Hahaha great news Mike. Surely spending time under your Mini will help shorten that wait!! 

Not gonna lie, im really excited to see your excitement upon taking delivery through your beautiful pictures here on RT.

Enjoy Smiley


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indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine..  I happen to like both :) 
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1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Le Mans Blau on Tan leather.
1986 BMW 325is 5spd 2.5L 168 hp (164 lb-ft) White on Tan leather (parted out) 
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136 hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150 hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)