I am coming off a lease for the last three years driving a convertible
Audi, 6 cyl. A fun car in the summer and a goat in the snow. Now that the Spring in New England will start to push the Winter cold, I KNOW I will miss it dearly.

So I started to rationalize all the reasons why I would want a MINI:

1. I always smile when I see one.
2. The payment per month will drop big time.
3. GAS savings are a big lure.
4. I behave young!
4. I am 48 so why not!

My dealer worked with me with great patience for a couple of weeks until he found me a certified pre-owned loaded with options and then I added some. I am taking delivery this Friday.

This Forum has been an invaluable source of information and I want to thank all of those who share their knowledge and let others gain an understanding of your experiences.

so this is what I will end up with

2007 Cooper S British Racing Green White Top very low miles
Packages:
Cold, Convenience, Premium, Sports
Automatic Transmission
Aerodynamic Kit
Chrome Line Interior
Anthracite Headliner
HiFI
Navigation
Leather Tuscan Beige
Park Distanc
White turn signals

Added:
Sirius
IPOD adapter
100k Extended Service
invisishield

I cannot wait until Friday to go and pick it up.

thanks again

Francis.

 

Wow,

that's pretty loaded. I'm sure you will fall in love with your new MINI, and you'll forget your old Audi quickly...

 

Welcome to NAM Francis! Future Congrats on your new baby. Be sure to post pics - I'm sure you'll have lots of fun. Oh, and no you are not crazy - no one on NAM is! Now, the rest of the population,....hmmm....another story.

 

Congratulations! Prepare for the longest week of your life.... Good luck!

 

Congrats on the insanity. You wont save any money on gas because you will drive more.

 

Congrats! you're gonna love your MINI

 

Congrats on the Mini! What kind of Audi are you giving up?

 

Thanks guys. Pics to follow.

MiniEsq. I have been driving an Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0.

Francis

 

Sounds to me like you finally found your mind. It's only insanity till you drive one.

 

Welcome, you will love the MINI and looks like it has every thing to make you smile even bigger.

 

Minis are ageless, I had my first one when I was 19, I am 65 now and on my second one.

 

Whooo Hooo - soon....Congrats to you and Welcome to the MINI world.


Donna

 

New England you say, what dealer?

 

Well Francis, welcome to "OUR" world. You appear to have purchased yours fully loaded and not much "modding room" but non the less, a great buy! I've had my MINI and am quite known for tiring quickly of vehicles. I purchased my MINI in Aug 07 and I daily do a walk around it before getting in to drive.

This is car is an absolute blast to drive! You might consider sleeping in it on friday night! Welcome again to our "cult"

 

Welocome! That is a loaded car! You'll have fun with it!

 

You'll love the Mini. I have a Mini but my boyfriend is an Audi guy (he has a TT and a RS4). He even thinks that it's fun driving my Mini.