Thursday, January 24, 2008

So on Monday we found out that the bug was totaled. *sniff* We weren't too surprised because the airbags deployed and those are pretty pricey to replace. The worst was when we went to the lot to get the plates and it had already been towed to a scrap auction and all there was left in the parking space was shards of green plastic.

Tuesday we were at the VW lot looking at bugs and I spotted a little "previously loved" (used) grey Mini Cooper amongst the VW's.

I took it for a test drive and then this evening I took it home. It is about as cute as a bug and handles really well.

I still love bugs and will probably get another one someday, but I wanted to try something new for awhile.

Aaron is excited because it has six speeds. I like the sunroof.

28 comments:

  1. Congratulations! I test drove a Mini a few years ago and looooved it!! I am so jealous. As for your Bug (...a moment of silence...)I'm sure she will always be remembered fondly. : )

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  2. I have a blue 2003 Mini Cooper S that I named Piccadilly and I love it. And even if you were not a speed demon before, you will suddenly find yourself edging everyone else out. There's a whole Mini owners culture out there as you will soon find out.

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  3. Oh yay! That is lovely. I hope that you enjoy your new toy :)

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  4. Cute car! Does it get good gas mileage? Have fun with it!!

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  5. Congrats on your new mini. Here is to years of fun (and accident free) driving in your new wheels.

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  6. Really? I'm surprised. Three airbags went off in my jetta, the steering wheel, the side curtain and the side airbag. And it was not deemed totaled. :( Sorry to hear about the bug.
    Oddly, when I was crying about my car I told my husband if it was totalled that I was getting a Mini cooper :)

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  7. Congrats! Can't wait to see it. Hope Oscar likes riding in it!

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  8. I remember an old post where you said that if you didn't have a bug you'd want a Mini. I was waiting to see if yod get one! :)

    -Kate

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  9. I love the Mini Cooper! Such a cute, fun car! I'm thinking my next car will be a Mini.

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  10. a mini!!!! lucky! i have always wanted one!

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  11. You should paint the cartoon version of Oscar and Stewie on top! Congrats.

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  12. The Mini is very cute...cute as a bug (LOL). Change (tho not the reason you NEEDED the change) is good!! You'll love the Mini as much as your Bug, in time!

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  13. Sorry again about your old car. Glad you're ok though. Mini's, Coops and PT Cruisers are my favorite cars. Congrats!

    Ani
    foodiechickie.com

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  14. Minis are sooo cute and sooo fun to drive. But they have pretty low dependability ratings and you can only get maintenance done at a Mini dealership (ew for superexpensive oil changes). A 4-door Honda Fit gets the same gas mileage (32/40) and is $4,000 cheaper (but isn't as cute).

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  15. awesome! a mini is definitely on my list. I can't wait to hear how you like it and to see how you add your style to it (not that it isn't super cute already :) )

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  16. i'm sorry about the bug, but you picked one heck of a replacement! i think when i get rid of the TSX in a few years (i still love it now), i'll get a mini. very cute! thought of a name yet?

    - trish

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  17. Happy New (to you) Car! :)

    Sorry about the Bug.

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  18. So cute! You can put it in your pocket when you're shopping! :)

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  19. I KNEW you'd get a Mini! its perfect for you!! I've got a yellow one that I built on their MiniUSA.com website...I need to trade in my 10 yr old Miata for a new 2008 Mini...

    have fun with customizing your new car...you're gonna love it!!

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  20. Congrats on the new Mini! Sure you and Aaron like it, but what does Oscar think of it? :D

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  21. Very nice car! Best of luck and safe driving.

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  22. Congratulations on your MINI!! I have a 2006 Royal Grey MCS named Maggie. I know you loved your bug, but I think after a while you will never want to drive anything else again!

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  23. LUCKY! I heart Mini Coopers & when my car dies (knock on wood because I'm going to drive the hell out that Corolla) I'm going to get a MINI. Or if I win the lotto...whichever comes first!

    Congrats!

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  24. I love these! Atleast something good came out of the accident!

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  25. We decided to call the Mini, "Peanut". It is so small... even smaller than the bug!

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  26. Cute!! Congrats on your new car but I am sorry for your loss.

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