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R55 1st Mini in the Stable

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Old 05-04-2009, 09:18 AM
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1st Mini in the Stable

Well, I broke down and had to purchase the first Mini for the stable. Unfortunately I will have to pry it from my daughters hands.

I already added some MODS:
Bonnet Stripes
Blacked out lower front grill
Dual Fog Lights
Black rear bumper protector
Carbon (Like) Boot handle
Sweet 5" Wheels with Run Flats.

I guess I will have to wait a while before ordering a Clubby for myself. Times are tough and business is brutal. I have to take care of the little one and live my Mini dreams through her.

Lilli is 15 months and LOVES her new Mini. It even has a real working horn...TOOT TOOT!!

I have to give credit to Mini, the quality of this is absolutely outstanding. Yes, it is quite a bit more expensive than what you can buy from ToysRus and Target, but come on...it's a MINI!! The Chrome (plastic chrome) grill, lights and logos are a really nice touch. get one from the toy store and you get STICKERS!! The Run Flat Tires are a SOFT rubber that won't scratch wood floors.

I haven't let her take it outside yet, I'm afraid it will get dirty. My wife thinks I'm obsessed, she just doesn't get it!!

Everyone who has seen her riding it has said OMG, that this the coolest little car, then they see it's a Mini and say again, OMG...It's a Miniature Mini!!

See more pics in my Gallery

The advertising, videos and game that Mini has done around this are Hilarious, you have to go check out the below link.

Game - https://shop.bmwgroup.com/is-bin/INT...plateName=MIEM

Below are pictures, BEFORE and AFTER Mods.
 
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Old 05-04-2009, 09:55 AM
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Excellent post, you did a great job! How's the legroom for you in that Mini?
 
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Old 05-04-2009, 10:09 AM
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hhehhe.. thats so cute
 
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Old 05-04-2009, 10:56 AM
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Yes, Leg room is an issue at 6'5", although it's the 50 LB weight limit that keeps me from motoring down the driveway. I'll leave the motoring to peanut right now.
 
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Old 05-04-2009, 11:07 AM
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Of course you know what this means in about 14 years or so...
 
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