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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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One Happy 57 Yr Old New S

Just come in from ordering New "S" PW/PW color with Redwood interior
Sports,Cold weather,Aero and Premium Packages.
Now the wait time..LOL...
It is fun to be a kid again...Joe in NJ
I like this forum and really is full of information..
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Congrats...from a 48 yr old kid
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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welcome... and let the fun begin
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Congrats from another "old" MINI owner. I too have the PW/PW combo which is apparently the least popular . . . I mean 'most unique' color combo. Happy Motoring!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Im a 40 year old kid and am giddy as can be to get into my new MCS. People just dont understand why. Just because I drive an M Roadster doesnt mean I cant appreciate a fine FWD car too!

Welcome and congrats!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwrider1015
Just come in from ordering New "S" PW/PW color with Redwood interior
I loved that Redwood interior when I first looked at a DS/DS MINI at Hendrick... very stylish.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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wow am i the elder with a 2008 clubman s geesh I hope not... 65 going on 40 just an old body but a young mind... COME u older folks who has the newest mini being the oldest.. only 08 counts...
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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oh and women count too.. so sorry..
 
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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I have a PW/PW on order as well, although mine is a regular MC, and I ordered mine with the chrome package and the carbon lounge leather.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:02 AM
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I'm 43, bought 2008 Chili Red MCS a month ago and my family said it's the "mid-life crisis" thing :-) and I don't agree!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:16 AM
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I'll join in - one happy 59 year old who picked up her MY/W MCSa on the 2nd. Funny how many errands have popped up in our house! Store, hardware, pharmacy and numerous other errands that have to be run!! Love my Maggy!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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Congrats Joe....From a 47 year old "kid" who recently bought an '08 MCSa
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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Thank You

I took another test ride last night and only wish I could
have tried one with Sports Package...
That is the only thing that makes me nervous..
But if to stiff will add Non Run Flats with little larger Diameter tire
to soften ride..
Here in NJ our roads are getting pretty rough in places..
Even the wife had a big grin when she was driving..
OH My..think I may lose this car at times...
Newly married and have to learn how to share..LOL
Happy Motoring To ALL..Joe in NJ waiting and waiting..
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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Here is a 76 year old whose 74 year old wife rejected a Prius for an MCS. She refuses to drive when I'm in the car, but from her remarks ("Let them look out for me") I assume that she might be an aggressive driver. I find that I'm driving her MCS in preference to my Lexus, and not for the superior gas milage, but for the fun of driving.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Almost 62, going on 12 Molly helps with that
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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im 52 and proud to be a MINI owner (although my R53 has had a load of mechanical issues.) So now I'll be 53 when I get R56!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by catguy
wow am i the elder with a 2008 clubman s geesh I hope not... 65 going on 40 just an old body but a young mind... COME u older folks who has the newest mini being the oldest.. only 08 counts...
OK, I confess, 82 yrs young, 2008 MINI Coopers S, LB, Man.tranny, with JCW, Enkei 16" wheels, GoodYear F-1 tires, and so on. Love the car.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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I am a 50 yr old about to re-live my childhood! Allways loved to play with Matchbox cars - now I will be driving one!

Maybe we should start an Old Geezer forum!
Ed
 

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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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51 and just got a PW MCS. Love it so far, it was between this and a Miata.

Keith
 
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