Yay! I got a new car!

[hooverwheelaway]

I've absolutely loved my 2007 Mazda 3, Max. He was a great car, and I was actually very sad to see him go... Max was also really special, because it was the first brand new car I ever bought. Many good memories and 71,500 miles logged. Here's me saying goodbye...

 

[hooverwheelaway]

However, for as long as I can remember, I've wanted a MINI Cooper... Over the past 3 or so years, I've been "kicking the tires" -- and probably test drove MINIs at least 5 or 6 times over those 3 years. Finally everything fell into place with my finances -- Max was finally paid off and I was able to save up for a healthy downpayment. After waiting for so long, I decided that I didn't want to take just any car off of the lot. So back on February 9th, I went in and custom-ordered my MINI. Over the past 8 weeks or so, I followed my MINI's production schedule and shipping status on the MINI website. The car has been here for about 2 weeks, but I was adamant that I wanted to wait unti April to take delivery. So yesterday was the big day, I went to pick it up! They had it all shiny and waiting for me to take delivery.

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Here's me outside of the dealership, just about ready to drive off...

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Back at home, celebratory picture... it was pretty surreal -- I'm still pinching myself. It's something I've wanted for so long!

 

[hooverwheelaway]

The boot.

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Mmm.. love that new car smell!

 

[cfz2882]

congrats on the new car!

 

[hooverwheelaway]

...And then it rained most of the day. Oh well, it was still fabulous -- gave me a chance to use my heated seats on a cold/damp day. Robert and I just drove all around town yesterday. It was a most perfect first day with my new MINI.

 

[johninpeekskill]

Wow - Fantastic!

Great car and great color too! Have fun and enjoy it!
Many congrats!

 

[teknikleespekng]

Congratulations!

What a sweet ride! Best of luck w/him or her? Ive always called my cars female. My daughter shakes her head when I do that, LOL.

Ive been pining away for the Dodge Challenger. I owned at 71 Charger 500. My first car, bought her myself - second owner. I gave her up when DH and I started a family. Right now I drive a 2004 Camry. She's a wonderful car - going to keep her until its time to put her to pasture. BUT, I miss having a stick (not the Charger, alas, but I had a Ford Tempo w/a 5 speed) and I miss having a car that I can *drive*.

Enjoy!!!
Lisa

 

[pulsator]

Congratulations Fred!!!!

My bf Mike and I drove to Chicago (from Ann Arbor) to get his Mini Cooper S Countryman All 4 in "pure red" with white stripes. They are definitely fun cars!!!

 

[supersuds]

Cute car!

But how many vacuums will it hold?

 

[roscoe62]

so happy for you !!!

Hope you have years of safe & fun driving with your new Cooper

 

[pulltostart]

Fred,

Congratulations on your new ride!  Seems to suit you just fine.

 

I'm driving a Jeep Patriot (most current in a long string on Jeeps) but would love to have a MINI.  The 'excuse' I fall back on is my two yellow labs.  I just can see buying a car with a black interior and hauling around two yellow labs.  I'll have to wait until my next batch, and pick black ones.  And then get my MINI.

 

lawrence

 

[goatfarmer]

Nice ride!

 

[foraloysius]

Congratulations!! That's a pretty car! Did your Mazda have a stick too?

Yay for custom-ordered cars! Enjoy your MINI!

 

[ptcruiser51]

Garden State Congrats!

Those are the cutest things. I always look one over when I come across one in a parking lot. Hope you have many miles of smiles!

 

[polkanut]

What kind of gas mileage does it get? Just curious. It should be pretty good seeing it looks like it's a 5 speed.

 

[retropia]

Looks sporty with those racing stripes! Enjoy.