Well, after an extended absense from Home and my car, I returned last week (after 3 1/2 months of building MINI after MINI on the configurator) and decided it was TIME!!! I enjoyed my Supercharged Chevy, but have wanted a MINI for several years now, so today I did it. Traded the Chevy and ordered a 2008 MINI Cooper S. I didn't go crazy with options, but got what I really needed/wanted: Chili Red/Black Roof, Premium, Sport and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Xenon's, center armrest and of course the multi function steering wheel. Estimated Delivery is Mid January. I've never had to wait for a car before, the next few weeks are going to suck.
But the best part, I stayed within the budget wifey set so she is happy . So, off to start my xmas list, can't have an un-modded car.

 

Excellent! Congratulations.

Nice set of options, what mods do you plan?

Put up some pictures when you get it home in January and have fun.

 

Awesome! The next 4-8 weeks will truly test your patience, but trust me, it makes it all the sweeter when it finally comes in!

 

Use the tracking threads to see when your car is made. It adds to the Mini purchasing experience.

 

Thanks everyone. I'm not sure what I will do in the way of mods. I promised wifey I wouldn't go crazy this time(I had nearly $7k in mods in my last car), but definitely want to help the car breathe better both inhaling and exhaling so those will likely be the first mods and then wifey is ordering custom embroidered floor mats for xmas, I just need to name the MINI now so they can put it on them. I've never had a Brand NEW car before so I am pretty excited.