Enjoy the mini, they are great cars. Sorry you had to get rid of the Crossfire. I know how that feels. I went from one car sitting in the garage to...one car sitting in the garage.

 

Saw the funniest bumper sticker on the back of a Mini Cooper the other day. It was just a small, discrete oval with the words: .. Actual Size

 

Since I know you have a horse and you're talking about really big wheels, you better not be thinking of getting rid of the crossfires for a tractor!!!

 

As I said when we had that run, it was like we were old friends, felt like we'd known each other for a long time. Thanks for the good times and the words of encouragement. You know I wouldn't have traded if I could have figured another way. I am happy with the Mini though. The thing is amazing and handles like a true sports car. Very impressed with it and they have made improvements over my wife's 08. We just put new sneakers on her's, some yokohama AS they are great.
Hope to see you again.
Rick

 

Good luck Rick with the mini cooper and keep in touch!

 

Well, I have to tell you, I'm having a hell of a time with it and I can drive it in the snow. It's a year-round bundle of joy and thanks, I will stay in touch. I've met some great people on this forum.

 

I just bought yours today from Inskip!

 

I'm extremely happy for you and to see that you are on the forum. The car is sweet and I would be willing to tell you all I know about it. Primarily what it likes and dislikes.
I also have a few things as far as accessories that you may want.

Congratulations on your choice, it really is a great car and was treated with loving care, you should enjoy many miles of fun in her.

Please feel free to join the NEX group by sending a message to Stan Grant (blackxfire) on this forum. It's always nice to have a support group and they know my car very well.

Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions that I may answer.

Rick (Crossfire Trail)

 

Two very class acts no matter what they're driving.....Pat and Rick. Awesome guys and outstanding friends. Take care of your new babies guys. Talk to you soon.

 

Thank you kindly for that remark.

 

Hey Rick,

Just stumbled upon your thread here. Good luck with the Mini, those are great cars. Most of us will have to get rid of our Crossfires sooner or later. I'm hoping mine will last a couple more years so that I can replace it with a used 1 Series M.

Derek

 

I am sorry to hear you lost your Beast Crossfire Trail. Good luck with your Minis mate.

 

I traded my Crossfire for a MINI S too. Purely economic reasons. I loved and still love the Xfi Roadster but buying $60 a week in gas at December's prices was getting very expensive with no end in site.

I can only afford one excellent car, but with gas prices-v-mileage and loosing a week's or more pay each New England winter even with Blizzaks I had to make a choice.

MINI Turbos have excellent performance year round, fun clubs and I average 30 city 36 highway with summer tires and same driving habits.

Dam I'm going to miss the Roadster with top down very soon...but can go alot further and have dual sun roofs.

 

Nightrider, I'm going to miss arguing with you. I hope you will still log on to help your liberal friends dual with us right of center guys. In either case, I wish you luck with your new ride (great car for enthusiasts)

 

Thanx Mr Max.

I have a sneaky suspicion that Trail and i aren't the only ex-owners. I had mine for 4 years I think that qualifies me to continue to give and get abuse.
With a production run of only 83,005 (according to wikipedia) and none built since Dec 17, 2007 it would quickly become lonely in here if former owners were banned.

 

[quote=Nightrider]Thanx Mr Max.

I have a sneaky suspicion that Trail and i aren't the only ex-owners. I had mine for 4 years I think that qualifies me to continue to give and get abuse.
With a production run of only 83,005 (according to wikipedia) and none built since Dec 17, 2007 it would quickly become lonely in here if former owners were banned.[/quote

I guess that means you'll be sticking around. Glad to hear it.