My name is Hurri IIc, and I own a mini... - MINI2

Hurri IIc · #1 (**permalink**) Mar 13th, 2005, 03:57 AM

This very day I became the proud owner of a 2002 Mini, with a mere 10,000 miles on the odometer.

I'm very excited to have found this car, being a Cooper fan from way back to the "Golden Age" of motorsport (in my book, anyway) of the 50's and 60's when Coopers were such a great part of the Formula One world.

My new baby is black, with a white top and mirrors. No stripes, sadly, but she's beauriful nonetheless. I traded in my 2001 Hyundai Tiburon for my new Mini, a bit sad, since the Tib was a good car, and gave stellar service, but I definately feel as if I've traded up, and into a car which, besides it's mechanical qualities, also has great personality.

At any rate, I'm a bit chuffed, and just wanted to bask in the feeling a bit with those who know.

Hello all *waves*

Glad to be in a Mini

obehave · #2 (**permalink**) Mar 13th, 2005, 04:10 AM

Welcome. NIce sounding MINI. You need pics in your gallery.

Why does Apple IIc spring to mind when I read your user name?

ErikR · #3 (**permalink**) Mar 13th, 2005, 05:06 AM

Welcome Hurri IIc!

Your MINI sounds great. I love the black/white color scheme. I have a question though, Hurri IIc wouldn't be short for Hurricane Mk IIc would it? That great Hawker fighter from WWII!

Erik

Hurri IIc · #4 (**permalink**) Mar 13th, 2005, 05:15 AM

It would indeed.

AprilWhine · #5 (**permalink**) Mar 13th, 2005, 11:26 AM

Welcome! I love the black/white color scheme, post pics soon.

Where are you in the US?

Lawrothegreat · #6 (**permalink**) Mar 13th, 2005, 01:40 PM

Congratulations. You can get the stripes fitted quite easily, and get a pair of auxillary driving lamps pretty cheaply i would have thought - for the classic cooper look.

Hurri IIc · #7 (**permalink**) Mar 14th, 2005, 10:03 PM

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

This car is so much fun to drive. Why did I wait this long to heed the inner voice that has been telling me to buy a Mini since they were reintroduced?

I friend of mine who has both a BMW M3 and a Cooper S called it an Atomic Rollerskate

A pretty apt description. I spent all weekend driving my new Mini and laughing with maniacal glee

corkmini · #8 (**permalink**) Mar 15th, 2005, 02:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hurri IIc

I spent all weekend driving my new Mini and laughing with maniacal glee

Ha ha! I've been driving new Minis for 3 years now... get used to the maniacal glee - it's permanent!

Best of luck with what sounds like a sweet car!

hwy61 · #9 (**permalink**) Mar 15th, 2005, 05:00 PM

Welcome Hurri !! the black & white is great... we need pics... and '' the grin '' seems to be permanent, I'm about 4 months in and it's still there. Have a blast !!

Mandalay · #10 (**permalink**) Mar 15th, 2005, 07:58 PM

Welcome to the fluffy dream world that is MINI ownership and congratulations.

scooperman_uk · #11 (**permalink**) Mar 15th, 2005, 08:15 PM

hi and welcome to mini2.

matt21 · #12 (**permalink**) Mar 15th, 2005, 09:17 PM

welcome mate and glad u found a good 'un

Hurri IIc · #13 (**permalink**) Mar 15th, 2005, 10:18 PM

Heehee!

I pulled into my local convenience store last night on my way home from work to get a cup of coffee, and immediately I had parked I was surrounded by half a dozen young kids saying "Ooooooh, is that a Mini Cooper", "It IS a Mini Cooper", "cool car, mister".

Lol.

Who says driving it is the only plus to owning one.

Now I've got go and find some bonnet stripes, and perhaps a couple of rally lamps. I can't wait to get off work so that I can drive home

I think I'll take the twisty route tonight.