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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Did have an 05 MCS
Looking to replace the Kia with a Cooper.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Current '08 MCS (Astro), first Mini
Other current rides:
04 Porsche C4S Cab
07 Lexus RX400h (hauler)
06 Audi A8l (wife's daily)
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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This is my first Mini.

Currently have:
09 Mini Cooper S
07 Cadillac Escalade
06 Ferrari F430
01 Hummer H1
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojosan
This is my first Mini.

Currently have:
09 Mini Cooper S
07 Cadillac Escalade
06 Ferrari F430
01 Hummer H1

F360 is one of the cars on my list to own before I die. Was in my buddies F430....what a car
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Thanks.

The 360 is a tremendous car as well. Prices are dropping fast on them now. You might be surprised.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Molly (Garage Queen) is our 1st (LOVE!! <3) MINI and Daily Driver!!

Our other car:
01 Dodge Durango...sits most of the time

Wanting to replace it with a MINI for the Hubby in a couple of years.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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It's a Jag. Used winters mostly because it has AWD - Partial to automobiles from GB....My Grandparents were Welsh.....


 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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This is my first R56. My Dad had a 60's Cooper back in the day (Which was a Wednesday by the way. ) which he raced and constantly told me stories of.

Here's my car lineup...

1984 Celica GTS Hatchback - Sweet!!! Totally 80's but I'd sport one with pride!
1986 Grand Am SE V6 Coupe - POS but kewl looking.
1996 Ranger 3.0 V6 w/ manual 2X4 - Always got stuck in the mud but a guy in a NSX gave me a when I cornered.
2002 WRX Wagon - An off roading, 145MPH, inconspicuous white wagon.
2005 WRX Wagon - http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoid=4893007
2004 R53 - I took over night for a test drive. Not big enough for me at the time. :(
2005 Acura RSX Type S - One of the cleanest and timeless body's out there but didn't handle all that great above 90.
2008 R56m - The 11!!!!!
 

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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Mojosan
Thanks.

The 360 is a tremendous car as well. Prices are dropping fast on them now. You might be surprised.
I am Ferrari Chat (al lot) and have been watching prices....I am surprised at how low some really pristine 360's are. I love the 430 but the 360 is more realistic for me with one kid first year in college and a 10 & 12 year old..
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:00 AM
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This is my first mini too also have:

05 Dodge Ram Laramie Cummins
05 Range Rover
01 Mercedes CLK 430
98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Bull
I am Ferrari Chat (al lot) and have been watching prices....I am surprised at how low some really pristine 360's are. I love the 430 but the 360 is more realistic for me with one kid first year in college and a 10 & 12 year old..
Me too. I'm Mojosan over there as well.

I mostly read.

Now if a great time to buy if you can. You won't regret it. The one thing to keep in mind is that a Ferrari is not like a Mini when it comes to resale. It might take you 6 mos to a year to sell the Ferrari if you decide to move on.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Mojosan
Me too. I'm Mojosan over there as well.

I mostly read.

Now if a great time to buy if you can. You won't regret it. The one thing to keep in mind is that a Ferrari is not like a Mini when it comes to resale. It might take you 6 mos to a year to sell the Ferrari if you decide to move on.
I mostly read as well....I have done quite a bit of research and realize selling a Ferrari takes quite a bit of time. When I do purchase I am pretty sure I will be a long time owner. I say that now but who knows. I have run across quite a few really nice deals in the New York area....for now I will keep dreaming.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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This is my second Mini. First was a '72 Austin Mini pickup when I lived on Virgin Gorda, BVI. Also owned a couple of Morris Minors in the 70's

Currently have:
'08 R56
'98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited
'70 Porsche 911T

wife has an Audi Quatro 3.2 A3

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some bikes

'07 Ducati 1098
'99 Ducati ST2S
'86 Ducati 750F1b
'82 Ducati TT2 / 900 hybrid
'04 KTM 950 Adventure

wife has a '07 BMW F650GS & Aprilia Mojito 150 scooter

and daughter has a '03 Ducati Monster 620


Chris
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Three Coopers ('02/DS-B, '04/BRG-W, '08/MY-B... all 'S'). In fairness, the '08 is the wife's, as was the '04.

I drive this nowadays:
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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My JCW is my first MINI

Previously
05 BMW M3 Coupe (my best car)
02 BMW 530i
99 BMW 323i
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... (move along, nothing to see here)
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72 Datsun 240Z
74 VW Super Beetle (my first car)
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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First MINI - 04/04 build R50 Cooper
Current MINI - 10/07 build R56 Cooper S

Other car-
06 Honda CR-V SE - boring, but great for winter in Cleveland.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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My 08 MCS is the first MINI I've ever owned but i just got my license hehe.

My husband just bought a BMW 128i and he THINKS his car is cooler....I dont think so!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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I used to have an '04 MCS, which looked exactly like my current '07! (What can I say, BRG/W is so classy...)

I also own a 2001 Ford F150 Supercrew (4x4)
2007 BMW 335i (Hubby's)
1997 Ford F150 extended cab (NOT a 4x4 - also hubby's)
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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We're on our 3rd and 4th MINIs, we don't have any other car.

We've had:

04 Cooper
05 Cooper-S
07 Cooper (replaced the 04)
08 Cooper-S (replaced the 05)
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ckirk1098
This is my second Mini. First was a '72 Austin Mini pickup when I lived on Virgin Gorda, BVI. Also owned a couple of Morris Minors in the 70's

Currently have:
'08 R56
'98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited
'70 Porsche 911T

wife has an Audi Quatro 3.2 A3

&
some bikes

'07 Ducati 1098
'99 Ducati ST2S
'86 Ducati 750F1b
'82 Ducati TT2 / 900 hybrid
'04 KTM 950 Adventure

wife has a '07 BMW F650GS & Aprilia Mojito 150 scooter

and daughter has a '03 Ducati Monster 620


Chris
I would like to see a picture of that 70 911T
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Btwyx
We're on our 3rd and 4th MINIs, we don't have any other car.

We've had:

04 Cooper
05 Cooper-S
07 Cooper (replaced the 04)
08 Cooper-S (replaced the 05)

So you really like your Mini's
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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My third since 12/02 should be here soon ('09 JCW). The other vehicle in the stable is an '08 Civic Si
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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My first MINI was a 04MC which I traded for a 06MCS after the first year.
Also own;
!981 Corvette, highly modified. Just drive it to Car Shows.
1998 Blazer. Yuk!! Wifes car.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Bull
So you really like your Mini's
We do, we really don't like driving any other normal car. Rental cars are the worst, so we've taken to renting MINIs when we can.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Btwyx
We do, we really don't like driving any other normal car. Rental cars are the worst, so we've taken to renting MINIs when we can.
Cool...serial Miniacks
 
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