up it's that easy to join.

Congrats on your order and hope to hear from you often here on the forum.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Welcome aboard Jane. Congrats! You won't be disappointed with your Clubman
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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Congrats and Great color choice! Join the Pepperwhite Club owners and Peerage...Enjoy!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Pepper white and black, my kind of people. Congrats and have fun. Dan
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Welcome Jane... Glad you found our crazy part of the internet. Love the configuration on your Clubman!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Jane&Ian... very English names
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Hi Jane and welcome to NAM.
I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath in the early 90's and we used to frequent an antique shop on the road to Cromer, I think it was between Hevingham and Marsham. This guy had 6 chicken barns full of antiques and we loved going there. We really enjoyed our 4 years in the UK.

Oh yea, I drive an Astro Black Clubbie S, you gonna love it!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tick
Hi Jane and welcome to NAM.
I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath in the early 90's and we used to frequent an antique shop on the road to Cromer, I think it was between Hevingham and Marsham. This guy had 6 chicken barns full of antiques and we loved going there. We really enjoyed our 4 years in the UK.

Oh yea, I drive an Astro Black Clubbie S, you gonna love it!


no way !!! i live 4 miles from Hevingham !!!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Welcome Jane&Ian! There are other UK people here, including dlpruk. I'm sure your Clubbie will bring you much in the way of motoring happiness. I've had mine since February and not one problem. I can get a little better than 40 mpg and even if I do a little spirited driving, it still gets in the high 30's. My buddy from the UK tells me about the high price of petrol there so that should make you happy.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Hi Jane,

Yup, I'm around. Where do you live? My wife and I'll be happy to whet Ian and your Clubman appetites - and your whistles - if you are ever around North Nottinghamshire. Drop me a PM, eh?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Jane,
First of all. welcome to the site, and good luck with the new Clubbie.
I was wondering if you could tell me what a "Chili Pack" is. I hear of the term all the time, I also read Modern Mini, from your side of the pond, and they mention it all the time.

Once again, Lots of Luck,

Larry
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Welcome to NAM!

Can't wait to see pics of your new baby!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Welcome Jane!

I'm a new Clubman owner of 3 weeks (post delivery) and like most say here and I can now affirm - I haven't stopped smiling! It's a GREAT car!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by LarryParker
Jane,
First of all. welcome to the site, and good luck with the new Clubbie.
I was wondering if you could tell me what a "Chili Pack" is. I hear of the term all the time, I also read Modern Mini, from your side of the pond, and they mention it all the time.

Once again, Lots of Luck,

Larry

Larry

When the BMW mini's first came out they had,salt,pepper,chilli pack,these are optional extras that you can have on your mini,not sure but the salt pack has been reomved -that was a basic no frills bmw mini,pepper pack has a few more extra things on the car and chilli pack is the top package,so for instance a chilli pack could be Xenon headlights,floor mats,17 inch alloy wheels,full leather,leather sterring wheel etc etc,basically its the "added extra" what is put on the car
 
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wearlaz
Welcome Jane!

I'm a new Clubman owner of 3 weeks (post delivery) and like most say here and I can now affirm - I haven't stopped smiling! It's a GREAT car!

what colour did you get?spec?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Jane&ian
Thanks for the info. I hope you have many wonderful miles in your new Clubie.

Take good care, happy motoring......

Larry
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Jane,

I just realized (yeah I'm slow ) that once your car is built the transport won't be across the pond (as most of us have had the pleasure to agonize as we wait for the MINIs to come to their new homes) but across England. That's really cool. Speaking with your MA when is your Clubman going to be built and how long before you are supposed to take delivery?

Joe
 

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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jane&ian
what colour did you get?spec?
MCCS, SS/SS, Manual, Black checkered cloth seats, Premium, Sport, Convenience, Cold Weather, Chrome line interior and exterior, brushed alloy, PDC, rear fog, white turn signals, 17" Web Spoke rims

Here's a few link to a few of my favorite pictures taken on the trip:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearlaz...7607128804452/

I kept a blog each day as well:

http://whereinusiswilliamandedgar.blogspot.com/

William
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by wearlaz
MCCS, SS/SS, Manual, Black checkered cloth seats, Premium, Sport, Convenience, Cold Weather, Chrome line interior and exterior, brushed alloy, PDC, rear fog, white turn signals, 17" Web Spoke rims

Here's a few link to a few of my favorite pictures taken on the trip:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearlaz...7607128804452/

I kept a blog each day as well:

http://whereinusiswilliamandedgar.blogspot.com/

William

love your photos William,thats a cool idea to keep a blog of where you are,
just noticed you are from Phoenix Az,thats on my "would like to visit place "
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Joep
Jane,

I just realized (yeah I'm slow ) that once your car is built the transport won't be across the pond (as most of us have had the pleasure to agonize as we wait for the MINIs to come to their new homes) but across England. That's really cool. Speaking with your MA when is your Clubman going to be built and how long before you are supposed to take delivery?

Joe
yes i am across the pond to you !! my mini is only 5 miles away !! its already in Noriwch,in the BMW showroom,all nice and shiny,just waiting for registration plate,hopefully we will get it very soon,
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Hello! Welcome! and Congrats on your new Mini Clubman. I can't wait to see pictures!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jane&ian
love your photos William,thats a cool idea to keep a blog of where you are,
just noticed you are from Phoenix Az,thats on my "would like to visit place "
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Thanks! Anytime you're in the area, just let me know. Would be happy to show you around!
 
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