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Sep24

Proud Mini Mama

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Hello!! As you all know, my beloved Little Red Love Machine fell into recent disrepair and the effects were devastating. I just love that car so much and it really threw me for a loop to need to go car shopping immediately after making massive repairs. Time was, indeed, of the essence as I drive a lot for work and I needed a reliable car ASAFP. I dived headfirst into the car hunt with one make in mind: A Mini Cooper AKA my dream car. At first, the results were few and far between and I was coming up blank. In fact, I was ready to start looking for a Honda Fit instead when I found Junior courtesy of MINI Of Pittsburgh!

As soon as I saw Junior, I had to have it and called the Pittsburgh dealership first thing in the morning the day after Labor Day. I let the representatives know that I wanted to put a down payment on it right away and by two that afternoon, Junior was mine all mine! Because my transportation to Pittsburgh would be questionable at best in the LRLM, the kind folks at MINI Of Pittsburgh agreed to meet me and my dad the following week halfway in Youngstown. We made our trip this past Wednesday and I am so proud to present my Junior:

I met with the dealership representatives at a McDonald’s in Youngstown for the pick up and to sign paperwork. Hey, wherever works as long as I got my car! As the golden arches approached closer, my dad and I could see my Mini waiting in the parking lot just for me. She was even more glorious than I could have imagined and it was so amazing to see her in real life as all I had were semi blurry shots from the AutoTrader listing. I got a tutorial on how the car operates, signed my name on the dotted lines, enjoyed a Mickey D’s breakfast with my dad, and then it was time to take her home!

Making the hour drive home from Youngstown was the perfect introduction to Junior because it’s a straight shot on the highway to get back to Akron. As soon as I got behind the wheel I couldn’t stop smiling to save my own life and it felt SO good! It was a mix of excitement, pride, and relief and it was a total and complete thrill to hit the highway in this zippy little Mini. Driving Junior just felt right and I am still not over my good fortune that my dream car seemingly appeared out of nowhere. Right when I was about to give up! My Junior and I are truly a match made in heaven and, although nothing will fully replace the Little Red Love Machine, this is a great place to start. ❤

My life goal of owning a Mini Cooper is officially checked off the list. Thank you a million times over to MINI Of Pittsburgh for their excellent care and making this process as easy as pie. Highly, HIGHLY recommend if you are in the area!!

What is your dream car? What was your first car? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Sep17

Mini Mama

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Mini Mama

Hi! As you all know, my beloved car: The Little Red Love Machine AKA LRLM has recently taken a rapid downward spiral. My heart is genuinely broken because my sweet Mazda2 hatchback has been my baby for the past thirteen years. The LRLM was my first car, my honey, and my pride and joy and for over a decade, no one could tell me NOTHIN when I was behind the wheel. As sad as it is, all good things must come to an end and after another massive repair, Johnny and I had to make a difficult decision. We chose to get her fixed up one more time so Johnny could take her for his short drive to and from work and I would get a new (used) car.

Although it was a massive buzzkill, it was the right call to make as I drive a lot for work and reliable transportation is a must. It made me happy that the LRLM could stay in the family for a bit longer and even though the wind was knocked fully out of my sails, I had to begin the dreaded task of car shopping. I knew exactly where to start and that was with all things Mini Cooper! The Mini Cooper has always been my dream car and if I needed a new one anyways, that’s what I was going to get. The problem was finding one!

After a week of fruitless searches for a Mini Cooper, I was feeling really defeated. Nothing was noteworthy at nearby dealerships, every option that looked good on Carvana was no longer available, and I was close to scrapping the Mini Cooper idea for another model. Then, in one final attempt, I expanded my search and struck gold. This past Saturday, I found an absolutely perfect orange red 2019 Mini in Pittsburgh with low mileage and a more than reasonable price. I knew that this was the one and if I couldn’t get it, then my Mini Cooper dreams were done for. Blessedly, that was not the case!!! Take a look at my pretty new baby (These pics are from the car’s listing but I’ll have way better ones when I pick her up!):

The day after Labor Day, I called MINI of Pittsburgh as soon as they opened and declared my love for this little car and the process started immediately. Even from a state away, the wonderful staff made this the easiest car buying experience possible and by two in the afternoon, I placed a down payment. The car was mine!!! Not only were the staff accommodating, courteous, and beyond helpful, but they also agreed to meet me and my dad halfway between Akron and Pittsburgh to pick her up. We will be driving to Youngstown for the trade off and I am already chomping at the bit to take her home!

It always sucks having to make a big purchase and I am definitely a little stressed out. On the bright side, my new used car is the best consolation prize I could ever ask for! My blogging bestie has lovingly called my Mini Cooper “Junior” in honor of the LRLM and I just adore that. Junior, your Mini Mama is waiting for you! ❤

What was your first car? What is your dream car? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah