New MINI Cooper S - Waa Hoo!

So, we went out this weekend and traded in the VW GTI for a MINI Cooper S. I've been looking at them ever since Charlize Theron zipped around in one in The Italian Job. (Fun movie!). Unfortunately, even 4 years after the new MINI started shipping, they're still 8-12 months out to get a new one. Of course, that means the used Coopers are selling for just as much as the new ones! Nutty.


Isn't it cute? Red actually wasn't my first choice but you kind of have to take what's available when you're buying a MINI. I wanted a British racing green car with a white roof and white bonnet stripes but we ended up with a chili pepper red, white roofed Cooper S with the bonnet stripes and a factory roof rack.



I didn't even have to talk Sara into it. She saw it and said, "ok, let's buy it.". Wow, that was easy!



I didn't even realize it was a six speed until Sara's Dad, Doug, rode with me on Saturday evening! For such a small car, it's fast and handles like a go-cart! I love it!