[AprilWhine]

Quote: Originally Posted by miles

I'm now just weeks away from picking up our new MINI for a cross-country drive home and wanted to ask the NAM community for any advice, tips and tricks.

Protection:
I'm having a clear bra installed when I return home, but wanted to have some protection for the drive home. Is Colgan the way to go or are there other options that need considering.

Break In:
Has anyone else broken in their new MINI by driving cross country? The route I've planned takes advantage of as many winding two-lane roads as possible, however, there's several long stretches of interstate highways that simply can't be avoided.

Additional Equipment/Gear:
I'm planning to put together an emergency kit to pack along with my iPod, radar detector, cell phone, maps, AAA membership and thermoelectric cooler. Anything missing?

Thanks in advance for any advice you're willing to pass along!

Miles

First advice is, this is the MINI2 community.

Where are you picking up the car?