Picked up my Mini Cooper S!

[Maximus96]

Picked up the car this past weekend. Wow! I really do get a stupid grin on my face. The car is so much fun. It was totally worth the 9 week wait. Got the convenience, premium, and cold weather package plus xenon, rear fogs, wood dash/wheel/knob, and the dark headliner. $26.9K msrp w/o markup and $29.6K out the door.

At the showroom
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Finally home
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Blacked out the chrome grille and installed clear bra
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[ViviTheMage]

interesting, 30k I would have gotten something different, but to each there own!

snappy little cars.

 

[PricklyPete]

Originally posted by: Maximus96
Picked up the car this past weekend. Wow! I really do get a stupid grin on my face. The car is so much fun. It was totally worth the 9 week wait. Got the convenience, premium, and cold weather package plus xenon, rear fogs, wood dash/wheel/knob, and the dark headliner. $26.9K msrp w/o markup and $29.6K out the door.

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Finally home
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Blacked out the chrome grille and installed clear bra
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congrats on the car....but you paid a markup on a Mini? They are still putting markups on those things? I definitely would have gotten a GTI if that were the case.

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: PricklyPete

Originally posted by: Maximus96
Picked up the car this past weekend. Wow! I really do get a stupid grin on my face. The car is so much fun. It was totally worth the 9 week wait. Got the convenience, premium, and cold weather package plus xenon, rear fogs, wood dash/wheel/knob, and the dark headliner. $26.9K msrp w/o markup and $29.6K out the door.

At the showroom
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Finally home
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Blacked out the chrome grille and installed clear bra
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congrats on the car....but you paid a markup on a Mini? They are still putting markups on those things? I definitely would have gotten a GTI if that were the case.

no i talked them out of the markup. however, they typically put a $2500 markup for the S models. all 5 dealers in my area do it because they can.

 

[zoiks]

Nice looking car.

 

[MustangSVT]

why did you choose "puke" color?

but still cute ;D

 

[PricklyPete]

Originally posted by: Maximus96

Originally posted by: PricklyPete

Originally posted by: Maximus96
Picked up the car this past weekend. Wow! I really do get a stupid grin on my face. The car is so much fun. It was totally worth the 9 week wait. Got the convenience, premium, and cold weather package plus xenon, rear fogs, wood dash/wheel/knob, and the dark headliner. $26.9K msrp w/o markup and $29.6K out the door.

At the showroom
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Finally home
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Blacked out the chrome grille and installed clear bra
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congrats on the car....but you paid a markup on a Mini? They are still putting markups on those things? I definitely would have gotten a GTI if that were the case.

no i talked them out of the markup. however, they typically put a $2500 markup for the S models. all 5 dealers in my area do it because they can.

Ah gotcha. I was thinking the $29K was with the markup. Since I never pay more than $300 in tax in my state...I'm not used to the extra cost associated with tax.

 

[krunchykrome]

I kind of like the new mini clubman, but I still need something with AWD

I think they're coming out with a crossover type vehicle soon with AWD; i'd be interested in that

 

[Ballatician]

Looks sweet, congrats.

I like the blacked out front.

 

[ayabe]

Looks very nice.

A tad on the expensive side, but still very nice.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Nice.

 

[Kadarin]

I love those cars... But just not that color. Congrats on your purchase, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the car immensely!

 

[imported_Imp]

That's a love or hate color. I love it. A shade lighter/brighter would have been slightly better though. Have fun.

 

[RGUN]

That car would look absolutely killer with very dark rims...

 

[SparkyJJO]

enjoy it
Not my kind of car for sure (I don't know if I'd fit.. how's the leg room?) but that's why you bought it and not me

 

[Sid59]

i'm jealous. i wanted a mini but at the time, i couldn't wait and didn't think i can afford one.

Enjoy. I noticed you are in the east bay, know of many fun routes to drive?

 

[IronWing]

Cute! I was set to buy a Clubman but bailed out and got a lesser car.

 

[Elstupido]

Love that color, killer!

 

[Ballatician]

Yea I think that color looks fly.

 

[sdifox]

Originally posted by: PricklyPete

Originally posted by: Maximus96

Originally posted by: PricklyPete

Originally posted by: Maximus96
Picked up the car this past weekend. Wow! I really do get a stupid grin on my face. The car is so much fun. It was totally worth the 9 week wait. Got the convenience, premium, and cold weather package plus xenon, rear fogs, wood dash/wheel/knob, and the dark headliner. $26.9K msrp w/o markup and $29.6K out the door.

At the showroom
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Finally home
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Blacked out the chrome grille and installed clear bra
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congrats on the car....but you paid a markup on a Mini? They are still putting markups on those things? I definitely would have gotten a GTI if that were the case.

no i talked them out of the markup. however, they typically put a $2500 markup for the S models. all 5 dealers in my area do it because they can.

Ah gotcha. I was thinking the $29K was with the markup. Since I never pay more than $300 in tax in my state...I'm not used to the extra cost associated with tax.

Fed and Prov sales tax in Ontario combines to 13% I have to pay that even if I buy a car from the state and import it.

Don't rally care for the unscaled mini, it just goes against everything it stood for.
I wouldn't mind taking Charlize Theron for a ride though.

 

[Vetterin]

Congrats....great lookin car, but why do have cardboard under it in your garage? Is it leaking already??????????? :laugh:

 

[theeedude]

Looks nice. I wonder if prices on these are going to tank next year with more yuppies getting laid off and oil price dropping like a rock. May pick a used one up if the price is right.

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: Vetterin
Congrats....great lookin car, but why do have cardboard under it in your garage? Is it leaking already??????????? :laugh:

my old 96 maxima was leaking, haha. glad i was able to sell it two weeks ago for $4200. the wet spots on the floor is from the solution during the clear bra install.

thanks the the comments. i for one would have gone with the red one but my wife picked the yellow. its growing on me every day. i think it'll look nice after i get rid of the rest of the chrome, throw on a wide black stripe down the middle and put on some driving lamps.

 

[citan x]

Originally posted by: Maximus96
thanks the the comments. i for one would have gone with the red one but my wife picked the yellow. its growing on me every day.

That would be grounds for divorce for me. I mean to choose yucky yellow over roaring red. Incompatible.

Otherwise, those cars are sweet.

 

[FeuerFrei]

Time for a nick change?

Minimus09 ?