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  1. herchammer

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    #1 herchammer, Sep 4, 2016
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    Hello all, my wife had her sights set on downsizing from the minivan and found a nice little 2009 R56, I believe is what it is. Lightning metallic blue with a white top and sun roof. Seems like a clean car, and handles beautifully. Thought I might hang out here for a while and see what I could learn.

    She's named her Lilly and I believe it is true love. I'll try to take some pics tomorrow.


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    Thank you! We're looking forward to getting to know this great machine, and the folks on here.


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    Welcome.

    A 2009 coupe would be an R56. I have one in Laser Blue with a white top, and love it. I downsized from an Audi crossover that probably weighed as much as a minivan.

    Is yours a CooperS or a Cooper? Where does it live? You may have some members and get-togethers in your area.

    Oh, and people here are addicted to pictures, so post em' if you got em'.


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  7. herchammer

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    caseydog, it's a Cooper, not an S. She lives in Northwest Missouri in the little town of Cameron. The photos I'll post were taken in Springfield Mo. where we picked her up.
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  11. herchammer

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    Thanks for the welcome, folks! The kids were really excited to ride in a car with a sunroof, it has taken the place of the DVD player; I like that aspect myself.

    We're looking forward to road trips and adventures.


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    Thanks very much!


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    In car DVD players are good "pacifiers," I guess, but when I was a kid in the 60s, we played road games on long trips, like "I see something." As an adult, I still like to pass the time (and miles) playing those games -- but my dog sucks at them. :biggrin5:

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