Monday, June 9, 2008

New MINI COOPER

I have always loved Mini Coopers. And since gas prices have hit an all time high I decided that it was time to get one! It's fun, it's cute, I actually enjoy driving now and it has GREAT gas millage (425 miles on one gas tank so far and I still have gas left!). All the cars I've ever owned have been picked for me, I got to hand pick this one out and it is a blast to drive. No it's not fast, it's not an "S" model but boy is it fun to drive. A little hair raising on the highways with trucks all around me but it's fast enough to get around a potential dangerous situation if need be. This car received 5 star crash test ratings. All four of us can ride in this car, a tiny bit cramped but room enough for legs (but no stretching). This car has 2 sunroofs so you don't feel claustrophobic. Although it is a little reminiscent of riding in a very small airplane with the huge cockpit right there in front of you. Because the speedometer is right in the middle of the dashboard and the size of a dinner plate! If you're gonna drive your kids around town for this and that you might as well enjoy the ride right?! I'll post a picture as soon as I get one.

8 comments:

David Baumgartner said...

That's awesome!! Congratulations on getting your first "hand picked" car...I know that feeling and you deserve it! Can't wait to see it.

Rachel said...

OH yeah, do you still have your mustang? Is it a "Shelby"? Colin is so into those right now!

David Baumgartner said...
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David Baumgartner said...

Nope, got rid of the Mustang for something more practical (hard to pull a Pop-Up Trailer with a Mustang). Now I have an XTerra and I absolutely love it too! Maybe my mid-life is gone for now??

Rachel said...

Midlife?! LOL!

Natalie Witcher said...

Sounds fun! My friend got the "extended cab" Glad you visited by bloggity blog!

Natalie Witcher said...

By the way...you said Patsy Clairmont?!? Seriously? How'd that happen? Surely it was a chain of blogs, cuz I can't imagine being on hers?!?! Help a girl out!

Rachel said...

Natalie,

You had posted something on her blog http://www.patsyclairmont-blog.com/?m=200806 and I'm always interested in other peoples blogs so I started snooping and read yours too. Yours will be a favorite I can tell!

Rachel