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  1. Rawhyde

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    #19 Rawhyde, Apr 14, 2013
    Welcome aboard! I've always driven muscle cars in my past, but one ride in a MINI had me hooked. 7 years and 97K miles later, I've never closed the door and walked away without looking back with a silly grin.
     
  2. eMINIparts

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    #11 eMINIparts, Apr 10, 2013
    Welcome to the AWARD winning coolest donut eating MINI forum on the net...:cool:


    Thank you for sharing your MINI love story.....If you get time post up some pics, we all love MINI and we love pics.....:cornut:
     
  3. Crashton

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    #2 Crashton, Apr 9, 2013
    Welcome to M/A....

    Enjoy your new love. :Thumbsup:
     
  4. Nathan

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    #3 Nathan, Apr 9, 2013
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  5. Steve

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    #4 Steve, Apr 9, 2013
    Ah, the endless fun and grinning. Goes on and on for some of us...almost 11 years straight for me.....so far.

    Welcome to the MINI addiction. :Thumbsup:
     
  6. BlimeyCabrio

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    #5 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 9, 2013
    Been there, felt that.... and still feeling it, 6.5 years and 130k miles later. Congrats and welcome.
     
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    #6 Dave.0, Apr 9, 2013
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site. :Thumbsup:
     
  8. 1momini

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    #7 1momini, Apr 9, 2013




    Ah yes loving the mini. If you want it to love you back buy a torque wrench and give it what it wants. :cornut:
     
  9. Mr. Jim

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    #8 Mr. Jim, Apr 9, 2013
    Congrats and welcome to M/A!
     
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    #9 rum4, Apr 10, 2013
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    welcome to m/a
     
  11. mrntd

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    #10 mrntd, Apr 10, 2013
    Welcome Aboard!

    Great story about first love
     
  12. w35773

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    #12 w35773, Apr 10, 2013
    Oh, I've got a torque wrench and I'm looking forward to deploying it. Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!
     
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    #13 vshore100, Apr 10, 2013
    Great to have you here at M/A! The worlds best MINI site! :D
     
  14. saji

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    #14 saji, Apr 10, 2013
    I'm still head over heels and coming up to its one year anniversary.

    Glad you can join us and share your story.
     
  15. LoLowe

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    #15 LoLowe, Apr 11, 2013
    Yes I know that feeling the first test drive had me giggling like a kid again. And the drive home from the dealer had me laughing all the way home. The '04 S has a new home and is being taken care of like it should be now with love and getting lots of washes, PM maintenance, and Motoring. Welcome to the greatest site on the web.
     
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    #16 pilotguy1050, Apr 12, 2013
    yep

    As they have said, it happens to most all of us in one way or another... welcome to the Mini Family.
     
  17. RussWK

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    #17 RussWK, Apr 13, 2013
    I did exactly the same thing. 2006 R52 with 16k on the clock, from a dealer. All I knew was buying a convertible. Didn't know difference between an MCS or MC or options. First test drive didn't impress me - dark rainy night.

    But now after 32,000, road rally runs with the club, trips, and most all the street performance mods, I have the near perfect car. I lucked out - the car was loaded with nearly all the factory options. Can't hardly wait to drive it each week, and smiles keep coming. Getting ATI Super damper and new belt installed next week.
     
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    #18 LostDenverite, Apr 13, 2013
    Yup yup! That's how it goes. Welcome to our - and now your - world :))

    Mild depression and separation anxiety can kick in when you get off the plane and into a rental. Usually I just sit in the rental for a few pouting until I get over it.
     
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    #20 Norm03s, Apr 14, 2013
    My MINI is going to have it's 10th Birthday in July. I have a few presents in mind and I'm still excited.:biggrin5:
    Welcome to the BEST MINI site on the net.
     
  20. Kikimowse

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    #21 Kikimowse, Apr 14, 2013
    Love at first sight

    Been there and still there, the love grows stronger everyday. I have been known to apologize out loud to her when I hit a pot hole that I did not see coming. I lost sleep and tossed and turned all night when she had to spend the night in the shop. I even have a night light in the garage for her so she doesn't have to be afraid of the dark. My little sweetie and I will be together forever. Welcome to the MINI family, it's an obsession that only gets better.
     
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