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Over the weekend I booked NY hotels… probably make a week of it with MTVT. Just need to decide where to noodle around between the 2, maybe Montreal?

Event Title: EXTERNAL EVENT: Cars & Coffee hosted by MINI of Sterling Event Date: 03/22/2026 11:00 AM to 03/22/2026 01:00 PM Event Address: 21710 Auto World Cir, Sterling, VA, 20166 Spring time is here, and our friends at MINI of Sterling have invited us to their season opener Cars & Coffee. Come out for an exciting gathering and admire DMV's most desirable cars. This is also a great opportunity to meet all the car enthusiasts and Sterling's MINI team. The space for the event is limited and it's on a first come, first serve base. Enjoy complementary brunch, coffee, live DJ, raffles and so much more. Where: MINI of Sterling - 21710 Auto World Cir, Sterling, VA 20166 When: 22 March from 11am to 1pm RSVP on the event here:

CA - would be fun, but like everyone else just to far. NY - We have book our hotels and plan on attending FL - Up in the air on this one. though interesting views, the first drive has to be staight accross the swamp, and the second drive will be down route 1, when that first n14 craps out on the causways through the key it could quickly become stop and go traffic. Note for those that have a military tie they can exploit, Naval Support Activity Key West touches the park that is the end point. Cheap lodging ($115 a night) and the also have cabins. It will also help you get around trying to park down there.

GT Peace will definately be able to help with a PPI. I own a coupe, so the hardtop version of the roadster. The platform itself is the same as all gen 2 MINIs when it comes to drivetrain. - I would recommend only looking at 2010 or newer if looking a cooper or cooper S models as these are the refreshes with the N18 verus the N14 motor. Do be sure to have a PPI with a shop familiar with MINIs (like GT Peace) as the will know the main issues to check on the gen2 drivetrain (thermostat housing, water pump, oil filter housing gasket, timing chain). As for Roadster specific, the rear glass in the soft top is know to fall out i the car was stored outside in prolong direct sunlight. The ahesive for the window deteriates and cause the window to fail. Tips on owning a coupe/roadster, be sure to test drive it in some traffic with the top up. The coupe/roadster have some pretty big blind spots you have to get used to.

Thank you! will check out the GT peace - very helpful

Welcome to the DMV and the club, I really don't know the in's and out's of the roadster but they do look cool, I would guess it would be like any other mini as depending on the year of the car you may have to anticipate a lot of maintenance but as far as a good mini mechanic a lot of the members go to GT peace in Chantilly because they are great over there. That's about all I could give ya, good luck and when you get your roadster I would love to see it.

Hello, I'm new to the DMV area and interested in buying my first car (ever), and I decided on a Mini Roadster. Does anyone have experience with the Roadster, and would like to share? Also, I am looking for a good, Mini mechanic who would be able to help with some Pre Purchase Inspections - if you have recommendations please let me know. Thank you!

Unfortunately, I think I'm out for all of it. CA - way too far. NY - Weather is just too iffy that time of year. FL - I would love to do this, but it's a tough time of year for me to take a week off of work. Also, have you checked hotel prices? Yikes!!!

WTTS looks like an awesome summer contingency plan! -NY: Normally we wouldn't miss a chance to head to Mike's hometown of Buffalo (Although late October is a huge roll of the dice weather wise) but we'll have just returned from our two week, 60th birthday celebration vacation in Italy the weekend before, and we really don't want to head right back out the door the next week. -CA: Having been to all of the places in CA, I think the CA event will be the best, but I'm not going out west again! -FL: My Pops live near Ft Myers, so even though Florida is a weird choice, we may do that portion if only to see him before the event. Still on the fence, but booked hotels rooms just in case

Jill and I plan to participate in the New York events. California is too far for us for "three days”, and Florida roads tend to be straight. With that said, Jill and I had plans for the MTTS being in July, so we are creating our own WTTS (Widdie's Take The States). We are heading down to the Back of the Dragon, then continue with twisties to Lexington, KY. We will then head west of Chicago and north into Wisconsin for some relaxing time at a resort on Lake Michigan. After that we will be taking the S.S. Badger Ferry into Michigan, then heading back towards Virginia. We figured, why be disappointed? You can always have fun with just one MINI. More would be better, but …

Event Title: Maryland Creamery Run Event Date: 08/08/2026 10:45 AM Event Address: It’s time to check out those great creameries scattered across central Maryland again, it is the annual creamery run. We will be starting in Frederick, MD and winding our way through some great roads to 3 different creameries.. Check out the details below and RSVP for an afternoon of fun. We have included the estimated arrival times for each creamery in case someone wants to join mid-run. If you intend to join mid-run please let us know in the comments after you RSVP. Ice Cream Shops 1st Stop: Rocky Point Creamery (MD) https://www.rockypointcreamery.com/ 2nd Stop: South Mountain Creamy (MD) https://southmountaincreamery.com/ 3rd Stop: Misty Mountain Creamy (MD) http://www.mistymeadowsfarmcreamery.com/ Start Point: Pinecliff Park 8350 Pinecliff Park Rd, Frederick, Md Schedule: Driver’s Meeting: 1045 Rolling Out: 1100 Rock Point: 1140 Roll Out: 1225 South Mountain: 1255 Roll Out: 1340 Misty Mountain: 1440 RSVP on the event here:

This definitely was not what we were expecting. Would love to hear what folks are thinking. NY leg is a week after MINIs take Vermont, which we have booked already. The CA leg is not fair, Kier and I met in Monterey!

Not sure if I created the event correctly, but I wanted to start the conversation here in DCMM. -The only state that works for our fall schedule is Florida. But for just 3 days? With the prime season cost of hotels? And places I've been to many times before? I'm just not sure it's worth it But, if a MINI gang of DCMM-ers are going to FLorida, I could be talked into going

Event Title: MINI Takes The States 2026 Event Date: 10/02/2026 12:00 AM to 11/15/2026 12:00 AM Event Address: You may have heard by now from the uproar that MTTS 2026 details were released yesterday Instead of one 9 day long road trip through multiple states in July, there will be 3 host states, doing 3 day rallies, in October and November California: October 2-4 New York: October 23-25 Florida: November 13-15 Click here for all of the details: MTTS 2026 RSVP on the event here:

Event Title: EXTERNAL EVENT: 2026 NCC Autocross Novice School Event Date: 03/21/2026 12:00 AM Event Address: Summit Point, WV Several DCMM members instruct and complete with NCC and they offer a MINI classing. Come compete with your fellow MINIacs. Get more info at the link below https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2026-ncc-autocross-novice-school-summit-point-potomac-circuit-bmw-cca-507576 RSVP on the event here:

Here is the old fashion route sheet, and if you are a tech person the GPX file for turn by turn directions. Though GPX files will not work with apple maps, google maps, or waze. They don't want you making your own route. here is a write up on the app I use and how you can load in the files to be able to just follow the line. 2026Mistress_Morning.gpx 2026Mistress_Afternoon.gpx 2026 Mistress Run Route Sheet.pdf

Event Title: March Run to Old Town Winchester Event Date: 03/15/2026 12:00 AM Event Address: Drivin' down the road, I get a feelin' Please join us for a Sunday drive through Virginia’s rolling countryside. Our drive will begin at the Cars & Coffee in Leesburg and we will head south and west through some of the prettiest scenery in Virginia. This run will be limited to 15 MINIs and will be focused on enjoying the countryside in a controlled driving experience. We will pass along two meandering rivers (makes for nice twisties), cruise by many of Virginia’s horse farms, make a quick pit stop in Marshall, pop over the Blue Ridge Mountains, skim the Shenandoah River twice (if you put your hand out it will get wet), and eventually arrive in Old Town Winchester (https://oldtownwinchesterva.com). Our final destination will be at Vibrissa Beer and Kitchen where we will have lunch and discuss our Little Virginia Journey (LVJ). If you haven’t been to Old Town Winchester before, we are only two blocks from the Walking Mall which has unique shops, ice cream, restaurants and three breweries (an extra one is only one a block away). So, if you like quick twisties, beautiful scenery and relaxing old town charm, you won’t want to miss this Little Virginia Journey. Start Point: Leesburg Safeway, 437 S King St, Leesburg, VA 20175 End Point: Vibrissa Beer and Kitchen – 10 N Kent St, Winchester, VA 22601 (vibrissabeer.com) Schedule of events: 10:00: Driver’s meeting 10:15: Run Starts 11:45: Pit Stop (Food Lion, Marshall, VA) 12:00: Leave Marshall, VA 13:30: Arrive Vibrissa Beer and Kitchen Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River RSVP on the event here:

I'll have my wife as a copilot, so count us in for two, please.

Pick up in Prince Frederick or we can arrange a weekday lunchtime meetup in Arlington or Lexington Park.