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Title: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: spacey on May 24, 2007, 10:14:26 PM The spaceages are now the proud owners of a 2005 MINI Cooper S (supercharged). 28,900 miles, Laser Blue (matching dash/interior accents), w/ black roof. (No bonnet stripes, but probably will eventually get some installed. Apparently I know a guy.) Charcoal leather upholstery, heated seats, 6 speed manual transmission, power "panoramic" sunroof, multi function leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, etc. Mostly loaded. It's missing the premium sound system, a couple of the sillier options (rear fog lams, WTF?), and doesn't have the 17" wheels, but that's really just fine with me. 34/29 mpg. (Takes 91 octane fuel and synthetic oil though, which sucks.)
It's Laura's car, but apparently I'll get to drive it sometimes. (Though after tonight's episode of disabling the DSC and seriously putting the supercharger to the test, I don't honestly know how often.) It's really a fun little car. I'll try to get pics up asap. Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: TFT on May 25, 2007, 12:19:48 AM Sweet!
Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: stroh on May 25, 2007, 04:46:21 AM [sm_thumbsup]
Well Done! Enjoy. Good for Lisa. ebay? So when is this one coming? Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: Spartan on May 25, 2007, 06:47:08 AM I looked at one of those when I bought my RSX. I didn't think my clubs would fit in the back.
Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: fisherking on May 25, 2007, 08:01:16 AM Clubs fit fine.
Congrats, spacey. Enjoy! Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: spacey on May 25, 2007, 08:37:23 AM [sm_thumbsup] Dude, it's in the OP, seriously. Well Done! Enjoy. Good for Quote ebay? Nope, stumbled upon it at a dealer right down the street from us. With the exception of the lacking bonnet stripes it was exactly what she wanted. I talked them down to almost $1000 below low book (numbers I looked up from both NADA and Kelly, not the numbers they showed me which were nearly $2000 high), not counting the value on our trade in, so we decided to go for it. Still has a big chunk of the mfr. warranty left on it too, which is nice. Quote So when is this one coming? Not for a while, I'm afraid. :sad3:Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: spacey on May 25, 2007, 08:39:06 AM I looked at one of those when I bought my RSX. I didn't think my clubs would fit in the back. I haven't tried to put the clubs in it yet, but I'm sure the back seats will need to be folded down to accommodate. No biggie since I almost never have rear seat passengers, and I drive my Pathfinder most of the time anyway, which fits clubs just fine.Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: Uisce Beatha on May 25, 2007, 08:40:21 AM Sounds like you made yourselve a wil(l)ey deal. Or at least a deal a man can love.
Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: spacey on May 25, 2007, 08:41:47 AM Sounds like you made yourselve a wil(l)ey deal. Or at least a deal a man can love. Nope, it was more of a riddle how I got it done. Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: stroh on May 25, 2007, 08:44:58 AM [sm_thumbsup] Dude, it's in the OP, seriously. Well Done! Enjoy. Good for LOL Sorry. I knew that. Lisa is the wife of a guy I work with. [sm_anon] I'm not having a good day. Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: hobbit on May 25, 2007, 09:14:03 AM Nice car - congrats to you and Lisa
;) Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: hobbit on May 25, 2007, 09:16:36 AM Actually this reminds me of a thread I read not too long ago on fgi about the smartcar. Some genius commented that the car was a freakin death trap....... with his motorcycle as an avatar ::)
Its like walking into Wal-Mart when I read things like that - my self esteem goes WAY up :D Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: spacey on May 25, 2007, 09:33:43 AM Actually, that thread was here. [sm_shock]
Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: hobbit on May 25, 2007, 10:50:27 AM Actually, that thread was here. [sm_shock] [sm_shock] :-[ I'm just disappointed I didn't get smited for the 'lisa' comment :D Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: Clive on May 25, 2007, 10:59:54 AM Congrats! Really nice car!
... Though after tonight's episode of disabling the DSC and seriously putting the supercharger to the test ... I've never heard it put that way.I'm not having a good day. You could try having a beer after work. Some guys say that helps.Actually this reminds me of a thread I read not too long ago on fgi about the smartcar. Some genius commented that the car was a freakin death trap....... with his motorcycle as an avatar ::) Phew. I had to check, though.Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: Seamus on May 25, 2007, 11:34:12 AM My buddy has a Mini, clubs fit fine, cool lil' car.
I don't know what thread you're referring to about death car but let me just say this, and it happened to his Mini. After you've driven and you're parking for the night, please oh please put it in gear, don't just park it with the E brake engaged, and that's all I'm gonna say about that. Quote I'm just disappointed I didn't get smited for the 'lisa' comment I'm the Smiter of the lot (ps your karma was returned). Stroh's the Karmalicious man. The bringers of pain and delight.The karma man makes everything he makes so satisfying and delicious Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: dystopia on May 25, 2007, 12:32:02 PM Awesome. Sweet car. 8)
Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: Aske on May 25, 2007, 03:01:15 PM why do you hate 'merka with your quasi-decent fuel milage vehicle!
hate ! Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: Uisce Beatha on May 25, 2007, 03:07:47 PM why do you hate 'merka with your quasi-decent fuel milage vehicle! hate ! What you talkin' 'bout Morris? Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: birdymaker on May 25, 2007, 04:58:31 PM Actually this reminds me of a thread I read not too long ago on fgi about the smartcar. Some genius commented that the car was a freakin death trap....... with his motorcycle as an avatar ::) Its like walking into Wal-Mart when I read things like that - my self esteem goes WAY up :D the fact that i ride a motorcycle, makes a "smartcar" not a death trap? WOW there's some logic. Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: hobbit on May 25, 2007, 05:08:17 PM Actually this reminds me of a thread I read not too long ago on fgi about the smartcar. Some genius commented that the car was a freakin death trap....... with his motorcycle as an avatar ::) Its like walking into Wal-Mart when I read things like that - my self esteem goes WAY up :D the fact that i ride a motorcycle, makes a "smartcar" not a death trap? WOW there's some logic. The safety of the smartcar wasn't my point - I just like irony, thats all. Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: birdymaker on May 25, 2007, 05:21:59 PM Its like walking into Wal-Mart when I read things like that - my self esteem goes WAY up :D I just like irony, thats all. and trying to make yourself out to be more intelligent than others. [sm_jack] :finger: Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: hobbit on May 25, 2007, 05:40:02 PM Its like walking into Wal-Mart when I read things like that - my self esteem goes WAY up :D I just like irony, thats all. and trying to make yourself out to be more intelligent than others. [sm_jack] :finger: True - I saw the comment as very foolish given the circumstances. Smite accepted. Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: Uisce Beatha on May 25, 2007, 07:09:06 PM I saw a 300 lb. man on a Vespa yesterday.
Smite-a-licious. I really did too. I don't think it was the hoobies. But probably. Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: hobbit on May 25, 2007, 08:00:36 PM Smite-a-licious. Yeah, I've been attracting it lately ;D The first was a complete mis-understanding - this was just me getting busted being a smart ass. What can I do - I was! :D Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: spacey on May 25, 2007, 08:46:58 PM (http://wow.allakhazam.com/images/mobs/mr_smite.jpg)
Title: Re: The Deed is Done Post by: spacey on May 26, 2007, 06:16:15 PM As promised, here are some pics:
Exterior from all angles: (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1171.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1170.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1169.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1168.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1167.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1166.jpg) Inside passenger door: (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1165.jpg) Steering wheel/ tachometer: (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1164.jpg) Ridiculously large speedometer (MP3 player in ridiculously large cupholder): (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1162.jpg) Stereo/HVAC controls/Toggle switches for windows, locks, DSC, foglamps: (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/Mini/HPIM1163.jpg) Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: stroh on May 26, 2007, 06:22:11 PM Dude, that's a sweet ass ride. Seriously.
Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: Aske on May 26, 2007, 06:23:18 PM i didn't realize 'laser blue' meant 'jazz blue'
[sm_disgust] ;) ;) ;) anyways, nice otherwise 8) Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: spacey on May 26, 2007, 06:30:56 PM i didn't realize 'laser blue' meant 'jazz blue' [sm_disgust] ;) ;) ;) anyways, nice otherwise 8) LOL. It is sorta "Jazzy" isn't it? Purely coincidental. BTW, turns out (after looking closely under the hood) that it's "Electric Blue" (the Icehouse connection is also purely coincidental). Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: Uisce Beatha on May 26, 2007, 06:41:09 PM Dude, I have no chit sh@%*#d a ball off #10 tee into your house or maybe your neighbor's. :o :o I hate that freakin' hole for some reason.
Cute ride. ;) :D ;D Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: spacey on May 26, 2007, 06:42:36 PM LOL. If only I could afford to live there. I just pulled over on Davis Blvd to take pics. 8)
(I play #10 pretty well most days.) Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: dystopia on May 26, 2007, 07:37:29 PM i didn't realize 'laser blue' meant 'jazz blue' [sm_disgust] ;) ;) ;) anyways, nice otherwise 8) LOL. It is sorta "Jazzy" isn't it? Purely coincidental. BTW, turns out (after looking closely under the hood) that it's "Electric Blue" (the Icehouse connection is also purely coincidental). lol, I love that album. (http://froogle.google.com/base_image?size=2&q=music/image/0/09aGD3USH4YH.jpg) Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: stroh on May 26, 2007, 07:43:02 PM Good, but it's no Life in A Northern Town.
Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: spacey on May 26, 2007, 07:44:23 PM Good, but it's no Life in A Northern Town. Yeah, but you can't really compare Dream Academy to Icehouse can you? I mean, really.Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: stroh on May 26, 2007, 07:56:50 PM Good, but it's no Life in A Northern Town. Yeah, but you can't really compare Dream Academy to Icehouse can you? I mean, really.Good point. It's like: say anything vs. All the Right Moves. It's apples and cantaloupe. Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: spacey on May 26, 2007, 07:57:33 PM Good, but it's no Life in A Northern Town. Yeah, but you can't really compare Dream Academy to Icehouse can you? I mean, really.Good point. It's like: say anything vs. All the Right Moves. It's apples and cantaloupe. Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: Torpedo on May 26, 2007, 09:34:37 PM Congrats. 8)
Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: twoiron on May 27, 2007, 12:25:26 AM Nice looking car.... that's choice bro'... ;D
Only problem I can see is that the steering wheel is on the wrong side... :o Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: Jules on May 27, 2007, 02:12:28 PM Good, but it's no Life in A Northern Town. I used to love that song!! :D Title: Re: The Deed is Done (New and Improved- Now with Pics!) Post by: Uisce Beatha on May 28, 2007, 07:55:02 AM LOL. If only I could afford to live there. I just pulled over on Davis Blvd to take pics. 8) There's one of those townhouse looking things for sale down by #6 green. I played there a few weeks ago and the guy we were grouped with asked me how much I thought it was going for. I figured, "well, it's Bountiful and it's Eaglewood and it's on the golf course" and came up with $300-400K. He had called on it previously out of curiosity. $1 million. :o :o :o Some Californian git will snap it up as a bargain. ;) :P [sm_devil] |