Ordered a Mini
December-24th-2002, 12:45 PM
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Re: Ordered a Mini
Originally posted by David
I just ordered a Mini Copper S today. Now I have six months to wait for it.
I just ordered a Mini Copper S today. Now I have six months to wait for it.
December-24th-2002, 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by 5SpeedP5
cool dude, pick your self up a nice set of light weight rotas when you get the cash... the mini will love you for it... those 17s weight alot
cool dude, pick your self up a nice set of light weight rotas when you get the cash... the mini will love you for it... those 17s weight alot
there were some on the lot that I could have got but it would have been 3 to 4 grand more.
December-26th-2002, 08:39 PM
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Originally posted by Chastan
Those minis look neat!! Love the mileage, even on the S! I don't really like the dash cluster that way though
Those minis look neat!! Love the mileage, even on the S! I don't really like the dash cluster that way though
I really like the look of it... and I HAVE to have the British flag on top, it kind of lends it that Austin Powers look 
December-26th-2002, 09:43 PM
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Originally posted by TheMAN
hmm... can someone find me a 196x Austin Mini Cooper?
hmm... can someone find me a 196x Austin Mini Cooper?
http://www.bensrallypage.com/forsale/allen_mini.html
This is a photo I took of another friends new Cooper S, fun car but no where near as practical as the P5 which is equally as fun (except for the power)
And another friend in Ireland rallying his REAL 1967 Mini Cooper S
120hp at the wheels, he took me for a ride, the sucker moves!!!
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December-27th-2002, 07:18 AM
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Originally posted by TheMAN
hmm... can someone find me a 196x Austin Mini Cooper?
hmm... can someone find me a 196x Austin Mini Cooper?
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...8/37904388.htm
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...6/37904356.htm
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...8/34938768.htm
December-27th-2002, 09:38 AM
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I love the old Mini.
RHD is the best.
try this guy out if you're looking for an old (60's-80's) Mini.
http://miniguy.com/
RHD is the best.
try this guy out if you're looking for an old (60's-80's) Mini.
http://miniguy.com/
December-27th-2002, 10:59 AM
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Wow! Congratulations, David!!!
What a great Christmas Gift. How did you manage 16" wheels? I though the "S" only came w/ 17"...
But damn, you must have really enjoyed your test drive. My neighbor has an aqua-colored Mini, and that car is sweeeeeet! It's not as "S", however.
I think the supercharger will be far superior to a turbo, too!
Good job- please keep us posted.
What a great Christmas Gift. How did you manage 16" wheels? I though the "S" only came w/ 17"...
But damn, you must have really enjoyed your test drive. My neighbor has an aqua-colored Mini, and that car is sweeeeeet! It's not as "S", however.
I think the supercharger will be far superior to a turbo, too!
Good job- please keep us posted.
December-27th-2002, 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by fossil boy
Wow! Congratulations, David!!!
What a great Christmas Gift. How did you manage 16" wheels? I though the "S" only came w/ 17"...
But damn, you must have really enjoyed your test drive. My neighbor has an aqua-colored Mini, and that car is sweeeeeet! It's not as "S", however.
I think the supercharger will be far superior to a turbo, too!
Good job- please keep us posted.
Wow! Congratulations, David!!!
What a great Christmas Gift. How did you manage 16" wheels? I though the "S" only came w/ 17"...
But damn, you must have really enjoyed your test drive. My neighbor has an aqua-colored Mini, and that car is sweeeeeet! It's not as "S", however.
I think the supercharger will be far superior to a turbo, too!
Good job- please keep us posted.
December-27th-2002, 10:46 PM
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I think my Miata had more trunk space than a Mini with the rear seats un-folded. Personally, my only complaint about them - unless you fold the seats down, there is almost zero cargo room.
Other than that, they are very cool little cars, and great handlers. The "S" moves really well, too. Having BMW engineering doesn't hurt, for sure.
Best of luck - that's a tough waiting period, tho.
~HH
Other than that, they are very cool little cars, and great handlers. The "S" moves really well, too. Having BMW engineering doesn't hurt, for sure.
Best of luck - that's a tough waiting period, tho.
~HH
December-27th-2002, 11:23 PM
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Originally posted by TheMAN
its too heavy for a car that size.... too much luxury bullshit
its too heavy for a car that size.... too much luxury bullshit
It's a car. a small car. I'm not giving up my Mazda this is for the wife 90% of the time.
and 2400lbs is not that bad.