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PastyMuncher · Mar 22nd, 2004, 10:55 PM

I had a £33000 Volvo V70 T5 with 5-speed tip-tronic, silky smooth auto 'box. Full leather, decent stereo, all the trimmings. I have 3 kids and another one on the way!!! I also have an elderly chocolate labrador. I have to say with 250BHP

that car was a really lovely car- whisper quiet, & ultra smooth. In fact there was no better car to travel long distance in.

One weekend in January I suddenly found myself booking a test drive in a Mini for the Monday lunchtime..... I was hooked.... by Friday 8:30am I was driving a used MCS JCW away from a used car dealer halfway across the country..... and the Volvo was part of my motoring history!

It just doesn't make sense does it?

The only part that has any sense at all to it is that at least the family can all get into my wife's Zafira GSI Turbo! Not as nice as the volvo, but can fit at least as much gear into it as the Volvo and with 192BHP on tap, it's a lot of fun too.

Nearly two months on, I am still trying to find excuses to run errands etc in my new baby. I have had quite a number of new cars over the years, and with all the other cars I have 'settled down' after a week or two.

I think I am obsessed with my Mini!- should I try to get treatment or is it terminal?

AtomicKiwi · Mar 22nd, 2004, 10:59 PM

I think basically everyone here feels exactly like you do, so don't be too worried!

It's just a MINI thing!! I got my car in August, and everytime I get in it, it's like driving a brand new car. I love it!

dietcokeplease · Mar 22nd, 2004, 11:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PastyMuncher

I have 3 kids and another one on the way!!!

4 kids!!! Didn't you learn anything from having the first 3?

Looks like another recruit to join Soggy and I in Zafira2.com.

CheshirE · Mar 22nd, 2004, 11:04 PM

Treatment would do you no good. Its hopeless.

dcfkan · Mar 22nd, 2004, 11:09 PM

MINI is a fun car to drive, it brings out the little devil in me

The way I can slosh Apple about reminds me of the happy days with my old Mini

Luckily I do not have to justify having a small car - only 2 of us and no kids, and I am the only one that drives in our household

Join the club of the insane, you are not alone

Hope to meet you at a MINI meet soon

DK

:apple:

bryfliesme · Mar 23rd, 2004, 01:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AtomicKiwi

I think basically everyone here feels exactly like you do, so don't be too worried!

It's just a MINI thing!! I got my car in August, and everytime I get in it, it's like driving a brand new car. I love it!

DITTO! I too have had many new cars in my life, but certainly none like the Mini. The newness just doesn't wear off!

Mike Clarke · Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:05 AM

You have minicooperitis and it's uncureable, welcome to the asylum

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...minicooperitis

bryfliesme · Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke

You have minicooperitis and it's uncureable, welcome to the asylum

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...minicooperitis

OMG! That is too funny!

buz · Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:32 AM

My sweetie is a psychiatrist. When I first began to talk about MINIs she said they were toys,and that I couldn't have one. I talked about our experiences in my AH Sprite and she baegan to smile. Took her to the local MINI dealer to "just sit in one for awhile" and she said it was nice, but still objected to my owning one. Then one day I told her that there was a cute LY/B MCS on a boat with a stop over in NY before it arrived at home, and she became reserved and the excited. She has become quite the MINIphile wanting to know what new goodies will be soon added to "her" MINI.
Yes, MINIs/Minis are addictive, even contagious. This peaceful pandemic has no cure. The world needs more MINI addicts. My MINI motoring mantra: "I don't wanna grow up."

PastyMuncher · Mar 23rd, 2004, 11:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

MINI is a fun car to drive, it brings out the little devil in me

Hope to meet you at a MINI meet soon

DK

:apple:

I hope to be able to make a meet at some point in the not too distant future. Looks like minicooperitis is the likely cause of my affliction!

Windshadow · Mar 24th, 2004, 12:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke

You have minicooperitis and it's uncureable, welcome to the asylum

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...minicooperitis

Funny thread and this "vacine" for the desease is funny too...

but what happened to every one in the thread?

Has me worried what are the long term side effects?

And what happened to that hot Velvet red color?

minisoopercooper · Mar 24th, 2004, 01:16 AM

MINI dropped the velvet red a good 6 months or more ago.

Know what you mean about the people o that thread - WHERE ARE YOU?

Paul

bobnobski · Mar 24th, 2004, 09:30 AM

Mar 22nd, 2004, 10:55 PM	#1
PastyMuncher My MCS Works!... it does! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South of England Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Why did I buy my mini? I had a £33000 Volvo V70 T5 with 5-speed tip-tronic, silky smooth auto 'box. Full leather, decent stereo, all the trimmings. I have 3 kids and another one on the way!!! I also have an elderly chocolate labrador. I have to say with 250BHP that car was a really lovely car- whisper quiet, & ultra smooth. In fact there was no better car to travel long distance in. One weekend in January I suddenly found myself booking a test drive in a Mini for the Monday lunchtime..... I was hooked.... by Friday 8:30am I was driving a used MCS JCW away from a used car dealer halfway across the country..... and the Volvo was part of my motoring history! It just doesn't make sense does it? The only part that has any sense at all to it is that at least the family can all get into my wife's Zafira GSI Turbo! Not as nice as the volvo, but can fit at least as much gear into it as the Volvo and with 192BHP on tap, it's a lot of fun too. Nearly two months on, I am still trying to find excuses to run errands etc in my new baby. I have had quite a number of new cars over the years, and with all the other cars I have 'settled down' after a week or two. I think I am obsessed with my Mini!- should I try to get treatment or is it terminal?

Mar 22nd, 2004, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
AtomicKiwi Aimee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stamford, CT Local Time: 09:01 PM Posts: 256 Offline	I think basically everyone here feels exactly like you do, so don't be too worried! It's just a MINI thing!! I got my car in August, and everytime I get in it, it's like driving a brand new car. I love it! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/15663/36778.jpg

Mar 22nd, 2004, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 5,261 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PastyMuncher I have 3 kids and another one on the way!!! 4 kids!!! Didn't you learn anything from having the first 3? Looks like another recruit to join Soggy and I in Zafira2.com. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Mar 22nd, 2004, 11:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
CheshirE MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 05:01 PM Posts: 56 Offline	Treatment would do you no good. Its hopeless. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/9121/29300.jpg

Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
buz Poco Loco Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern California Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 137 Offline	My sweetie is a psychiatrist. When I first began to talk about MINIs she said they were toys,and that I couldn't have one. I talked about our experiences in my AH Sprite and she baegan to smile. Took her to the local MINI dealer to "just sit in one for awhile" and she said it was nice, but still objected to my owning one. Then one day I told her that there was a cute LY/B MCS on a boat with a stop over in NY before it arrived at home, and she became reserved and the excited. She has become quite the MINIphile wanting to know what new goodies will be soon added to "her" MINI. Yes, MINIs/Minis are addictive, even contagious. This peaceful pandemic has no cure. The world needs more MINI addicts. My MINI motoring mantra: "I don't wanna grow up." Poco Loco: '04 LY/B, Works MCS, S2933

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Mar 22nd, 2004, 11:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	MINI is a fun car to drive, it brings out the little devil in me The way I can slosh Apple about reminds me of the happy days with my old Mini Luckily I do not have to justify having a small car - only 2 of us and no kids, and I am the only one that drives in our household Join the club of the insane, you are not alone Hope to meet you at a MINI meet soon DK :apple:

Mar 23rd, 2004, 01:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
bryfliesme feisty footie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilroy, CA Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 377 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AtomicKiwi I think basically everyone here feels exactly like you do, so don't be too worried! It's just a MINI thing!! I got my car in August, and everytime I get in it, it's like driving a brand new car. I love it! DITTO! I too have had many new cars in my life, but certainly none like the Mini. The newness just doesn't wear off!

Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 10:01 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	You have minicooperitis and it's uncureable, welcome to the asylum http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...minicooperitis

Mar 23rd, 2004, 02:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
bryfliesme feisty footie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilroy, CA Local Time: 06:01 PM Posts: 377 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke You have minicooperitis and it's uncureable, welcome to the asylum http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...minicooperitis OMG! That is too funny!

Mar 23rd, 2004, 11:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
PastyMuncher My MCS Works!... it does! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South of England Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan MINI is a fun car to drive, it brings out the little devil in me Hope to meet you at a MINI meet soon DK :apple: I hope to be able to make a meet at some point in the not too distant future. Looks like minicooperitis is the likely cause of my affliction!

Mar 24th, 2004, 12:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Windshadow MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Newcastle Maine Local Time: 09:01 PM Posts: 2,443 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke You have minicooperitis and it's uncureable, welcome to the asylum http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...minicooperitis Funny thread and this "vacine" for the desease is funny too... but what happened to every one in the thread? Has me worried what are the long term side effects? And what happened to that hot Velvet red color? S BRG/W Randolph 3 PAC NAV Mid Coast Maine, U.S.A.

Mar 24th, 2004, 01:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 21,059 Offline	MINI dropped the velvet red a good 6 months or more ago. Know what you mean about the people o that thread - WHERE ARE YOU? Paul

Mar 24th, 2004, 09:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
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