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EBMCS03 · Apr 22nd, 2002, 08:21 PM

April 22, 2002 3:00p.m. I spotted a Blue Mini on the 5 freeway today. Anyone on this board?? I turned my head and STARRED at you but u didnt turn to look at me.

Oh this is my VERY FIST Mini Sighting that was actually on the ROAD!! I Soooooooo Want my MINI NOW!!!!

ches · Jun 26th, 2002, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UCSDxB0i
April 22, 2002 3:00p.m. I spotted a Blue Mini on the 5 freeway today. Anyone on this board?? I turned my head and STARRED at you but u didnt turn to look at me.

Oh this is my VERY FIST Mini Sighting that was actually on the ROAD!! I Soooooooo Want my MINI NOW!!!!

Sorry for the delay, I just found this thread. This might very well have been me. I received my Electric Blue S on Monday the 20th, and I travel I-5 quite a bit.

Anyway, please accept my apologies for not returning the stare. ;-)

PigLick · Jun 26th, 2002, 05:59 PM

Hmm, I saw 2 MINIs on the side of the 15 freeway heading out of San Diego on Sunday, the 23rd (actually it was quite a bot north of SD, closer to Lake Elsinore). I actually only saw one of them. I was driving, and noticed out of the corner of my eye a small yellow car on the shoulder in front of another car with it's hood (bonnet) up. I glanced over and said something to my girlfriend (er, fiance now, gotta get used to that, lol). She said that both cars were MINIs, including the one with the raised bonnet =( As I said, I didn't get to see it, but from the glimpse I got it was a dark color, black, indi blue, or BRG. The one in front was LY with a checkerboard roof, and I think it had some sort of writing at the bottom of the doors (a website or somesuch). Anyway, it was a sad sight to see a MINI with its bonnet up and hazard lights on sitting in the shoulder beside the freeway, I wonder if it could have been the same one you saw on Saturday UCSD? (assuming it wasn't Ches in his S, and I sure hope not for Ches' sake).

PigLick

EBMCS03 · Jun 26th, 2002, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ches

Sorry for the delay,

Ahhhhh N/P!!

WOW I didt think i would ever get a response... hehehe Glad you found this site... and woooo u actually went and dug thru the old posts??

Ahhhhh waht? a MINI with the hood up?? Awwwww

Wasnt u right ches?

ches · Jun 26th, 2002, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UCSDxB0i

Ahhhhh waht? a MINI with the hood up?? Awwwww Wasnt u right ches?

Fortunately, no.

On Sunday I went to the Jamba Juice in Hillcrest and as I was leaving spotted an old BRG Mini. I tried to follow but got stuck behind a motorhome. Eventually I was able to get the other driver to pull over (which was very easy to do since his was right hand drive). I was able to snap some shots of the two cars side-by-side, and both hoods were up for a couple of those shots. But this was nowhere near I-15, it was near Park. Does that count?

Anyway, it's funny how huge my Mini seemed compared to the old one. When I finish the roll I'll scan in the pics and post 'em.

erazo · Jun 27th, 2002, 12:44 AM

You could spot mine tomorrow (27th) on the 5/805/15 as I bring it home from the dealer in Irvine. Don't think I'll sleep well tonight.

Vanwall · Jun 27th, 2002, 12:51 AM

Great news, Rick! Post some pics!! Hope to see it in the flesh soon!!

BCNU,
Rob

EBMCS03 · Oct 15th, 2002, 01:02 AM

Well another MINI sighting today Indi Blue MINI Cooper at 10:45 Going 5 freeway south. Up in northern San Diego. You had 3 people in the car, back seat was a little girl.

I tried getting your attention but NO one turned their head to look. that was a bummer... C'Mon MINI drivers.. u gotta turn your head sideways too and not just keep looking straight... I waved madly giving thumbs up and all and nothing. so I just decided to speed away.

Sealevel · Oct 15th, 2002, 08:22 AM

Hi,
Glad to see more MINIs are showing up in San Diego. My sister-in-law lives there and keeps saying she has only seen one MINI. San Diego is such a great place for the MINIs. Wish our's was out there instead of stuck in south FL. Have fun on all those great twisty backroads.

sealevel's wife, Priscilla

Marcus-SanDiego · Oct 15th, 2002, 12:36 PM

I'm here in San Diego. I saw a BRG MINI Cooper two days ago -- heading up on the 163 N near Sharp's hospital. I really liked the color.

Happy motoring.

ches · Oct 15th, 2002, 01:14 PM

Greetings and welcome.

Yeah, I'm still not seeing many MINIs at all, it's rather amazing. I'll go weeks on end without seeing another one, though I saw one on Lusk yesterday. Also, there's now another one in OB, a really sharp looking Indi blue.

erazo · Oct 15th, 2002, 02:10 PM

I am also surprised at how few MINIs are spotted around here. I've seen perhaps 1 or 2 per month since I've had mine.

Even at the Chrysler Classic Speed Festival at the naval air station where I work, I saw only three MINIs, and two were part of the Brecht MINI vendor tent.

My friends tell me they see MINIs often in North County.

Vanwall · Oct 15th, 2002, 04:40 PM

I've seen a couple of MINIs that don't seem to be aware of other MINIs at all! A new MINI just moved in a coupla blocks away, so I popped over to see him, and his brother was there with HIS MINI as well. That was fun. Hope to see others on the road soon.

BCNU,
Rob in Dago

EBMCS03 · Oct 15th, 2002, 05:59 PM

Ya there are sooo few that I've seen in SD too... weird!
I forgot to mention I saw one parked in front of Scripps hospital last week a Yellow MINI parked across from UCSD's East Parking Lot.

TonnyG · Oct 15th, 2002, 10:14 PM

We are getting quite a few around here in Scottsdale AZ
I almost see at least one a day and I don't drive much
Today I saw an IB/W MC, first time I have seen an IB on the road! By the time I get mine they will be everywhere!

TonnyG

EBMCS03 · Nov 21st, 2002, 03:11 PM

Indi Blue MINI Cooper on UCSD Campus today (11/21/02) 11:00a.m. with a Irvine Plate. Had a "A" parking permit parked by the SURF building... I left u a note to come visit MINI2.com. Are u here? Very cool...

Barry Heermann · Nov 24th, 2002, 10:50 AM

Great to see Mini owners in San Diego looking out for each other. I have seen several new Minis in Del Mar. Looking forward to a San Diego Mini Meet . . . soooooooooon.

Barry Heermann

Chilli Red MCS, w/ anthracite wheels, yellow pin stripping

MINIclo · Nov 24th, 2002, 10:27 PM

Hopefully, there will be QUITE a few MINIs spotted in San Diego on Saturday, Dec. 7th! jceviche at MCO has planned the San Diego Scenic Drive Run...participants will meet from 7:45-8 AM in front of Sear parking lot at La Jolla Village Drive, corner of Executive Way, San Diego. This is a good way to see San Diego's scenic places, meet new friends and have a fun day motoring.

The plan is to motor from the La Jolla coast to the ferry landing in Coronado. We will have lunch at Bay Beach Cafe with a 10% discount for our group. Bay Beach Cafe provides the most beautiful view of San Diego Bay, has access to the beach, shops and the boardwalk.

If you have any questions regarding this event, send me a Personal Message.

The more MINIs the merrier!

Cheers!
Clover

EBMCS03 · Dec 2nd, 2002, 10:28 PM

Ahhh too many MINIs... Tooo many MINIs...

I WANT MINE!!!!

Ok well lets see 6:00p.m. 12/02/02 Dark Silver White S spotted in La Jolla, San Diego Parked in one of the spots inside International Gardens Apartment complex. I left you a note are u here? Plate is "WHY XXX" anyone recgonize that? I thought I seen it before... looks familiar... I dont wnat to post the whole plate on the internet.

EBMCS03 · Jul 29th, 2003, 08:53 PM

Parked at UCSD's private Reserved Lot by center Hall, Liquid Yellow MINI, I left u a note on your MINI.

7/29/03 11:00a.m.

Apr 22nd, 2002, 08:21 PM	#1
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Mini Cooper Spotted in San Diego. April 22, 2002 3:00p.m. I spotted a Blue Mini on the 5 freeway today. Anyone on this board?? I turned my head and STARRED at you but u didnt turn to look at me. Oh this is my VERY FIST Mini Sighting that was actually on the ROAD!! I Soooooooo Want my MINI NOW!!!!

Jun 26th, 2002, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ches MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego, California, US Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 232 Offline	Re: Mini Cooper Spotted in San Diego. Quote: Originally posted by UCSDxB0i April 22, 2002 3:00p.m. I spotted a Blue Mini on the 5 freeway today. Anyone on this board?? I turned my head and STARRED at you but u didnt turn to look at me. Oh this is my VERY FIST Mini Sighting that was actually on the ROAD!! I Soooooooo Want my MINI NOW!!!! Sorry for the delay, I just found this thread. This might very well have been me. I received my Electric Blue S on Monday the 20th, and I travel I-5 quite a bit. Anyway, please accept my apologies for not returning the stare. ;-)

Jun 26th, 2002, 06:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Re: Re: Mini Cooper Spotted in San Diego. Quote: Originally posted by ches Sorry for the delay, Ahhhhh N/P!! WOW I didt think i would ever get a response... hehehe Glad you found this site... and woooo u actually went and dug thru the old posts?? Ahhhhh waht? a MINI with the hood up?? Awwwww Wasnt u right ches?

Jun 26th, 2002, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
ches MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego, California, US Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 232 Offline	Re: Re: Re: Mini Cooper Spotted in San Diego. Quote: Originally posted by UCSDxB0i Ahhhhh waht? a MINI with the hood up?? Awwwww Wasnt u right ches? Fortunately, no. On Sunday I went to the Jamba Juice in Hillcrest and as I was leaving spotted an old BRG Mini. I tried to follow but got stuck behind a motorhome. Eventually I was able to get the other driver to pull over (which was very easy to do since his was right hand drive). I was able to snap some shots of the two cars side-by-side, and both hoods were up for a couple of those shots. But this was nowhere near I-15, it was near Park. Does that count? Anyway, it's funny how huge my Mini seemed compared to the old one. When I finish the roll I'll scan in the pics and post 'em.

Oct 15th, 2002, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sealevel MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 281 Offline	Hi, Glad to see more MINIs are showing up in San Diego. My sister-in-law lives there and keeps saying she has only seen one MINI. San Diego is such a great place for the MINIs. Wish our's was out there instead of stuck in south FL. Have fun on all those great twisty backroads. sealevel's wife, Priscilla Steve Cooper S: Pure silver/black, Premium, Sport, Black leatherette, 17" R90, 4/19 build, 5/24 delivery.

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Jun 26th, 2002, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 512 Offline	Hmm, I saw 2 MINIs on the side of the 15 freeway heading out of San Diego on Sunday, the 23rd (actually it was quite a bot north of SD, closer to Lake Elsinore). I actually only saw one of them. I was driving, and noticed out of the corner of my eye a small yellow car on the shoulder in front of another car with it's hood (bonnet) up. I glanced over and said something to my girlfriend (er, fiance now, gotta get used to that, lol). She said that both cars were MINIs, including the one with the raised bonnet =( As I said, I didn't get to see it, but from the glimpse I got it was a dark color, black, indi blue, or BRG. The one in front was LY with a checkerboard roof, and I think it had some sort of writing at the bottom of the doors (a website or somesuch). Anyway, it was a sad sight to see a MINI with its bonnet up and hazard lights on sitting in the shoulder beside the freeway, I wonder if it could have been the same one you saw on Saturday UCSD? (assuming it wasn't Ches in his S, and I sure hope not for Ches' sake). PigLick

Jun 27th, 2002, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
erazo MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 526 Offline	You could spot mine tomorrow (27th) on the 5/805/15 as I bring it home from the dealer in Irvine. Don't think I'll sleep well tonight.

Jun 27th, 2002, 12:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vanwall Fershluginer Potrezibie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 328 Offline	Great news, Rick! Post some pics!! Hope to see it in the flesh soon!! BCNU, Rob

Oct 15th, 2002, 01:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Well another MINI sighting today Indi Blue MINI Cooper at 10:45 Going 5 freeway south. Up in northern San Diego. You had 3 people in the car, back seat was a little girl. I tried getting your attention but NO one turned their head to look. that was a bummer... C'Mon MINI drivers.. u gotta turn your head sideways too and not just keep looking straight... I waved madly giving thumbs up and all and nothing. so I just decided to speed away.

Oct 15th, 2002, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Marcus-SanDiego MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 56 Offline	I'm here in San Diego. I saw a BRG MINI Cooper two days ago -- heading up on the 163 N near Sharp's hospital. I really liked the color. Happy motoring.

Oct 15th, 2002, 01:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
ches MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego, California, US Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 232 Offline	Greetings and welcome. Yeah, I'm still not seeing many MINIs at all, it's rather amazing. I'll go weeks on end without seeing another one, though I saw one on Lusk yesterday. Also, there's now another one in OB, a really sharp looking Indi blue. 2005 Toyota Prius 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera (996/2) formerly EB/W Mini Cooper S [01 Mar 2002 build date]

Oct 15th, 2002, 02:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
erazo MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 526 Offline	I am also surprised at how few MINIs are spotted around here. I've seen perhaps 1 or 2 per month since I've had mine. Even at the Chrysler Classic Speed Festival at the naval air station where I work, I saw only three MINIs, and two were part of the Brecht MINI vendor tent. My friends tell me they see MINIs often in North County.

Oct 15th, 2002, 04:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Vanwall Fershluginer Potrezibie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 328 Offline	I've seen a couple of MINIs that don't seem to be aware of other MINIs at all! A new MINI just moved in a coupla blocks away, so I popped over to see him, and his brother was there with HIS MINI as well. That was fun. Hope to see others on the road soon. BCNU, Rob in Dago

Oct 15th, 2002, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Ya there are sooo few that I've seen in SD too... weird! I forgot to mention I saw one parked in front of Scripps hospital last week a Yellow MINI parked across from UCSD's East Parking Lot.

Oct 15th, 2002, 10:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
TonnyG MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Scottsdale Arizona Local Time: 05:12 AM Posts: 25 Offline	We are getting quite a few around here in Scottsdale AZ I almost see at least one a day and I don't drive much Today I saw an IB/W MC, first time I have seen an IB on the road! By the time I get mine they will be everywhere! TonnyG

Nov 21st, 2002, 03:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Indi Blue MINI Cooper on UCSD Campus today (11/21/02) 11:00a.m. with a Irvine Plate. Had a "A" parking permit parked by the SURF building... I left u a note to come visit MINI2.com. Are u here? Very cool... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Nov 24th, 2002, 10:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
Barry Heermann MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Del Mar, California Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Great to see Mini owners in San Diego looking out for each other. I have seen several new Minis in Del Mar. Looking forward to a San Diego Mini Meet . . . soooooooooon. Barry Heermann Chilli Red MCS, w/ anthracite wheels, yellow pin stripping Barry Heermann Chili Red and White MCS, with yellow pin stripping and 17" anthracite wheels

Nov 24th, 2002, 10:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
MINIclo MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 192 Offline	Hopefully, there will be QUITE a few MINIs spotted in San Diego on Saturday, Dec. 7th! jceviche at MCO has planned the San Diego Scenic Drive Run...participants will meet from 7:45-8 AM in front of Sear parking lot at La Jolla Village Drive, corner of Executive Way, San Diego. This is a good way to see San Diego's scenic places, meet new friends and have a fun day motoring. The plan is to motor from the La Jolla coast to the ferry landing in Coronado. We will have lunch at Bay Beach Cafe with a 10% discount for our group. Bay Beach Cafe provides the most beautiful view of San Diego Bay, has access to the beach, shops and the boardwalk. If you have any questions regarding this event, send me a Personal Message. The more MINIs the merrier! Cheers! Clover Digging my ride: '03 all-Jet Black MCS: "Wicked Wanda"

Dec 2nd, 2002, 10:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Ahhh too many MINIs... Tooo many MINIs... I WANT MINE!!!! Ok well lets see 6:00p.m. 12/02/02 Dark Silver White S spotted in La Jolla, San Diego Parked in one of the spots inside International Gardens Apartment complex. I left you a note are u here? Plate is "WHY XXX" anyone recgonize that? I thought I seen it before... looks familiar... I dont wnat to post the whole plate on the internet. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Jul 29th, 2003, 08:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Parked at UCSD's private Reserved Lot by center Hall, Liquid Yellow MINI, I left u a note on your MINI. 7/29/03 11:00a.m. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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