I'll post some pics tonight.



Driving impression WOW! I can get into a lot of trouble with this car. I love the handling of it. I was not able to really toss it around during the test drive. I finally was able to drive it harder.



It is not fast but it is quick. Zippy to be exact. It is a lot of fun to toss around.



I feel as if I am more likely to get a ticket in the Cooper than my 7.



I love the whine of the supercharger too. The 6 speed tranny is fun too. It is crisp and precise.





I am looking foward to Autocrossing it. I am really looking foward to getting my John Cooper Works upgrade installed. 35 More HP and lots more torque too. I have been told it will transform 1st through 3rd gears.

cool

This is the only pic I have time for now.

Gotta go bring in the trash can now. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

Can't believe your already home, u should be driven that thing

Awsome, glad you finally got it!! Zippy is a good way to describe the excelleration, 35 more hp will be a nice improvement. You have plans for rims? The guy I knew with the mini had a set of rims, gave it a nice look.

Looks good. Yea, a change of wheels wouldn't hurt at all.

i wonder when rob is gonna get his! congrats

I may want to take those rims off your hands if your ditchen them. I got to get a car that will fit them first!!! kindof a work in progress

Took it for a ride this evening. Here is a shot from the park. It looks like a freaking toy!

Took it down Skyline. Did over 50 all the way seemed to get it airborne over a hill. Yahoo. Its a blast.

I'll have to let you know about mini events. All sorts of new and classic mini guys with auto-x events and other fun stuff to do.

looks like a fun car....... im sure you're excited to actually get some good gas milage now https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

Gas Milage? Nah you'll never hear me complain. My RX-7's milage is totally dependent on my driving. I can get as low as 5-7 MPG although I usually get 9 MPG. On the highway if I behave myself I get 19MPG. Not bad for a 330RWHP car.



I still love my RX-7 but this Mini will make it easier to leave the 7 home and only take it out once a week or so.



The Mini might get me in trouble the 7 could get me killed.

i think a lot of that car's apeal is that in some ways it does feel like a toy. Interior is excellent, very sporty stance, and just an entertaining car to look at,



jim u have way to much fun, seriously, u should take up crochet or something

Last pic I promise.

the red looks good in that pic https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



mike

Is that you?



No offens ebut you look like a little boy.

haha i test drove one same feelings, not fast but quick. one thing haha how do u get it into reverse i felt so dumb but then i asked the dealer and she didnt know either neither did the fat manager guy on his lunch break. i tried pushing the shifter down i dont know im not the sharpest tool in the shed i guess

I was tempted to say yes and screw with you. Its my 10 y/o son who wanted to sit inthe drivers seat while I snapped the pics.

LOL, nice little car indeed!!!

very nice!

YEAH checkers on the roof. gives it that old skool look https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683827.gif

show them the tint!!!! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif

Nice...

mine came in with the wrong roof, read my "test drove a RX-8 post" all the way thru for full details.



I am the owner of a Mazda 6, pick it up Saturday.

I go the windows tinted yesterday. I know the owner of the tint shop. We are both in the same building. He hooked me up with some limo tint. Its much nicer to drive now. I dont feel like everybody is looking at me now. Changes the look of the car comewhat too.

I cany drive it today https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub..._DIR#>/sad.png wife wants it. I have been hogging it since we got it. I am sick anyway not in the mood to toss it around anyway.

Nothing like having a head/chest cold in 98° weather.

wrong roof ?

Limo tint is a good idea, I know the car turns heads.

I'm jealous

Those cars have virtually no overhang.

wrong roof ? [/quote]

came with white roof, I ordered red roof.

wrong roof ? [/quote]

came with white roof, I ordered red roof. [/quote]

I should point out I first ordered white roof on a Saturday, then the financing had to be approved, that happened during the week, when the sales order was written up I specified red roof, that what I was supposed to have, so after waiting since Memorial day weekend for the car, its wrong and I dont even want it anymore because of that.

those cars are awesome... i love the checkers, it reminds me of roger rabbit's car.



have fun man.

Here's a paint job for ya!