Claire, you're at "the beginning of a great adventure," if Lou Reed got it right.
My wife nearly talked me into the Cooper, just to get the silver grille & the Pepper White exterior.
I think your build is smart in design & clever in function, - all that's most important!
Like,
air?! =>You gotta! Pitting-out sucks!
Things like
"Rain Sensing Wipers" -- No need.
If you can't sense that it's raining, - I'm not sure you should be driving.
*Claire, do you think most MINI dealers are readily able to paint Rev Counters? If so, I'd love to know. We have a silver tach (rev counter) with an anthrocite interior.
I didn't notice, firstly. But my wife, did. [She's often sharper!

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I'm stateside, but I'd still love to know how they do the painting for you, if you don't mind.
Welcome.
