New owner of a Mini Cooper S!!

TRDmatrixXR_AWD · Post by **TRDmatrixXR_AWD** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:40 am

Sadly, I sold my Matrix to my sister and she is taking it from me in 2 weeks. I'm just finishing up parting out the car. It gonna feel weird driving the car with its got the stock wheels, stock ride height, no window tint...hehe..EDIT: I returned the Audi due to some complications. It was involved in a car accident and it wasn't said in the carfax. So instead I got this car.2003 Mini Cooper S

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:57 am

To bad you are selling the Trix, but at least you are keeping it in the family.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:15 am

Martin, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Well, maybe we'll see her at some meets too???

TRDmatrixXR_AWD · Post by **TRDmatrixXR_AWD** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:11 am

Sorry Brian, my sister lives all the way in Albany, NY, so there is a slim chance that ya'll are gonna see it again. Booo!!! *grabs kleenex*.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:17 pm

sad to see the trix go.but you're getting a suweet a4. post pics when you get it! and stick around genvibe.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:43 pm

dang and your trix look good well hopefully your sister takes as good of care of it as you did.pics of the a4 for sure

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:51 pm

make sure they do a very thorough inspection unless you knew the previous owner! i know a lot of the euro guys here and just like the subie world, when you start throwing mods onto a turbo car.... if it's not done right it will mean more $$$ to fix later down the road, especially an audi! congrats on the new car. welcome to the world of TURBO's

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:14 pm

Martin, Sad to see it go... these cars are so much fun to play with.I hope the Trix lives a good life in NY, you had yours looking SUHWEEET.Hope your new car fills the enjoyment that you will have lost with the trix!

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:52 pm

Trix came out in 03 so the earliest model you could have is an 03. You sold an 03 to get an 01 Audi?Not a bad car but be weary of the electrical and mechanical issues they have had. The 1.8T engine is strong but things such as a timing belt instead of a chain, wheel bearings, and electrical issues that plagued VW/Audi back then could be issues down the road. Good luck and I hope it works out for you

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:23 am

Buy a warranty for the Audi.

Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:44 am

Quote, originally posted by Whelan »Trix came out in 03 so the earliest model you could have is an 03. You sold an 03 to get an 01 Audi?Not a bad car but be weary of the electrical and mechanical issues they have had. The 1.8T engine is strong but things such as a timing belt instead of a chain, wheel bearings, and electrical issues that plagued VW/Audi back then could be issues down the road. Good luck and I hope it works out for you German cars have electrical issues? naaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh.

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:45 pm

Quote, originally posted by Petrucci914 »German cars have electrical issues? naaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh. Only cars that you drive have problems Adam... (just kidding)Martin: you get the Audi yet? we need pics! and I know how camera happy you get, so start posting away!!

TRDmatrixXR_AWD · Post by **TRDmatrixXR_AWD** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 3:37 am

Here she is...Currently has the winter tires on there but has 18s for the summer.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 4:08 am

One pic? come on... is it camera shy?

TRDmatrixXR_AWD · Post by **TRDmatrixXR_AWD** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 4:21 am

Actually, the car is still at the dealership waiting to be inspected and detailed. I already bought the car and it wasn't even on the lot yet, still on truck..hahah...But the car will be in my hands and garage by early next week. Still gotta do papers for it and stuff. I shud've taken more pics but it was freezing and it's ugly right now(winter mode)

wyatt89 · Post by **wyatt89** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:58 pm

dude, you had probably the best looking matrix ive ever seen, how could you let it go? that thing was soooooo clean

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:11 pm

I'm sure that A-4 will look as clean as your Trix did.I'm sure you're looking forward to getting it soon!

TRDmatrixXR_AWD · Post by **TRDmatrixXR_AWD** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:48 pm

Update...Check first post!

wyatt89 · Post by **wyatt89** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:30 pm

lol, badass, nice choice...too bad its not the new turbo ones

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:30 pm

Some people would say no to a Mini. But those things handle nicely. And it is nice to only have to get a oil change once a year. There are so many aftermarket parts out there for those things. I would get one just to drive on some back windy roads. Dont like the color too much, never really been a fan of hunter green. But it is your car.

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:17 pm

Wow... that's a little bit different than an A-4.. I understand the complications that rose from the A-4, but I didn't see that one coming!That should be a fun car, can't wait to see what you do to it. Keep us posted!

TRDmatrixXR_AWD · Post by **TRDmatrixXR_AWD** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:27 pm

well....this is the S version and most ppl don't know that this is SuperCharged..muahaha

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:03 am

dude nice second choice!i think that's close to the british racing green on the original mini coopers.can't wait to see what you do to this, considering how badass the matrix wascongrats. post more pics

TRDmatrixXR_AWD · Post by **TRDmatrixXR_AWD** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:12 pm

SOME PICS:Picked it up and drove it. Freshly detailed by dealership...

wyatt89 · Post by **wyatt89** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:17 pm

sexah! i still really like the vibe gage cluster most other cars ive ever seen, its really spacy oh and it goes up to 9k

the only other ive been in that has stock gages like that is an rx-8

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:46 pm

Sweet! Nice Upgrade, MiniSMartin!

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:15 pm

Nice pics martin! I can't wait to see what you do!

breezd · Post by **breezd** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:17 am

Sweet Mini. I've always been a fan of the Cooper since they were released here. Good luck! I look forward to see what you do with it!

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