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As of today, my new car is officially in the MINI ordering system and on its way to being built. I'll try not to bore you with all of the day-to-day minutiae, but thanks to the magic of the online tracking system there may be a few updates along the way.

Anyway, here's a look at my soon-to-be-born MINI as I configured it. Eugenics at work, baby!

It's a Cooper S (the faster 168hp supercharged version) Convertible, with lots of bells & whistles and chrome. It also has a Limited Slip Differential for extra auto-geek coolness and better handling in swervy situations.

People compare the handling to a go-kart, but my goal is to fly the thing as if it's a WWI airplane that just happens to be stuck to the ground. Go-go 7G turns!

The dealership was initially anticipating I might get it as soon as late February, but now it's looking close to mid-March.

The line forms here for top-down roadtrips. Warning: You must be taller than 32 inches to board this ride.

Date: 2006-02-09 11:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] la-directora.livejournal.com
Okay, just so you'll know, a Cooper S is even sexier than gray hair. ;) Now I definitely have to make a return trip to Austin soon...

Date: 2006-02-10 12:02 am (UTC)

Date: 2006-02-10 12:20 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pretty-words28.livejournal.com
I am so jealous. Consider me in line.

Date: 2006-02-10 12:52 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] joylewis.livejournal.com
Wanna race? :)

Date: 2006-02-10 04:06 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greycat.livejournal.com
PSSSHHHT! I was first, i asked you like a week ago for a ride in your new shiny car!

Date: 2006-02-10 05:49 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kharn78.livejournal.com
congrats man hope you enjoy the new ride

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