Just joined the Alliance in anticipation of MOTD 2012. First time Mini owner. I got my mini in late September and already have 12000 miles on it and over 150 hours of top down time (according to the openometer). I love the car. I also wave to every Mini I see. That may be a little eccentric, but I think it goes with the car. So far I have had most people wave back. Save the wave! Look forward to seeing some of you in May. Tom