Fred I'm so happy for you. I bought my dream car last year. My best friend has a 2011 Cooper S and absolutely loves it. They are such fun little cars, and reliable too! Hope you and Robert have a great time riding around in it.
Yay! I got a new car!
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Fred I'm so happy for you. I bought my dream car last year. My best friend has a 2011 Cooper S and absolutely loves it. They are such fun little cars, and reliable too! Hope you and Robert have a great time riding around in it.
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A friend of ours has an authentic 1964 Mini Cooper S. The original S. It's in show condition too. When I went for my first drive in it we went on the freeway at about 90mph. I felt like I was riding in a tin can the car was so small.
But the newer Mini's are much larger and more heavy duty than the original's were.
I am glad you got the car you always wanted. Have lots of fun with it!
But the newer Mini's are much larger and more heavy duty than the original's were.
I am glad you got the car you always wanted. Have lots of fun with it!
ronhic
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Congrats
On the new car.
May she be as much fun and as reliable as the Mazda was.
On the new car.
May she be as much fun and as reliable as the Mazda was.
I also drive an 07 Mazda 3. It's been a great car and other than oil changes and wiper blades and one headlight burning out I haven't had a lick of trouble with it. It's got 133,000 Km on it which is around 60,000 miles.
Did you ever have any problem at all with yours?
I'm not sure what I'll get next.. I'm not too fussy on the new Mazda front end smile and the fact you can't get lighter colored interiors anymore. Mines a tan like color inside and I love it except that it's coated in black dog hair.
Did you ever have any problem at all with yours?
I'm not sure what I'll get next.. I'm not too fussy on the new Mazda front end smile and the fact you can't get lighter colored interiors anymore. Mines a tan like color inside and I love it except that it's coated in black dog hair.
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Thanks everyone for your kind words! It's a blast to drive... 
Pete -- I never had a bit of trouble with my Mazda, other than a few headlights, wiper blades, and oil changes, like you. It was a fantastic car and I really am going to miss it. I think I had a major tune up at about 40,000 miles. Oh, and one new set of tires. I did also get the steering wheel replaced under warranty because the stitching had started to come undone. But that was minor and just nit-picky of me.
The MINI is a 6-speed. The salesman said I should eventually get about 400 miles to a tank of gas; it's about a 13 gallon tank, I think.
Pete -- I never had a bit of trouble with my Mazda, other than a few headlights, wiper blades, and oil changes, like you. It was a fantastic car and I really am going to miss it. I think I had a major tune up at about 40,000 miles. Oh, and one new set of tires. I did also get the steering wheel replaced under warranty because the stitching had started to come undone. But that was minor and just nit-picky of me.
The MINI is a 6-speed. The salesman said I should eventually get about 400 miles to a tank of gas; it's about a 13 gallon tank, I think.
Nice Car Fred
My Mom got one from that same dealership in 2003. She still has it and nothing ever goes wrong with it. Also they are so damn cute!. Yes I am a Chevy/GMC truck guy(2005 Envoy XL is the current ride) but I love the looks of a Mini.
WK78.
My Mom got one from that same dealership in 2003. She still has it and nothing ever goes wrong with it. Also they are so damn cute!. Yes I am a Chevy/GMC truck guy(2005 Envoy XL is the current ride) but I love the looks of a Mini.
WK78.
It's so pretty - cant wait for a ride!!
Congrats Fred, you worked hard for your goal and saw it come to fruition. You are to be commended and we're proud of you!!
Congrats Fred, you worked hard for your goal and saw it come to fruition. You are to be commended and we're proud of you!!
What a great looking Mini!!
Wishing you many years of happy motoring!
Wishing you many years of happy motoring!
Nice Work Fred!
What a treat to choose exactly what you want on your new car! Better than having them hand-pick the chocolates for a one-pound box at See's!
There was a hot looking guy who used to show up once in a while to take classes at the building I worked in. He had a perfect red 60's Cooper with a license plate frame that read, "British Biscuit Box."
What a treat to choose exactly what you want on your new car! Better than having them hand-pick the chocolates for a one-pound box at See's!
There was a hot looking guy who used to show up once in a while to take classes at the building I worked in. He had a perfect red 60's Cooper with a license plate frame that read, "British Biscuit Box."
I'm happy for you, looks like you'll be having fun driving! Reaching a long sought after goal is always enjoyable, take time and savor the moment....
Careful, dem mini are fast!
Enjoy and Happy Cruising with the Blue Lagoon!
Enjoy and Happy Cruising with the Blue Lagoon!
Congrats Fred! I agree - few things smell better than a new car!
Ben
Ben
Best of luck with the car..
I see you bought the car from one of Roger Penske Dealerships Motorwerks BMW Mini. I am the project manager for his stores (but the Vendor for his compluter software in dealerships..)that was one of the first stores I did when he bought it from The Walser group..
I see you bought the car from one of Roger Penske Dealerships Motorwerks BMW Mini. I am the project manager for his stores (but the Vendor for his compluter software in dealerships..)that was one of the first stores I did when he bought it from The Walser group..
joe_in_philly
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Congrats! Love the color you chose! I am always happy to hear when someone buys a car with a manual transmission - I think they are much more fun to drive.
strongenough78
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She's beautiful! Congratulations. But out of curiousity, why did you wait until April to pick it up when it was ready before then?
toploader55
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Congrats Fred.
They are fun to drive.
Good Luck. New Cars are Great.
They are fun to drive.
Good Luck. New Cars are Great.
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But out of curiousity, why did you wait until April to pick
I wanted to wait until April so the snow would be gone... this year that hasn't exactly happened, but I couldn't keep waiting... April was the "finish line" date I had set, so to speak.
I wanted to wait until April so the snow would be gone... this year that hasn't exactly happened, but I couldn't keep waiting... April was the "finish line" date I had set, so to speak.
Great color choice!
Its a wonderful blue and I always liked the stripes too. So glad you got a manual trans, such a shame to geld such a fun-to-drive car like that with a automatic slushbox.
In another month or so the snow will be gone and you can enjoy it!
I have a friend with a Mini and he got the coolest vanity plates for it, they say "Alice". Took me a few seconds to get it but its classic!
Its a wonderful blue and I always liked the stripes too. So glad you got a manual trans, such a shame to geld such a fun-to-drive car like that with a automatic slushbox.
In another month or so the snow will be gone and you can enjoy it!
I have a friend with a Mini and he got the coolest vanity plates for it, they say "Alice". Took me a few seconds to get it but its classic!
YAY Fred!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS on your new Cooper S! That is awesome! It's very exciting when a new car comes into someones life!
Since the new Mini was reintroduced a few back, I have wanted one. I have test driven them 4 or 5 times and definately like the "S" better!
CONGRATS again!
Kevin
CONGRATS on your new Cooper S! That is awesome! It's very exciting when a new car comes into someones life!
Since the new Mini was reintroduced a few back, I have wanted one. I have test driven them 4 or 5 times and definately like the "S" better!
CONGRATS again!
Kevin
