Yet another new member

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by Zapski, May 5, 2011.

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  1. Zapski

    Zapski Well-Known Member

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    Hi all! After years of drooling I finally got off my butt and got a MINI near the end of February.

    It's a 2008 S hardtop, Chili Red, Black roof, bonnet stripes and more checkers than the purina factory. Checkered mirrors inside and out, checkered roof, and checkered door handles. When I saw it, I had to have it.

    On the way home from the dealer, I got rear-ended by a Yukon XL during rush-hour stop and start traffic. I didn't even have 10 of my own miles in it. Luckily insurance took care of it and she looks beautiful again. it was only cosmetic damage. The Yukon actually looked worse.

    Then, about a month later I noticed a rattle from under the hood, did some research and found out that I had the timing chain issue. Luckily she was still under warranty, and a quick trip to the dealer got that taken care of quickly and professionally.

    So for only having her a couple of months, I've already got stories. But since they all have happy endings, I'm not complaining.

    So anyway, Hello!
     
  2. Justa Jim

    Justa Jim Well-Known Member
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    Welcome aboard. This is the place to be. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
  3. Mr. Jim

    Mr. Jim Mudshark
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    Welcome to M/A! Congrats on the MINI and for having gotten everything straightened out. When you get a chance how bout some pictures of your gem?
     
  4. dawnmac72

    dawnmac72 New Member

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    Welcome! And congrats on picking the best. color. ever. :D
     
  5. Crashton

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    Welcome Zapski... :Thumbsup:
     
  6. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    Welcome! :)

    Sounds like a cool ride. Post pics when you get the chance.
     
  7. Metalman

    Metalman Well-Known Member
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    Hey there and welcome.
    Sooo... The Bulldog in the MINI took a bite out of that Yukon.:arf:
    Glad everything worked out..:Thumbsup:
     
  8. Zapski

    Zapski Well-Known Member

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    Thanks all, I'll get pics up soon. :)
     
  9. Way Motor Works

    Way Motor Works New Member

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  11. Vollgas

    Vollgas New Member

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    Welcome to M/A!
    Let the madness begin.
     
  12. Zapski

    Zapski Well-Known Member

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    Got some pics up in my Garage, mote to come later. The metalwork on the inside is checkered too :D

    I'm wondering if the MINI WRC team is going to be selling their flying checkers side decal any time soon....
     
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    goaljnky New Member

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  14. lotsie

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    Howdy, eh!

    Mark
     
  15. Vollgas

    Vollgas New Member

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    Welcome to M/A!
     

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