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Old Apr 1st, 2006, 08:45 AM   #1
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Smile MkV GTI owner; Soon-to-be MCS co-owner

Recently, I picked up a new Volkswagen GTI. I love it. Sorry, no pics but it looks identical to this:



Well, my fiancee currently drives a 2000 Toyota Celica with 80,000+ miles and we thought a new car for her was long overdue. She loves my GTI and she wanted something like it, but not quite. The Mini Cooper S was the first thing that came to mind. Luckily, I live just 5 minutes away from a BMW/MINI dealer, which it happens to be the largest BMW/MINI dealership in world (yes, world ). I took her over there, we test-drove it and, just by the grin on her cute little face, I could tell she was attached.

Fortunately, I have a buddy who works on the BMW side of the dealership so he referred me to a great guy who really took care of us. There was absolutely no pressure. He just explained the key benefits of the car: design, performance, safety, 3yr/36k mile free maintenance, 4yr/50k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, and the list goes on. Essentially, the car sold itself. To make a long story short: we did it! They hardly budged on the price (just $500 off) but, overall, we're satisfied with the purchase price.

Here's what we ordered:
  • Chili Red with Black roof/mirrors/bonnet stripes, i.e.
  • Premium Package
  • Sport Package (17" S-Lites)
  • AT w/Agitronic - she can drive manual, she just prefers automatic.
  • Black Leatherette
  • Arm rest
  • Chrome Line interior
  • Cockpit Chrono Pack
  • Chili Red interior surface
  • Anthracite headliner
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Harmon Kardon sound system

We'll be in Production Week 15 and hopefully have it in our driveway by early/mid-June. We can't wait!

While I won't be the primary driver, rest assured I'll be sneaking out in it every now and then and I'll be a frequent visitor of the forums
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Old Apr 1st, 2006, 09:10 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Excellent. A matching pair almost with the colour schemes. :ccol:

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Old Apr 1st, 2006, 10:33 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by HSE2

Luckily, I live just 5 minutes away from a BMW/MINI dealer, which it happens to be the largest BMW/MINI dealership in world (yes, world ).

Americans always have to have the biggest of things!!!!

seriously though, you'll love it, welcome to the world of mini's!!! Here begins an expensive addiction.....

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Old Apr 1st, 2006, 03:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Enjoy it - I'm sure you will!!
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Old Apr 3rd, 2006, 07:23 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Grae
Americans always have to have the biggest of things!!!!

heh.. you're telling me. This was just posted on NAM

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...2&d=1144033678


No, but I just mentioned it because it was a surprise to me.
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Old Apr 3rd, 2006, 03:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by HSE2
heh.. you're telling me. This was just posted on NAM

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...2&d=1144033678


No, but I just mentioned it because it was a surprise to me.

Notice how neither know how to park in their spots?

Welcome. And did you get a FAST when you got your MkV? What is the deal with that thing (other than marketing of course)?
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Old Apr 3rd, 2006, 06:18 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Welcome to the club. I think she'll enjoy the triptronic tranny.

And watch out, once you buy one MINI, they can become addicting!

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Old Apr 4th, 2006, 12:28 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Gr8Dain
And did you get a FAST when you got your MkV? What is the deal with that thing (other than marketing of course)?

I haven't received my FAST yet. It takes 6-8 weeks to get here. The irony

There's no purpose for it other than marketing. It's just a figurine. Pretty cool figuring though
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