wyldthang
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« on: August 09, 2011, 12:41:53 AM » |
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Hello everyone,
I'm about to pickup my first Mini ever. Its a 2010 base Clubman with an automatic. I wanted a 2011 Clubman but no one seemed to have one so I bargained for a service loaner out of Crown Mini in Richmond. They're giving it a good cleaning and fixing some minor cosmetics and I should pick it up in the next couple of days.
I traded in my 2000 Suburban which I've owned since new so, the mini will be a big change for me. I'm 6'4" and heavy set so, when I decided to get out of my gas guzzling bus and into something more fuel efficient, finding something both roomy enough for me and easy on gas was going to be a challenge. I was at a Honda dealership testing an Accord Coupe when I sat in a 2009 Cooper S while the salesman was getting a set of keys. I was seriously shocked by the room the mini had and decided to take a much closer look. As you all know the Mini's are incredibly fun to drive which is why I decided on the Mini Clubman because if I was going to scale down from my fully loaded Suburban for something fuel efficient it was going to have to be fun to drive.
Its awesome to be driving a car that fellow mini drivers always wave to you when they see you. I'm looking forward to many many miles of driving pleasure.
P.S. Oh, by the way, is there a special wave I should know about so I don't look like a Mini dork? You know, something like a gang sign. LOLOLOLOLOLOL
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JumpingJackFlash
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« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2011, 08:38:16 AM » |
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Welcome to HR MINI. Any kind of wave is fine.  |
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Mike
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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2011, 11:08:14 AM » |
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SKARGO
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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2011, 11:17:01 AM » |
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Hello and welcome |
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maacodale
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2011, 12:27:53 PM » |
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Just keep an eye open for other MINIs. I hate the oblivious MINI owner that just looks straight ahead. Heck, thy should've just bought a dang Sentra or something!
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Dale Blankenship
Poquoson, VA
09 Laser Blue Clubman S
Wife thinks it's hers!
07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
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BabyBMW
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2011, 06:02:26 PM » |
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Welcome to the group.  I'm at the same height and have no problem on long trips. Hope to meet y'a at the Cooper vineyard run. |
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wyldthang
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« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2011, 11:22:10 AM » |
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Welcome to the group. I'm at the same height and have no problem on long trips. Hope to meet y'a at the Cooper vineyard run. I am planning to attend the Cooper Vineyard Rally but I'm having trouble finding the info about where and when we're meeting to drive up together. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2011, 03:18:58 PM » |
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Go to top of page, click onto search and type in cooper vineyards. Lots of info there. Usually meet at Cracker barrel off I- 64 onto Mercury blvd ( Hampton) approx. two blocks on left and leave at 7am to Brusters ( 9101 W. staples mill road) in Richmond meeting up with others and then on to the vineyards by way of the twisties....
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wyldthang
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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2011, 04:15:54 PM » |
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Thanks Oop. Thats what I needed. I have already bought my tickets.
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maacodale
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« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2011, 04:43:48 PM » |
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I'm sure someone here will step up and head up the group from Cracker Barrel up to Brusters. But Herb's times are spot on.
And don't forget, for those not able/or not wanting to make the "spirited" drive over, you can go straight up to Cooper Vineyards. We won't think any less of ya!. But ya will miss a good time!
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Dale Blankenship
Poquoson, VA
09 Laser Blue Clubman S
Wife thinks it's hers!
07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
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