Actually, it didn't take long at all. From the moment I first saw one to the moment I knew I would eventually get one was about two hours. The full story is on the COOPER S area. It's called MINI LOVE IN FLORIDA AND BEYOND. I just figured out how to get this on here.
I had to smash my 1990 Vanden Plas before I could really get one. That did have something to do with my lack of patience---no usable wheels. I did love my Jag though, but only had it 3 months. Some things are meant to be!