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wscruiser
March 16th, 2007, 12:05 AM
After years of admiring Minis, I am finally lucky enough to own one. I have always thought Minis were "neat" little cars, but could never justify owning one up until now. The kids are grown and the need for a big family vehicle isn't there anymore, so after several months of wanting one, I took the plunge. For me it was a big decision, but after a couple of hours behind the wheel, I wish I had bought one sooner.

I had rather take a beating than have to deal with a car dealer. Hate is a strong word, but I HATE dealing with a car salesman. Or, should I say I did. Scott Mann and Robin Burnett @ Flow Mini made the whole buying experience a pleasure. I have talked or rather bugged Scott for quite a while, stopping by the dealership to look around and dream a little. He has always been very helpful, knowledgable of the Minis, and went out of his way to help me in anyway he could. Once Scott and I made the deal, it was time to do the paperwork. Now this is where I normally would start to get irritated. Sign here, sign there, blah blah blah blah...... But, Robin simplified the process and explained everything in detail as we went through the paperwork. Oh, by the way, she is one pretty young lady. Heck, I'd have signed a few more papers just so I could sit and talk to her a while longer.

Even though I haven't posted here but a couple of times, I've been around for a while reading and learning about being a Mini owner. Thanks for all of the information posted here. I look forward to becoming a more regular member.

FTGT101
March 16th, 2007, 01:30 AM
Congrats on your new Mini! Welcome to Tarheel

MINI Rog
March 16th, 2007, 07:45 AM
Welcome to the club. Tell us what MINI you purchased.

TWISTER
March 16th, 2007, 07:53 AM
Now come out and play!

HPUdrew
March 16th, 2007, 08:53 AM
Welcome to the club! Pics and info on your car, we're all dying to hear more! :)

Drew

simplygriff
March 16th, 2007, 09:57 AM
Welcome! What are the specs on your new ride?
-G

wscruiser
March 16th, 2007, 03:36 PM
Welcome! What are the specs on your new ride?
-G

2006 Cooper S Chili Red (no stripes) w/white top, Premium Pkg., Sport Pkg. w/17" web spoke alloy wheels, automatic transmission. I have also ordered the center armrest from Flow, and a set of exhaust tips from OutMotoring.

http://outmotoring.com/mini_cooper_s_exhaust_tips.html

TWISTER
March 16th, 2007, 03:38 PM
Nice ride! I hope to see it soon

oznogonzo
March 16th, 2007, 05:06 PM
Congratulations! Let's see some pictures :D

MidnightDave
March 16th, 2007, 09:57 PM
Welcome to the club, and welcome to this club! You'll have a blast!

Vango
March 17th, 2007, 07:53 AM
Welcome to the club. You will find yourself making up things you need to do just so you can do them in the mini....Well at least I do...

wscruiser
March 18th, 2007, 09:42 PM
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p66c2585ba087d83662c7a6ff3cce9285/ea44499c.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:viewExifData())
Here it is after an afternoon bath. Man, that red is bright.

MidnightDave
March 18th, 2007, 09:55 PM
Lookin' good! I really like those wheels!

TWISTER
March 19th, 2007, 07:12 AM
Thats one GREAT looking MINI!

Vango
March 19th, 2007, 07:46 AM
Very Nice I also like your wheels.....

HPUdrew
March 19th, 2007, 08:42 AM
That's perty! Can't wait to see it in person and meet the owner/owners at some upcoming events! :)

Drew

BlimeyCabrio
March 19th, 2007, 04:51 PM
Nice (fast) lookin' MINI... they REALLY look red when you don't have all kinds of crap stuck all over them... oh, sorry twister... ;)

Silver_Phoenix
March 19th, 2007, 04:53 PM
Nice (fast) lookin' MINI... they REALLY look red when you don't have all kinds of crap stuck all over them... oh, sorry twister... ;)


*can we say OUCH?????*

TWISTER
March 19th, 2007, 04:59 PM
Mine's been plain for quite some time now until recently, thank you!

minimark
March 19th, 2007, 05:37 PM
Welcome and thats a great looking Mini ya got there!:D You probably could hit Twister up for some spare stickers and stuff...;)