At the end of last year (I feel odd typing that since last year was the day before yesterday), we started kicking around the idea of replacing my MINI Cooper Clubman. Mark had shown me that MINI had just released the new ALL4 model with four wheel drive, which appealed to me because I have to drive to what I refer to as "The Great White North" everyday to work, and during the winter months, the road conditions can vary from dry to "clutching the steering wheel with white knuckles" in just one trip. Plus, I really enjoy the driving experience of my MINI, so the new model seemed a good fit for me. It was also available is a gorgeous burgundy color with this amazing blue leather interior, and since I'm a woman, car color is my primary concern.
When we went to the dealership, they didn't have the exact color combination that I wanted. Since that was the color combination featured in their marketing of the ALL4, that wasn't a surprise. But as we were browsing the options, it occurred to me that the blue interior would look pretty sharp with a white exterior. So we began the process of custom ordering my car from the factory. It was so fun choosing all the options, even though I didn't know what some of them were or if they would really be any use. Since I use my moon roof frequently in the summer and heated seats in the winter, those were a must, along with the sound system because I like to play music really loud.
We ordered the car on November 12th. It had to be built at the MINI factory in Oxford England and then shipped by boat to the states. It arrived in Baltimore on December 12th, but then it had to go through customs and inspection by BMW. We finally got the call from the dealership the day after Christmas that it was ready for pickup. Merry Christmas to me!
For the most part, the controls and instruments are similar to my old Clubman, but some of them are in different places, which will take some getting used to.
My favorite part - the blue interior!
This is the command center. Just like my old MINI, you can change the interior lights, but there are several more options. I picked my favorite color.
I think me and this MINI and going to do some beautiful motoring together this year and in the years to come!
1 comment:
I am so jealous! I was just looking at this car last weekend. It is absolutely breathtaking! When I sat in it at the dealership that I visited, I nearly died. Of course the sticker shock almost killed me too! Your exterior color with the blue interior is a great look. They fit each other really well. Love your choice!
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